White Bear Center for the Arts' mission is to:

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

Clay Bird Bath

Apr 04, 2025 10:00AM—Apr 25, 2025 1:00PM

Ceramic Jewelry Workshop

Apr 05, 2025 12:00PM—2:30PM

Circle of Life Meditation Bracelet

Apr 05, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Loon in Colored Pencil

Apr 10, 2025 6:00PM—8:30PM

Intro to Punch Needle Rug Hooking

Apr 10, 2025 5:00PM—8:30PM

Grant Writing for Artists

Apr 12, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Intro to Fabric Design

Apr 17, 2025 6:00PM—8:30PM

Flower Essences & Herbs to Enhance Creativity

Apr 19, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM

Katie Reeves

Katie is a queer ceramic artist, they are both staff and a resident artist at Northern Clay Center and recently completed two undergraduate degrees in art education and fine arts with a concentration in ceramics at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Katie started throwing on the wheel in their early teens and immediately fell in love. Some ten years later, ceramics continues to be their passion. Their work focuses on the themes of sexuality, femininity, intimacy, and classicality incorporated into functional ceramic wares.

Lauren Hefty

Lauren is an illustrator and painter specializing in natural landscapes, surrealism, and avians. The simple beauty of the outdoors is what inspires her to create.

From the cold silence of a winter landscape to the warm vibrant colors of a spring warbler, Lauren’s work is meant to showcase the diversity of nature in a way that moves the viewer to a sense of nostalgia.

Becka Rahn

Becka is a full-time teaching artist working out of a micro-studio in Minneapolis. She creates primarily in fabric and paper, specializing in cut-paper illustrations using recycled papers and hand embroidery. Becka is an author and holds a book arts certificate from the MN Center for Book Arts.

She is passionate about helping artists conquer technology barriers to make their work more accessible. Her superpowers are breaking complex ideas into simple steps, inspiring creative thinking, and incorporating puns into everything she makes.

What Visitors Are Saying:

“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.” —Mary Claire R.

“WBCA brings together a wonderful community of talented artists, many who share their knowledge, and many more who continue to build their skills. It’s an excellent place to interact with fellow artists in classes and during other events.” —Wendy S.

“WBCA is a warm, welcoming art community. The center offers a wide variety of events and classes for all artistic levels, from newcomers to experienced artists. Come, experiment and find your favorite new medium!” —Lisa S.

“We love our art center.  Even if we are not creating works, we are being exposed to many types of art we have never seen and or heard of before. I always enjoy new art and the artists.  The programs that are offered encompass many areas of creativity and appreciation for the arts.” —John W.