Acrylic Gnome or Snowman on Wood
Thursday, October 16th, 2025 10am-2pm - $45 -Downstairs Classroom
Friday, October 17th, 2025 10am-2pm -$45 -UPSTAIRS Classroom
Join artist Sue Schurch for a day of color and creativity in this introductory exploration of the wonderful world of acrylic. This class is self-paced – Sue will get you started when you arrive. During this relaxing day, you will have the opportunity to create your own one-of-a-kind painting on a piece of wood on which Sue has wood-burned the outline of winter designs. You will choose your own color palette and enjoy painting in an encouraging environment.
Basic Beginner Watercolor
Instructor Lisa Krueger
Thursday, October 23
10:00 am-4:00 pm
$70 — All materials are included.
Join Lisa Krueger as she teaches you how to create a stunning painting with depth using a simple subject. Each painting will be different as you choose the leaves & arrange them as you wish. Masking, washes, lifting, and a little negative painting is involved as we “rock & roll” the day away, allowing this mysterious medium to mix and mingle on our paper.
Witch's Bell Talisman
Instructor Sandy Van Patten
Thursday, October 23
12pm - 2pm at LOLA Arts
$25
All materials provided.
Get Ready for Halloween!
Witch bells are traditional talismans used in folk magic and spiritual practices to protect the home from negative energy, unwanted spirits, and curses. Their ringing is believed to clear spaces and ward off harmful influences.
In this class, you’ll create your own set of witch bells. All materials will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring any special items you’d like to include for a personal touch.
Class is limited to 12 participants.
Drawing with Charcoal
Friday, October 24
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Upstairs Classroom at LOLA Arts
70$
Begin your adventure into the world of drawing with charcoal as Dr. Donna walks you through a variety of tips and tricks to get you started.
Explore the basic techniques of drawing with charcoal. Students will test-drive three most common types (willow, compressed, and charcoal pencil) while experimenting with shading (narrow to broad mark-making), blending (using a paint brush, blending stump, and tissue), smudging (with fingers), reversing out highlights (using eraser pencil and kneaded eraser), adding highlights with white charcoal, and preventing smudging with fixative).
Introduction to Songwriting
Instructor Bobby Bullet St. Germaine
Monday, October 27
11am-2pm
$20
All ages.
Learn the secret of writing a song, what rules to know, and when to break them. Bring a pencil, paper. and your imagination.
Join Bobby Bullet St. Germaine, a singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and elder from the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. As an artist known for country and folk songs, he has been performing for over 50 years, receiving accolades such as a Native American Music Awards Hall of Fame induction and a Lifetime Achievement Award. Beyond music, he educatesand mentors, sharing Native culture and songwriting with diverse audiences.
Lake Superior Rock Wrapping
Thursday, November 13, 2025
11:00am – 2:00 pm
Ages 16+
$40
Downstairs Classroom
Let’s wrap some Lake Superior Rocks! We’ll use leather, waxed string, and waxed cord to make designs on our rocks. There will be beads, keys, and driftwood that we can add! All materials will be provided, but if you have a favorite rock, bring it along! Limit of 10 people.
Cobweb Broom
Instructor Sandy VanPatten
Friday, November 14, 2025
11:00 – 2:00 pm
Ages 16+
$60
Reach all those high corners where the spiders make their webs with your own handmade and designed Cobweb Broom taught by Sandy VanPatten! You will choose your broom handle, colored nylon string, and dyed reeds.
This hands-on class requires some arm and hand strength and is open to ages 16 and up. You will need to use your stocking feet to control the tension of the cord (on a spindle.) Footies will be provided if needed.
All materials are provided. You may elect to bring your own walking stick to use a broom handle instead of the options that Sandy will provide.
Holly Berry Basket
Instructor Dianne Mockler
Thursday November 20, 2025
10 am to 4:30 PM
$60, all materials included
Beginners Welcome
Add a festive touch to your holiday décor with a hand-woven holly berry basket. This generously sized basket is perfect for holding a centerpiece or Christmas cards. It also serves beautifully as a snack container or a bread basket, making it a versatile addition to your table. The basket measures 7 inches at the base, flaring to 12 inches wide at the top, and stands 6 inches tall, excluding the handle height.
Acrylic Hydrangea on Wood
Thursday, January 15th, 2025 10am-2pm - $45 -Downstairs Classroom
Friday, January 16th, 2025 10am-2pm -$45 -UPSTAIRS Classroom
Join artist Sue Schurch for a day of color and creativity in this introductory exploration of the wonderful world of acrylic. This class is self-paced – Sue will get you started when you arrive. During this relaxing day, you will have the opportunity to create your own one-of-a-kind painting on a piece of wood on which Sue has wood-burned the outline of a beautiful Hydrangea flower. You will choose your own color palette and enjoy painting in an encouraging environment.
Acrylic Sunflower or Tulip on Wood
Thursday, February 19th, 2025 10am-2pm - $45 -Downstairs Classroom
Friday, February 20th, 2025 10am-2pm -$45 -UPSTAIRS Classroom
Join artist Sue Schurch for a day of color and creativity in this introductory exploration of the wonderful world of acrylic. This class is self-paced – Sue will get you started when you arrive. During this relaxing day, you will have the opportunity to create your own one-of-a-kind painting on a piece of wood on which Sue has wood-burned the outline of tulips and sunflowers. You will choose your own color palette and enjoy painting in an encouraging environment.
Acrylic Hummingbirds on Wood
Thursday, March 19th, 2025 10am-2pm - $45 -Downstairs Classroom
Friday, March 20th, 2025 10am-2pm -$45 -UPSTAIRS Classroom
Join artist Sue Schurch for a day of color and creativity in this introductory exploration of the wonderful world of acrylic. This class is self-paced – Sue will get you started when you arrive. During this relaxing day, you will have the opportunity to create your own one-of-a-kind painting on a piece of wood on which Sue has wood-burned the outline of hummingbirds. You will choose your own color palette and enjoy painting in an encouraging environment.
