classes at the center

Leslie Granbeck
Tuesday, Jan 26, 6-10 pm
Cozy and soft, your new felted wool scarf is perfect for the colder days ahead. Experience the magic of feltmaking and learn several surface embellishing techniques. Dress comfortably and get ready to roll up your sleeves! $25 materials fee includes all fibers and supplies, and is payable to instructor at class. Limit 10. $39.

Leslie Granbeck
Saturday, Feb 6, 9 am-4 pm
Cozy and warm, your new felted slippers are great for Minnesota winters. No knitting required. Learn to layer wool roving over a custom-sized pattern made from your own feet, to create seamless felt. Choose your favorite look from elegant lounging slipper to casual backless mule. Either way, you’ll enjoy relaxing with your feet up in a pair of handmade felted slippers. $34 materials fee includes all fibers, supplies and a reusable felting kit. Limit 10. $59.

Leslie Granbeck
Tuesday, Feb 23, 6-10 pm
Create a beautiful mosaic of velvet, silk and the softest wool (pictured above) for an oh-so-chic felted neck warmer. Finish yours with a favorite button or a felted closure. These petite scarves are the perfect accessory with any outfit, from denim to cashmere. $30 materials fee includes all fibers, supplies and a reusable felting kit. Limit 10. $39.

Leslie Granbeck
Tuesday, March 16, 6-9 pm
Roll up your sleeves and learn the basics of wet felting. With a little soapy water, transform colorful wool fibers into beads, pendants, and ropes to use in jewelry and accessories. Learn to layer colors, shape, coil, and embellish your felted creations for added zing! $10 materials fee includes all fibers and supplies, and is payable to instructor at class. No bath towel needed for this class. Limit 12. $29.

Leslie Granbeck
Tuesday, March 9, 6-10 pm
Learn the art of Nuno felting! Embellish a silk scarf with soft wool fibers to create a beautiful Spring accessory anytime you want to add a little sparkle to your wardrobe. We’ll be working with water, so dress comfortably and get ready to roll up your sleeves! $25 materials fee includes all supplies, and is payable to instructor at class.
Limit 10. $39.

Leslie Granbeck
Saturday, April 10, 9 am-4 pm
Dye your own silk scarves in the morning for Nuno felting in the afternoon. Learn color theory and silk dyeing basics, safety tips and eco-friendly dyeing methods. After a short setting period, your silk will be beautifully dyed and ready for an afternoon of felting. With your dyed silk as a base, apply soft wool fibers to the surface and learn the steps to bond them into a Nuno felted scarf. Bring a bag lunch. $40 materials fee includes all fibers and supplies, and is payable to instructor at class. Limit 10. $59.

Leslie Granbeck
Tuesday, April 20 6-9 pm
Another great felting technique to add to your creative portfolio! No knitting, no water, learn to felt wool fibers using special barbed needles. Design jewelry, ornaments, pincushions, and more. Embellish recycled wool sweater parts for a variety of accessories, adornments and gifts. Bring a pair of sharp scissors. $10 materials fee includes all fibers and supplies, and is payable to instructor at class.
Limit 10. $29.

Tammi Pederson
Discover how easy it is to make beautiful beaded jewelry in these hands-on classes with popular instructor, Tammi Pederson. Choose from a variety of beads as your create you own gorgeous piece of jewelry. Tammi gets top ratings for her patience with teaching beading skills and for creating a fun class atmosphere. $10 - $15 bead supply fee (depending on your selection) is paid to the instructor at class. Limit 15. $14 per night.
Beaded Link Chain Bracelet: Tuesday, Jan 19, 6:30-8:30 pm
Two-Strand Bracelet: Tuesday, Feb 16, 6:30-8:30 pm
Multi-Strand Bracelet: Tuesday, March 2, 6:30-8:30 pm
Crystal Knotted Bracelet: Tuesday, April 6, 6:30-8:30 pm

Leslie Granbeck
Tuesday, Feb 9, 6-9:30 pm
Venture beyond the traditional peyote stitch of patterns and rules and design your own one-of-a-kind beaded bracelet. Using a variety of seed beads and accent beads, create texture and form with beaded fringe, bridges and ruffles. Learn to combine several stitches and techniques for a fun and funky beaded accessory. Knowledge of peyote stitch helpful, but not required. Materials fee of $20-$30 payable to instructor depending on kit selected. Limit 12. $34.

Lisa Fertig
Learn to use watercolor in exciting ways! Get motivated as you develop your personal watercolor style. Great for all levels from beginners to advanced artists. Develop a solid foundation as you learn more about values, color, and applying design and technique principles to your paintings. Experienced instructor, Lisa, will be your guide through the process so that you will gain confidence in this supportive class. No experience necessary. Optional materials fee payable to instructor at class if you wish to keep lesson plans. 8 sessions—Limit 14. $89.
Section A: Wednesday, Jan 20-March 10 1:30-4:30 pm
Section B: Wednesday, Jan 20-March 10 6-9 pm
Section C: Wednesday, March 24-May 26 1:30-4:30 pm No class May 5, April 28
Section D: Wednesday, March 24-May 26 6-9 pm No class May 5, April 28

Angeleta Smith
This class will help you develop and expand your creativity using acrylic paint. Learn about design and color principles while building skills and confidence. Explore a variety of painting techniques with the brush and other tools. Effectively displaying your finished artwork will be demonstrated as well. 8 sessions—Limit 14. $89.
Section A: Monday, Jan 25-March 15 7-9:30 pm
Section B: Monday, April 5-May 24 7-9:30 pm

Reiko Ito Shellum-Koeck
Experience the ancient practice of Sumi-E, a unique style of water-base brush painting. Learn Sumi-E techniques and philosophies to express simple beauty and elegance in your painting. Experiment with different brush strokes and variation in dark and light with this ancient art, which has long-inspired western artists. $37.50 (approx.) materials fee payable to instructor. No discounts. 6 sessions—Limit 12. $54.
Section A: Monday, Jan 18-Feb 22 12:30-3 pm
Section B: Wednesday, Jan 20-Feb 24 9:30 am-12 pm
Section C: Monday, March 1-April 5 12:30-3 pm
Section D: Wednesday, March 3-April 7 9:30 am-12 pm
Section E: Monday, April 12-May 17 12:30-3 pm
Section F: Wednesday, April 14-May 19 9:30 am-12 pm

Jim Clark
Lose your fear of drawing in this supportive class. Develop techniques for drawing what you see in exciting and expressive ways! Gain confidence as you learn or enhance your drawing skills with Jim as your guide. Explore the endless possibilities of different media – charcoal, graphite, and ink, and how to use them on different surfaces. You will create drawings and learn how to evaluate and talk about art in a positive environment. A great class for beginning and continuing students alike. $20 supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 8 sessions—Limit 10. $84.
Section A: Monday, Jan 25-March 15 9:30 am-12 pm
Section B: Thursday, Jan 21-March 11 6-8:30 pm
Section C: Monday, March 22-May 17 9:30 am-12 pm No class March 29
Section D: Thursday, March 25-May 20 6-8:30 pm No class April 1

Ron Merchant
Tuesday, April 13-May 18, 9 am-12 pm
Learn to create your own oil painting from full-time artist and teacher, Ron Merchant. All levels welcome. Gain the essentials of composition and train your eye to see value, shape, and color. All great paintings start with a great concept–so bring your ideas and your own photos of people or places, or set up a still-life to create a painting that is meaningful and masterful. Ron will demonstrate throughout each day, engaging you in a variety of painting exercises, as well as giving individual instruction. Come ready for a fantastic art-venture and leave with insights and techniques to continue long after class is over. 6 sessions—Limit 12. $79.

Bonnie Cutts
Saturday, Feb 20 10 am-3 pm
If you are tired of painting on the same old surfaces it is time to experience new materials and grounds! Join in the fun and discover a variety of gels and grounds that will open up all sorts of possibilities for you with acrylic paints. See what happens when you begin using pastels, water-soluble crayons or colored pencils, and collage materials in your work. Have fun mixing and matching materials for delightful effects while creating your personal images. Bring to class: favorite paintbrushes, rags, a water container, collage materials (or use mine), and a bag lunch. $10 materials fee paid to instructor at class. Limit 15. $64.

Karin Gori
Tuesday, Feb 16-March 23 7-9 pm
Learn the beautiful art of Italic Hand Lettering! Here is your chance to make elegant invitations and greeting cards like a professional, and save money by doing it yourself! Please bring paper and pencil to the first class. Materials fee (approx. $20) is payable to instructor at first class. 6 sessions—Limit 12. $59.

Amy Feder
Create the toned and defined body that you have always wanted through an upper and lower body resistance workout. Build and sculpt muscles, strengthen your core, improve your strength and flexibility while burning fat and calories by using resistance bands, mat and your body weight. This class accommodates a wide range of fitness levels, so whatever shape you’re in, you can move towards your goal of a lean and toned body.
Section A: 8 sessions—Limit 24 $69; Saturday, Feb 6-April 3 (no Mar 13) 8:30-9:15 am
Section B: 6 sessions—Limit 24 $54; Saturday, April 10-May 15 8:30-9:15 am

Amy Feder
Improve your flexibility and core strength through Pilates without building bulk. Designed to engage both body and mind, the mat exercises focus on strengthening the core abdominal muscles, while improving flexibility within the entire body. With an emphasis on breath, posture, and movement quality, these exercises promise a safe, challenging and revitalizing workout for all levels. You are sure to see total body results. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a towel and exercise mat. 8 sessions—Limit 20. $69.
Section A: Thursday, Feb 4-April 1 (no March 11) 6:15-7:15 pm
Section B: Thursday, April 8-May 27 6:15-7:15 pm

Emma Rojas De la Riva
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone the body, and maximize fat burning. It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps. You don’t have to know how to dance to do Zumba. Zumba creates a party-like atmosphere – designed to put fun back into fitness! 6 sessions—Limit 20. $59.
Section A: Tuesday, Jan 19-Feb 23 6:15-7:15 pm
Section B: Saturday, Jan 23-Feb 27 10:45-11:45 am
Section C: Tuesday, March 2-April 13 6:15-7:15 pm No class March 30
Section D: Saturday, March 6-April 17 10:45-11:45 am No class April 3
Section E: Tuesday, April 20-May 25 6:15-7:15 pm
Section F: (4 sessions—Limit 20 $39) Saturday, April 24-May 15 10:45-11:45 am
Section G: Thursday, March 4-April 15 6:30-7:30 pm No class April 1

Reiko Ito Shellum-Koeck
Enhance your health with adult balletic dance exercise! Learn how to properly stretch your legs and upper torso with emphasis on grace and flexibility. Learn beginning dance movements and feel the positive effects of toning and conditioning. Wear leggings/tights, soft-shoes or soft ballet slippers. Intermediate students must have had previous ballet training. No discounts. 6 sessions—Limit 15. $34.
Section A-Beginning: Monday, Jan 18-Feb 22 11:15 am-12:15 pm
Section B-Intermediate: Wednesday, Jan 20-Feb 24 12:30-1:30 pm
Section C-Beginning: Monday, March 1-April 5 11:15 am-12:15 pm
Section D-Intermediate: Wednesday, March 3-April 7 12:30-1:30 pm
Section E-Beginning: Monday, April 12-May 17 11:15 am-12:15 pm
Section F-Intermediate: Wednesday, April 14-May 19 12:30-1:30 pm

Amy Feder
Maximize the benefits of yoga postures, key Pilates moves and the newest strength training techniques for a total body workout. If you are looking for “everything in one workout” to develop muscular endurance, flexibility and balance, this class is for you. Learn about Hatha yoga and Pilates while getting in shape. Appropriate for students of all levels, including beginners. Every class will end with a yoga nidra, a guided relaxation that creates inner calmness and rejuvenation. Please bring a mat to class. 6 sessions—Limit 24. $54.
Section A: Tuesday, Jan 19-Feb 23 7:30-8:30 pm
Section B: Tuesday, March 2-April 13 (no Mar 9) 7:30-8:30 pm
Section C: Tuesday, April 20-May 25 7:30-8:30 pm

Debbie Haon
Find out why yoga is a tool for wellness because of its ability to promote health and healing at physical, emotional, and spiritual levels simultaneously. Instructor Debbie Haon began taking yoga as a form of exercise for personal health purposes after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. Recognizing the healing effects and benefits of yoga, Debbie became a certified yoga instructor and recently completed a 500-hour certification as a Professional Yoga Therapist. Debbie applies many of the yoga therapy tools in teaching her yoga classes. Debbie continues to share her enhanced health and wellness at all levels, physical, physiological, and spiritual with her students. 6 sessions—Limit 24. $54.
Section A: Thursday, Jan 14-Feb 18 9:15-10:15 am
Section B: Thursday, March 4-April 15 9:15-10:15 am No class March 18
Section C: Thursday, April 22-May 27 9:15-10:15 am

Jennifer Bishop/Rochell Giford
Explore the mind-body benefits of yoga while you learn yoga poses and principles of body aligning movements and mindful relaxation. Explore how stretching, breathing regulation, meditation and diet can bring a healthy vitality to your joints, muscles and organs as well as peace of mind. Change your life with this rejuvenating class designed for beginning and continuing yoga students. Bring a towel and a mat. 6 sessions—Limit 24. $59.
Section A (Jennifer): Monday, Jan 11-Feb 15 6:15-7:20 pm
Section B (Jennifer): Monday, Jan 11-Feb 15 7:30-8:35 pm
Section C (Rochell): Tuesday, Jan 12-Feb 16 9:15-10:15 am
Section D (Jennifer): Monday, March 1-April 5 6:15-7:20 pm
Section E (Jennifer): Monday, March 1-April 5 7:30-8:35 pm
Section F (Rochell): Tuesday, March 2-April 6 9:15-10:15 am
Section G (Jennifer): Monday, April 19-May 24 6:15 -7:20 pm
Section H (Jennifer): Monday, April 19-May 24 7:30-8:35 pm
Section I (Rochell): Tuesday, April 20-May 25 9:15-10:15 am
Section J (Jennifer) (7 sessions—Limit 24 $69): Monday, Jun. 7-July 26 6:15-7:20 pm No class June 14

Artie Thompson
Ignite your inner spirit as you discover the magic and passion of African dance. Unleash your ability to move fluidly as you learn the various steps and rhythms that have been handed down from generation to generation. Discover the freedom and sense of joy as you dance to the sound of the drum that provides the heartbeat of West African dance. All are welcome even if you don’t have dance experience. Join Artie and discover the spirit of African dance! 6 sessions—Limit 24. $54.
Section A: Thursday, Jan 21-Feb 25 7:30-8:30 pm
Section B: Thursday, March 4-April 15 7:30-8:30 pm No class April 1.

Manuel Rubio
Take this class and add some salsa to your life! Learn the basic steps, turns and routines to Latin dances such as Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Cha-Cha and Bachata. After the last class, celebrate by going out to one of the clubs in town. Partners aren’t necessary for this class. Wear soft-soled shoes not used in the street. 6 sessions—Limit 40. $54.
Section A: Friday, Jan 22-Feb 26 7-8:30 pm
Section B: Friday, March 5-April 16 7-8:30 pm No class April 2

Janine Waldack
Join the Sisterhood and explore the mysterious art of Belly Dancing. Tone your body, learn graceful and beautiful dance moves! Wear comfortable clothing, dance in socks or barefoot. Please bring a hip scarf and finger cymbals if you have them. Instructor Janine Waldack is a member of the Guild of Oriental Dance and the Minnesota Renaissance cast. This class is level 1-2. Previous dance experience is not necessary. 9 sessions—Limit 20. $79.
Section A: Wednesday, Jan 20-March 17 6:10-7:40 pm
Section B: Wednesday, March 24-May 19 6:10-7:40 pm

Amina Beres
Continue building on the skills developed in previous classes with new finger cymbal patterns, variations, layering, and exploring different styles of belly dance. Choreographies may be taught, and we will also work with developing your own style. Instructor Amina Beres, has been teaching and performing Middle Eastern Dance throughout the Twin Cities since 1995. This class is a Level 3+; previous belly dancing experience required. Please bring a hip scarf and finger cymbals. 9 sessions—Limit 20. $79.
Section A: Wednesday, Jan 20-March 17 7:45-9:15 pm
Section B: Wednesday, March 24-May 19 7:45-9:15 pm