Forest Lake Area Schools Community Education

Join us for a fun-filled evening as you create and paint your very own canvas. You’ll enjoy a no-experience-required art class guided by Jeremy Ross of Your Bearded Artist. He will lead you step-by-step through an acrylic painting on a 16x20 canvas. Each session will feature a different painting. All supplies are included. Due to materials being prepared in advance, there are no refunds after noon on the day of class. 1/18 - Bright Winter's Night 2/15 - Love Bunnies 3/21 - Looking Upward 4/25 - Dandelion Afternoon

Adult and child pairs will work together to create one great painting that spans two 8x10" canvases. No experience is necessary to enjoy this fun filled opportunity under the guidance of Jeremy Ross of Your Bearded Artist. He will lead you through the entire process. Each session will feature a different painting. All supplies are included. Due to materials being prepared in advance, there are no refunds after noon on the day of class. (For Saturday classes, by noon on Friday). If attending with a child, please register the child who will be attending. During registration, there will be a space to list the name of the adult who will be attending with the child. 1/27 2/24 3/23 4/27

Our delightful "Blooms in Color" flower pot painting class is designed for individuals of all skill levels, from beginners eager to explore their artistic side to seasoned painters looking for a new and vibrant project. Materials include a terracotta flower pot, flower seeds, acrylic paints, brushes and aprons. Just bring your enthusiasm and be prepared to have a blooming good time!

Adult and child pairs will work together to create one great painting that spans two 8x10" canvases. No experience is necessary to enjoy this fun filled opportunity under the guidance of Jeremy Ross of Your Bearded Artist. He will lead you through the entire process. Each session will feature a different painting. All supplies are included. Due to materials being prepared in advance, there are no refunds after noon on the day of class. (For Saturday classes, by noon on Friday). If attending with a child, please register the child who will be attending. During registration, there will be a space to list the name of the adult who will be attending with the child.

Discover the rich culture of henna. Henna is a dye prepared from leaves of the henna tree also known as Egyptian privet. Henna is temporary body art resulting from the staining of the skin from the dyes. After stains reach their peak color, they hold for a few days, then gradually wear off; typically within two to three weeks. Learn the basics of henna tattoos and practice them. The instructor will fill in or finish your henna design. All the materials will be provided.

Having organized photos is a wonderful feeling. Learn a system to get every printed photo, digital photo and your memorabilia organized. We’ll cover scanning for slides, movies and prints as well as backing up, cloud storage and scanners. Discover easy ways to repair old photos. By the end of class, you'll have a plan for a system that allows you to access every photo you own in seconds!

Are you looking for a way to preserve the harvest from your garden, save money on groceries or make wonderful gifts? Learn about the process to safely can food at home. We’ll cover different types of canning, the full process to can food and some hints to ensure success.

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at abstract art that is fun and colorful? With so many different techniques, alcohol ink (AI) will soon become a favorite medium. Use a variety of tools and techniques to create your painting with alcohol ink and isopropyl alcohol and then highlight them with doodles. You will make one 8x10” painting. The best part of using alcohol ink is if you don’t like a part of your picture, you can wipe it off with ISO alcohol. A $15 supply fee is payable to the instructor at class.

In this fun, hands-on class, you will be guided step-by-step in cooking this classic dish known for its diverse flavor profile. Learn to properly prepare and build the flavor profile of an authentic sweet, salty, sour and spicy Pad Thai sauce. Perfect for entertaining; Wow your friends and family with a new found signature dish at your next dinner party! You will be provided an ingredient list and a link prior to class.

Mimi will teach you the time-honored art of making pasta from scratch. You'll also learn to make a creamy alfredo sauce and tomato sauce to smother your freshly made noodles and create a rich and satisfying homemade dish. Pair it with a fresh garden salad to balance out the meal. You will be provided an ingredient list and a link prior to class.

Alcohol Ink (AI) is a painting technique that lends itself well to abstract art. You’ll be guided through the steps of outlining, filling in and highlighting your hydrangea to create depth and then adding stems and leaves. Alcohol Ink is very forgiving because if you don’t like a part of your picture, you can wipe it off with isopropyl alcohol. You will have the opportunity to paint one or two (if time permits) hydrangeas on white or black. A $15 supply fee is payable to the instructor at class.

Restaurant quality egg rolls and samosas can be made right in your own kitchen. These appetizers are jammed with flavors from around the world and can be a quick way to incorporate leftovers into something new and fun to eat. Make a variety of egg rolls, samosas and dipping sauces in class. You will be provided an ingredient list and a link prior to class.

Creating a colorful, abstract sunflower is a great way to try out painting with alcohol ink (AI). Create the petals using a blower, then drop various colors to brighten and create depth in your flower. Your instructor will help guide you through each step to make one 5x7” painting. The best part of using alcohol ink is that you can wipe it off with ISO alcohol if you don’t like a part of your design. A $15 supply fee is payable to the instructor at class.

Baklava is a traditional pastry dessert that is known for its sweet, rich flavor and flaky texture. Join us in this hands-on interactive class where you will cook virtually with Instructor Mimi, who is passionate about cooking. You will learn how to prepare a flavorful but easy Baklava dessert and you get to bake it in your own oven following your instructor’s guidelines. You will be provided an ingredient list and a link prior to class.