For all levels of experience. Learn to give the unique appearance of Batik fabric to paper, using a wax resist process. Bring your creative ideas to life using Cray-Pas, chalk and India Ink on watercolor (or sturdy mixed media) paper.Supply list will be sent with course confirmation, or bring $15 cash the first night to purchase from the instructor. If class is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Perfect for beginners or those with some experience, this class covers safe use of power tools like the table saw, miter saw, drill press, belt sander, electric drill and more. Work in pairs for personalized instruction and build your own birdhouse with provided materials. Sign up with a friend! A $5 materials fee (cash only) is due to the instructor at the start of class Age requirement: 18+

Open to anyone wanting to work on their cigar boxes. Bring your materials and enjoy the community at Lenox!

Create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind sun catcher to brighten your home! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design your own wooden sun catcher frame using colorful crushed glass pieces to create a unique pattern and style. Once your design is complete, you’ll learn how to use resin to secure the glass, creating a luminous piece of art that beautifully captures the light in any window. Your finished sun catcher will be carefully packaged in a provided box so you can safely take it home and enjoy your creation. Choose from five fun designs: pumpkin, sunflower, Santa, bird, or dragonfly If class is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Students will explore the role of light and color in winter landscapes. Focus will be on design, values, and best techniques. Each class starts with a demo.Class Level: Beyond Beginners/Intermediate Supply List for Fun With Watercolor Classes NOTE: Buy brushes, paints/pigments and papers at BLICK’S. You can also buy papers at Micheal’s. PAPER - 140lb Strathmore cold press watercolor paper with dark brown cover, 9x12 or 11x14. WATERCOLOR BRUSHES - (Dot buy cheap sets) ask staff for help1 small round #10 or 12, 1 large round bush #14 or 16, 1 3/4 or 1 inch flat brush PAINTS: (Professional Gradetube watercolors. Brands: Windsor Newton, Holbein, Daniel Smith, Blick, Sennelier… Look for sales.Recommended pigments. You will build your palette gradually Cobalt Blue and/or French Ultramarine Permanent rose and Winsor Red Aureolin Yellow and Yellow Gamboge Payne’s Grey Burnt Sienna Sap Green Quinacridone Gold OTHER Palette with larger wells, mixing area White or clear plastic container for water Paper towel Pencil Kneaded eraser Regular beige masking tape Board to tape down loose paper (don’t need if using pad or block)

Students will learn step-by-step this new technique, from simple to more complex images. They will use rich colors and create designs with leaves, blossoms, trees, and more. Each class starts with a demo.Class Level: Beyond Beginners/Intermediate Supply List for Fun With Watercolor Classes NOTE: Buy brushes, paints/pigments and papers at BLICK’S. You can also buy papers at Micheal’s. PAPER - 140lb Strathmore cold press watercolor paper with dark brown cover, 9x12 or 11x14. WATERCOLOR BRUSHES - (Dot buy cheap sets) ask staff for help1 small round #10 or 12, 1 large round bush #14 or 16, 1 3/4 or 1 inch flat brush PAINTS: (Professional Gradetube watercolors. Brands: Windsor Newton, Holbein, Daniel Smith, Blick, Sennelier… Look for sales.Recommended pigments. You will build your palette gradually Cobalt Blue and/or French Ultramarine Permanent rose and Winsor Red Aureolin Yellow and Yellow Gamboge Payne’s Grey Burnt Sienna Sap Green Quinacridone Gold OTHER Palette with larger wells, mixing area White or clear plastic container for water Paper towel Pencil Kneaded eraser Regular beige masking tape Board to tape down loose paper (don’t need if using pad or block) If class is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if space becomes available.

Connect with your creative side in this no-experience-required art class with Jeremy Ross of Your Bearded Artist, who will guide you step-by-step through hand-knitting your own soft, cozy chunky blanket. No needles or knitting experience are needed, and all supplies are included. Each participant receives 140 yards (5 skeins) of size 7 chunky yarn (100% polyester) in a variety of colors to create a finished blanket measuring approximately 40 x 50 inches.

Discover the art of leatherworking in this hands-on beginner’s course! Whether you're looking to craft your own wallets, bags, or accessories, Leathercraft 101 will teach you the essential skills to get started. Learn how to select the right leather, master cutting and stitching techniques, and finish your projects with a professional touch. Through guided instruction and practical exercises, you’ll create your own handcrafted leather items while gaining the confidence to continue your leathercraft journey. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! All tools and materials are included in the class fee. If class is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Bring your project or start a new one! We meet weekly to work on knitting, crocheting, felting and other needlecraft projects in community with each other. We gift items to support the Senior Program. This group is free to join - we hope to see you there! No registration needed!

Open craft time is a time to meet up with friends and work on your favorite projects! Bring your own materials, spend time crafting socializing.

Bring your own painting project and supplies and join fellow artists for a relaxed, open painting session at Lenox Community Center on Fridays. Enjoy a welcoming environment to work on your artwork, share ideas, and connect with others who love to paint. All skill levels are welcome.

This Open Woodshop is for all ranges of ability from beginner to advanced craftsmen. Lenox has a shop with a variety of power and hand tools for your use. Prerequisite: Previous woodworking experience. Pay at the door $2/day for members or $5/day for non-members. Please bring exact change, or check, payable to ISD 283 or register online on a monthly basis to use credit card. Open Woodshop is drop-in only; please pay at the door when you arrive.

We've brought back card making to Lenox! Join us to re-purpose greeting cards with the finished cards being donated to various Twin Cities organizations. Some materials provided, we can't wait to meet you!

No experience needed! Create a unique painted portrait of your pet with guided instruction. All materials are provided, including a prepared canvas based on your pet’s photo. Come ready to paint and have fun! Students will receive further instructions in their course confirmation email. No refunds after October 2 If class is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Dive into the festive holiday season making three gorgeous painted ornaments while enjoying balanced, structured learning and plenty of freedom to personalize your creations.All supplies are included in the class fee. If class is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Learn the art of stained glass design and building with John Hanson, Owner of Longfellow Soap Company, who has been designing, making, repairing, and restoring antique stained glass for 24 years. All tools and materials will be provided and each student will take home a small panel. Safety glasses must be brought and used while cutting and grinding the glass. You will learn how to make, cut, and use patterns, cut and grind glass, tape your glass with copper foil, solder your glass, finish the edges with a zinc border, add rings for hanging, and clean the finished window. John is partnering with Potek Glass in NE Minneapolis to provide a beginner’s tool kit and has a great selection of products for your future projects. Tool kit is sold at Potek Glass store only. Class will run for two nights of 3 plus hours each. Limited to four students per class. Please wear closed toe shoes and long sleeved top. No fleece or sweaters that can catch glass as you cut and grind. You need to have sufficient hand strength to cut glass. Minimum age of 16. Paid adult with anyone under the age of 18. $40 material fee due to instructor on the first night of class. If class is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Discover a fun and creative approach to drawing in this beginner-friendly class. Through right-brain drawing exercises such as contour and gesture, you'll learn to see like an artist and draw with greater confidence and ease. Using figures, nature, still life and photographs as inspiration, you'll explore pencil, charcoal, and sketching crayons in a relaxed and supportive environment. Please purchase materials before the first class. Class Materials One Ebony pencil One 6B pencil One 4B pencil One kneaded eraser One hand held metal pencil sharpener One 11"x14"drawing pad One 11"x14" newsprint pad (or larger) Vine (Willow) charcoal sticks - soft Masking tape 1/2" Conte sketch crayons, four color set: (black, brown, sanguine, white) One 15"x16" sketch board (or slightly larger) One small set of oil pastels One small set of chalk pastels One small set of watercolors with a brush One small set of colored pencils *All sizes are approximate and inexpensive student grade materials are sufficient If class is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Perfect for beginners or those with some experience, this class covers safe use of power tools like the table saw, miter saw, drill press, belt sander, electric drill and more. Work in pairs for personalized instruction and build your own birdhouse with provided materials. Sign up with a friend! A $5 materials fee (cash only) is due to the instructor at the start of class. Age requirement: 18+

St. Louis Park Senior Program Members are invited to use power and hand tools in the Lenox Workshop. Cost is $2/day for members, $5/day for non-members. Please pay at the door with exact change or check made out to ISD #283.