White Bear Center for the Arts' mission is to:
ENRICH LIVES by Celebrating Art
NOURISH IMAGINATION by Inspiring Creativity
BUILD UNDERSTANDING by Connecting People
Brianna Harrington
Brianna Harrington is a Minnesota-based watercolor artist. In studio, or out on a trail, her studio 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.
Katherine Buenger
Katherine enjoys many fiber-related arts, including weaving, spinning, ply-split braiding, button making, and braiding with Sami tin thread.
Whether it is spinning the yellow pages, computer tape, or adding telephone wire to weavings, she likes finding something different and fun to do with her art. She is not afraid to break the rules and try something new, and encourages others to do the same. After having taught thousands of students, she is still having fun sharing her crafts with others.
Anna Klein
Anna Klein is a lifelong maker, learner, and lover of all things creative. Anna has experience facilitating art experiences for people of all ages and is passionate about using the arts to create connection.
She currently teaches K-5 Art in the White Bear Lake School District and is an instructor at the Art Academy of St. Paul. When Anna is not teaching, she is usually on a bike, running, or reading a book.
What Visitors Are Saying:
"WBCA is such a wonderful place to participate in the art scene. You don't have to have any skills, but you are welcomed in and celebrated as an artist. The ability to have all of the resources available as part of the class is invaluable"
“Signing up for classes at WBCA is the best thing I've done for myself in decades. Thank you for providing such a wide range of class formats and a beautiful facility to utilize.”
“I am thrilled WBCA is now a consistent part of my life. Thank you for a great art center that brings creativity into so many lives.”
“It is great to have such a variety of knowledgeable instructors. I especially enjoy classes that show how art can reach so many different areas of our lives. It is always a surprise when I meet the artist within and the discovery me, expressed in multiple mediums.”
8th St. is currently under construction. Please use the suggested detour. Thank you for your patience during this time!
Detour Instructions (approaching from the south)
1. Turn left onto 7th St
2. Turn right onto Washington Ave
3. Turn right onto 8th St
4. Turn left onto Long Ave