Pop-up art

with amber maki

5:00-7:00 pm

at the jessie f. hallett memorial library

101 1st street se, crosby, mn 56441

free to the public - registration is required

ages 16+

🍂 Pop into Fall: Autumn Pop-Up Card Workshop 🍄

Join us at the Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library on Thursday, September 25th, as local artist Amber Maki guides you through the whimsical world of autumn-themed pop-up cards!

In this hands-on, feel-good class, you’ll create a charming mushroom card using watercolor paints—and if time allows, we’ll add a bonus project: a delightful oak leaf with acorns to celebrate the season’s golden glow.

🎨 All materials are provided, and the class is completely free—just be sure to register as space is limited.

Free to the public - Registration is required as space is limited. 

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Intermediate acrylic painting class

with artist lara royer

4:00-6:00 pm

at the pine river public library

212 park ave, pine river, mn 56474

free to the public - registration is required

ages 16+

Ready to step up your acrylic painting techniques? Then this FREE class at The Pine River Public Library is for you! Artist Lara Royer will go into more step-by-step instructions to make you feel more confident in your painting journey. These classes fill up fast, so register soon to save your spot!

Free to the public - Registration is required as space is limited. 

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Mosaic pumpkin class with deedee narum

saturday, october 4th

11:00 am - 2:00 PM

crossing arts members: $65

non-member pricing: $70

ages 12+

Join mosaic artist DeeDee Narum at The Crossing Arts Alliance where you will design and create a mosaic pumpkin on wood base. Size approximately 6 inches. Students will learn to use tile nippers to cut glass as well as learn basic grouting and take home a finished pumpkin in fall colors. All supplies and tools included. Safety glasses will also be provided. 

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winter pond watercolor class

with artist darcy brambrink

saturday, november 22nd

1:00 - 3:00 pm

crossing arts members: $90

non-member pricing: $95

ages 15+

In this beginner-friendly watercolor class, you'll learn to paint a peaceful scene featuring a lone tree and a shimmering icy river. With just four basic colors, we’ll explore the magic of shapes and reflections—proving that simplicity can be stunning.

All art supplies are provided to help you complete your own 9" x 12" masterpiece. Just bring a hair dryer to help speed up the drying process, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Your guide on this artistic journey is Darcy Brambrink, a talented member of both the Minnesota Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society. Her warm teaching style and expert tips will make this a relaxing and rewarding experience for all skill levels.

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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.