Creative Expressions
Acrylic Pouring Workshop; Choose Your Colors!
Creative Expressions
In this class you'll mix your own colors, and learn a variety of techniques to create some amazing paintings. You will create 2 to 4 unique paintings.
AECE28
Instructors:
- Julie Ann Schroeder
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22nd 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Gladstone CC |
Adult Pottery - Hand Building & Wheel Instruction with Stoneware Clay
Creative Expressions
In this three-session pottery class, you will be introduced to the basics of hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing. Using stoneware clay and earth-tone glazes, you will create your own ceramic pieces while learning to use an...
AECE17
Instructors:
- Craig J Seath
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 11th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Craig Seath Pottery |
| Wed, Nov 18th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Craig Seath Pottery |
| Wed, Dec 2nd 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Craig Seath Pottery |
Beginning Soap Making: Cold Process
Creative Expressions
Roll up your sleeves and discover the art of handcrafted soap making! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn the fundamentals of cold process soap making from start to finish.
AECE20A
Instructors:
- Ann Marie Zeimetz-Schultz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7th 2026 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | White Bear Lake Area High School: 1710 - Residential Kitchen |
AECE20B
Instructors:
- Ann Marie Zeimetz-Schultz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7th 2026 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM | White Bear Lake Area High School: 1710 - Residential Kitchen |
Chunky Knit Gnomes
Creative Expressions
Add a handmade touch to your holiday decor. Get into the holiday spirit by creating your very own chunky knit gnome. These delightful gnomes are easy to customize with your choice of yarn colors and embellishments.
AECE22
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 14th 2026 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Stillwater Area HS, A104 (Art Drawing)) |
Easy Partner Dancing for All Occasions
Creative Expressions
Ready to get moving, connect with your partner, and have some fun? This easygoing class is designed for couples who want to enjoy dancing together, whether you're preparing for a special event or simply looking for a unique date night.
AECE21
Instructors:
- Deanna Constantine
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13th 2026 | 6:30 - 7:45 PM | Matoska Int'l World School |
| Tue, Oct 20th 2026 | 6:30 - 7:45 PM | Matoska Int'l World School |
| Tue, Oct 27th 2026 | 6:30 - 7:45 PM | Matoska Int'l World School |
Fall or Winter Birch Tree Fused Glass Plate or Wall Hanging - NEW!
Creative Expressions
Create an amazing 6-inch square fused glass birch tree themed plate or wall hanging!! – Using, glass frit, glass chips and glass sheets. You will use sky colored glass as your background and add a Fall or Winter scene. No experience needed.
AECE9B
Instructors:
- Ellen Aeling
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 16th 2026 | 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Skyview MS |
Holiday Hoop Wreath Making
Creative Expressions
Join us as we turn an embroidery hoop into a festive holiday wreath. Choose from a variety of festive sayings to paint on canvas and display across your wreath.
AECE24
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Stillwater Area HS, A104 (Art Drawing)) |
Holiday Pottery Workshop
Creative Expressions
Gather your family and friends and get creative together in this festive pottery workshop! You'll have the opportunity to create unique holiday gifts using a slab roller, extruder, or electric potter's wheel.
AECE19
Instructors:
- Craig J Seath
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 4th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Craig Seath Pottery |
Holiday Wood Slice Ornaments
Creative Expressions
Join us for this special Holi-DIY family workshop! Create a collection of Holiday Wood Ornaments at this festive and family-friendly event! All registered guests will make their own set of 6 ornaments (no sharing allowed, thank you!)
AECE23
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 12th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Stillwater Area HS, A104 (Art Drawing)) |
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People -VIRTUAL
Creative Expressions
Learn to play the guitar in just a few hours! This crash course will teach you basic chords and how to play along with your favorite songs right away.
AECE4
Instructors:
- Craig Coffman
- Stephanie Drake
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 24th 2026 | 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Online Course |
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People- VIRTUAL
Creative Expressions
In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano by using the chord method. The chord method is LOTS of fun and a trick that professionals have used for years.
AECE3
Instructors:
- Craig Coffman
- Stephanie Drake
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 23rd 2026 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Online Course |
Instant Ukulele for Hopelessly Busy People -VIRTUAL
Creative Expressions
In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the ukulele to give you years of musical enjoyment and you won’t have to take private lessons to do this.
AECE6
Instructors:
- Craig Coffman
- Stephanie Drake
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19th 2026 | 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Online Course |
Intro to Cricut® Design Space NEW!
Creative Expressions
Thinking about buying a Cricut Explore or another newer Cricut machine but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly class will help you build confidence using Cricut Design Space, the online software used to create and customize...
AECE15
Instructors:
- Sandra Bengtson
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3rd 2026 | 6:00 - 8:30 PM | Gladstone CC |
Intro to Oil Painting - Frosty's Forest
Creative Expressions
Learn oil painting techniques made famous on PBS to create your own artwork. Instructor Kevin Klein shares tips from the masters, guiding you step-by-step through color mixing, composition, and the “laws of landscapes.” Each class...
AECE2
Instructors:
- Kevin P Klein
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15th 2026 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | John Glenn MS |
Intro to Oil Painting - Halloween Moon
Creative Expressions
Learn oil painting techniques made famous on PBS to create your own artwork. Instructor Kevin Klein shares tips from the masters, guiding you step-by-step through color mixing, composition, and the “laws of landscapes.” Each class...
AECE1
Instructors:
- Kevin P Klein
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13th 2026 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | John Glenn MS |
Introduction to Embroidery
Creative Expressions
This class introduces the essential stitches every beginner needs to start their embroidery journey. Through simple and effective techniques, students will learn how to transform basic stitches into beautiful, personal designs.
AECE30
Instructors:
- Maria Jose Hernandez
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:30 PM | Skyview MS |
Painting Landscapes in Alcohol Inks
Creative Expressions
In this alcohol ink workshop, you’ll discover how to create vibrant, flowing designs with ease, no experience required. You’ll learn techniques for working on Yupo paper and ceramic tiles, experiment with different ink brands, markers,...
AECE29
Instructors:
- Julie Ann Schroeder
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26th 2026 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM | Gladstone CC |
Personalized initial Art
Creative Expressions
Unleash your inner artist and create a stunning, personalized piece of art in this fun and engaging workshop! "Blooming Initials" guides you through the process of painting a beautiful floral, perfect for gifting or adding a unique touch...
AECE11
Instructors:
- Acrylic Studio Art - Swetha Avula
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5th 2026 | 5:30 - 7:15 PM | John Glenn MS |
Photo Organization - Print & Digital
Creative Expressions
Imagine all your photos organized, with a system that lets you access any image in seconds! This class is designed to meet the unique needs of Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers—because every generation’s photo situation is different.
AECE7
Instructors:
- Kathy Povolny
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | John Glenn MS |
Piano by Ear -VIRTUAL
Creative Expressions
Expand your musical horizons, and free yourself from sheet-music dependence, and be the life of the party! This very practical presentation of music theory includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings and transposing.
AECE5
Instructors:
- Craig Coffman
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21st 2026 | 9:00 - 11:30 AM | Online Course |
Pottery Workshop - Families, Friends, and Individuals - NEW!
Creative Expressions
If you enjoy creating with your hands, this pottery workshop is for you! Participants will explore a variety of ceramic techniques using a slab roller, extruder, and electric potter’s wheel to create their own unique pieces.
AECE18A
Instructors:
- Craig J Seath
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17th 2026 | 3:00 - 5:30 PM | Craig Seath Pottery |
AECE18B
Instructors:
- Craig J Seath
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21st 2026 | 3:00 - 5:30 PM | Craig Seath Pottery |
Quilt Blocks: Table Runner - NEW!
Creative Expressions
New to machine quilting? Start your journey by creating a one of a kind table runner that shows off your creative style. You will explore a variety of quilt block options, then mix and match fabrics, colors, and patterns to design eight...
AECE16
Instructors:
- Sandra Bengtson
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12th 2026 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | John Glenn MS |
| Thu, Nov 19th 2026 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | John Glenn MS |
Sparkling Snowflakes- Fused Glass
Creative Expressions
Use fusible glass to make sparkly snowflakes that will last for many winters. Participants will create 2 glass snowflakes. Your design will be embellished with dichroic glass, glass frit, glass stringer, and glass pebbles.
AECE8A
Instructors:
- Ellen Aeling
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 12th 2026 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Skyview MS |
AECE8B
Instructors:
- Ellen Aeling
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Skyview MS |
Stained Glass 101 Copper Foil Method
Creative Expressions
Explore the beauty and craftsmanship of stained glass in this hands-on class with John Hanson, owner of Longfellow Soap Company, who has over 23 years of experience designing, creating, repairing, and restoring antique stained glass...
AECE26
Instructors:
- John M Hanson
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7th 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM | John Glenn MS |