Jan 30 2021
Art Classes @ Franconia Commons: Tin Can Hand-Crank Automatons

Art Classes @ Franconia Commons: Tin Can Hand-Crank Automatons

Presented by Franconia Sculpture Park at Franconia Sculpture Park

Art Classes @ Franconia Commons
Tin Can Hand-Crank Automatons with Samantha Leopold-Sullivan
More information and tickets: https://www.franconia.org/art-classes-franconia-commons/

Whether you’re 7 or 70, these workshops are designed for you to explore your creativity and learn more about various sculptural techniques from top contemporary artists in a fun, safe, and supportive setting. Sign up for the class that speaks to you or enroll in all six for a series discount!

*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all classes will require participants to wear masks and socially-distance. Franconia Commons has excellent ventilation and will uphold the strictest health standards for the safety of our artists and students.

All classes are held on Saturdays from 1pm-4pm and cost $30/each, including all art supplies. Full series is $150. If you’d like to enroll in the full six class series, please call 651.257.6668 to register and receive the discounted rate.

January 30: Tin Can Hand-Crank Automatons with Samantha Leopold-Sullivan
Samantha Leopold-Sullivan holds an MFA in sculpture from Alfred University and a BA in Studio Art from Macalester College. Sam will guide students in creating their very own tin can hand-cranked automaton, using a variety of materials. Students are encouraged to bring their own small interesting objects or keepsakes they may want to incorporate into their final piece.

Coming up:

February 27: Mixed-Media Collages & Combine Sculptures with Preston Drum
March 27: Abstract Clay Sculptures with Erin Paradis
April 17: Birdhouses, Batboxes, and Beeboxes with Don Porcella
May 29: Soft Sculpture with Allison Baker
June 12: Sound Sculpture with Lee Noble

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Admission Info

Classes cost $30/each, including all art supplies. Full series is $150. If you’d like to enroll in the full six class series, please call 651.257.6668 to register and receive the discounted rate.

Dates & Times

2021/01/30 - 2021/01/30

Location Info

Franconia Sculpture Park

29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia, MN 55074