Anoka-Hennepin Community Education

Learn to paint quick and expressive acrylic paintings with one brush and a limited color palette. Working quickly allows colors to blend and brush strokes to show, creating dynamic results in your acrylic paintings. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Join instructor Jeremy Ross from Your Bearded Artist and Paint & Sip Minnesota as he guides you step-by-step through the process of creating a painting on a 16 x 20 inch canvas with acrylic paint. No experience necessary! Participants are welcome to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to paint and sip through the class. All supplies included. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Join instructor Jeremy Ross from Your Bearded Artist and Paint & Sip Minnesota as he guides you step-by-step through the process of creating a painting on a 16 x 20 inch canvas with acrylic paint. No experience necessary! Participants are welcome to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to paint and sip through the class. All supplies included. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Pour painting is an innovative way to use acrylic paint to create an art piece. Learn the process of mixing acrylic paints with other materials to give it a more fluid consistency so that it can be poured directly onto a canvas. An 8 in. x 10 in. canvas and all supplies are included. Please bring a box to take work home in. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Have you ever wanted to try oil painting, but didn’t know where to start? Start here! Jay Rupp, a certified Bob Ross instructor, will guide you step-by-step as you paint a beautiful portrait. All supplies will be provided. Wear paint-appropriate clothing and bring a bag lunch. Wooden picture frames are available for purchase after class (optional). Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons-themed miniature painting class! Participants will receive professional guidance on properly using model paint, and finish the class with a complete miniature to take home. This is a beginner-friendly course that needs no previous skills. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

What better place to learn to draw than in the park? Educator and artist, MaryLeah Marshall, will provide guidance as you develop your drawing skills focusing on line, shape, value, space and texture while using nature and the outdoors as your frame of reference. All levels of drawing are welcome. See website for supply list and location information. Supply List • 1 sketch book, (7x10 or larger, 100 pound) - either Strathmore or Fabriano recommended • Pencils: 2B, 4B, HB, 2H • Black Sharpie (fine point) • 1 Kneaded eraser Class Schedule • Class 1 and meets at River's Bend Park: 5000 142nd Lane NW, Ramsey MN 55303 *meet by parking lot along the riverside. • Class 2 meets at Peninsula Point Park: 1460 S Ferry Rd., Anoka, MN 55303. • Class 3 meets at Bunker Hills Park Activity Center 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304. • Class 4 meets at Akin Riverside Park 1721 River Ave, Anoka, MN 55303 *Meet at shelter facing the river Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Create a tribute to your furry friends as instructor Jeremy Ross from Your Bearded Artist guides you through color mixing and painting techniques to get your pet’s fur and features just right! All pets are able to be painted, and at the end you'll have a perfect keepsake of your best friend. No experience necessary! All supplies included. **A photo submission of your pet is due no later than April 20. Please note, only one pet per canvas. Click here to see further instructions. The email used for submissions is listed in the confirmation. *Refunds will not be issued if you fail to send a photo for the instructor. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

This class is a fun "date day" for you and your school-aged child to paint together. No experience is needed, this class is about spending quality time with your child and having fun! Each person is provided a 16 x 20 canvas, acrylic paints, and all the supplies needed to create their own masterpiece that can stand alone or be hung side-by-side for a combined work of art. The instructor will lead you step-by-step through the painting and all supplies are included. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Learn to paint a beautiful scene in watercolors. Follow step-by-step instructions and engage in discussion on the difference between dry brush work, wet on wet, and wet on dry as you participate in this enjoyable workshop. This is a great, no fear, way to learn to paint in watercolors. January 22 May 22 Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.