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Fall I classes start September 2, 2008
Fall II classes start October 27, 2008
HOURS
Monday & Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday - Thursday 9 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturdays (June 16 – Aug. 23) 9 AM - 1 PM
Saturdays (Beginning Sept 6) 9 AM - 5 PM
Closed August 25th - September 1
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FACULTY SHOW
September 4 - 25
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LAKE COUNTRY PASTELS
October 9 – November 6, 2008
Laura H. Miles Gallery
Open to the public
Opening Reception
Thursday, October 9, 6 - 8 PM
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GIFT SALE
ARTS OF THE HOLIDAYS
November 20 – December 23, 2008
Opening Reception, Thursday, Nov. 20, 6-9 PM
Laura H. Miles Gallery
Open to the public
The planning for the 2008 holiday sale is well underway. The search for new and unique handcrafted gifts and accessories has been going on for weeks – and this year promises to be bigger and better than before, with different artisans and great gift items. Enjoy the festivities of the opening reception and get first pick of the hundreds of handcrafted items. As usual, we will replenish the display areas as work sells.
We select work based on creativity, craftsmanship and value: Jewelry, ceramics, glass, multimedia, wood, sculpture, paintings, drawings, fiber, furniture, photos, cards and Holiday ornaments. We will have an amazing selection to choose from!
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PLEASE REGISTER EARLY
We hate to cancel classes, and we know you dislike cancellation calls from the Art Center, but we need to make a decision about a week before a session begins as to whether to run a class or not. Unfortunately, we get several calls after a class has been cancelled, so please help us deliver better service by registering early to secure your space in a class.
Registrations will be accepted after a class has begun if space permits and with the permission of the instructor.
Tuition is not pro-rated for students who enroll late.
Registrations are date stamped and classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis, so call us or send your form in right away.
Registration Form
Go to the CLASSES page and click on the Registration Form PDF.
Print the form and mail or fax it to the Minnetonka Center for the Arts.
Or call us at 952.473.7361, ext. 16. We can take your registration over the phone, or we can send you a free catalog and registration form in the mail.
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TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Everyone is welcome at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts. Many generous donors contribute to scholarship funds to help make arts education available to all children and adults. Call 952.473.7361, ext. 16, for an application.
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OPEN STUDIO
Call 952.473.7361, ext. 16, for open studio details.
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FIBER FALL 2008
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Fiber Fun
Instructor: Gail Katz-James
Skill Level: All
Come spend your fall at the Art Center learning some new fiber techniques and playing around with interesting materials. Projects include fiber printing, knotless netting, photo transfer and fabric collage. We will work with dyes, fabric, thread and mixed media.
Enrollment limited to 12; ages 16 and up
A760
Thursdays, Sept. 4 - Oct. 23
(8 sessions) 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$173 Members / $192 Non-members
$20 Materials Fee
B760
Thursdays, Oct. 30 - Dec. 18
No Class Nov. 27
(7 sessions) 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$151 Members / $168 Non-members
$20 Materials Fee
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Silk Screen on Fabric:
Quick and Dirty!
Instructor: Gail Katz-James
Skill Level: All
Spend Wednesday evenings dyeing gorgeous fabric with fiber reactive dyes with your own silkscreens. The instructor will teach students low tech, non-toxic methods to create quick screens and how to use them to create vivid designs on cotton or rayon fabric. Safe dye mixing will be covered. Students will learn how to line up their designs to create a set of napkins or other useful textiles.
Enrollment limited to 12; ages 16 and up
A750
Wednesdays, Sept. 3 - Oct. 22
(8 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$173 Members / $192 Non-members
$25 Materials Fee
B750
Wednesdays, Oct. 29 - Dec. 17
No Class Nov. 26
(7 sessions) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$151 Members / $168 Non-members
$25 Materials Fee
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Beginning Weaving
Instructor: Traudi Bestler
Skill Level: B, AB
This class introduces the pleasures of hand weaving. Using Art Center looms, students will learn all about setting up and weaving a small project. Things that new weavers can make include scarves, table linens, bags, and other interesting objects. Brand new beginners and people who want to refresh their weaving skills are welcome in this group.
Enrollment limited to 6; ages 16 and up
A730
Mondays, Sept. 8 - Oct. 20
(7 sessions) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$151 Members / $168 Non-members
$10 Materials Fee, for new students only.
B730
Mondays, Oct. 27 - Dec. 15
(8 sessions) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$173 Members / $192 Non-members
$10 Materials Fee, for new students only.
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Intermediate Weaving
Instructor: Traudi Bestler
Skill Level: I
In this class, students continue their exploration of weave structures. The projects and lessons are more challenging, and will lead the weaver down a pleasurable path of learning. Students become more confident in setting up their looms and making the ideas in their imaginations become real. They receive help with their projects and can experience weaving on a variety of looms.
Enrollment limited to 9; ages 16 and up
A700
Tuesdays, Sept. 2 - Oct. 21
(8 sessions) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$173 Members / $192 Non-members
B700
Tuesdays, Oct. 28 - Dec. 16
(8 sessions) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$173 Members / $192 Non-members
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Wednesday Weaving
Instructor: Traudi Bestler
Skill Level: AD
For people who can warp looms and read drafts independently. This class studies more complex weave structures and often spends one quarter studying a new weave structure, followed by a quarter of individual exploration into a project of their choice.
Enrollment limited to 8; ages 16 and up
A704
Wednesdays, Sept. 3 - Oct. 22
(8 sessions) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$173 Members / $192 Non-members
B704
Wednesdays, Oct. 29 - Dec. 17
(8 sessions) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$173 Members / $192 Non-members
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