Upcoming Classes

Art Classes & Upcoming Programs

Something for every age, every skill level, every curious mind.

Upcoming Classes

  • Pottery Sampler
  • Intro to Pottery
  • Pottery Cohort
  • Afternoon Pottery Cohort
  • Make a Beautiful Butter Dish
  • Handbuilding Cohort
  • Intro to Pottery
  • Pottery Sampler
  • Beyond the Basics of Pottery
  • Ceramic Flowers for the Garden
  • Intro to Pottery
  • Carving Relief Florals on a Tile
  • Ceramic Jewelry
  • Introduction to Handbuilding
  • Pottery Sampler
  • Introduction to Basic Calligraphy
  • Creating Illustrated Journals
  • Intro to Watercolors
  • Intro to Paper Quilling
  • Abstract Watercolors
  • Memoirs: One Story at a Time
  • Fundamentals of Drawing
  • Copperplate Calligraphy
  • Pysanky: Traditional Ukrainian Egg Dyeing
  • 1- and 2-Point Perspective Drawing
  • Petals in Pastels: Creating Florals Using Soft Pastels
  •  Paul Oman Watercolor Workshop
  • Intro to Acrylics: Waterscape
  • Drawing Faces
  • Swedish Dalmaning Painting
  • Paper Quilled Cards
  • Intro to Acrylics: Hummingbirds
  • Fused Glass Jewelry
  • Creating a Whimsical Fused Glass Bird!
  • Fused Glass Garden Stake — Section 1
  • Creating with Stained Glass
  • Fused Glass Garden Stake — Section 2
  • Create a Beautiful Mosaic Lantern
  • Build a Three-Legged Stool
  • Intro to the Lathe and Turning Tools
  • Rebuild a Stanley Bailey Bench Plane
  • Introduction to Wood Carving
  • Beyond the Basics of Turning: Turning Mushrooms on the Lathe
  • Intro to Wood Turning: Pen Turning on the Lathe
  • Intro to Needle Felting: Two-Dimensional Felted Flowers
  • Intro to Turning Bowls on the Wood Lathe
  • Create Unique Boxes Incorporating Color and Carved Texture
  • Wet Felting Unique Wool Vessels!
  • Beyond the Basics of Turning: Lidded Box
  • Intro to the Art of Woodturning
  • Carving Whimsical Houses
  • Art Appreciation Class
  • Beyond Basic Photos with Your iPhone
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Visual Arts At The Paramount

The Paramount Visual Arts Studios are open to everyone, from first-timers picking up a brush to experienced artists looking to sharpen their craft. Browse upcoming classes below, or explore our drop-in and studio access programs if you prefer to create on your own schedule.

Arts Underground

Drop in most Thursday nights and try something new. No registration needed.

Studio Passes

Ready to work independently? Get access to our ceramic studios on your own schedule.

Assistance Fund

Financial constraints shouldn’t stand between you and the arts. Fill out an application to get started. 

Accessibility

We’re committed to making the Paramount welcoming to everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about art classes and artistic services at the Paramount.

Most classes are open to adults 18 and up. Some programs welcome younger students when accompanied by an adult. Age requirements are listed on each individual class. If you have a student under 18 interested in a class, contact the Visual Arts Department at (320) 257-3128 or email us to explore options.

At the instructor’s discretion, late registration may be possible. Contact the Visual Arts Department at (320) 257-3128 or dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org to find out.

If a class doesn’t meet minimum enrollment, we’ll notify you by email and phone. You’ll have the option of a full refund or a transfer toward another class or stage event.

Paramount will update the box office voicemail at 320-259-5463, post closures on the Paramount homepage, and notify students by email if their class is impacted.

Please allow your instructor time to set up before class. Arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before the start time. Clean up your area before leaving. Food and beverages are welcome in the lobby area, but not in the studios. All clay and glazes must be purchased through the Paramount.

Cancellations made 15 or more days before the class start date are eligible for a partial refund, plus a 15% administration fee. Cancellations within 14 days of the start date are not eligible for a refund, except in the case of a family or medical emergency. We are unable to pro-rate fees for missed classes or late registration.

Summer Camp Information

Here's What to Know

Age

Students must meet the program’s minimum age requirement by the start date.

Transportation

Families are responsible for drop-off and pickup. Students should arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before class and be picked up no later than 15 minutes after.

Clothing

Send your child in clothes that can get messy. Closed-toe shoes are required in the studios.

Lunch

Students registered for both morning and afternoon sessions are welcome to stay on site for lunch. Please pack a bag lunch. No tree nut or peanut products due to allergy concerns.

Art Show

Each session wraps up with a 20-minute art show where families are welcome to celebrate student work. Pieces that need kiln firing will stay on site, and The Paramount will email when they’re ready for pickup, typically three to four weeks after the final day.

Electronics

Please set devices to silent during class. The Paramount is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen devices. To reach your student during class, call the Visual Arts Office at (320) 257-3128.

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