Books, frames, art materials, easels, and more!

We have newly donated items for this annual sale including choice art books, frames, prints, art materials, easels and more. We also have a variety of picture moulding for sale and heavy duty stretcher bars used for creating canvases. First come, first served.

“There is no such thing as bad weather, only poor clothing.”
-Norwegian saying

One of the great things about Minnesota is our four seasons. Painting winter offers a unique opportunity to study light and form in the landscape. It is one of my favorite seasons to paint. Painting in the cold is not without its challenges, but if you are ready to leave that bug spray behind and see what winter has to offer, this class is for you! Mornings will be spent warm and cozy at the Atelier. Bridget will discuss the value of the snow, how snow helps to show us the form of the landscape, overall value structure in the landscape. The second day, Bridget will discuss design principles and mixing neutral colors that we see in the winter. Lecture will also touch on color temperature shifts. The park has a fire pit, so depending if it is available may have a marshmallow roast and hot cocoa on the last day.

Class will be taught in oils. This is a plein air class so, yes, we will be painting outside. This class will be at the mercy of the weather. If there is excessive snow fall, wind or if the temperature is less than 15 degrees, this class may be cancelled. This class may also be cancelled if we get too much warm weather and all of the snow melts.

Books, frames, art materials, easels, and more!

We have newly donated items for this annual sale including choice art books, frames, prints, art materials, easels and more. We also have a variety of picture moulding for sale and heavy duty stretcher bars used for creating canvases. First come, first served.

Experience our full-time program in a week-long workshop.

Students begin by drawing a plaster cast or still life in charcoal, developing their ability to render accurate proportions and value relationships. As students progress, they are introduced to the fundamentals of oil and/or pastel techniques, composition and color.

Experience our full-time program in a week-long workshop.

Life drawing is at the core of any serious program of fine arts. In the class, students draw from the figure in pencil. Each drawing is created over a period of several sessions, developing the student's eye for accurate proportions, gesture and anatomy.

Students begin by drawing a plaster cast or still life in charcoal, developing their ability to render accurate proportions and value relationships. As students progress, they are introduced to the fundamentals of oil and/or pastel techniques, composition and color.

Students begin by drawing a plaster cast or still life in charcoal, developing their ability to render accurate proportions and value relationships. As students progress, they are introduced to the fundamentals of oil and/or pastel techniques, composition and color.

Life drawing is at the core of any serious program of fine arts. In these classes, students draw from the figure in pencil, charcoal, including an option of painting. Each drawing or painting is created over a period of sessions, developing the student’s eye for accurate gesture, proportions, and anatomy. With a single sustained pose, students will have the option of either taking one drawing/painting to a high degree of finish or completing several drawings from different positions around the model.