Classes

IN-PERSON CLASSES

CLASSES AT WET PAINT

Classes below are held at Wet Paint in St. Paul.
Wet Paint is located at 1684 Grand Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105

Registration is handled through the Wet Paint website and the links below will take you directly to the class page on their website to register. If you have any questions, you can message me or call the store at 651-698-6431.

The Traveling Art Journal

It’s fun to work in our art journals at home with all our supplies readily available, but what about when we go on vacation or want to take our journals along on a day trip? We’ll talk about ways to choose which supplies to bring and how to pack them for easy travel as well as tips for working on the go. We’ll also spend some time setting up our journals and getting them ready for the road!

Supplies to bring:

• A journal or sketchbook
• A pen for writing
• Something to add color (watercolors, markers, water-soluble crayons, etc.)
• Any specific collage materials or travel ephemera you’d like to use
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Washi tape

Some shared supplies will be available for class use.

Sunday, June 7, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$50

The Art of Noticing

Noticing is perhaps the most powerful tool in our artistic toolkit. It is also perhaps one of the hardest to employ because it requires us to slow down and pay attention. In a world where our attention is a valuable commodity, there are a lot of people/places/devices fighting for it. But for three hours, we are going to say NO to all these distractions, learn how to slow down, and find ways to both record the interesting things we discover through this process, but also how to use them in our art and creative process. We’ll pull inspiration from the natural world, overlooked treasures we see every day and some other sources we may have never considered.

Please bring a sketchbook or art journal, a drawing pen and something to add color (watercolors, markers, and/or colored pencils) to class. Some shared supplies will be available for use in class.

Friday, June 12, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$50

Altered Book Art Journaling

Sketchbooks and journals are great for art journaling, but the blank white page can also be intimidating. Vintage books, novels, cookbooks and children’s books can also be used for art journaling and provide a variety of paper options, inspiring graphics and illustrations, and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

We’ll begin by selecting a book to use, then we’ll learn some simple ways to begin filling the pages with our own artwork.

Bring a book to alter. Some books will be available if you don’t have one.

Friday, June 26, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$50

Gelli Prints from Nature

Gelli plates are a fun, easy way to create monoprints using only a few tools. In this class, we’re going to focus on how to incorporate nature into your printing process to make bold and stunning prints. We’ll begin with the Gelli plate basics, including care and how to use them. Then we’ll explore different ways to use the plants, flowers, trees and weeds in your house and yard as masks and stencils on the plate to make a variety of beautiful monoprints.

Supplies to bring:

• A gelli plate
• A brayer
• Any leaves or plants you’d like to use for printing

Some shared supplies will be available for class use.

Sunday, July 12, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$50

Cloth Book Art Journals

Art journals are a place to turn our creativity loose and explore both our ideas and our supplies, but they don’t need to be limited to paper pages. Sometimes we need the soft feel of fabric on our fingers and the slow process of stitching to express the emotions and visualizations in our hearts and minds. Together we’ll explore the world of fabric books, and we’ll look at several different structures to use as a framework for our own textile and thread journals. We won’t focus on perfectly constructing our books, but instead will allow space for wild creativity to have free reign on our messy and unique pages.

Please bring a selection of fabric to use for the inside pages of your book (you may want to bring a yard of fabric (tightly woven linen, cotton, or utility fabric) and then cut it down once you decide on a size for your book). You will also need something to use as a cover (a heavier fabric, such as canvas, or if you prefer a sturdier cover, you can use an old book cover with the pages removed), fabric scissors, needles and thread. Some extra needles, embroidery floss, and fabric scissors will be available for shared use in class. 

Friday, July 17, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$50

Embroidered Meditation Scrolls

In a world of constant noise and over-commitment, it can be hard to find time to slow down. But it is also imperative for our well-being that we make time for ourselves and create ways to rest. In this class, we’ll explore the meditative practice of slow stitching to learn simple ways to establish moments of quiet in our lives. We’ll learn different basic embroidery stitches and discuss the power of repetition of these marks. These scrolls will not be completed in class but instead will provide the foundation for a self-care practice that can be incorporated into your daily life. However, once complete they become stunning pieces that can be displayed or referred to as a reminder to slow down and take care of ourselves.

Supplies to bring: (some shared materials will be available in class)

–Embroidery floss (Wet Paint sells DMC brand floss) or sashiko thread

-A strip of fabric for stitching (this can be the width and length of your choosing, but I recommend a fabric that is heavier than a lightweight cotton). Wet Paint sells 12oz and 7oz cotton duck canvas by the yard and 12×12 pieces of 7oz. cotton canvas.

-Something to wrap your fabric around (a stick, spool/bobbin, or anything else)

-Needle appropriate for your flow or thread. Wet Paint sells packs of embroidery needles in 2 sizes.

Friday, July 31, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$50

The Illustrated Journal

How many times have you told yourself “I’m not an artist, I can’t draw?” And how many times has that prevented you from doing the creative activities that you love and that bring you joy? In this class, I will share my journey to creating my own illustrated journals and show you the journals I never imagined I’d make (and that very few people have ever seen). Then we’ll talk about what makes a journal “illustrated” and different ways to add your own personal drawings and creations to your books. And once we’ve built up the courage, we’re going to give ourselves permission to break through the barriers of “I can’t” and put pen to paper in our own journals so that you can create a space for doing what you love. You will not need to share your work in this class (or to anyone at all if you choose not to), these books are a safe space for you to create whatever you would like and to take a chance to bring your imagination to life on the page.

Supplies to bring:

• A journal or sketchbook
• A waterproof pen or your favorite drawing tool(s)
• Something to add color (watercolors, water-soluble crayons, markers, etc.)
• Any ephemera or collage material you’d like to use (optional)

Some shared supplies will be available for class use.

Sunday, August 2, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$50

Collage Play in Three Styles

Collage is a relaxing, expressive and playful art form and there are so many ways to approach creating these pieces. In this class, we’ll focus on three styles of collage: patchwork, minimal and spontaneous.

Spontaneous – the idea of needing to put the perfect piece of paper in the perfect place can inhibit us from creating collages, so in this lesson, we’ll learn ways to work quickly and instinctively to build organic collages in the moment. We’ll play with snippet rolls and also talk about how junk journals provide the perfect medium for spontaneous collages.

Patchwork – we’ll pull ideas from different forms of quilt and textile designs to inspire our own paper patchwork creations.

Minimal – sometimes we get so lost in the idea of filling a page that we forget about the beauty and power of white space. We’ll use only a few pieces of paper per collage to not only embrace white space but also tap into the inspiration of limiting our supplies.

Supplies to bring:

• A sketchbook or art journal with blank pages (you can also bring a junk journal, but you’ll need something with blank pages too).
• Any of your favorite collage materials
• If you have a favorite pair of scissors or adhesive, please bring those as well.

Some shared collage materials, glue sticks and scissors will be available for use in class.

Friday, August 14, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$50

The Interactive Journal

Do you remember flipping through pop-up books as a kid and being mesmerized by the pages that pulled out, pieces that spun and edges that folded over? We’re going to bring that childhood magic back to our art journals by learning how to add elements to make our books truly interactive. We’ll play with collage, painted papers, washi tape, brads and more. You’ll go home with a book that you can’t stop flipping through.

Supplies to bring:

• A journal, sketchbook, or altered book
• Brads
• Washi tape
• Collage materials
• Scissors
• Glue stick

Some shared supplies will be available for class use.

Friday, August 21, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00
$50

CLASSES AT HEART SPACE

Heart Space is located at 2213 W 54th St. Minneapolis, MN 55419. Registration is handled through the Heart Space website and the links below will take you directly to the class page on their website to register.

Creative Womxn’s Circle (6 weeks)

Join us for a nourishing six-part series where creativity meets self-care. This circle will offer space for you to embrace imperfection, build self-awareness, listen to your intuition, and practice self-expression. No matter where you are in your life, you deserve a space to reflect and recharge. This circle will explore the art of creative journaling for self-reflection and self-love.

One main goal of this womxn’s circle is to offer the opportunity to start and maintain a creative practice that can be continued into every day.

No art experience necessary — just come as you are, with curiosity and an open heart.

Please note: This is not a therapy group, nor a replacement for therapy services.

Mondays – March 30, 2026 – June 22, 2026 (with a break for Memorial Day)
6:00 – 8:00 pm
$240

Introduction to Gelli Plate Printing

Have you heard of gelli plates, but aren’t sure of how to use them? Or maybe you’ve tried one, but need some more ideas and inspiration. Gelli plates are a fun, easy way to create an abundance of monoprints that can be used as stand-alone prints, collage fodder, book pages, and so much more!

In this introductory workshop we will begin with the gelli plate basics, including care and how to use them. Then we’ll explore different materials to use on your plate, how stencils can create amazing combinations of patterns, some fun image transfer ideas and discuss ways to use and store your prints.

All supplies provided – however, if you have a gelli plate and stencils you have been curious on how to use, bring them along so you can master your plate!

Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
$60

CLASSES AT HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Spring classes for Hopkins will be held at either the Eisenhower Community Center located at 1001 MN-7, Hopkins, MN 55305 or Hopkins Center for the Arts located at 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343. Registration is handled through the Hopkins Community Ed website and the links below will take you directly to the class page on their website to register.

Altered Book Art Journaling

Sketchbooks and journals are great for art journaling, but the blank white page can also be intimidating. Vintage books, novels, cookbooks and children’s books can also be used for art journaling and provide a variety of paper options, inspiring graphics and illustrations, and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

We’ll begin by selecting a book to use, then we’ll learn some simple ways to begin filling the pages with our own artwork.

Bring a book to alter. Some books will be available if you don’t have one.

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Hopkins Center for the Arts Rm 203
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$69

Collage Play in Three Ways

Collage is a relaxing, expressive and playful art form and there are so many ways to approach creating these pieces. In this class, we’ll focus on three styles of collage: patchwork, minimal and spontaneous.

• Patchwork – we’ll pull ideas from different forms of quilt and textile designs to inspire our own paper patchwork creations.
• Minimal – sometimes we get so lost in the idea of filling a page that we forget about the beauty and power of white space. We’ll use only a few pieces of paper per collage to not only embrace white space but also tap into the inspiration of limiting our supplies.
• Spontaneous – the idea of needing to put the perfect piece of paper in the perfect place can inhibit us from creating collages, so in this lesson, we’ll learn ways to work quickly and instinctively to build organic collages in the moment. We’ll play with snippet rolls and also talk about how junk journals provide the perfect medium for spontaneous collages.

Supplies to bring:

• A sketchbook or art journal with blank pages (you can also bring a junk journal, but you’ll need something with blank pages too).
• Any of your favorite collage materials
• If you have a favorite pair of scissors or adhesive, please bring those as well.

Some shared collage materials & glue sticks will be available for use in class.

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Hopkins Center for the Arts Rm 203
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$69

Relaxing Watercolor Circles

As creatives, it can be easy to get stuck in the mindset of creating art for others, but it’s important to remember the power of the artistic process for our own self-care. Using watercolors as our guide, we’ll release expectations and let our creativity be free to flow. We will begin by simply creating circles and exploring color, then will continue to build onto this practice with doodling and paper cutting. This class will focus on the process rather than the product and is meant for creatives of any level.

Please bring a set of watercolors, a brush and a pad of watercolor or mixed-media paper. There will be some shared use supplies.

Saturday, August 1, 2026
Hopkins Center for the Arts Rm 203
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$69

CLASSES AT STUDIO J-BO

Studio J-Bo is located at 4651 Nicollet Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55419. Registration is handled through the Studio J-Bo website and the links below will take you directly to the class page on their website to register.

Art Exploration Studio (4-week session)

Explore your artistic curiosity and dip your toes into many different techniques and media in this four-part series.  We’ll pull inspiration from reclaimed materials and a variety of materials during this enchanting journey through our sketchbooks and art journals. Our focus will be on creative play and experimentation as we engage with new supplies and look at old ones in a new light. And our goal will be to let go of perfection so we can make room for the amazing discoveries that come through messy exploration. 

• Week 1: Making books from reclaimed materials
• Week 2: Mark-making & creating our own collage fodder
• Week 3: Exploring collage in 3 different ways
• Week 4: Mindful drawing using nature as our inspiration

Tuesdays: June 2, 9, 16, 23
1:00 – 4:00 pm
$220

Introduction to Gelli Plate Printing

Have you heard of gelli plates, but aren’t sure of how to use them? Or maybe you’ve tried one but need some more ideas and inspiration. Gelli plates are a fun, easy way to create an abundance of monoprints that can be used as stand-alone prints, collage fodder, book pages, and so much more! We’ll begin with the gelli plate basics, including care and how to use them. Then we’ll explore different materials to use on your plate, how stencils can create amazing combinations of patterns, and use nature to make prints. (All supplies included)

Saturday, June 27, 2026
1:00 – 4:00 pm
$95

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