Please join Franconia Sculpture Park as we launch a new series of monthly, 3-hour artmaking workshops for students of all ages and skills in the Driscoll Education Center at Franconia Commons.
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.
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.
2021/01/30 - 2021/01/30
Franconia Sculpture Park
29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia, MN 55074