Professional artist, Don Houseman will teach an acrylic painting workshop June 6-8 at the Lake of the Woods School art room in Baudette, beginning at 6 p.m. June 6.
To kick off the weekend, the artist will give a lecture on the basics of self publishing a children’s book, followed by classes resuming at 8 a.m. June 7. Classes will run until 3:30 p.m. June 7 and from noon to 3:30 p.m. June 8. Classes cost $25, which includes most supplies needed for the entire weekend.
Houseman is from Tenstrike, where he operates a professional studio and business, Stuff on Paper. He was an art educator for more than 34 years and has published a series of children’s books. He is a member of Artists of Studio 10 in Bemidji.
The class is open to anyone ages 9 and up. They are limited to 15 spots and will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
According to a release, this workshop will be a “fabulous skills-building opportunity” for students to learn about Houseman’s methods and techniques in order to produce their own original creative works. Students can use a subject of their choice including landscape, buildings, waterscape, portrait or still life. Topics will also include research and composition. The students will create their own painting with assisted support.
This activity is made possible, in part, by a grant provided by the Region 2 Arts Council through an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the state’s general fund.
Registration deadline is May 30. To register for the class call 218-634-1561 or email studio@wiktel.com, and mail a check for $25 payable to the Lake of the Woods Art Guild, P.O. Box 46, Baudette, MN 56623. Include your name, address, phone, and email address.
