Tuesday, January 27, 6-8pm

Tuition: Free *Though this is a free program, registration is required.

Please call our Box Office at (320) 259-5463 or visit
913 West St. Germain Street
St Cloud, MN 56301
Monday through Saturday 10am-2pm

Ages 18+,  **Please note this is not a supervised activity, Artist’s Care/Support Team are welcome and should remain onsite to assist artist attendees as needed. Attendee artists will need to arrange transportation to and from the Paramount.

The Paramount Center for the Arts and The ARC Minnesota are not responsible for accidents.

This activity is presented in partnership with The Arc Minnesota 

Art Club is a free creative and social activity, helping artists with disabilities and all abilities find success in artistic exploration. Artists will self-select, bring supplies, and work through their own projects, at their own pace, while benefiting from the collective creativity of others in the space. Meet other people who are interested and excited about art!

Feel free to paint, draw, sculpt, fiber arts such as sewing, knitting, crocheting, coloring, jewelry making and more! Please make sure your materials do not require additional ventilation. Artwork created onsite should be family friendly.

Our building is accessible, with door switches and elevators. Parking is available on the North side of the building in the city ramp. CLICK HERE for directions and parking information. 

Please contact us at info@paramountarts.org or call 320.259.5963 for additional information or to request accessibility needs for your visit.

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience required

Tuesday January 27, 6-9pm (1 sessions) 

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating) 

Join us for this introductory level class, perfect for beginners, in the exciting fiber technique, new to the Paramount, of Needle Felting! 

We will create a friendly snowman as Donna guides us through the techniques needed to safely needle felt. Though we have this specific project for this class, the methods and techniques learned can easily be applied to projects you create outside of class! 

All materials needed to create one felted snowman (approximately 5" x 3") are included in the cost of tuition. Tools will be available for use in class. 

*Please note that the materials used in class include natural fibers such as wool- 

Experience Level: Intermediate and advanced level throwing techniques discussed in class, prior experience is required. (Must be able to center clay and throw basic cylinders)

Every Other Wednesday, January 28-May 20, 2026, 1-3:30pm (9 sessions total)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)

Students will help create their own pottery adventure as they guide the class curriculum through exploration of variety of intermediate and advanced-level pottery forms; unique throwing techniques, altering forms, and surface decoration.

On the weeks that there is no class, we welcome and encourage students to work independently in the studio to create work.

Participation in cone 10 gas kiln firings is an optional element of this class, for an additional firing fee!

Students must be able to throw basic cylinders.

Materials list for Paramount Ceramics Classes

1.) Basic Pottery Tool Kit, including:

-Needle Tool

-Wire Tool (for cutting & removing pots from the wheel)

-Wooden Kidney Tool

-Trim Tool

*Tool kits may be purchased at the Paramount or local art supply stores

2.) Item(s) for creatign texture

3.) Lock for your locker

4.) Clay: Your first bag of clay is included in the cost of tuition, but depending on the size and number of pieces you create you may need to purchase more. We have a variety to choose from, ranging in price from $15-$35 for a 25 pound bag.

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed

Saturdays January 31-February 28, 2025, 10am-12:30pm (No class February 21, 4 sessions total)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)

Experience the exciting world of pottery in this introductory course, perfect for those new to clay and people looking for a refresher!

This class will focus specifically on throwing basic cylinders, the foundation for a variety of ceramic projects!

Class will include a focus on wedging, centering, pulling walls, creating basic cylinders, and an introduction to decorating with cone 6 electric glazes.

Materials list for Paramount Ceramics Classes

1.) Basic Pottery Tool Kit, including:

-Needle Tool

-Wire Tool (for cutting & removing pots from the wheel)

-Wooden Kidney Tool

-Trim Tool

*Tool kits may be purchased at the Paramount or local art supply stores

2.) Item(s) for creating texture

3.) Lock for your locker

4.) Clay: Your first bag of clay is included in the cost of tuition, but depending on the size and number of pieces you create you may need to purchase more. We have a variety to choose from, ranging in price from $15-$35 for a 25 pound bag.

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed

Saturday January 31 10am-3pm (1 session)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)

Join us for this exciting class, highlighting techniques on capturing memories in a new and special format!

Whether you’re planning a bucket-list trip, wanting to chronicle one you’ve taken, or have fun with close-to-home adventures, come learn how to blend stories and drawings for a special travel journal.

A note from your instructor, Lisa McClintick  Welcome! I’m thrilled you’ll be joining us for this workshop at the Paramount Center for the Arts.

I’m including a list of supplies if you want to bring your own to class. If you don’t have supplies, no worries! I’ll bring colored pencils and watercolor paints you may borrow and test out during the workshop to see what you like the best.

Focus on finding a sketchbook to illustrate your adventures and to write your stories. Sketchbooks: Personally, I prefer hardcover portrait or landscape sketchbooks with bright white pages. Look for designated sketchbooks, which use slightly thicker paper for less bleed-through with pens and colored pencils or watercolor sketchbooks, which usually have 80 to 100-lb paper.

My favorites:       

• Leuchtturm sketchbooks, which have bright white paper.

My go-to for colored pencil sketches (Amazon or Blick).       

• Hand Book Paper Co. Travelogue Watercolor Journal 8.25 x 8.25 inches. They also have fabric-covered sketchbooks with ivory pages with a light toothiness.   

• Moleskine watercolor journal or sketchbook (Target, Barnes & Noble or online for best selection) Other sketchbooks that work:       

• Strathmore (Visual journal, watercolor, etc. Easy to find)       

• Canson (Usually spiral-bound and easy to find at local craft stores)       

• Hahnemuhle (online through Blick, Cheap Joe’s, Amazon)       

• Pentallic (affordable softcover on Amazon)       

• Stillman and Birn (hard and softcover. Many like the Beta series). Supplies for drawing and journaling- (choose which medium works best for you!)       

• Pigma Sakura Micron. The Micron .45 PN (plastic nib) is my go-to.       

• Gelly Roll brand white outliner, which is helpful for accents and masking writing mistakes.       • A pencil and eraser. Any will do. I like Papermate mechanical pencils and the Pentel Clic eraser.       

* Colored Pencils Prismacolor Premier colored pencils rank as my favorite for the variety of colors, availability at local stores, and ease of layering. A blender pencil works wonders, too.       

*Windsor Newtown Watercolor Paints: I will have extra paint sets, but you are welcome to bring your own.  Pentel waterbrushes are the easiest on-the-go option, but regular brushes work, too.

Where to find art supplies: Local:Michael’s and Hobby Lobby

Twin Cities: Blick Art Supplies (Edina, Roseville) and Wet Paint Store (St. Paul).

Online: Blick, Cheap Joe’s, Amazon, eBay (new or gently used).

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed

Tuesday February 3 & Wednesday February 4, 6-9pm (2 sessions total)

Ages 18+ 

Spend a couple nights making a simple, elegant gift box sized to hold a bottle of wine. The box design is based on a traditional Japanese style tool box.

This simple design uses straightforward construction methods and simple joinery. The box is built of Cherry wood and the design features a keyed wedge lid that locks the box securely with no hinges or hardware.

Materials to create one box are included in the cost of tuition. Tool List to follow, closer to the class start date

Experience Level: Intermediate and advanced level Handbuilding techniques discussed in class, prior experience is required.

Every Other Tuesday, February 3-May 26, 2026, 6-8:30pm (9 sessions total)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)

Continue your exploration of handbuilding with clay in this exciting dive into more advanced techniques and (safe!) use of equipment in the Studio, presented by a passionate group of instructors!

Instructors will each take a section of the class to explore their areas of interest and expertise; from extruding, surface techniques, design, and decorating your project- this class will explore fun and unique methods of working with clay!

Materials list for Paramount Ceramics Classes

1.) Item(s) for creating texture

2.) Lock for your locker

3.) Clay: Your first bag of clay is included in the cost of tuition, but depending on the size and number of pieces you create you may need to purchase more. We have a variety to choose from, ranging in price from $15-$35 for a 25 pound bag.

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed

Friday February 6, 5-8pm & Saturday February 7, 9am-3:30pm) (2 sessions)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating) 

Join us in the class exploring the incredible process of glass mosaic! You will learn to safely cut glass and form a design of your choosing on a decorative lantern. This is a unique piece that you will that you will be proud to display!

All materials to create one mosaic lantern are included in the cost of tuition.