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Art Classes for ages 55+
Teacher Kathy Nelson on Wednesdays at 6pm

Teacher Meagan Wildt on Thursdays at noon

 

NOTE: For evening classes, please park in back and use rear entrance. All classes are on the second floor.  You can use the stairs to the right just inside the door or go through the second door and turn left to use the elevator. 

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​Cost: $10 for members and nonmembers of Eastend Arts Center

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Sept. 16 -- Driftwood Sea Glass Wind Chime with Kathy

Create a colorful wind chime using driftwood from Lake Superior and colorful sea glass.

September 16, 2026

1:00 PM

2 hours

Sept. 17 -- Georgia O’Keeffe Sunflowers with Meagan

Paint sunflowers inspired by the close up floral paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe. We’ll play with scale, shape, and color to create a vibrant and expressive floral painting.

September 17, 2026

7:00 AM

1 1/2 hours

Sept. 23 -- Tree of Life with Kathy

Using shimmering crystal beads and wire wrapping techniques create a beautiful Tree of Life.

September 23, 2026

1:00 PM

2 hours

Sept. 30 -- Learn how to frame your Diamond Art with Kathy

Learn an easy, fun framing technique for your Diamond Art created in the September 9th class. We will seal your piece and then frame it using a stretched canvas technique.

September 30, 2026

1:00 PM

2 hours

Oct. 1 -- Cabinet of Curiosities with Meagan

Step into a collection of strange and wonderful things. Paint an eclectic assortment of curiosities, treasures, and mysterious objects inspired by vintage cabinets of wonder.

October 1, 2026

7:00 AM

1 1/2 hours

Oct. 7 -- Ghost on a Swing with Kathy

Create an adorable little gauze ghost sitting on a rustic wooden swing, surrounded by painted autumn branches and leaves. This charming Halloween project combines simple painting and dimensional details for a sweetly spooky decoration.

October 7, 2026

1:00 PM

2 Hours

Oct. 8 -- Spooky Cartoon Panels with Meagan

Create a playful spooky scene inspired by vintage cartoons and comic panels.

October 8, 2026

7:00 AM

1 1/2 hours

Oct. 14 -- Lampshade Ghosts with Kathy

Transform a glass lampshade into an adorable glowing Halloween ghost! Add a whimsical face, a black felt witch hat with festive orange ribbon, and a soft light inside to create a charming decoration for the spooky season.

October 14, 2026

1:00 PM

2 Hours

Oct. 15 -- Surreal Worlds: Lou Benesch with Meagan

Enter a strange and whimsical world inspired by the imaginative artwork of Lou Benesch. We’ll combine unexpected characters, landscapes, and details to create a surreal scene straight from your imagination.

October 15, 2026

7:00 AM

1 1/2 hours

Oct. 21 -- Halloween Rolling Pin with Kathy

Create one spooky Halloween rolling pin featuring either a pumpkin, Frankenstein, or a whimsical mummy. Using paint, raffia, gauze, and fun embellishments, transform an ordinary rolling pin into a festive Halloween decoration perfect for hanging or displaying.

October 21, 2026

1:00 PM

2 Hours

Oct. 22 -- Pumpkins with Personality with Meagan

Give your pumpkins a little personality! Paint expressive, quirky pumpkins using playful faces, color and patterns.

October 22, 2026

7:00 AM

1 1/2 hours

Oct. 28 -- Kitchen Witches with Kathy

Create an adorable little witch complete with a colorful tulle skirt, pointed hat, tiny pumpkin, and broomstick. This whimsical Halloween craft is perfect for hanging from a branch, window, or anywhere that needs a little spooky charm!

October 28, 2026

1:00 PM

2 Hours

Oct. 29 -- Halloween Imagery with Meagan

Paint a collection of classic Halloween icons. We’ll combine spooky imagery into a playful watercolor composition filled with Halloween charm.

October 29, 2026

7:00 AM

1 1/2 hours

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