Beautiful Handmade Accordion Book (Ages 12 & Up) We will be creating a small beautiful accordion book that could be used for a personal journal, a sketchbook, or even a valentine! All supplies included.

Hat Knitting - Fair Isle Hat (Ages 8 - Adult) If you already know how to loom knit using the basic knit stitch, then this class is for you! You’ll learn to make hearts and color transitions knitting your hat. Two colors of yarn will be provided to make one hat, with extra left over to possibly make a second hat once you get home. Fee includes yarn and a pom pom to create one hat. Participants should bring their 9-inch loom and knitting hook from the beginners class.

Hat Knitting for Super Beginners (Ages 8 - Adult) Join Instructor Heidi Knudsen, teacher at PLMS, as she teaches you how to knit two winter hats on a loom. Perfect for the beginning knitter with no experience! Fee includes four different sized knitting looms, a knitting hook, yarn, two faux fur pom poms, and pom pom makers. Parent & child (under age 8) can register as one and create the hat together.

Ice Dye Shirts (Ages 13 & Up) Go beyond the basics of tie-dying! Using crushed ice or snow, powdered dyes and gravity, you’ll create unique, saturated colors and patterns on your shirt. Fee includes shirt & all supplies necessary to create this distinctive and interesting design.

Yes, you read that right! Your canvas is a real life horse! This is a fun activity to get creative on a large, living canvas. We’ll use non-toxic washable paints to create living works of art. The horses love the “grooming” (painting) while the humans create and experience the peace and enjoyment of spending time around these amazing animals. A fun activity for both kids and adults. Sign up for one or more dates.

Create your very own handcrafted soaps! Learn the process of using melt and pour soap and explore color, shape, texture and scent. Pick from various soap molds for unique and fun shaped soap. All participants will bring home at least 4 bars of soap. These bars make great gifts! All supplies are included.

Origami: Spring Animals (Ages 8 & Up) Origami is the art of folding paper into objects. Learn how to create amazing unique two & three dimensional spring creators including rabbits, butterflies, jumping frogs, goldfish, fox. All materials included.

Origami: Winter Animals (Ages 8 & Up) Origami is the art of folding paper into objects. Learn to create amazingly unique two & three dimensional favorites including cats, dogs, birds, whales, dinosaurs. All materials included.

Paint a Colorful Bear (Ages 8 & Up) Bears are fierce, strong, nurturing and caring. Paint your own colorful bear in the colors you like best. Paintings will be uniquely beautiful and something to be proud to showcase. All supplies included. Students from ISD 186 can ride the bus to the Crosslake Community Center (CLCC); parents are responsible for picking up at the CLCC after class.

Paint a Colorful Cardinal (Ages 8 & Up) A cardinal is a symbol of divine intervention, they symbolize good luck and are meant to give you strength and hope. You’ll paint your very own colorful cardinal under the guidance of the instructor. Each painting will be unique and represent the participants' expressions. All supplies included.

Paint a Colorful Pop Art Heart (Ages 8 & Up) Create your own uniquely colorful Pop Art Heart. Express yourself using many colors and vision to create a masterpiece all their own. Your finished masterpiece will make a great Valentine’s Day gift to someone special. All supplies included.

Paint a Colorful Tree Frog (Ages 8 & Up) Tree Frogs are colorful and beautiful. They represent good fortune, renewal and wisdom. Create your own beautifully colored tree frog that symbolizes your own energy and spirit. All supplies included.

Watercolor Painting Classes: Water And Skies (Ages 12 & Up) This fantastic watercolor class is fun for both beginners and experienced painters. Let’s take an imaginary winter vacation on paper as you learn techniques for painting open water and skies, using the fresh colors of watercolor. Learn to paint beautiful watercolor paintings in this class geared for both teens and adults. Students from ISD 186 can ride the bus to the Crosslake Community Center. Option to purchase art supply kit for $50 (art kit will be usable for other classes). Standard supplies not included: pencil & eraser, black uni-ball pen, water container, paper towels, spray bottle. A full art supply list will be sent out after registration if students prefer to purchase their own supplies (approximate cost $40-70). Registration deadline is ONE week prior to class date

Watercolor Painting Classes: Flowers in Watercolor (Ages 14 & Up) This class will focus on capturing the beauty of painting flowers with an emphasis on pedal structure, color blending, hard and soft edges, and value to make your painting vibrant. Flowers are one of life‘s favorite subjects. Painting experience preferred for this class Learn to paint beautiful watercolor paintings in this class geared for both teens and adults. Students from ISD 186 can ride the bus to the Crosslake Community Center. Option to purchase art supply kit for $50 (art kit will be usable for other classes). Standard supplies not included: pencil & eraser, black uni-ball pen, water container, paper towels, spray bottle. A full art supply list will be sent out after registration if students prefer to purchase their own supplies (approximate cost $40-70). Registration deadline is ONE week prior to class date

Watercolor Painting Classes: Learn to Paint Watercolor Trees (Ages 12 & Up) This fantastic watercolor class is fun for both beginners and experienced painters. Let’s take an imaginary winter vacation on paper as you learn techniques for painting open water and skies, using the fresh colors of watercolor. Option to purchase art supply kit for $50 (art kit will be usable for other classes). Standard supplies not included: pencil & eraser, black uni-ball pen, water container, paper towels, spray bottle. A full art supply list will be sent out after registration if students prefer to purchase their own supplies (approximate cost $40-70). Registration deadline is ONE week prior to class date

Watercolor Painting Classes: Spring Birds (Ages 12 & Up) Tips and tricks to make your trees beautiful and realistic looking. You will become more comfortable putting brush paper as you learn techniques you can use forever in painting foliage and the trunks of various trees. Learn to paint beautiful watercolor paintings in this class geared for both teens and adults. Students from ISD 186 can ride the bus to the Crosslake Community Center. Option to purchase art supply kit for $50 (art kit will be usable for other classes). Standard supplies not included: pencil & eraser, black uni-ball pen, water container, paper towels, spray bottle. A full art supply list will be sent out after registration if students prefer to purchase their own supplies (approximate cost $40-70). Registration deadline is ONE week prior to class date