Orono Community Education

Join Board & Brush for a fun art class designed for teachers, parents, and others preparing for the new school year! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll assemble, stain, and paint a versatile 14 x 4 x 6 wooden box, perfect for organizing your classroom or home. Choose from three different design options for your box. With a variety of stain options and paint colors to choose from, you'll create a personalized and functional piece to take with you at the end of class. Get a head start on back-to-school prep OR create a gift for your favorite teacher or student. *Please note that school supplies are not included. 1. Personalized Teacher Pencil Box Design: 2. Personalized Squiggle Line Box Design: 3. Arts and Crafts Box Design:

Fused Glass Open Studio provides time and space to create fused glass projects for beginner and advanced participants. A facilitator will be on hand for advice and support. A $25 material fee will be collected at the studio for each new punch card. Participants are asked to bring their own glass (COE90-preferred), cutting tools and molds (sharing of materials is also an option). It is recommended that participants have taken at least one fused glass class before joining Open Studio. Punch cards have 8 punches and are valid for 12 months.

Fused Glass Open Studio provides time and space to create fused glass projects for beginner and advanced participants. A facilitator will be on hand for advice and support. A $25 supply fee will be collected at the studio for each new punch card. Participants are asked to bring their own glass (COE90-preferred), cutting tools and molds (sharing of materials is also an option). It is recommended that participants have taken at least one fused glass class before joining Open Studio. Punch cards have 8 punches and are valid for 12 months.

Create a patriotic serving tray, perfect for all of your 4th of July festivities! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll assemble, stain, and paint your very own 36 inch tray, choosing from two unique Independence Day-themed designs. With a variety of stain and paint colors available, you’ll have the opportunity to personalize your tray to match your style and decor. Gather your friends and family for this fun and crafty workshop! Stars and Stripes Design: Patriotic Word Design:

Escape to your favorite place with paintbrush in hand! Join artist Kevin for a unique two-hour painting class where you’ll create a custom landscape of your cabin, lake house, farm, or home. Before the class, simply submit a photo of your special retreat, and Kevin will personally sketch the image onto a canvas board, ensuring you’re ready to start painting right away. No experience necessary! In this hands-on session, Kevin will guide you step-by-step through mixing colors and painting techniques to bring your scene to life. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece of art that captures the essence of your favorite place. All supplies included. Please send a photo of your cabin or lakehouse to tara.st.martin@orono.k12.mn.us at least one week prior to class.

Stained Glass Open Studio provides time and space to work on your projects whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced worker. This is a great time to create smaller projects even if you have no experience cutting glass. A facilitator is available for advice and support. Purchase an 8-punch card and receive an area to store supplies, tools, and your projects. Punch cards are valid for 12 months. Students can group order glass and supplies.

Stained Glass Open Studio provides time and space to work on your projects whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced worker. A facilitator is available for advice and support. Purchase an 8-session punch card and receive an area to store supplies, tools and your projects. Punch cards are valid for 12 months. Students can group order glass and supplies to save time and money. Park in the back, north side of the building and enter through Door 5.