color theory

with local artist, molly mae

at the brainerd public library

wednesday, october 14th

4 pm - 6 pm

free to the public

registration is required

Explore the art of color in this fun, hands-on workshop with Molly Mae at the Brainerd Public Library. Learn how colors work together and experiment with creative techniques. Free and open to the public, all materials will be provided for this fun and educational workshop. 

Registration is required, as space is limited.

Ages 15+


classical still life

skeletal studies

with local artist, molly mae

monday, october 19th

4 pm - 6 pm

free to the public

registration is required

Join local artist Molly Mae at the Pine River Library for an engaging drawing workshop focused on classical still life techniques. Using a carefully arranged still life of bones, participants will learn how to observe form, develop accurate proportions, create shading, and build depth through light and shadow.

Whether you're new to drawing or looking to refine your skills, Molly will guide you through the fundamentals of sketching and rendering skeletal forms in a supportive, hands-on environment.

All materials will be provided for this free workshop, but registration is required as space is limited. 

Ages 15+


pumpkin still life’s

with watercolor and ink

instructed by katy yenter

thursday, october 29th

5 pm - 7pm

free to the public

registration is required

It's spooky pumpkin season, so why don't you join local artist, Katy Yenter, for an evening of painting the best subject for October: Pumpkins!

All supplies will be provided for this evening of watercolor and ink painting and drawing, just arrive ready to create.

This workshop is free to the public, but registration is required as space is limited.

Ages 14+


NEEDLE-FELTED MINI LANDSCAPE KIT

“Midnight Moon”

LISA JORDAN - INSTRUCTOR

Learn to create a beautiful “Midnight Moon” scene with our new Needle-Felted Mini Landscape kits. Each kit includes all materials - wool, 6” x 6” felting mat, 38 gauge felting needle, 100% felt backing, and a mini hoop.

Follow along with Lisa Jordan, as she demonstrates the basics of Needle-Felting and how to create your mini landscape.

View Instructional Video Here!

Supply kits for this project are available in the Crossing Arts Gift Shop for $14.99.


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Needle-Felted Mini Landscape Kit

“Tranquil Pond”

Lisa jordan - INSTRUCTOR

Learn to create a beautiful “Tranquil Pond” scene with our new Needle-Felted Mini Landscape kits. Each kit includes all materials - wool, 6” x 6” felting mat, 38 gauge felting needle, 100% felt backing, and a mini hoop.

Follow along with Lisa Jordan, as she demonstrates the basics of Needle-Felting and how to create your mini landscape.

View Instructional Video Here!

Supply kits for this project are available in the Crossing Arts Gift Shop for $14.99.


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Needle-Felted Mini Landscape Kit

“Sunrise At The Lake”

Lisa jordan - INSTRUCTOR

Learn to create a beautiful “Sunrise At The Lake” scene with our new Needle-Felted Mini Landscape kits. Each kit includes all materials - wool, 6” x 6” felting mat, 38 gauge felting needle, 100% felt backing, and a mini hoop.

Follow along with Lisa Jordan, as she demonstrates the basics of Needle-Felting and how to create your mini landscape.

View Instructional Video Here!

Supply kits for this project are available in the Crossing Arts Gift Shop for $14.99.


The Crossing Arts’ workshops are funded, in part, by the voters of Minnesota through grants from Five Wings Arts Council and the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.