Instructor: Dallas Rising In this half-day workshop, we’ll bring our sketchbooks outside and slow down to focus deeply on our senses. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a novice, we’ll bring a beginner’s mind to this practice as we discover patterns, textures, and lines that surprise and delight in their perfect imperfection. Supply List September…

BR03 – Northern Winter Traditions: A Solstice Workshop Instructor: Gigi Stafne Explore winter elements, foods and herbs in this workshop with national instructor, Gigi Stafne. In the spirit of The Bear by Andrew Krivak, a story which emphasizes the cycles of the seasons and an awareness of local plants, animals, medicines and foods, participants will…

BR13 – Nature Close Up Instructor : Ann Solyst Take time to smell the roses in this meditative nature sketching class. With pencil and paper, venture into the great outdoors and sketch the veins in a leaf, or the repeated pattern of flower petals. This class will encourage you to notice those subtle differences that…

BR12 – Inspiration from Trees Instructor : Annie Hejny Join Annie Hejny for this special tree-inspired abstract art workshop. In the morning, Hejny will guide a Forest Bathing walk for sensory awareness and tree connection. While outside, students will take photos on their phones to inspire abstract compositions. Returning to the classroom after lunch, students will…

BR01 – Big Read Equinox Kick-off Event Andrew Krivak’s The Bear shows incredible reverence for the seasonal cycles that shape our lives throughout the year. With this in mind, WBCA will be kicking off NEA Big Read White Bear Lake with an equinox gathering on Thursday, September 22. Please join us for a family-friendly evening…