One session = One punch. Participants may drop in to any session and are welcome to bring your own mat, block, etc.

Classes offered weekly:

• tuesday morning, 9:00am
• wednesday evening, 6:30pm by candlelight
• thursday morning, 9:00am 

Classes last about one hour

There are a limited number of mats and blocks are available

Paul (and Rita) LeDuc, a regional nature landscape artist with years of both painting and teaching experience, will be leading 3 (three) new series of Water-Mixable Oil Painting Classes during winter 2025. This class is for painters of all levels. Each series wil be devoted to creating a different landscape scene over a course of 3 (three) consecutive and progressive weekly, three hour class. The focus will be on creating the background, mid- ground, and the foreground. The first class of each series will begin with an introductory gallery tour to note and discuss examples of artistic elements needed in landscape paintings. 

The remainder of the classroom time will be devoted to demonstrations of methods and techniques for each series' painting. There will be individualized held and guidance along the way. Use of water-mixable oils is a great way to learn oil painting skills without exposure to traditional organic solvents. 

Participation is limited to 12 students for each series. If registration exceeds 12, a waiting list will be constructed giving those on the waitlist first priority for the next series. 

Paint and supplies will be provided for each series. At the end of the series, participants will take home the artwork they created. In lieu of class fees, participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item (s) for the local foodshelf. 

All participants will have the opportunity to display thier completed artwork in CCA's gallery in the fall of 2025. 

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropritation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

Paul (and Rita) LeDuc, a regional nature landscape artist with years of both painting and teaching experience, will be leading 3 (three) new series of Water-Mixable Oil Painting Classes during winter 2025. This class is for painters of all levels. Each series wil be devoted to creating a different landscape scene over a course of 3 (three) consecutive and progressive weekly, three hour class. The focus will be on creating the background, mid- ground, and the foreground. The first class of each series will begin with an introductory gallery tour to note and discuss examples of artistic elements needed in landscape paintings. 

The remainder of the classroom time will be devoted to demonstrations of methods and techniques for each series' painting. There will be individualized held and guidance along the way. Use of water-mixable oils is a great way to learn oil painting skills without exposure to traditional organic solvents. 

Participation is limited to 12 students for each series. If registration exceeds 12, a waiting list will be constructed giving those on the waitlist first priority for the next series. 

Paint and supplies will be provided for each series. At the end of the series, participants will take home the artwork they created. In lieu of class fees, participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item (s) for the local foodshelf. 

All participants will have the opportunity to display thier completed artwork in CCA's gallery in the fall of 2025. 

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropritation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

Thursday, April 3rd

Tom Trow: Rediscovering an Extraordinary Archeological Site: An Ancient Stone Quarry near Grand Meadow

Thursday, April 10th

Ann Siverling: Grief and the Chronically Gifted: In many ways grief is a constant companion in life, but as we age we encounter grief of many types and durations. In this presentation, we will cover the physical, spiritual, emotional and cognitive effects of grief and tools and practices that can help with experiencing grief healthily and holistically.

Thursday, April 17th

Noah Grant: Trauma informed teaching: How childhood trauma impacts students’ health, brain development, and behavior both in school and beyond

Thursday, April 24th

Paul Koeller The Beatles - Stories Behind the Songs Join Paul as he uses music, lyrics, and photos to tell the stories behind some of The Beatle’s songs. Come find the meaning behind some of their songs or add your own expertise or meanings to the songs you’ve been listening to for years.

(You can attend sessions a la carte for $10 per session, payable at the door by cash or check.)

Let your creativity flow in this open studio time. bring any type of project that you are currently working on or wish to begin; you might also meet new people and you will have an opportunity to learn about their creative projects and processes.

this is a free time open to everyone, the only criteria: you must be able to carry your project to and from the building and your project must not require ear protection or the use of flames, toxins, or flammable materials.

*Pre-registration is not required but highly reccommended.