STUDIO A
Classes for Adults and Youth
A full menu of art classes for youth, adults and families are offered in-person at
ArtStart’s ArtScraps
1459 St Clair Ave – St Paul, MN 55105
OR
Fairmount Avenue United Methodist Church
1523 Fairmount Ave – St Paul, MN 55105
Winter / Spring Classes 2024 – 25
ADULT CLASSES
Beautiful Beaded Earrings
Sat, January 25, 2025
10:30 am-12:30 pm
Fairmount Ave. United Methodist Church
Julie Boada, Anishinabe artist and Fond Du Lac member introduces the art of beading. Work with Julie to create a pair of gorgeous beaded earrings to wear or give as a gift to someone special in your life.
Tuition: $54 • Deadline: Jan. 17, 2025
Gorgeous Cigar Jewelry Box
Sat, February 8, 2025
10:30 am-12:30 pm
Fairmount Ave. United Methodist Church
Create a unique jewelry box for yourself or as a Valentine’s Day present for someone you love. Using a cigar box, fabric, yarn, ribbons, lace, fancy papers, cabochons and more, fashion a bespoke vessel for sparkles and treasures. Bring photos from home if you wish to incorporate them; otherwise, all materials will be provided. Taught by artist Linda Jensen.
Tuition: $54 • Deadline: Jan. 30, 202
ARTFUL MENDING
Celebrate Slow Fashion
Sat, March 15, 2025
10:30 am-12:30 pm
Artstart’s ArtScraps
Have a torn but beloved article of clothing you can’t bear to throw away? No need! Bring those pieces and join artist Sara Kerr to learn how to stylishly mend your clothing with visible mending, appliqué patching, and Sashiko stitching. You can also learn how to shorten jeans with the original hem. You’ll keep more clothing from being thrown away OR out of the dump! No previous sewing experience necessary.
Tuition: $49 • March 6, 2025
FELTING
Wooly Wabbits
Sat, April 12, 2025
10:30 am-12:30 pm
Artstart’s ArtScraps
Work with artist Gustavo Boada to learn the technique of dry needle felting as you create your favorite symbol of spring: a baby chick, bunny rabbit, robin, or easter egg! Use felting tools and colorful roving to create your own wooly wonder.
Tuition: $54 • Deadline: April 4, 2025
FREE FAMILY WORKSHOP
Make a Wearable Art Car for the MayDay Parade
Sat, April 26, 2025
1:30-3:30 pm
Fairmount Ave. United Methodist Church
Be in the Minneapolis MayDay Parade with the ArtCars and ArtBikes! Work with artists Tara Fahey and Kallie Melvin to create a fanciful structure from cardboard – from batmobiles to spaceships. Some artful reuse materials will be available to decorate, and you will get a 10% discount code to purchase any additional materials you want at the nearby ArtScraps store. Then join the parade on Sunday, May 4 for a celebration of spring and community.
Tuition: Free • Deadline: April 21, 2025
AGES 21+
Paint & Sip Bob Ross Style:
Happy Little Trees
Sat, April 26, 2025
6:30-8:30 pm
Artstart’s ArtScraps
Artist Bob Ross was famous for his wet-on-wet style painting. In this class, work with artist Kara Fraki to learn some of the techniques that he used to create a landscape painting full of color and texture. Bring a beverage of your choice, roll up your sleeves, and get creative in this relaxed evening workshop at the ArtScraps store.
Tuition: $49 • Deadline: April 19, 2025
ART FROM THE HEART
Create a Mini Book, Unique Greeting Card
Sat, May 3, 2025
10:30 am-12:30 pm
Fairmount Ave. United Methodist Church
Make a mini book, a unique greeting card that tells a story. By stitching an extra page into a card, you will create more space to play with. Visual artist and poet Marie Olofsdotter will help you write a brief poem inspired by Mother’s Day, or any other theme close to your heart. Embellish the card using collage, stamping, stickers, and more, and walk away with a cherished gift for someone special.
Tuition: $49 • Deadline: April 24, 2025
Bespoke Upcycled Bookmarks
Sat, May 17, 2025
10:30 am-12:30 pm
Artstart’s ArtScraps
Calling all book lovers and bibliophiles! What better way to amplify your enjoyment of the written word than to create a series of gorgeous one-of-a-kind bookmarks for yourself and your friends? Work with artist and librarian Cami Andersen as you learn how to incorporate recycled found textures, photos, and old illustrations to make eye-catching placeholders for your personal library.
Tuition: $49 • Deadline: May 10, 2025
FREE
Poetry Nights
Saturdays at 7 pm
Artstart’s ArtScraps
Come celebrate spring at ArtScraps with an evening of art, poetry, and light refreshments. Curated by Patrick Hansel, author of The Devouring Land and Quitting Time. Patrick has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and was part of the Mentor Series for the Loft Literary Center. Each poetry night will feature three different poets. All readings are free, but registration is required
March 15, 202s
April 12, 2025
May 17, 2025
Deadline: Day of event
You have a wide variety to choose from:
• Basic Art Skills Classes
(drawing/painting, clay, sculpting, etc.)
• Artful Reuse Classes
•Cultural Arts Classes
• Creative Writing and Dance classes
• Special Cultural Arts Camps
• Super Scrapper Saturdays
• Birthday Parties for Youth and Adults
• Start with the Arts Pre-school
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
