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Celebrate the living spirit of our heartland through the faces and voices of the people who keep it alive.

Opening Reception • April 14, 1pm – 4pm

Exhibit Dates: April 14 – May 25

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Call for Entries

69th Annual June Art Show!

Entries due mid-May. Details coming very soon!

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Classes & Workshops

Get ARTSY with us! We offer a variety of classes for all ages! Whether it’s pottery, painting, weaving, or all the things in between… you can always get creative at the Wass!

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Classes

Twisted Rose Ring Class with Suzy Stripe

Sunday – April 28th 2pm-4pm

Learn how to create this whimsical and fun copper rose ring! Suzy will guide you through the easy to follow process (which includes antiquing)! Copper is an incredibly beginner friendly metal that also holds many beneficial properties. Every ring will be beautiful and unique to you as no two rings ever look exactly alike! Once you create one, you’ll want to create more which is why Suzy will also send you home with instructions. Make them as gifts or create more with friends and family!

Space is limited. Sign up ASAP

$25 for Members, $35 for Non-Members

$25.00 – $35.00
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Basic Drawing Class

3 Day Class, Saturday – April 13, 20, 27, 10am-12:30pm

Taught by Stacy Inglorion, a seasoned artist and instructor, learn the basics and techniques of drawing using simple forms and drawing them from life. Beginners and advanced artists can take something from this class. It is not designed for a finished drawing, but rather gaining tools to complete and improve on your own skills. Students will learn a method to draw proportions accurately, study values, and see light and shadow definitely. Learning to draw is also a tool gained that can be brought into paintings and other medias.

$65 for Members, $75 for Non-Members

$65.00 – $75.00
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Yoga in the Gallery

Saturday, April 20th, 8:45AM-9:45AM

Join instructor Gretchen Miller for a morning of mindful movement and relaxing meditation. Doors open at 8:30am (water and light refreshments are complimentary). Yoga mats provided (or bring your own)! This is an absolutely beautiful way to spend your morning.

Members: $17 / Non-members: $20

$17.00 – $20.00
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Watercolor Wednesday

May 15th & 22nd 5:30PM-8:30PM

From start with finish, Staci will guide you through how to paint this adorable blue-footed booby bird! Absolutely zero experience required but also great for those advanced painters! You will not regret learning from Staci!

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Members: $65 / Non-members: $75

$65.00 – $75.00
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Lil ArtReach

9:30 am – 10:15 am (choose date when you register)

Instructor: Brandy Rammel
Join us for Lil ArtReach! Young makers ages 5 & under are invited for story time followed by a small craft. Lil ArtReach is geared towards makers 5 & under but big siblings are welcome. Caretaker/s are required to accompany young makers.
Cost per Family – $10 for Members, $12 for Non-Members

$10.00 – $12.00
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ArtReach for Adults

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (choose date when you register)

Instructor: Brandy Rammel

Join us for Adult ArtReach! This class is designed to unwind, destress and to have a little bit of fun. Each class will focus on a different medium of art and techniques. We provide all the supplies and do all the cleanup – you simply show up. Zero art experience required and the cash bar will be open.

$12 for Members, $15 for Non-Members

$12.00 – $15.00
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Oil Painting with Dr. Trimble

Every Other Thursday, 6-9 pm

Instructor: Dr. Trimble

Oil Painting with Dr. Trimble is a great class to navigate the medium of oil painting. This class is targeted for beginning and advanced artists. Each class will focus on specific techniques through brief discussions and demonstrations. Participants will learn to use these techniques in real time by producing a painting, not just doing exercises. Each lesson can stand alone or be a part of the whole experience. The level of commitment is entirely up to you and our instructor, Dr. T, will help you every step of the way.

This is an ongoing class every other Thursday, 6-9 pm.

PLEASE WRITE IN THE CHECK OUT NOTES WHICH CLASS YOU ARE PAYING FOR.
$15 per class for Members, $20 per class for Non-Members

$15.00 – $20.00
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Watercolor Techniques

Every Tuesday, 10:00 – 12:00

Instructor: Kay Sluterbeck
Join our Watercolor Techniques class which is an ongoing class that has been running at the Wassenberg Art Center for more than 10 years! Watercolor Techniques is a great class for advanced artists and beginners. Each class will focus on a specific watercolor technique or style through brief discussions and demonstrations. Artists will have work time to practice/experiment with the technique, style or their own art ideas while our instructors will help you along the way.
$40 for Members, $55 for Non-Members

$40.00 – $55.00
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Classes are currently Full! Sign up for the WAITLIST!

A hands-on after school program where makers have the freedom to create, imagine and experience art in their own unique way.
Cost is $10 member/ $12 non-member per week. Payment can be made for 1, 2, 3, or 4 weeks.

TUESDAYS (AGES 6-10), 3:30PM-5PM
WEDNESDAYS (AGES 6-10), 3:30PM-5PM
THURSDAYS (AGES 11 & UP), 3:30-5PM

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Visit Blink!

Blink is an interactive hands-on sculpture which can be animated by visitors. Blink is available 24 hours along the Wassenberg Glow Path behind the building. Check it out!

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Our Mission

The Wassenberg Art Center is to be a catalyst for creative expansion through art.
With an open, diverse approach, our programs reach out to inspire creative
interaction for all.