BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Crossings Art & Community Education Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Crossings Art & Community Education Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://crossingszumbrota.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Crossings Art & Community Education Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T145050 CREATED:20240607T204324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T034606Z UID:788-1721930400-1721937600@crossingszumbrota.com SUMMARY:'Paint a Pet' class with Grey Duck Art DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to offer this super popular class from Gray Duck Art! We’ll paint together in the upper studio from custom drawn canvases of our own pets! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSimilar to a paint by number kit you may remember growing up – these are from the photos of our pets – hand drawn just for the class. And they sure like dogs\, but cats\, birds\, turtles\, all welcome! \n\n\n\nWho is Grey Duck Art? \n\n\n\nThey are a women-owned and local business based in Minnesota that encourages you to ditch your creative doubt because you are more creative than you think. Their pet painting kits have been sold in all 50 states. They’ll will help you discover a creative bone that you didn’t know you had. The Gray Duck Art team is made up of six unique and extremely talented artists that hand draw your pet with a paint by number layout\, ready for you to jump in and paint! \n\n\n\nOk\, sounds great\, right!? You’re in? What’s next? \n\n\n\nRegister with the link below\, and you will be asked to choose your background color\, here are the choices: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will paint together and have fun watching each other’s pets emerge from the canvas. Bring your favorite beverage\, bring a friend or child! All supplies included. \n\n\n\n$84 for the first canvas\, and for an additional pet canvas\, $38 each (limit two per family / household). \n\n\n\nSend in your photo of your pet to crossingszumbrota@gmail.com no later than JULY 9th. The grey duck team will HAND DRAW your canvas and custom mix your paint colors and have them shipped to Crossings by our class date of July 25th. \n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\nWhat if I don’t finish my painting during the class? No problem! Your paints will stay fresh for 8 weeks so you have plenty of time to complete your painting. \n\n\n\nWhat if I paid and sent my photo in and now I can’t make it to the class? We will still have your canvas and paints shipped to Crossings\, you can pick it up later and will be able to paint on your own at home or come to our Open Studio time. \n\n\n\nSorry\, no refunds after the July 9th deadline. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here for ONE canvas\, contact us if you would like to add a second canvas and we’ll send an invoice separately. URL:https://crossingszumbrota.com/event/paint-a-pet-class-with-grey-duck-art/ LOCATION:Crossings Art & Community Education Center\, 320 East Avenue\, Zumbrota\, Minnesota\, 55992\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Class,Painting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crossingszumbrota.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/greyduck1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T145050 CREATED:20240607T172652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T180640Z UID:763-1720616400-1720627200@crossingszumbrota.com SUMMARY:'Bob Ross' Painting Class with Julie Fjetland DESCRIPTION:Remember Bob Ross? Want to put a little cloud in your world? Julie Fjetland is a trained and certified Bob Ross instructor who will guide us through the process of creating a beautiful painting with oils. No experience necessary! \n\n\n\nDuring the class Julie will show you how to prepare your canvas and then demo the step-by-step the painting techniques. Then you will have time to complete each step as she answers any questions and helps you with those techniques. By the end of class\, you will have completed the entire painting and can take it home to hang and enjoy for years to come. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Julie Fjetland: Originally from Lake City\, MN she became inspired in December of 2014\, when she took her first training to become a CRI (Certified Ross Instructor). Since then Julie continued her studies and is now certified to teach the Bob Ross “Wet-on-Wet” landscape (CRI)\, floral (CRFI) and wildlife (CRWI) painting techniques. In the spring of 2022\, she continued her education and is now certified in the Donna Dewberry One Stroke levels l & ll acrylic painting techniques. She currently lives in Florida and travels around the country during the summer months sharing her love of painting. \n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://crossingszumbrota.com/event/bob-ross-painting-class-with-julie-fjetland/ LOCATION:Crossings Art & Community Education Center\, 320 East Avenue\, Zumbrota\, Minnesota\, 55992\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Class,Painting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossingszumbrota.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-05-at-9.26.40 AM-e1717781052693.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240607T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240607T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T145050 CREATED:20240123T111544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T175003Z UID:264-1717785000-1717792200@crossingszumbrota.com SUMMARY:June Intro to the Wheel DESCRIPTION:Join us in the clay studio for a fun night on the wheel. Whether you have had some experience on the wheel or never tried it – this class is for you! We will guide you in the process of creating 1 – 2 pieces\, you’ll select the glaze you like and we will trim and fire them for you and have them ready for pick-up in 2 – 3 weeks! \n\n\n\nWear clothes you don’t mind getting muddy\, make sure you put your hair up\, remove jewelry\, rings or watches and trim fingernails. We will have a few aprons and plenty of towels for clean-up. Feel free to bring a friend\, bring a beverage of your choice and let’s have fun! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up here URL:https://crossingszumbrota.com/event/night-on-the-wheel-with-polly-noll/ LOCATION:Crossings Clay Studio\, 320 East Ave\, lower level\, Zumbrota\, MN\, 55992\, United States CATEGORIES:Clay / Pottery,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crossingszumbrota.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_2717.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T145050 CREATED:20240425T180458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T134538Z UID:609-1716123600-1716130800@crossingszumbrota.com SUMMARY:Fused Glass Garden Stake with Gerie Thelen *SOLD OUT* DESCRIPTION:Bringing art into your garden\, it’s a perfect pairing with nature’s own designs! In this class you will create your own fused glass garden stake. Everything will be provided to create your work of art.  No experience necessary\, just bring your creativity. Gerie will complete the pieces by firing them in her glass kiln. Your garden stake will be ready for pick up at Crossings in 1-2 weeks! You must wear closed toe shoes for safety. Bring a friend and enjoy the day. Geri will also have some of her work for sale! \n\n\n\nTo learn more about Gerie and her work\, visit her Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/geriethelen/ URL:https://crossingszumbrota.com/event/make-your-own-fused-glass-garden-stake-with-geri-thelen/ LOCATION:Crossings Art & Community Education Center\, 320 East Avenue\, Zumbrota\, Minnesota\, 55992\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Class,Garden Theme,Glass Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crossingszumbrota.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fused-Glass-Garden-stake.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T145050 CREATED:20240412T214634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T180850Z UID:575-1715193000-1715200200@crossingszumbrota.com SUMMARY:Mother's Day Flower Impressions with Julie Yost DESCRIPTION:Would you like to bring nature & art together? Come learn the fun art of Tataki Zome – commonly referred to as “flower pounding.” You will create a long-lasting bouquet with this ancient type of natural dyeing that uses a plant’s own pigments and tannins to print on fabric and paper.  This is the perfect springtime craft and just in time for Mother’s Day!  All supplies will be provided for you to make a card and a small tablecloth.  The fabrics are pre-treated to accept and retain the natural dyes. Finished projects can also be used in a pillow\, wall hanging\, or tote bag. We will have hammers available\, but if you’d like to bring your own to see how it compares\, please do. Also\, since pounding can be quite loud\, please bring your own ear protection. [We recommend wearing ear protection in class and when you are doing this at home. We will have ear plugs and some headphones available\, but many people prefer to use their own.] With the knowledge & experience gained in class\, you will be able to enjoy this craft at home all year long! We’ll have lots of flowers and greens to choose from but if you have something special blooming in your garden\, please bring some along. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun evening of creating with nature. Make a beautiful gift for Mom or to celebrate spring! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSign up here URL:https://crossingszumbrota.com/event/mothers-day-flower-impressions-with-julie-yost/ LOCATION:Crossings Art & Community Education Center\, 320 East Avenue\, Zumbrota\, Minnesota\, 55992\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Class,Fiber Art,Garden Theme,Mixed Media ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crossingszumbrota.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_3385-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T145050 CREATED:20240307T182940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T201522Z UID:529-1714212000-1714224600@crossingszumbrota.com SUMMARY:Pottery Surface Design with Steven Showalter! DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in infusing texture into your work?  \n\n\n\nJoin Ceramic Artist Steven Showalter at the Crossings Art Center as he shows you how to take your ceramic work to the next level using slip\, stamps and textured roller techniques. \n\n\n\nUsing simple tools\, Steven will show attendees how to mix slip\, discuss colored slip\, and show various slip decorating techniques\, including patterns and dot applications. Steven will also demonstrate creative uses for stamps and textured rollers. Attendees will learn how to get the most out of adding texture to their work to enhance their own style and work with their glazes.  \n\n\n\nSteven will be providing a list of favorite slip/texture tools and recipes. Leave with many new ideas to try! \n\n\n\nSteven Showalter works professionally as a potter and has also taught pottery at Prior Lake High School for the past 23 years. For more information on Steven Showalter and to view his work visit his website at www.stevenshowalter.com or his Instagram page www.instagram.com/stevenshowalterpottery/    URL:https://crossingszumbrota.com/event/pottery-surface-design-with-steven-showalter/ LOCATION:Crossings Art & Community Education Center\, 320 East Avenue\, Zumbrota\, Minnesota\, 55992\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Class,Clay / Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crossingszumbrota.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Showalter2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T145050 CREATED:20240306T163010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T172531Z UID:520-1713618000-1713628800@crossingszumbrota.com SUMMARY:Meditative Glass Art Class with Melissa Eggler DESCRIPTION:Travel through a guided meditation focused on your sacred colors\, casting away your inner critic\, and then\, using those colors you will create a beautiful creation from thousands of glass bits and baubles. Your artwork will be sealed in a glossy resin upon completion and be available for pickup in 1-2 weeks. \n\n\n\n“I love this class! IT was such a great way to destress and do something fun and creative!” ~ Past Artist \n\n\n\nFind out more about Melissa here URL:https://crossingszumbrota.com/event/meditative-glass-art-class-with-melissa-eggler/ LOCATION:Crossings Art & Community Education Center\, 320 East Avenue\, Zumbrota\, Minnesota\, 55992\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Class,Yoga / Sound Bath / Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossingszumbrota.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-06-at-10.23.08 AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T145050 CREATED:20240302T071641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T074144Z UID:499-1711198800-1711206000@crossingszumbrota.com SUMMARY:Beginning Wood Carving with Kevin Ewing DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming Kevin Ewing to Crossings! If you have ever wanted to try wood carving\, now is your chance. Kevin is a retired teacher\, whose passions include detailed wood carving\, building custom furniture\, millwork\, antique restoration and even a bird house or two. Registration includes everything you need to try wood carving and take your ideas into form. We’ll be working with beech wood\, which is a softer wood and great for learning. All supplies are included in your class fee: a set of beginning carving tools\, a table top jig to brace your project\, block of beech wood. Bring your ideas and inspirations and let’s get started! Projects may not be completed during the two hour class\, you’ll get plenty of hands on instruction and everything you need to complete your project at home. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Kevin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinkewing/ \n\n\n\nPurchase tickets here URL:https://crossingszumbrota.com/event/beginning-wood-carving-with-kevin-ewing/ LOCATION:Crossings Art & Community Education Center\, 320 East Avenue\, Zumbrota\, Minnesota\, 55992\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Class,woodcarving ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossingszumbrota.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-02-at-12.48.37 AM-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T145050 CREATED:20240212T185835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T190825Z UID:459-1709989200-1710000000@crossingszumbrota.com SUMMARY:Mixed Media Exploration Party! with Lisa Thill DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to welcome Lisa Thill to Crossings! She’ll be leading us in a 3 hour workshop\, a Mixed Media Exploration Party! We’ll use decorative papers\, photos\, images\, stamps\, stencils and paint\, finding inspiration by layering repurposed found objects\, with words and images\, and learning new techniques by creating textures\, color and focal points. \n\n\n\nYou will create one large collage that you will use to create up to 12 different finished projects. \n\n\n\nSo come join the party and let your inspiration take over! \n\n\n\nLearn more about Lisa:  \n\n\n\nYouTube: bit.ly/2NbW5iMPinterest : bit.ly/3dhwMGqWebsite: bit.ly/3fuyoOKInstagram: bit.ly/3fAlj6wFacebook: bit.ly/3fwie7o  \n\n\n\n\n\nTicketing Here URL:https://crossingszumbrota.com/event/mixed-media-exploration-party/ LOCATION:Crossings Art & Community Education Center\, 320 East Avenue\, Zumbrota\, Minnesota\, 55992\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Class,Family Friendly,Mixed Media,Painting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crossingszumbrota.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20240111_171718-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T145050 CREATED:20240212T192005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T192304Z UID:469-1708768800-1708790400@crossingszumbrota.com SUMMARY:Snowy Social Open House *Meet Me in Zumbrota* DESCRIPTION:Join us in the lower level of Crossings and find out more about what’s happening in the Clay Studio! We’ll have demonstrations on the pottery wheel and if you are game for getting muddy\, try your hand at centering and pulling a wall. Have a little tour and learn more about classes and membership options\, we’d love to see you there! \n\n\n\nWe’ll have a selection of pottery for sale\, made by our studio members for a fun shopping experience. \n\n\n\nThe Zumbrota area business association (ZIBA) is sponsoring this weekend of fun\, you can pick up a punch card at any of the shops in town\, get enough punches on your card and be entered in a raffle for some fabulous prizes! URL:https://crossingszumbrota.com/event/snowy-social-open-house-meet-me-in-zumbrota-2/ LOCATION:Crossings Art & Community Education Center\, 320 East Avenue\, Zumbrota\, Minnesota\, 55992\, United States CATEGORIES:Clay / Pottery,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crossingszumbrota.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/426479284_716659920607709_1288528964702710256_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T145050 CREATED:20240209T154918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T192344Z UID:429-1708682400-1708704000@crossingszumbrota.com SUMMARY:Snowy Social Open House *Meet Me in Zumbrota* DESCRIPTION:Join us in the lower level of Crossings and find out more about what’s happening in the Clay Studio! We’ll have demonstrations on the pottery wheel and if you are game for getting muddy\, try your hand at centering and pulling a wall. Have a little tour and learn more about classes and membership options\, we’d love to see you there! \n\n\n\nWe’ll have a selection of pottery made by our studio members for sale\, for a fun shopping experience. \n\n\n\nThe Zumbrota area business association (ZIBA) is sponsoring this weekend of fun\, you can pick up a punch card at any of the shops in town\, get enough punches on your card and be entered in a raffle for some fabulous prizes! URL:https://crossingszumbrota.com/event/snowy-social-open-house-meet-me-in-zumbrota/ LOCATION:Crossings Art & Community Education Center\, 320 East Avenue\, Zumbrota\, Minnesota\, 55992\, United States CATEGORIES:Clay / Pottery,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crossingszumbrota.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Snowy-Social-poster-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240210T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T145050 CREATED:20240124T014416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T222923Z UID:295-1707570000-1707577200@crossingszumbrota.com SUMMARY:Valentines's Paint & Carve with Karen Flynn DESCRIPTION:by Karen Flynn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring a friend (or your valentine) to this fun class led by Karen Flynn. She will have small plates and bowls all made for you to paint with colorful underglazes and carve designs into. Don’t worry if you can’t draw\, we’ll have many designs for you to trace. Or bring your own design! \n\n\n\nWe’ll provide all the supplies you need and we’ll fire them with a coat of clear glaze. Your finished pieces will be ready for pickup in two to three weeks. Your finished work will be microwave and dishwasher safe. \n\n\n\nMore about Karen Flynn \n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets Here URL:https://crossingszumbrota.com/event/paint-carve-with-karen-flynn/ LOCATION:Crossings Clay Studio\, 320 East Ave\, lower level\, Zumbrota\, MN\, 55992\, United States CATEGORIES:Clay / Pottery,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crossingszumbrota.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/red-clay-smbowl-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR