Jun
6

Intro to Plein Air Watercolor Art | Minnehaha Falls

Learn the best tips to paint quick and beautiful landscapes in plein air (open air) using watercolors. We'll begin the class by a basic introduction to the art of forest bathing, followwed by a brief demonstration on a few key watercolor techniques. Then you'll have a chance to create your own frameable, 5x7 scene to take home with you.

Material Lists: • All art supplies are included.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Chair, Blanket and/or pillow to sit on • Notepad and pen (for note-taking) • Water bottle • Sunscreen • Bugspray • hat/sunglasses • jacket/blanket if it’s cool out

WHAT TO WEAR:

• Loose fitting clothing and/or yoga pants

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Jun
27

Intro to Plein Air Watercolor Art | Nokomis Kayak Launch

Learn the best tips to paint quick and beautiful landscapes in plein air (open air) using watercolors. We'll begin the class by a basic introduction to the art of forest bathing, followwed by a brief demonstration on a few key watercolor techniques. Then you'll have a chance to create your own frameable, 5x7 scene to take home with you.

Material Lists: • All art supplies are included.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Chair, Blanket and/or pillow to sit on • Notepad and pen (for note-taking) • Water bottle • Sunscreen • Bugspray • hat/sunglasses • jacket/blanket if it’s cool out

WHAT TO WEAR:

• Loose fitting clothing and/or yoga pants

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Aug
7
to Aug 28

Live Better: Artists Wellness Series

This series of classes will help you create a personalized plan to help build your resilience and improve your wellness across the four key components of wellbeing: Mindfulness; Healthy Inputs —sleep, diet, and movement; Purpose, Passion, and Pleasure, and how to create an Intentional Space to help you thrive. Visit WhiteBearArts.org for Supply List. August 7-28, 2023 4 Mondays, 6:30-7:30 PM CLASS ID: W1S3 Tuition: $61 Member/$77 NonMember Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels Location: WBCA

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Aug
3
to Aug 31

Absolute Beginner Yoga

Create your own daily gentle yoga and meditation practice to help foster self-care and stress-resiliency in this five-week beginner series. Develop a clear understanding of essential yoga postures, proper alignment to prevent injury, and explore a handful of meditation practices to strengthen your mental mindfulness muscle, reconnect with your true soul self.

Visit WhiteBearArts.org for Supply List.

August 3-31, 2023 5 Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 PM

CLASS ID: Y6B1

Tuition: $40 Member/$50 NonMember

Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels Location: WBCA

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Jul
20
to Jul 27

Cut & Cache: Intro to Lino-cut and Geocaching

  • Northrup King Building, Studio #351 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

There’s over 3 million geocaches worldwide. Learn about realword hidden treasures in your neighborhood while making your own 2x3’’ lino-cut stamp to share with others. The following session we’ll head out on a hike to hide your hand-made lino-cut stamp and a logbook.

July 20-27, 2023 2 Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 PM

Material Fee: $15 Payable to Instructor

CLASS ID: S6P2

Tuition: $61 Member/$77 NonMember

Age/Level: Adults, Teens, All Levels Location: WBCA, Outside

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Jun
5

Loving-Kindness Meditation Series | In-person and outdoor

Loving-Kindness Meditation Series | In-person and outdoor

Location: Green Space on the corner of 17th Ave and Minnehaha Parkway

Time: Monday’s in June | 5, 12, 19, 26 | 6:30pm-7:30pm

Class Description:

Guided Loving-Kindness Meditation Series for Beginners. Lovingkindness meditation or compassion meditation uses a phrase or set of phrases as your point of focus or anchor. Some people also call this type of meditation a mantra meditation. In a lovingkindness meditation, phrases like: may I be safe, may I be happy, may I be healthy, may I be at ease, are offered first to yourself, and then to a series of other people, including a benefactor, a friend, a neutral person, someone who you find difficult, and then all beings everywhere. The goal of this type of meditation is to recognize that we all wish to be happy, and yet are connected by the share experience of our humanity., cycling through periods of joy, pain, pleasure, and sorrow. This practice helps you cultivate compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity for yourself and others as well as many other mental and physical health benefits. Learn more about the

WBCA - Course Proposal Bri Harrington benefits of meditation here. (https://www.seekunited.org/wellness/ meditation)

Materials List: Water-bottle Sunscreen Bugspray Hat/sunglasses Chair or mat to sit on blanket/coat if it’s cool Notebook & pencil Image: Do you have any pictures of the area outside of WBCA that I can use? Otherwise, I can send another picture option.

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Jun
1
to Jun 29

Watercolor for Recovering Perfectionists

Brianna Harrington

Learn some basic watercolor

techniques and a few simple

meditations that will help you

become more aware of your

inner dialogue. You’ll learn how

to practice self-compassion in

your work (and life) and ways

to adopt a growth mindset,

empowering you to take on new

skills with ease.

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Handmade Ornaments | Artist Workshop | $25
Dec
14

Handmade Ornaments | Artist Workshop | $25

Grab a friend and get into the holiday spirit with this fun and easy ornament building workshop. Over two hours you’ll use watercolors and basic paper building techniques to create a beautiful origami ornament – and the skills to create a whole set for your tree!

All materials and snacks will be provided.

About Viewpoint Gallery.

Viewpoint Gallery originated from a personal passion for art and its impact, along with a strong desire to create an active space within the local community. Viewpoint gallery offers exhibitions, art programming, workshops and other activities in Saint Paul, Minnesota

About the Artist.

Bri Harrington is a Minnesota-based watercolor artist. In studio, or out on a trail, her work focuses on abstract and contemporary landscape paintings. Vibrant colors, compelling movement, and thought-provoking conceptional pieces are her attempts to give more attention to the interconnectedness of all beings. Themes of energy, nature, pleasure seeking, wonder, and curiosity surround her work. Bri is also the founder of Seek United, a wellness organization dedicated to helping people thrive.

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Holiday Card Making | Artist Workshop | $5
Dec
7

Holiday Card Making | Artist Workshop | $5

Dazzle your friends and family by creating your own holiday greeting cards. You’ll learn to use various watercolor techniques to create a beautiful winter wonderland scene (or create your own!) at this fun and easy workshop.

You’ll go home with two made-by-you greeting cards (and envelopes!) to send to family or friends.

Materials for two 4x6 cards per person will be provided. Kids ages 6+ are welcome to attend, but must be accompanied by an adult.

About Viewpoint Gallery.

Viewpoint Gallery originated from a personal passion for art and a strong desire to create an active space within the local community. Viewpoint gallery offers exhibitions, art programming, workshops and other activities in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

About the Artist.

Bri Harrington is a Minnesota-based watercolor artist. In studio, or out on a trail, her work focuses on abstract and contemporary landscape paintings. Vibrant colors, compelling movement, and thought-provoking conceptional pieces are her attempts to give more attention to the interconnectedness of all beings. Themes of energy, nature, pleasure seeking, wonder, and curiosity surround her work. Bri is also the founder of Seek United, a wellness organization dedicated to helping people thrive.

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