TriDistrict Community Education

Join the gardening revolution with Michelle Mero! Dive into vibrant, fast-growing plants for year-round beauty in this online class. Michelle unveils captivating garden combinations, offers color handouts, and answers your questions. Don't let winter blues get you down – ignite your gardening passion and plan an extraordinary summer garden with like-minded enthusiasts. Elevate your skills and transform your outdoor spaces. Grab this opportunity now! Instructor Michelle Mero Riedel

Create a beautiful photo frame to highlight your special photos. Sign ideas include welcome, house numbers, state of MN, flowers. All the cutting is already done, we just need you and your creativity (or you can use one of our patterns). Both projects are wonderful for home decorations or to give as gifts. The first night is dedicated to working on your project, having fun, and discovering your creative side with some homework. The second night is using grout. After your project is finished, you will learn about glass cutting, mosaic resources, other types of mosaics. Materials fees are payable to the instructor the first night. Each frame is $12 and you can make as many as you want. A variety of signs will be available in different sizes and prices, ranging from $16-45.

Explore the vibrant world of glass mosaic art in our two-day class. Choose from a 20"x25" window or smaller lamps for your canvas. Work with pre-cut glass and stencils or let your creativity shine. Day one is all about crafting your masterpiece, discovering your creative side, and having fun. On day two, we'll dive into grouting, so bring some old towels. Join us for a delightful journey into the colorful realm of mosaic artistry! Instructor: Lindsey Guetter

This year's hat features the lotus stitch. It is knit in the round with two colors of bulky weight yarn. This attractive stitch is easy to learn and can be used in a variety of ways with instrutions provided to work this stitch in the round and knit flat for other items. You will walk away with knowledge of a new knitting technique as well as the start of a new hat! Yarn and needle requirements will be sent prior to the class. Instructor: Suzanne Ross

Come learn the wet-on-wet painting technique that Bob Ross made popular in his PBS series "The Joy of Painting" and create your own 20X16 landscape painting. Geared for beginners, the instructor will guide you through the step-by-step procedure as you learn in a relaxed atmosphere. All painting supplies are provided. Appropriate for ages 13 and up. Golden Sunset: April 10, 2024 Mountain Sunset: May 8, 2024 Instructor Mike Tischendorf

Realize your true artistic abilities by learning how to create linocuts. With all forms of printmaking, it’s easy to print one image multiple times, with each print varying just slightly in appearance. By carving images into a linoleum block, you will carve out your place in the world of printmaking, rising to the ranks of other great print artists. Instructor: Caponi Art Park

Engage the natural world through the art of nature journaling. You will learn basic bookbinding techniques to create nature journals prior to exploring the natural world. In an outdoor space, you will be encouraged to make rubbings and take notes about your observations. These journals can be used on future adventures in nature, too. Instructor: Caponi Art Park

Imagine all your photos in one place with a system that allows you to access any photo or movie in literally seconds. Explore scanning techniques for preserving older prints and slides, explore cloud storage options, and make informed decisions about ownership. Discover everything you need to know to complete this project swiftly, ensuring you'll never lose a cherished memory again. Instructor Kathy Povolny