WBCA will be closed Monday, January 20 for MLK Jr. Day

White Bear Center for the Arts' mission is to:

ENRICH LIVES by Celebrating Art
NOURISH IMAGINATION by Inspiring Creativity
BUILD UNDERSTANDING by Connecting People

Knit Your First Scarf

Jan 18, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM

Blooming Creativity: Learning the Art of Home Garden Design

Jan 26, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

Writing for the Screen

Jan 27, 2025 7:00PM—Feb 17, 2025 7:30PM

Altering Forms

Jan 28, 2025 10:00AM—Feb 25, 2025 12:30PM

Alcohol Ink Tiles: Cardinals & Gnomes

Jan 29, 2025 1:00PM—3:30PM

Stamp Carving

Jan 30, 2025 6:30PM—9:00PM

Celtic Calligraphy & Scrolling

Feb 06, 2025 6:00PM—Feb 27, 2025 9:00PM

Sashiko-Inspired Squares

Feb 11, 2025 6:00PM—Feb 25, 2025 8:00PM

Cara Corey

Cara is a knit and crochet designer, based in St. Paul. She specializes in teaching beginners and helping them build confidence so they can move on to their next projects. Her favorite materials are wool roving, chunky yarns, and cotton rope.

In the warmer months, she likes to head outside and work on Shibori-folded and dyed textiles.

Kyle Manley

Kyle is a landscape designer based in White Bear Lake. He is a certified landscape professional with the Minnesota Landscape and Nursery Association. He is also a master gardener, which reflects his commitment to sustainability and environmentalism in his work.

Kyle's passion for landscaping and gardening began at a young age, and he has since dedicated his career to creating beautiful outdoor spaces. His attention to detail and commitment to excellence have earned him a reputation as one of the top landscape designers in White Bear Lake and beyond.

Amber Johnson

Amber is an award-winning narrative and documentary filmmaker who has worked in video production for 15 years. She has experience working in commercials, television, feature films, corporate videos, and social media content.

Amber has been teaching video production since 2021, using her expertise in production and post-production to help students learn the essentials to create successful videos and films.

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."

“I LOVE WBCA, the staff, the facility, and the people I take classes with!”

We love White Bear Center For the Arts!! Best thing I have been a part of in a very long time!! You rock!”

“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 discover me, expressed in multiple mediums.”