PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
CALENDAR
April 2023
Weaving Sampler (4/17/2023)
Weaving Sampler with Jeri Olson McCoy Experiencer Level: Beginner, no prior experience required Monday April 17, 6-8:30pm (1 session) Ages 14+ Experiment with weaving in this exploratory class, designed for people who have never worked with fiber arts before! Learn the step-by-step basics of weaving as Jeri guides you through creating a simple but beautiful …
Geometric Transparency Weaving (4/24-5/15/2023)
Geometric Transparency Weaving with Jeri Olson McCoy Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Mondays April 24-May 15, 6:30-8:30pm (4 Sessions) Ages 14+ Explore the exciting process of weaving on a loom in this class perfect for the beginning and experienced weaver alike! Artist Jeri Olson McCoy will guide the class through the process of …
Art Club Apr 25, 6-8pm
Art Club Date/Time: Tuesday, April 25, 6-8pm Location: Paramount, Lower-Level Studio C Tuition: Free, please bring your own art supplies! Ages 18+ This activity is presented in partnership with The Arc Minnesota Art Club is a free creative and social activity, helping artists with disabilities and all abilities find success in artistic exploration in a fun …
May 2023
Twin Cities Bus Trip to MIA
with Lynn Metcalf Wednesday May 10, 2023 8:30am-5pm Join us on this exciting trip to visit MIA (formerly the Minneapolis Institute of Art) with Art Historian Lynn Metcalf! Our adventure to MIA will include a guided experience with Lynn of a selection of permanent collection pieces and the specialty exhibition Eternal Offerings: Chinese Ritual Bronzes. …
Make a Wood Bowl Candle (5/20/2023)
Make a Wood Bowl Candle with Gary Mrozek & Faye Mrozek Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience required Saturday May 20, 10am-Noon (1 session) Ages 14+ Create two beautiful wood bowl candles using traditional milk paints! Students will choose from a variety of methods to embellish the surface of two wooden bowls, provided by the …
Art Club May 23, 6-8pm
Art Club Date/Time: Tuesday, May 23, 6-8pm Location: Paramount, Lower-Level Studio C Tuition: Free, please bring your own art supplies! Ages 18+ This activity is presented in partnership with The Arc Minnesota Art Club is a free creative and social activity, helping artists with disabilities and all abilities find success in artistic exploration in a fun …
July 2023
VA1: Doodles, Drawing, Painting, and More! (Ages 7-9, Jul 10-Jul 13, 10am-Noon)
Mon, July 10 – Thu, July 13 10am-Noon For ages 7-9 Learn the essential elements of creating fun and exciting two-dimensional art! We will also explore the techniques and mediums of classic and contemporary artists, and discover how to combine ideas to create in your own unique style! Paramount Center for the Arts Summer Camps! Our fun-filled …
CC1: AM Clay Camp (Ages 10-14, July 10-July 13, 10am-Noon)
Monday July 11-Thursday July 13, 10am-Noon For ages 10-14 Clay Camps are a great introduction to the world of ceramics! Your artist will have time to hand build (working with clay using just their hands and other simple tools) to create pinch pots, coils pots, and exciting sculpture! We will also spend time exploring the …
VA2: Fused Glass and Mosaic Adventures! (Ages 10-14, July 10-July 13, 1-4pm)
Monday July 10-Thursday July 13, 1-4pm For ages 10-14 Back by popular demand! Explore the exciting world of glass and create a variety of fun projects; including fused glass (a process of cutting and arranging your glass, which is then fired in a kiln to melt or fuse the glass into one piece) , glass …
CC2: PM Clay Camp
Monday July 10-Thursday July 13, 1-4pm
For ages 7-9
Monday July 10-Thursday July 13, 1-4pm For ages 7-9 Clay Camps are a great introduction to the world of ceramics! Your artist will have time to hand build (working with clay using just their hands and other simple tools) to create pinch pots, coils pots, and exciting sculpture! We will also spend time exploring the …