Creative Aging Classes

Creative Aging Classes

This Class is Full! Beginning Stained Glass for 45+ with Sandra Sargent: Class meets Saturdays, April 19th, 26th & May 3rd from 10AM - 2PM. (There will be a 30-minute break for lunch!) Participants will learn to make a beautiful window display using the copper foil technique originally developed by John La Farge and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Students will learn to score and cut their glass, they will learn about grinding, foiling, and soldering techniques as well! Students will work with Sandra to decide what they wish to create! No experience is necessary & tools and glass are included! Tuition: Member: $120, Non-Member: $144. (Scholarships Available!) 

Fine Silver Fusing Earring Class with Jessica Prill (45+) - Saturday, April 26th from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Unleash your creativity in this exciting hands-on workshop where you'll create a stunning pair of fine silver earrings! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll dive into the art of silversmithing and master the fundamentals of silver fusing. Using a small flame, you'll learn how to melt fine silver into a liquid state and fuse it into a one-of-a-kind design that’s all your own. Whether you're new to silversmithing or looking to explore a new craft, this class is the perfect introduction to working with metal and fire. Guiding you through the process is Jessica Prill, a talented silversmith with 15 years of experience and the creator behind Jessica Leigh Designs. She’ll share her expertise and passion for the craft as you bring your own unique creations to life. Tuition: Member - $45, Non-Member - $50. (Supplies are included, and class is offered through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board!) 

Acting For Anyone Over The Age of 45 with Julianna Skluzacek ~

Have you always wanted to act but didn't have the time? Maybe you were intimidated by the thought of it. Well, this is the class for you! You won't be required to learn lines. We'll use warm-up exercises to get comfortable, then explore the art of acting with already existing plays! Whether you're experienced or just starting out, it will be great fun! Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, and 27 -- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Tuition: Member: $60, Non-Member: $72. (Scholarships available!) 
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The Paradise Center for the Arts has received a Grant from the MN State Arts Board to provide Creative Aging Classes! These classes are for patrons ages 45+, allowing participants to explore different art forms, create something special, and get to know others in the community! All the classes will teach skill-building over time, each session of the class building on the next. Classes will be led by teaching artists, have multiple sessions with built-in social time, and end with a culminating event. Supplies & materials are included in the tuition! Scholarships are available for all Creative Aging Courses--Students may select 10%, 25%, or 50% off their tuition. You must contact the Paradise for a scholarship.


In partnership with Buckham West, River Bend Nature Center, Fifty North all members of Buckham West, River Bend Nature Center, Fifty North are eligible to receive the membership price listed for each of the classes! To receive this membership discount, you must contact the box office or education director, Will McIntyre! (will@paradisecenterforthearts.org)


Click on the class title to register online OR you can call us at (507) 332-7372 to register!


The Paradise will be following the model of Teaching Artist Training in Creative Aging Presented by Aroha Philanthropies and the Minnesota State Arts Board in partnership with Lifetime Arts.


*This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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