community education

Oil Painting in the Gardens with Leanne Larson

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oil painting in the gardens with Leanne Larson

Experience in the beautiful gardens of the Legacy of the Lakes Museum. Local artist Leanne Larson will give relaxed step-by-step instructions as we paint the setting we see with our own eyes! Get outdoors and experience plein air painting! All painting supplies are provided including use of a standing retractable easel that can be lowered for sitting. This is a 2-3 hour session so you can choose to sit,stand or both. Stools/chairs will also be provided. We will take breaks and have discussion times. No painting experience required. Please bring your own beverages & snacks. Instructor: Leanne Larson

Class fee: $44.00

Register with Alexandria Community Education at https://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/5860/adult-fall-2018-summer-2019/oil-painting-at-the-gardens-with-leanne-larson or call (320) 762-3310, extension 4272.

Limited spots, so register today!

Basic Phone Photography

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Woman hand photographing using mobile phone outdoors

Get out of your comfort phone zone and learn new tips and tricks for taking amazing photos right from your phone! Local artist Leanne Larson will give you insight on subject matter, composition, light, and even how to apply filters and upload to your social media platform. Please bring your smart phone. Phones newer than the iPhone 6 are recommended however much of what we cover applies to most smart phone.

Class fee: $16.00

Register with Alexandria Community Education at https://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/5859/adult-fall-2018-summer-2019/basic-phone-photography or call (320) 762-3310, extension 4272.

Limited spots, register today!

Becoming a Host Family

host family

Explore the world without leaving Alexandria! If you are retired, a one or two parent household or a single person with no children at all then you may be an eligible host for an exchange student. This is a casual information session that will answer your questions and explain the US Department of State’s international high school student exchange program. Previous host families and exchange students may be present to share their experiences (depending on availability). Light ethnic appetizers will be served so please RSVP at least one week prior to accommodate accordingly.

Class fee: FREE

Register with Alexandria Community Education at https://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/5812/adult-fall-2018-summer-2019/become-a-host-family or call (320) 762-3310, extension 4272.

Oil Painting in the Gardens with Leanne Larson

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oil painting in the gardens with Leanne Larson

Experience in the beautiful gardens of the Legacy of the Lakes Museum. Local artist Leanne Larson will give relaxed step-by-step instructions as we paint the setting we see with our own eyes! Get outdoors and experience plein air painting! All painting supplies are provided including use of a standing retractable easel that can be lowered for sitting. This is a 2-3 hour session so you can choose to sit,stand or both. Stools/chairs will also be provided. We will take breaks and have discussion times. No painting experience required. Please bring your own beverages & snacks. Instructor: Leanne Larson

Class fee: $44.00

Register with Alexandria Community Education at https://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/5860/adult-fall-2018-summer-2019/oil-painting-at-the-gardens-with-leanne-larson or call (320) 762-3310, extension 4272.

Limited spots, so register today!

Nature’s Sketchbook

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Nature Sketchbook - page 30

Explore the fun and challenge of drawing from observation. This class explores the tradition of nature journaling. If you want to develop skills to draw what you see, using pencil, watercolor, ink, we will learn about line, form, space, value, composition, perspective and proportion. Classes will be held at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum and possible other excursions in and around the museum. The class is supportive and interactive and each student’s individual style and contribution is valued! All drawing skills are welcome. Instructor: Kathy Grundei

Kathy Grundei is a part-time resident of the Alexandria area. She travels between her home in Medina, Minnesota and her home on Lake Carlos. This has been the routine for the past 45 years after marrying her spouse, Alan. Now retired from teaching art (K-12) and working at the Perprich Center for Arts Education doing professional development in the arts for classroom teachers throughout Minnesota there is a lot more time for personal artwork and extended time in the area. In 2015 Kathy opened Artscape Studio for working and selling her art work right here in Alexandria. There also is a website for the studio, www. artscapestudio.us. Kathy has exhibited in a number of places in Twin Cities, participates in art crawls and studio openings in the Alexandria area. She has an art degree from St. Cloud State University, MEd from Hamline Univeristy and has continued art studies through Twin City arts centers, artist-teachers, and mentors. Her areas of interest are watercolor, book arts, collage, and mixed media.

Class fee: $48.00 (Includes 4 sessions – JUNE 10, 17, 24, JULY 1)

Register with Alexandria Community Education at https://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/5764/adult-fall-2018-summer-2019/nature-s-sketchbook or call (320) 762-3310, extension 4272.

Limited spots, so register today!

Success with Seeds

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Planting pumpkin seeds

Success with Seeds: Learn useful methods and techniques for starting seeds indoors. You can get an early jump on the season, have many more choices of varieties, and have many more plants. Join Douglas County Master Gardener and host of KXRA’s “Home Grown,” Linda Kellerman, for this exciting class.

Class fee: $5.00

Register online with Alexandria Community Education at https://alexandria.ce.eleyo.com/course/5858/adult-fall-2018-summer-2019/success-with-seeds or call (320) 762-3310, extension 4272.

Limited spots available, so register today!