Beginners to Advanced Basket Weaving Back by Popular Demand! Join Instructor Jim Houle at the Art Center to learn the art of basket weaving! This class caters to both beginners and those looking to enhance their skills. Jim will provide materials suited to your skill level, along with personalized instruction and guidance. With four hours dedicated to this class, you'll have ample time to create your own unique project. Create a 12x12x6" basket in this fun, engaging class for beginning basket weavers! You will make a basket to take home, along with a strap.

Members and interested members are invited to our Annual Membership Meeting Tuesday, January 15th at 5:00PM at the Hallberg Center for the Arts as well as via Zoom. Meet our Board and Committee Members, find out what happened over the last year and what's coming up this year! This is also your opportunity to give us feedback, ideas and suggestions as to how we can grow and manage our arts community moving forward. Suggestions for art exhibits, improvements to the art center, classes and the organization are all welcome.

The Creative Collective Art for All Ages and Abilities! The Creative Collective is a free, relaxed group where you can explore your artistic interests without the pressure of perfection. We meet monthly, offering a guided project or the opportunity to work on your own ideas. It’s the perfect place to connect, have fun, and make new friends in a supportive, stress-free environment. Join us every third Wednesday of the month from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM for open classroom time. Stay for the entire session or drop in when you can—it's completely up to you!

Figure Drawing The goal of figure drawing (also known as life drawing) is to capture the essence of the human form – its muscles, texture, postures, and movement. In a life drawing co-op we practice seeing and drawing forms, proportions, perspective, shading, and other essential art fundamentals. Drawing a figure from life is a unique challenge, and the camaraderie that comes from working with other artists in the same space is wonderful! What to expect: We work with a professional model, who will create poses for us to draw from.

Hand Painted Winter Penguin Join us for a fun and creative experience as you paint your very own personalized wooden penguin! Standing at 2 feet tall, this charming penguin makes a delightful addition to your home or porch this winter. Perfect for all ages and skill levels, the penguin comes precut, primed, and ready for you to trace the outline. Our instructor will walk you through each step of the process, ensuring you leave with your very own adorable penguin masterpiece! Cost: $36

ECRAC is hosting a grant information session. If you’re an artist located in Region 7E (the counties of Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine) and want to learn about funding available for your art project for the upcoming ECRAC grant deadlines you may find this grant information session useful. These sessions cover basic information about ECRAC grant programs, as well as recent changes to the grant application processes.

ECRAC is hosting a grant information session. If you’re an artist located in Region 7E (the counties of Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine) and want to learn about funding available for your art project for the upcoming ECRAC grant deadlines you may find this grant information session useful. These sessions cover basic information about ECRAC grant programs, as well as recent changes to the grant application processes.

ECRAC is hosting a grant information session. If you’re an artist located in Region 7E (the counties of Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine) and want to learn about funding available for your art project for the upcoming ECRAC grant deadlines you may find this grant information session useful. These sessions cover basic information about ECRAC grant programs, as well as recent changes to the grant application processes.

ECRAC is hosting a grant information session. If you’re an artist located in Region 7E (the counties of Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine) and want to learn about funding available for your art project for the upcoming ECRAC grant deadlines you may find this grant information session useful. These sessions cover basic information about ECRAC grant programs, as well as recent changes to the grant application processes.

ECRAC is hosting a grant information session. If you’re an artist located in Region 7E (the counties of Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine) and want to learn about funding available for your art project for the upcoming ECRAC grant deadlines you may find this grant information session useful. These sessions cover basic information about ECRAC grant programs, as well as recent changes to the grant application processes.