Having a good image is the beginning of a good painting. Our images should have a good balance between lights and darks, warm and cool values, an interesting composition and clear detail. Drawing using the sight-size or the comparative method is encouraged, but our focus is on painting and means to shortcut the drawing stage can be used when needed. This class offers an opportunity to see with fresh eyes.

Use markers to highlight your colorful world. Using water-based markers that blend and bleed, create Chihuly-inspired chandeliers and Monet –inspired lily pads and landscapes.

Students explore the world of sculpture using a variety of art materials, including clay, wire and paper.

Learn how to use the potter’s wheel to create wonderful bowls and mugs. Decorate using fun techniques and glaze for final firing in our kiln.

In this class, you will learn the fundamental principles of drawing: shape, form, value, line, color, space and texture. Explore each of these areas in the fun and supportive atmosphere. Campers will also be encouraged to look at the world as an artist through short drawing exercises.

Join us at the Edina Art Center in a reserved studio space and create with other watercolor and sumi-e artists. This group meets Tuesday afternoons to work on individual ink-and-brush projects. All levels of experience are welcome. Students must be members of the Edina Art Center. Maximum 12.

Learn the fundamental skills of working with clay. The basics of wheel-throwing, hand-building and glazing will be covered in this class, which is appropriate for new and intermediate students. Individual attention will be given based on the student’s skill level.

Join this sampler camp! Experiment with a variety of media and projects to unlock your creativity!

Create your own magical castle in this three day clay camp! Campers will design, make and glaze a castle out of clay and create some wizards and landscape features to go with it!

Learn how to use the potter’s wheel to create wonderful bowls and mugs. Decorate using fun techniques and glaze for final firing in our kiln.

Learn the principles and elements of design then implement them in an art project of your choosing. Design a dress; create an abstract painting or drawing. Learn how the principles and elements of design can help improve your art!

Students will explore clay using many different hand-building techniques. We will build mugs, bowls and imaginative sculptures. All skill levels are welcome. *No class July 3.

Learn the basics of watercolor: how to carry a wash, mix colors and see values. There will be a strong emphasis on drawing, critiques and demonstrations. The class will start with demonstrations. Students will then do a copy from the flat piece and then proceed to setting up small still-lives to paint from nature. This will be a very informative class based on the history of traditional watercolor.

Students will work to create and prepare pottery to be fired in the studio’s outdoor soda kiln. Advanced students will work on and off the wheel on thrown, altered and hand-built forms. Emphasis will be on creating pottery forms that work well in the soda kiln. This is a hands-on class where we learn the theory and practice of loading, firing, unloading and glazing for the soda kiln. *No class July 3 or Aug. 7

With Denise Willey Johnson and Michael Bedard. Art Academy is designed to give optimum individualized guided art instruction to students who show aptitude and a focused attitude. Summer Art Academy is a shorter version of the year-long program for new students to see if this is a good fit. Returning Art Academy students are welcome to register as well. *No class July 3.