Education

Tuesday AM Open Pottery at 10am.

Tuesday AM Open Pottery Studio is a perfect time to rethink the pottery skills that you have and share time with others who enjoy clay. Come in to refresh and expand skills (new and old). To participate in Tuesday AM Open Pottery Studio you must be a member of the Paradise and have previously taken a pottery class or currently be enrolled in a pottery class. Facilitated by Dianne Lockerby.

Music, Movement, and Minis with Myra Herden: February 11 - April 8, Class Meets Wednesdays, from 9:00 - 10:00 AM. Grab your mini and join us for a session of music and movement. Through creative play and a sensory-rich environment, you and your little one will learn songs and activities to take home with you while engaging with other caregivers in understanding the vital role music and movement play in your baby's development. At the end, you'll take home your very own basket of the musical toys from class to keep the fun going! This class is for children ages 6 months to 2 years old! (Plus their adult!) Please only register for one spot -- It will account for the mini and adult! We ask that you please bring a yoga mat to class with you! Tuition: Member - $100, Non-Member - $115 (This price includes a $15.00 Supply Fee!) 

This Class is Full! - Intro to Stained Glass - Copper Foil Method: Saturday, March 7th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Member $60/Non-Member $72. (Supply fee $55) Stained glass has depicted stories, landscapes, scenery, and abstract designs for centuries. Many of our most historical buildings include windows that make vibrant colored sunlight dance across the walls. You can now make your own 5x8 inch panel and experience the art of making sunlight dance.  You will learn to cut and break sheets of glass into the shape that fits your piece. Once each piece is cut you will add the copper foil and complete the piece by soldering it all together. You will go home with a zinc framed piece ready to hang in your window. Class is held at Studio Underground, 318 Central Ave, basement level and taught by Sandra Sargent from Bending Sunlight Glassworks.

Watercolor Swans with Marcie Hayunga: Saturday, March 14th from 12:00 - 4:00 PM. Adult Class (18+). Thinking ahead to Mother's Day, we will be painting this Mother Swan and her beautiful baby. In this class, we wil learn about watercolor basics, creating white, managing water, glazing and creating beautiful backgrounds. Please wear clothing you don't mind getting a little dirty! Tuition: Member - $55, Non-Member $63 (Includes a $15 Supply Fee!) 

Intro to Stained Glass - Copper Foil Method: Thursdays, March 19th & 26th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Member $60/Non-Member $72. (Supply fee $55) Stained glass has depicted stories, landscapes, scenery, and abstract designs for centuries. Many of our most historical buildings include windows that make vibrant colored sunlight dance across the walls. You can now make your own 5x8 inch panel and experience the art of making sunlight dance.  You will learn to cut and break sheets of glass into the shape that fits your piece. Once each piece is cut you will add the copper foil and complete the piece by soldering it all together. You will go home with a zinc framed piece ready to hang in your window. Class is held at Studio Underground, 318 Central Ave, basement level and taught by Sandra Sargent from Bending Sunlight Glassworks.

Intro to Stained Glass - Copper Foil Method: Thursdays, April 9th & 16th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Member $60/Non-Member $72. (Supply fee $55) Stained glass has depicted stories, landscapes, scenery, and abstract designs for centuries. Many of our most historical buildings include windows that make vibrant colored sunlight dance across the walls. You can now make your own 5x8 inch panel and experience the art of making sunlight dance.  You will learn to cut and break sheets of glass into the shape that fits your piece. Once each piece is cut you will add the copper foil and complete the piece by soldering it all together. You will go home with a zinc framed piece ready to hang in your window. Class is held at Studio Underground, 318 Central Ave, basement level and taught by Sandra Sargent from Bending Sunlight Glassworks.

Raku Magic: Make It, Glaze It, Fire It! Member: $65, Non-Member: $75, Raku Clay 25lb. for $54 or 5lb. for $15. Tuition includes the Make It class, Raku Glazing class, and the Raku firing!

Raku Make It Class: April 14th, 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Avenue N., Faribault. Students can create their pieces during the Make It class on April 14th at the Paradise Pottery Studio. Raku clay must be purchased at the Paradise: 25lb. for $54 or 5lb. for $15. Pieces must be dry and at the Paradise by April 18th for the bisque firing.

Raku Glazing Class: April 28th, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm at the  Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Avenue N., Faribault. Students will glaze their pieces at the Raku Glazing class on April 28th. A variety of raku glazes and underglazes will be available.

Raku Firing: May 9th, 8:30 am at Dianne Lockerby’s. Raku Firing will be held at Dianne Lockerby’s from 8:30 am until finished. The clay pots and sculptures will be loaded into the raku kiln; kiln temperatures are rapidly increased to 1800-1900 Degrees F. Once the glazes melt and smooth out, the pieces are individually removed from the kiln. Pieces are placed in a metal can filled with combustible materials, and the hot pot ignites the combustibles, causing flames to form. A tight-fitting lid on the can smothers those flames, and the resulting smoke can cause colors to appear on the pots. Students will leave with their finished glazed pieces. Participants must wear cotton clothing (no polyester or spandex) and leather shoes/boots (no sandals).  Fire precautions will be taken, and each participant will need to sign a waiver. Lunch on May 9th will be a potluck.

Must be registered by April 14.!

Intro to Stained Glass - Copper Foil Method: Saturday, April 25th from 10 AM - 4 PM. Member $60/Non-Member $72. (Supply fee $55) Stained glass has depicted stories, landscapes, scenery, and abstract designs for centuries. Many of our most historical buildings include windows that make vibrant colored sunlight dance across the walls. You can now make your own 5x8 inch panel and experience the art of making sunlight dance.  You will learn to cut and break sheets of glass into the shape that fits your piece. Once each piece is cut you will add the copper foil and complete the piece by soldering it all together. You will go home with a zinc framed piece ready to hang in your window. Class is held at Studio Underground, 318 Central Ave, basement level and taught by Sandra Sargent from Bending Sunlight Glassworks.

Intro to Stained Glass - Copper Foil Method: Saturday, May 9th from 10 AM - 4 PM. Member $60/Non-Member $72. (Supply fee $55) Stained glass has depicted stories, landscapes, scenery, and abstract designs for centuries. Many of our most historical buildings include windows that make vibrant colored sunlight dance across the walls. You can now make your own 5x8 inch panel and experience the art of making sunlight dance.  You will learn to cut and break sheets of glass into the shape that fits your piece. Once each piece is cut you will add the copper foil and complete the piece by soldering it all together. You will go home with a zinc framed piece ready to hang in your window. Class is held at Studio Underground, 318 Central Ave, basement level and taught by Sandra Sargent from Bending Sunlight Glassworks.

Intro to Stained Glass - Copper Foil Method: Tuesdays, May 12th & 19th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Member $60/Non-Member $72. (Supply fee $55) Stained glass has depicted stories, landscapes, scenery, and abstract designs for centuries. Many of our most historical buildings include windows that make vibrant colored sunlight dance across the walls. You can now make your own 5x8 inch panel and experience the art of making sunlight dance.  You will learn to cut and break sheets of glass into the shape that fits your piece. Once each piece is cut you will add the copper foil and complete the piece by soldering it all together. You will go home with a zinc framed piece ready to hang in your window. Class is held at Studio Underground, 318 Central Ave, basement level and taught by Sandra Sargent from Bending Sunlight Glassworks.

Acting Fun For Little Ones with Myra Herden: June 8, 9, 1, 11, and 12 from 10:00 - 11:30 AM! The theme this session is "Shipwrecks, Swashbuckling, and Sirens: Join us as we set sail for the high seas with pirates and mermaids!" This class is designed to introduce littles ages 4-7 to the world of theatre. We’ll play a variety of acting games to explore imagination and character. These young performers will bring short stories to life through imagination, movement, and playful storytelling! There will be a short showcase performance on Friday at 12:00 pm for friends and family! Tuition: $85. 

*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.*

Acting Fun For Little Ones with Myra Herden: July 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 from 10:00 - 11:30 AM! The theme this session is "Once Upon a Stage: Learn against the backdrop of beloved fairytale characters and stories!" This class is designed to introduce littles ages 4-7 to the world of theatre. We’ll play a variety of acting games to explore imagination and character. These young performers will bring short stories to life through imagination, movement, and playful storytelling! There will be a short showcase performance on Friday at 12:00 pm for friends and family! Tuition: $85. 

*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.*