AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required: https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7261/fall-2025/cardboard-creations
Thursdays 2:20 to 3:50
September 4. 11, 18 and 25
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before - it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.
CLAY CITY
Young people and their caregivers get their hands dirty in CLAY CITY! Mold, poke, and build whatever you want to add to an evolving city each participant adds to. Use bits of wood and stone, and playful props to help your ideas come to life.
Part of Mac-Grove Fest 2025 https://macgrove.org/macgrovefest/
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6131/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-cardboard-creations-gr-k-5
Mondays 2:15 to 3:20
September 8, 15, 22, 29
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Garbage Puppets
Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6130/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-garbage-puppets-gr-k-5
Tuesdays 2:15 - 3:20 PM
Sep 9 , 16, 23, 30
Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required: https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7261/fall-2025/cardboard-creations
Tuesdays 2:20 to 3:50
September 9, 16, 23, 30
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before - it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required: https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7261/fall-2025/cardboard-creations
Wednesdays 2:20 to 3:50
September 10, 17, 24
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before - it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Garbage Puppets
Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6130/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-garbage-puppets-gr-k-5
Fridays 2:15 - 3:20 PM
Sept 12, 19, 26
Oct 3, 10
Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination!
Process Art Adventures
An interactive program that will have folks moving, singing, and creating through a rich play process! This program includes process art & play stations designed specifically for ages 7 and under that focus on expanding sensory skills, building gross & fine motor skills, and creating connection between families.
Family Clay Fun
Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7314/fall-2025/family-clay-fun
Join us for some messy, muddy clay exploration for the whole family! We’ll have both earthen and air dry clay, tools, and more. The best part? You don’t have to clean up! It’s a great opportunity for kids of all ages and caregivers to have some creative time together.
Garbage Friends
Part of the Sauk Centre Festival for the Arts https://www.chalkinsauk.org/
Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination! Participants can use storytelling and creative drama to bring their new friend to life.
This program was made possible with Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota's Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment.
MINI CAMP: Color X
Registration required! https://stpaul.ce.eleyo.com/course/17164/fall-2025-youth/mini-camp-color-x
Grades 1-5. Non-School Day. Create custom colors by getting a little messy and blending multiple chalk colors on paper. Each unique color creation gets a name and is added to a hanging color collection mural.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required: https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7261/fall-2025/cardboard-creations
Thursdays 2:20 to 3:50
October 2, 9, 23, 30
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before - it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cottagecore
Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11121/fall-winter-2025/afterschool-art-club-cottagecore-with-now-make-art
Tuesdays 2:15-3:15 PM
October 3, 10, 24, 31
Do you love colorful mushrooms, fairies, and woodland creatures? Join us for a celebration of cottagecore as we explore a process- based art project with cozy fall vibes each week!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Garbage Puppets
Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6130/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-garbage-puppets-gr-k-5
Mondays 2:15 - 3:20 PM
October 6, 13, 20, 27
Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cottagecore
Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11121/fall-winter-2025/afterschool-art-club-cottagecore-with-now-make-art
Mondays 3:35-4:35 PM
October 6, 13, 20, 27
Do you love colorful mushrooms, fairies, and woodland creatures? Join us for a celebration of cottagecore as we explore a process- based art project with cozy fall vibes each week!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cottagecore
Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11121/fall-winter-2025/afterschool-art-club-cottagecore-with-now-make-art
Mondays 3:35-4:35 PM
October 6, 13, 20, 27
Do you love colorful mushrooms, fairies, and woodland creatures? Join us for a celebration of cottagecore as we explore a process- based art project with cozy fall vibes each week!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay City
Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6132/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-clay-city-gr-k-5
Tuesdays 2:15 to 3:20
October 7 & 14
If you could build your very own city with others in your community, what would it look like? Using air dry clay, we'll imagine and build our dream community together. Learn some basic clay techniques and paint your creations before adding to the collective city.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cottagecore
Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11121/fall-winter-2025/afterschool-art-club-cottagecore-with-now-make-art
Tuesdays 3:35-4:35 PM
October 7, 14, 21, 28
Do you love colorful mushrooms, fairies, and woodland creatures? Join us for a celebration of cottagecore as we explore a process- based art project with cozy fall vibes each week!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cottagecore
Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11121/fall-winter-2025/afterschool-art-club-cottagecore-with-now-make-art
Tuesdays 3:35-4:35 PM
October 7, 14, 21, 28
Do you love colorful mushrooms, fairies, and woodland creatures? Join us for a celebration of cottagecore as we explore a process- based art project with cozy fall vibes each week!
Mini Book and Collage
Registration required! https://stpaul.ce.eleyo.com/course/17149/fall-2025-youth/mini-books-collage-adult-child
One adult and one child, grades 2-8. Register under the child’s name. Join us for a joy-filled evening of hands-on making as an intergenerational duo! Construct foldable mini books and fill the pages with mixed media collages using found papers.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6131/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-cardboard-creations-gr-k-5
Fridays 2:15 to 3:20
October 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.
MINI CAMP: Haunted Mini's
Registration required! https://stpaul.ce.eleyo.com/course/17168/fall-2025-youth/mini-camp-haunted-minis
Non-school day. Grades 1-5. Just because it's mini doesn't mean it can't be eerie! Scary season comes to life as we create miniature worlds that tell the story of monsters, ghouls, and haunted places. Using art materials, found objects, and clay. Take home your haunted creations to use as a spooky decoration!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay City
Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6132/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-clay-city-gr-k-5
Mondays 2:15 to 3:20
November 3, 10, 17, 24
If you could build your very own city with others in your community, what would it look like? Using air dry clay, we'll imagine and build our dream community together. Learn some basic clay techniques and paint your creations before adding to the collective city.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay City
Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7270/fall-2025/clay-city
Mondays 2:20 to 3:50
November 3, 10, 17, 24
If you could build your very own city with others in your community, what would it look like? Using air dry clay, we'll imagine and build our dream community together. Learn some basic clay techniques and paint your creations before adding to the collection.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay City
Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7270/fall-2025/clay-city
Tuesdays 2:20 to 3:50
November 4, 11, 18, 25
If you could build your very own city with others in your community, what would it look like? Using air dry clay, we'll imagine and build our dream community together. Learn some basic clay techniques and paint your creations before adding to the collection.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay City
Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7270/fall-2025/clay-city
Wednesdays 2:20 to 3:50
November 5, 12, 19
December 3, 10, 17
If you could build your very own city with others in your community, what would it look like? Using air dry clay, we'll imagine and build our dream community together. Learn some basic clay techniques and paint your creations before adding to the collection.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay City
Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7270/fall-2025/clay-city
Thursdays 2:20 to 3:50
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11, 18
If you could build your very own city with others in your community, what would it look like? Using air dry clay, we'll imagine and build our dream community together. Learn some basic clay techniques and paint your creations before adding to the collection.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11120/fall-winter-2025/cardboard-creations-with-now-make-art
Fridays 2:15-3:15 PM
November 7, 14, 21
December 5
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11120/fall-winter-2025/cardboard-creations-with-now-make-art
Mondays 3:35-4:35 PM
November 10, 17, 24
December 8
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11120/fall-winter-2025/cardboard-creations-with-now-make-art
Mondays 4:05-5:05 PM
November 10, 17, 24
December 8
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11120/fall-winter-2025/cardboard-creations-with-now-make-art
Tuesdays 3:35-4:35 PM
November 11, 18, 25
December 2
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/11120/fall-winter-2025/cardboard-creations-with-now-make-art
Tuesdays 3:35-4:35 PM
November 11, 18, 25
December 2
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6131/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-cardboard-creations-gr-k-5
Tuesdays 2:15 to 3:20
November 18. 25
December 2, 9, 16, 23
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay City
Registration required! https://edenprairie.ce.eleyo.com/course/10525/fall-2025-youth/clay-city
Thursdays 2:20 to 3:50 PM
November 20
December 4, 11, 18
If you could build your very own city with others in your community, what would it look like? Using air dry clay, we'll imagine and build our dream community together. Learn some basic clay techniques and paint your creations before adding to the collective city.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cottagecore
Registration required! https://edenprairie.ce.eleyo.com/course/10526/fall-2025-youth/afterschool-art-club-cottagecore
Fridays 2:35- 4:05 PM
November 21
December 5, 12, 19
Do you love colorful mushrooms, fairies, and woodland creatures? Join us for a celebration of cottagecore as we explore a process-based art project with cozy fall vibes each week!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Puppet Lab
Registration required! https://edenprairie.ce.eleyo.com/search?it[]=Course&q=Now.+Make.+Art.+-+Megan+Flod+Johnson&redirected_yet=true
Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:45 PM
November 25
December 2, 9, 16
Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination! Students can then use creative drama and storytelling to bring their puppets to life. Because we use upcycled food containers in this class, we do not recommend it for students with severe food allergies.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Garbage Puppets
Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7285/fall-2025/garbage-puppets
Mondays 2:20 to 3:50
December 1, 8, 15, 22
Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Garbage Puppets
Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7285/fall-2025/garbage-puppets
Tuesdays 2:20 to 3:50
December 2, 9, 16, 23
Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination!
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Clay City
Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6132/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-clay-city-gr-k-5
Fridays 2:15 to 3:20
December 5, 12, 19
If you could build your very own city with others in your community, what would it look like? Using air dry clay, we'll imagine and build our dream community together. Learn some basic clay techniques and paint your creations before adding to the collective city.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS: Cardboard Creations
Registration required! https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/course/6131/ye-2526-fall/now-make-art-cardboard-creations-gr-k-5
Mondays 2:15 to 3:20
December 8, 15, 22
Let's see what we can make with cardboard! Giant mazes, castles, games, or something the world has never seen before- it's up to you. Come see how versatile this everyday material really is as we get creative with cardboard.
All Season Forts
Using natural dens and animal dwellings as inspiration, participants let their imagination take the wheel as they build creative forts. Building materials vary depending on space and time of year.
MINI CAMP: World Building- Enchanted Forest
Registration required! https://edenprairie.ce.eleyo.com/course/10364/summer-2025-youth/world-building-enchanted-forest%E2%80%941
Come create an enchanted forest! Using upcycled and found materials, create a magical world of your own creation with others. Together, we'll dream up stories and, characters that live in our collective world!es
For grades K-5
Daily August 11-14th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
MINI CAMP: Garbage Friends
Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/10671/summer-2025%E2%80%942/garbage-friends-with-now-make-art
Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination! Afterwards, we’ll use storytelling and creative drama to build a backstory for all our new friends.
For grades 1-5
Daily August 11-14 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
MINI CAMP: Cardboard Invention Convention
Registration required! https://isd623.ce.eleyo.com/course/10670/summer-2025%E2%80%942/cardboard-invention-convention-with-now-make-art
It starts with a question- what’s a problem you want to solve? Students delve into finding solutions to issues they see in the world. Students then get to work dreaming up and creating solutions out of cardboard. Afterwards, they have the opportunity to hold a Convention and share their creations!
For grades 1-5
Daily August 11-14 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Design-a-Game
Let’s make a game! Using unique art materials, you can make a board game, role playing game, or even storyboard a new video game– it’s up to you. And invite the community to play!
Cardboard Invention Convention
Participants engage in a design-thinking framework creating cardboard solutions to big & small problems. A performative and engaging "Convention" then occurs where inventors discuss problems & solutions solved with their invention.
Cardboard Invention Convention
Participants engage in a design-thinking framework creating cardboard solutions to big & small problems. A performative and engaging "Convention" then occurs where inventors discuss problems & solutions solved with their invention.
CLAY CITY
Young people and their caregivers get their hands dirty in CLAY CITY! Mold, poke, and build whatever you want to add to an evolving city each participant adds to. Use bits of wood and stone, and playful props to help your ideas come to life.
MINI CAMP: Cardboard Invention Convention
Registration required! https://edenprairie.ce.eleyo.com/course/10363/summer-2025-youth/cardboard-invention-convention%E2%80%941
It starts with a question- what’s a problem you want to solve? Students delve into finding solutions to issues they see in the world. Students then get to work dreaming up and creating solutions out of cardboard. Afterwards, they have the opportunity to hold a Convention and share their creations!
For grades K-5
Daily August 4-7th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
MINI CAMP: Process Art Adventures-Catch Us If You Can!
Young Artists will explore action art inspired by all kinds of movement like dance, machines, living creatures, and the laws of physics
For grades Pre-K through 1st
Daily August 4-12th from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Registration required! https://summeratblake.campbrainregistration.com/
Cost- $250
MINI CAMP: Process Art Adventures- Magical Worlds
Young artists will explore picture books to inspire the creation of their own magical world. Together, we will create characters, props, and an immersive installation of their colorful and original art work made from a variety of materials.
For grades Pre-K through 1st
Daily August 4-12th from 8:30 to 12:30
Registration required! https://summeratblake.campbrainregistration.com/
Cost- $250
Cardboard Invention Convention
Participants engage in a design-thinking framework creating cardboard solutions to big & small problems. A performative and engaging "Convention" then occurs where inventors discuss problems & solutions solved with their invention.
MINI CAMP: Clay Exploration
Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7032/spring-summer-2025/clay-exploration
Let’s explore clay together in this open-ended art camp! This series is about creativity, process, and using our imagination. We’ll explore using both earthen and air dry clay, and some of the different types of tools you can use when creating with clay.
For grades 3-5
Daily July 28-31 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Garbage Friends
Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination! Then add a photo of your friend to our Family Photo Album.
MINI CAMP: Storytime Adventures
Registration required! https://stillwater.ce.eleyo.com/course/7041/spring-summer-2025/storytime-adventures
Using books as inspiration, students are invited to explore stories through play, creative drama, and process art. Each day, colorful picture books provide a theme. Teaching artists invite students to explore characters and settings by moving their bodies through creative drama scenarios. Investigations will include sensory adventures with mixed media art materials including pastels, watercolor, collage, fabric, paint, and more.
For grades K-2
Daily July 28-31 from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Process Art Adventures: Thank You, Omu!
We’ll read “Thank you, Omu!” (Oge Mora) and use creative drama to explore community and cook up a delicious (play) stew! Following the interactive storytime, there will be stations including paper collage cards, spice painting, and a creative kitchen play using real cooking tools!
Cardboard Invention Convention
Participants engage in a design-thinking framework creating cardboard solutions to big & small problems. A performative and engaging "Convention" then occurs where inventors discuss problems & solutions solved with their invention.
Design-a-Game
Let’s make a game! Using unique art materials, you can make a board game, role playing game, or even storyboard a new video game– it’s up to you. And invite the community to play!
Garbage Friends
Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination! Then add a photo of your friend to our Family Photo Album.
Garbage Friends
Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination! Then add a photo of your friend to our Family Photo Album.
MINI CAMP: Garbage Friends
Registration required! https://edenprairie.ce.eleyo.com/course/10362/summer-2025-youth/garbage-friends%E2%80%941
Let’s turn “garbage” into art! Join us as we turn everyday materials into brand-new puppets and companions of your creation. Critters, people, or mythical creatures– the only limit is your imagination! Afterward, we’ll use storytelling and creative drama to build a backstory for all our new friends.
For grades K-5
Daily July 21-24th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Design-a-Game
Let’s make a game! Using unique art materials, you can make a board game, role playing game, or even storyboard a new video game– it’s up to you. And invite the community to play!