where life-long learners meet and create
where life-long learners meet and create
Regardless of their profession, adults can greatly benefit from art education, gaining skills and experiences that enrich both their personal and professional lives, while forming connections with fellow art makers.Scroll down to register for classes
Spring 2026
3 weeks
Tuesdays, May 19 – June 2, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
This fun spoon carving class will teach the basics such as safety, carving grips, tool maintenance, and finishing techniques. Students will develop their own personal carving aesthetic while learning about the history of wood carving and its appeal in contemporary fine craft. This wonderfully sociable artform is very portable, low cost, low mess, ecologically friendly, and is connected to nearly every culture worldwide! Leave with a beautiful fully functional and finished spoon that has your personal creative style literally carved into it.
Note: If there is interest in buying a carving kit, this will be discussed first day of class.
Tuition: $90
Materials fee: $10 Instructor: Anders Nienstaedt
1 day
Tuesday,June 16, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Late spring is the perfect time to be inspired by the beauty of Minnesota flowers through this ancient art form. Learn some basic stitches and strategies by an exploration of traditional flower embroidery techniques. These skills will then enable you to create numerous embroidered designs on old jeans, well-loved sweaters, pillow covers, and more.
Tuition: $48
Materials fee $8 Instructor: Eva Adderley
What do adults gain from art engagement?
Stress Reduction Engaging in art activities can be therapeutic, offering a break from daily routines and reducing stress and anxiety levels.
Shared interest-based connection Art classes offer opportunities for social interaction, fostering connections over similar interests and values that can facilitate a feeling of community, new social bonds, and possible networking.
Versatility in Problem-Solving Exposure to art can encourage adults to approach challenges from different angles, enhancing versatility in resolving issues.
Lifelong Learning Art education promotes the value of continuous learning and personal growth, keeping the mind active and engaged, which aids in brain health as adults age.
Mindfulness and Presence Art activities require focus and immersion, promoting mindfulness and helping individuals stay present in the moment.
Enhanced Creativity Art education stimulates the brain, fostering innovative thinking and problem-solving skills that can be applied in various professional and personal settings.
Improved Cognitive Function Creative art-making activities enhance brain connectivity and plasticity, aiding in memory retention and cognitive agility.
Emotional Expression
Creative opportunities provide a safe outlet for adults to express and process complex emotions, leading to better emotional well-being.
Cultural Awareness Art education exposes adults to diverse cultures, histories, and perspectives, promoting a broader worldview, empathy, and acceptance.
Boosted Self-esteem Becoming fully immersed in the creative process, or learning new artistic skills, can provide a sense of accomplishment and boost confidence. Bringing a project to completion can be rewarding unto itself.
Enhanced Observational Skills Arts learning sharpens observational skills, training individuals to notice details, patterns, and nuances, which can be valuable in professions such as research, analysis, and design.
Summer 2026
1 day
Tuesday, June 23,6:00 - 9:00 pm
Renew your style with colors that are drawn straight from nature. This workshop is an intro to the use of plant-based dyes, which can be a fun way to breathe new life into old fabrics. You’ll learn the process of extracting pigments and the essential steps of “fixing” dyes for permanency. By experimenting with how natural textiles soak up organic dyes. You’ll leave with knowledge of how to transform natural fibers into beautiful colors using eco-friendly botanicals.
Tuition: $48
Materials fee: $15 Instructor: Eva Adderley
3 weeks
Tuesdays, July 21 – August 4, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Create real silver jewelry using metal clay, a unique and flexible medium that becomes pure silver when kiln-fired. Use provided molds, surface patterns, and textures to design jewelry that is striking and original. Students will learn basic metal clay techniques to complete 3 to 4 silver pieces such as earrings, pendants, and charms that are truly unique!
Note: First day is mandatory.
Tuition: $108
Materials fee: $75 Instructor: Laura Juul
1 day
Tuesday, August 18, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
This workshop will explore the art of block printing, one of the more accessible of printing styles. Students will start out by planning their image idea, and then learn basic carving and inking techniques in prep of the final process of printing their block. A small edition of original numbered fine art prints will be run. If time permits, participants can take another step to dive into reductive printmaking, by additional carving away parts of the original block, to then add another layer with a different ink color. The possibilities of this unique art form are truly endless!
Tuition: $48
Materials fee: $12 Instructor: Eva Adderley
Articulture offers comprehensive arts learning experiences for all levels of creative abilities and experiences in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the Twin Cities metro area. Join us to find your muse, learn something new, or just for creative enjoyment.Adult classes are tailored to ages 18+
Older teens may be eligible for an adult art class. Please reach out before registering: info@articulture.org