Education

Tuesday AM Open Pottery at 10am.

Tuesday AM Open Pottery Studio is a perfect time to rethink the pottery skills that you have and share time with others who enjoy clay. Come in to refresh and expand skills (new and old). To participate in Tuesday AM Open Pottery Studio you must be a member of the Paradise and have previously taken a pottery class or currently be enrolled in a pottery class. Facilitated by Dianne Lockerby.

Winter/Spring Photography 101 with Autumn Carolynn: Saturday, March 29 from 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM. Welcome to our Winter/Spring Photography 101 Class! In this class, we will be going through the necessary function one might need in order to shoot photography in the winter/springtime! (It's April in MN, who knows what the weather may look like!) Have you been wanting to get out and use your camera that has been sitting on your shelf? Come join us for a fun time and learn! Students must bring their own digital cameras to the class, and Autumn will provide everything else you may need! Tuition: Member - $30, Non-Member - $35.

This Class is Full! Intro to Stained Glass - Copper Foil Method with Sandra Sargent: Wednesdays, April 2 & 9 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Member $60/Non-Member $72, supply fee $50. Stained glass has depicted stories, landscapes, scenery, and abstract designs for centuries. Many of our most historical buildings include windows that make vibrant colored sunlight dance across the walls. You can now make your own 5x8 inch panel and experience the art of making sunlight dance. You will learn to cut and break sheets of glass into the shape that fits your piece. Once each piece is cut you will add the copper foil and complete the piece by soldering it all together. You will go home with a zinc framed piece ready to hang in your window. Taught by Sandra Sargent of Bending Sunlight Glassworks.

This Class is Full! Try It: Spring Mosaic with Sushila Anderson: Saturday, April 5th 10 AM - 12 PM. Learn how to cut glass with glass nippers and create a spring themed design on mosaic coasters. You will create two, 4-inch coasters, and learn how to grout in class. Students will have the option of painting grout at home. This class is great for beginners! (You must wear closed toe shoes!) Tuition: Member - $45, Non-Member - $49. 

Orange Watercolor Tulip with Marcie Hayunga: Saturday, April 5th 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Ready to splash some color and learn the magic of watercolor? Join Marcie for an afternoon of creativity as we dive into the basics of watercolor! You’ll master key techniques like creating bright whites, controlling water, glazing, and designing beautiful, dynamic backgrounds. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-time painter, you’ll walk away with a stunning Orange Watercolor Tulip and a whole lot of new skills to show off. Wear your favorite paint-friendly clothes, bring your enthusiasm, and let’s make some art! Tuition: Members: $45, Non-Members: $51 (Includes $15 supply fee!)

T-Shirt Quilt Class: Member $55, Non-Member $65. April 12 and 26 from 10:30 AM - 1 PM.

Have you ever wanted to put together a simple T-Shirt Quilt? This class is for you! You will learn how to prepare the t-shirts, cut the blocks, add sashing and sew them into a quilt. Different methods of finishing off the quilt will be discussed and shown.

Skill level: Basic sewing skills. All lines are straight lines. We will be using a rotary cutter to cut blocks. These skills will be taught in the first class.

Age Level: Anyone with basic sewing skills. Ages 8-16 will need an adult to help with the use of the rotary cutter to cut blocks.

Supplies needed: Students must provide their own supplies and materials! (For amounts please see chart!)

First Class: T-shirts, Interfacing (see chart below), iron and iron pad, rotary cutter, cutting mat, 12.5x12.5 or 15x15 square quilt template. Fabric to practice rotary cutting if you have never used one.

Second Class: sewing machine, thread, pins or clips, fabric scissors, Rotary cutter and matt, Fabric for sashing (optional) chart for amounts depending on size of finished quilt desired. Instructor will have a few tools to share. The Paradise has some Sewing machines and iron and ironing boards to share. There will be some work that needs to be done between classes. Amount will be determined by what size quilt you decide to do.

Instructor: Carol Kaune

Oil on Canvas - Person on Cliff with Marcie Hayunga: Saturday, April 26th 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Ready to create a stunning landscape with oils? Join Marcie for an afternoon of fun and technique as you paint a dramatic scene of a person on a cliff! Using an 11x14 stretched canvas and a limited palette, you’ll explore the soothing techniques inspired by Bob Ross—yes, you can paint those majestic trees, rocky cliffs, and reflective waters too! Whether you’re a seasoned painter or new to oils, this class will show you just how simple it is to create a masterpiece. Note: The painting will need a few days to fully dry, so be sure to bring something to safely transport your new creation home! Wear your painting clothes, and get ready to relax, laugh, and unleash your inner artist! Tuition: Members: $50, Non-Members: $56 (Includes $20 supply fee!)

Quilt in A Day with Julie Fakler: Saturday, April 19, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, 30 minutes for lunch. For beginners. Ages 16 and up. Member $55/ Non-Member $66. Supply fee $25. Create a throw size quilt in one day! Students will learn how to piece a quilt top, assemble the three layers of the quilt (top, batting, and back), and tie the quilt. Students will be given precut squares, batting, and quilt back. Students will learn how to sew the quilt squares together using a sewing machine and how to iron the quilt top. All three layers will be sewn together and tied. Students will leave class with a finished throw size quilt, approximately 42”x57”. This is a perfect size for a baby quilt, or a throw for the couch. Kits will be provided and include everything you need to create your quilt. Instructor: Julie Fakler.

Bring a lunch to class. Students will be using a sewing machine and iron. No rotary blades, fabric will be precut. Fabric donated by Pat Jarrett. Must be registered by April 10. 

Raku Firing: Member $45, Non-Member $55, raku clay 25lb. for $54 or 5lb. for $15. Tuition includes the Make It class, Raku Glazing class, and the Raku firing.

Raku Make It Class: April 17, 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Paradise Center for the Arts 321 Central Avenue N. Faribault. Students can create their pieces during the Make It class on April 17 at the Paradise Pottery Studio. Raku clay must be purchased at the Paradise: 25lb. for $54 or 5lb. for $15. Pieces must be dry and at the Paradise by April 24 for the bisque firing.

Raku Glazing Class: May 1, 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Paradise Center for the Arts 321 Central Avenue N. Faribault. Students will glaze their pieces at the Raku Glazing class May 1 st . A variety of raku glazes and under glazes will be available.

Raku Firing: May 10, 8:30am at Dianne Lockerby’s. Raku Firing will be held at Dianne Lockerby’s from 8:30am until finished. The clay pots & sculptures will be loaded in the raku kiln; kiln temps are rapidly increased to 1800-1900 Degrees F. Once the glazes melt & smooth out, the pieces are individually removed from the kiln. Pieces are placed in a metal can filled with combustible materials and the hot pot causes the combustibles to create flames. A tight-fitting lid on the can smothers those flames, and the resulting smoke can cause colors to appear on the pots. Students will leave with their finished glazed pieces.

*Participants must wear cotton clothing (no polyester or spandex) and leather shoes/boots (no sandals). Fire precautions will be taken, and a waiver will need to be signed by each participant. Lunch on May 10 th will be a potluck.

Must be registered by April 17.

Paint a Portrait of Your Pet 2.0 with Julie Fakler: June 16 & 17, 5PM-7PM. Ages 14 and up. Member $40.00/Non-Member $48.00. Supply fee $10. Julie will teach you step-by-step on how to paint a portrait of your pet. In class, you’ll learn about under painting, form, shape and color. In the first class we will complete the first layer of colors (paint), and we’ll return the next day to add a second layer of colors (paint). If time allows, more layers can be added to your masterpiece. Wear clothes that can get paint on them. Students must get registered 3 days prior to the start of class.

Paint a Portrait of Your Pet with Artist Julie Fakler: (ages 7 & up, ages 6 & under will need an adult helper!) June 19, 1PM-3PM. Member $20.00/Non-Member $24.00. Supply fee $10. Artist Julie Fakler will teach you step by step how to paint a portrait of your pet. In class you’ll learn about under painting, form, shape and color. Email your pet photo to info@paradisecenterforthearts.org and we can print it out for you. Wear clothes that can get paint on them. Students must get registered 3 days prior to the start of class.

Wheelthrowing 1 Class: (Ages 10+) Monday- Thursday, June 23-26, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM. Glazing Day July 2nd, 9:00 AM - Noon. Member $91/ Non-Member $106. (Tuition includes 8 pounds of clay, then additional clay may be purchased at $2/pound.) This class is for the beginner or someone who has been away from clay for a bit. We will start with the basics of centering, opening and go on from there. Each day Dianne does demos and will guide you through the steps of throwing to achieve pieces on the wheel. Small at first, but as skills progress the pots will get bigger and the walls thinner. Persistence pays off here, but it does take time. This class is a taste of wheelwork.  Larger pots require more time than 4 days to learn the skills, but this class allows you to say, "I've thrown a pot!" and gives you an idea as to whether you would like to continue. Come join us, getting dirty and having fun. Bring a towel and wear clothes that can get dirty. Instructor: Dianne Lockerby

Handbuilding 1 Class: (For all ages -- although kids 4-7 will require an adult helper). Monday-Thursday, June 23-26, 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM. Dianne will glaze your pieces for you. Member $83/ Non-Member $98. (Includes 4 pounds of clay, additional clay may be purchased at $2/pound.) In this class students will turn their ideas into creations with Dianne's help - from creatures/superheroes/ fairies to games, cups and bowls. Let your imagination be your guide. We will also add color and use food safe glazes so creations can even be used with food. Clay and guidance will be provided. Come dressed to get dirty and have fun. Instructor: Dianne Lockerby.

Wheelthrowing 2 Class: (Ages 10+) Monday- Thursday, June 23-26, 12:45 PM -2:15 PM. Glazing Day July 2nd, 9:00 AM - Noon. Member $91/ Non-Member $106. (Tuition includes 8 pounds of clay, then additional clay may be purchased at $2/pound.) This class is for the beginner or someone who has been away from clay for a bit. We will start with the basics of centering, opening and go on from there. Each day Dianne does demos and will guide you through the steps of throwing to achieve pieces on the wheel. Small at first, but as skills progress the pots will get bigger and the walls thinner. Persistence pays off here, but it does take time. This class is a taste of wheelwork.  Larger pots require more time than 4 days to learn the skills, but this class allows you to say, "I've thrown a pot!" and gives you an idea as to whether you would like to continue. Come join us, getting dirty and having fun. Bring a towel and wear clothes that can get dirty. Instructor: Dianne Lockerby

Handbuilding 2 Class: (For all ages -- although kids 4-7 will require an adult helper). Monday- Thursday, June 23-26, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM. Dianne will glaze your pieces for you. Member $83/ Non-Member $98. (Includes 4 pounds of clay, additional clay may be purchased at $2/pound.) In this class students will turn their ideas into creations with Dianne's help - from creatures/superheroes/ fairies to games, cups and bowls. Let your imagination be your guide. We will also add color and use food safe glazes so creations can even be used with food. Clay and guidance will be provided. Come dressed to get dirty and have fun. Instructor: Dianne Lockerby 

Paint a Portrait of your Pet with artist Julie Fakler, with wine: Ages 21 and up. June 23 5:30PM-7:30PM. Member $26.00/Non-Member $30.00. Supply fee $10. Artist Julie Fakler will teach you step by step on how to paint a portrait of your pet. In class you’ll learn about under painting, form, shape and color. Email your pet photo to info@paradisecenterforthearts.org and we can print it out for you. Wear clothes that can get paint on them. Students must get registered 3 days prior to the start of class.

Quilt in a Day: July 12th 10:00AM – 4:00PM, 30 minutes for lunch. For beginners. Ages 16 and up. Member $55/ Non- Member $66. Supply fee $25. Create a throw size quilt in one day! Students will learn how to piece a quilt top, assemble the three layers of the quilt (top, batting, and back), and tie the quilt. Students will be given precut squares, batting, and quilt back. Students will learn how to sew the quilt squares together using a sewing machine and how to iron the quilt top. All three layers will be sewn together and tied. Students will leave class with a finished throw size quilt, approximately 42”x57”. This is a perfect size for a baby quilt, or a throw for the couch. Kits will be provided and include everything you need to create your quilt. Instructor: Julie Fakler

Bring a lunch to class. Students will be using a sewing machine and iron. No rotary blades, fabric will be precut. Fabric donated by Pat & Katrina. Must be registered July 4th.

Triangle Quilt with Artist Julie Fakler: Saturdays, August 23 & 30, 10AM-3PM, 30 minutes for lunch. This class is for someone who knows how to use a sewing machine and iron. Ages 16 and up. Member $80/ Non-Member $90. Supply fee $25. Create a 35” X 50” triangle quilt in two sessions! Students will learn how to piece a quilt top and assemble the three layers of the quilt: quilt top, batting, and back. Students will be given precut triangles, batting, and quilt backs. Students will learn how to sew the triangles together using a sewing machine to create the quilt top, and binding. Between the classes students will tie or hand quilt their quilts. Students will return to class to trim their quilts and add binding. Everything you need will be provided by Julie. Instructor: Julie Fakler.

Please bring a lunch to class. Students will use a sewing machine, iron, and rotary blade and will be using a needle and thread to hand sew. Pat Jarrett and Katrina Deyoung-Harper donated the fabric. Students must register by August 8.