Current Classes

Exploring Texture and Pattern in Printmaking

Chine-Collé (Chinese Decorative Paper) and Monoprinting

January 29, February 5 & February 19
5:30pm – 7:30 pm

Cost: $150

This three week workshop is brought to us by Preston Lawing, an award winning professor and collaborative printmaker who has worked and exhibited with numerous artists and printers for over forty years.

Preston Lawing taught for 24 years at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, retiring in 2021 as Professor Emeritus in the department of Art and Design. His most recent Dry Point Etching workshop at the Winona Arts Center was well received by a capacity group of energetic, creative students.

This workshop will introduce participants to the technique of Chine-Collé, a Chinese paper collage method that enhances printmaking or painting, adding texture and pattern to the surface.

The course will cover both the practical aspects of creating prints and the historical context of the medium.

Participants will learn how to prepare printing plates while working with a variety of glues and binders, the importance of layering and overlaying paper textures, how to use a variety of printing plates and matrices, work safely in a printmaking studio, and will develop an understanding of the significance of Chine-Collé in art history.

Participants do not need to have strong drawing skills, but a willingness to explore different markmaking choices which should provide lifelong joy of this simple, additive process.

Due to the technical information and processes covered, this course is suited for artists 18 and up. This is a class for adults.

Workshop Fee: $150. All materials are included.

Reserve your spot and register today! Contact Jen at [email protected].

Payments are made to the Winona Arts Center and mailed/dropped off at 228 E 5th Street, Winona, MN 55987.

To ensure classes are affordable to all, scholarships are available. Please contact Jen at [email protected] for more information.

Introduction to Needle Felting

March 8, 2025
10:00am-1:00pm

Cost: $35 Members, $40 Non-Members

Winona Arts Center welcomes Deb Nahrgang on March 8 from 10am to 1pm for a beginner friendly introduction to Needle Felting.  Needle felting is an addictive, sculptural craft using wool and specially barbed needles.  You will get a chance to take home a completed project — a felted bunny.  Class size is limited so register today with Jen at [email protected].

Payments are made to the Winona Arts Center and mailed/dropped off at 228 E 5th Street, Winona, MN 55987. Please be sure to reference the class title when submitting payment.

To ensure classes are affordable to all, scholarships are available. Please contact Jen at [email protected] for more information.

OPEN STUDIO QUARTLERY SPOTLIGHT:

Monoprints with Dirk Nelson

Thursday, March 13, 2025

4:30pm-8:00pm

Winona Arts Center is excited to offer our first Quarterly Spotlight featuring a Monoprints Demonstration with Dirk Nelson.  The focus will be on the use of Stencils, Brayers, Brushes, Watercolor crayons, Textures and Offset printing.  Number of Particpants is limited so register today with Jen at [email protected].  Cost is $15.

To ensure classes are affordable to all, scholarships are available. Please contact Jen at [email protected] for more information.

Ukranian Egg Decorating

March 22, 2025
12:30pm-4:00pm

Cost: $55 Members, $60 Non-Members

Winona Arts Center welcomes back Jane Bangsberg on March 22 from 12:30pm to 4:00pm for a class on Ukrainian Egg Decorating.  You will create beautiful heirloom eggs using a wax resist method very similar to batik. Students will leave class with finished eggs and all of the supplies needed to decorate more eggs at home.  Class size is limited so register today with Jen at [email protected].

Payments are made to the Winona Arts Center and mailed/dropped off at 228 E 5th Street, Winona, MN 55987. Please be sure to reference the class title when submitting payment.

To ensure classes are affordable to all, scholarships are available. Please contact Jen at [email protected] for more information.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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