Art Classes:
Class Schedule - Help us plan! Register at least one week prior to class.
Please note: all class registrations are final!
Unavoidable cancellations will be handled on an individual basis. Please call for more information.

 

Advanced Stained Glass Workshop
Saturday, July 11: 9am-4pm; Sunday, July 12: 9am-4pm. Bring a sack lunch!
Saturday, July 18, 9:30am: a guided shopping experience at J Ring Glass Studio in St. Paul
Saturday: August 15: gather at Crossings: time tbd
Cost: $110; $75 supplies fee

This workshop is for those who have completed a beginning stained glass class, have their own tool kit and are proficient in basic Tiffany skills. Students will learn and practice advanced glass cutting methods, window design, pattern making, structural design, reinforcement, framing and installation of stained glass windows. Students will be offered the opportunity to try out a variety of advanced tools like a ring saw and Morton cutting system.

The instructor of this four-part advanced stained-glass workshop is the Goddess of Glass, artist Connie Beckers. The first two parts of the workshop will consist of the participants gathering at Crossings Saturday & Sunday, July 11 & 12 for an intensive workshop. Students will use the two workshop days at Crossings to complete a very simple, purely instructional panel utilizing their new skills. Glass and supplies for the small project and the cutting exercises will be provided by the instructor.

Then, for part three, on Saturday, July 18 at 9:30 am, participants will have a guided shopping experience at
J Ring Glass Studio in St. Paul, the largest supplier for art glass in the Upper Midwest. After shopping, we will gather for last-minute questions.

At this point, participants will have 4 weeks to work on their own on a large project of their choice. The instructor will be available via phone and email to help troubleshoot any problems during this time. Connie will also be available for one-on-one tutoring for an additional fee.

Click on the image above for a good source of free patterns!

For part four: on Saturday, August 15, participants will gather together at Crossings to show off their finished pieces, get feedback and encouragement, take some pictures and go over any additional tips and tricks to help you grow in your glassing.

A complete list of supplies to bring to the first class will be sent upon registration. Students should bring their cutting tools to class, and a pattern for their large project (no larger than 24”x24”) chosen with attention to their comfort level, technical expertise and available time. Project patterns may be found in books or on the internet, including favorite designers like Carolyn Relei, Connie Eaton & Ed Sibbitt, Jr. Students shall purchase glass and all other materials needed to complete their larger project.

The materials fee includes large size pattern paper and carbon, practice glass, glass and materials for small panel, plus optional advanced tools to try.

Minneapolis stained glass artist, Connie Beckers, The Goddess of Glass, took her first stained glass class 13 years ago to mark her 40th birthday. As the Goddess of Glass, Connie has shown in galleries and at art festivals and now creates custom artglass windows as well as a line of unique 3-dimensional pieces for the retail gift market.

 

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Mosaic Two-Day Workshop
Saturday, July 18: 10am-4pm;
Sunday, July 19: 11am-3pm
Cost: $170; $25 supplies fee

Learn the basic skills of Mosaic Tiling, materials and patterning in this 2-day workshop with award-winning folk artist Wouterina "Riana" DeRaad. You'll learn techniques in this workshop that are not taught in any other schools or books! Students will learn how to cut and break glass and ceramic tile, what materials and adhesives to use for our subzero climate, and different mosaic patterning techniques. There will be a grouting demonstration, discussions on cement formulas, how to use pigments and ways to texture a cement surface!

- from Riana's sculpture garden

 

 

 

Materials list: an object to tile, such as a clay pot, vase, cookie jar, birdbath, or your sculpture from the concrete workshop! Please bring some TESSERAE (tile objects such as broken dishes, pebbles, buttons, mirrors, beads, shells, and the like), rubber/cloth gloves, old towels and rags.

Since 1988 Wouterina has created more than 40 figures that make up a sculpture garden at her home in Beldenville, WI. Wouterina's award-winning sculpture gardens have been featured on “Rebecca’s Garden” and “The Wisconsin Gardener” on Wisconsin Public Television, and in numerous publications including Midwest Living, Minnesota Monthly, Wisconsin Trails Magazine, Country Gardens, Minnesota Horticulturist, and the Folk Art Messenger.

A little about Riana: "I like for my statues to provoke imagination, to look naive and old, as though they have been here for many years. Beauty, function and longevity are my main objectives. Most statues have a welded steel frame and two layers of a metal mesh for strength, followed by one or two layers of concrete. To make the mosaics, pottery shards, glass, pebbles and various other objects are applied with a tile adhesive. Most pieces are finished with a grout."

View Riana's online gallery at her website :

 

 

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Introduction to Oil Painting
Saturdays, July 18, 25 and August 1: 12:30-3:30pm
Cost: $95; $35 supplies fee (optional if you have your own supplies.)

There is a lot more to painting landscapes that just duplicating a photo or the scene in front of us. Slight changes in the way an artist structures a painting can make a remarkable difference in the result. Getting a strong start is very important, and remarkably simple.

Lily Pads by Greg Caron

The emphasis of this class will be to change the way you approach a landscape painting. We will focus on some of the important principles that will help you add another dimension to your painting. Simplifying values, proper use of edges, detail and the art of finishing a painting will be our starting point. Bringing your perception and personal vision into the painting will be an important part of the agenda.

The best way to learn is by painting, so bring several photos you’re interested in painting from so we can choose the best for this class.

Click here for recommended supplies list

Instructor Greg Caron (WINNER of this year's "Plein Air on the Zumbro" juried exhibition) attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago in 1968 & 69, and in 1970 chose to pursue painting as a full-time occupation. He has participated in some of the most prestigious art exhibitions in this country including “The Waterfowl Festival” in Easton Maryland, where he served on the artists board for ten years, and in the Leigh Yawkey Woodson “Birds In Art Exhibition” in Wausau WI. He has participated in numerous other exhibitions nationwide. Greg also serves as an exhibition jurist.

Greg has taught painting classes for the past 25 years, and given lectures and demonstrations of Intaglio Printmaking (Etching) for the past 15 years. Greg and his work have been featured in an article in U. S. Art Magazine, and he is listed in “Who’s Who in Waterfowl Art”. Greg has released 16 editions of reproductions of his paintings (all are sold out), and 20 editions of Etchings (most are sold out). Greg has done a number of national print projects with conservation groups, and one of his prints was selected by the Federal Government to be included in the first American Wildlife Art exhibition in The Peoples Republic of China. Greg’s paintings are in collections throughout the US, Canada, South America and Europe.

 

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Bezel it, Baby
Sunday, July 26: 9am-noon
Cost: $40 + $20 materials fee

Create your own work of art
in just 3 hours!

Learn to construct a silver bezel setting to hold a flat-backed piece of stone, fused glass or whatever bit of delight you want to use for your piece. With this bezeled setting you can create pendants, rings, buttons, or pins, depending on the style of bezel you choose to make.

Students should bring a piece to set (cabochon shape, glass stone, fused glass, etc) or any type of precious stone of convex hemispherical or oval form, polished but not cut into facets. Instructor will also have cabochons available for sale for use with this project.

Instructor Jennifer Wolcott has been teaching small-scale glass fusing, lampworking, and silversmithing for nine years. Prior to that she spent more than twenty years as an engineer in industry happily figuring out how to make printed circuits better-faster-smaller-tougher-more and figuring out what went wrong when they failed.

 

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Silver Filigree Fancy
Sunday, July 26: 1-4pm
Cost: $40 + $20 materials fee

Learn to cut, saw, drill, and polish silver and take home a piece of elegance.

Students will loosen up their elbows and cut elegant swirls and delicate swashes in a silver 'blank' to make a filigree pendant. What will yours be....... ? A heart? A medicine bear? A holiday ornament?

There will be patterns to choose from, or as always, students can bring their own ideas. You will finish your project off with a jump ring ready for a ribbon or chain.

Instructor Jennifer Wolcott has been teaching small-scale glass fusing, lampworking, and silversmithing for nine years. Prior to that she spent more than twenty years as an engineer in industry happily figuring out how to make printed circuits better-faster-smaller-tougher-more and figuring out what went wrong when they failed.

 

 

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Batik! Open Studio
Saturday & Sunday, August 1 & 2: 9am-4pm
Cost: $75 for both days; one day for $45.

 

Open to anyone who has taken the intensive two-day Batik Workshop in the past! You are invited to return to Crossings for this fun weekend to play with old or new ideas, expand your creative boundaries and learn from each other in an 'open studio' setting. Finish the weekend with a show and tell period with your peers!

All wax and dyes are provided. Please bring your own fabric and preferred miscellaneous supplies such as brushes or jaunting tools, old towels, etc. There will be no formal instruction, so feel free to experiment, play and set your own pace.

 

 

 

 

 

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Continue Painting in Pastels
Sunday, August 2: 10:30-4pm. Cost: $62 + $10 supplies fee. Bring a bag lunch!

Explore and play in the luscious colors of pastel while developing your own style.

"Attentiveness to the essence of each picture, the ability to dance with nature’s light and shadow, to play the instruments of color, rhythm and movement, until a chord of harmony is brushed; these are the true spectacles of a painter." —Denise Bunkert

This workshop is open to painters with a basic understanding of pastels or who have completed the Introduction to Painting with Pastels or Exploring Color in Pastels classes. We will build on your understanding of fundamentals of composition, color, light, value and edges. This class includes discussions, studio painting time and individual instruction, with an emphasis on creating your own expression in painting.

Bring photo references, your soft (chalk) pastels and your creativity as we continue to venture into this luscious medium together. Click here for a list of supplies to bring to the workshop.

Denise Bunkert (born in Wisconsin and residing near Minneapolis, MN) uses nature, music and poetry to inspire luminous, pastel landscape paintings. Brilliant layers of color permeate her natural pallet, resounding in joy and light.

Believing that a passionate instructor can inspire students and nurture creativity, Denise teaches with a style which has been described as “freeing”. While incorporating music and play into her instruction, she encourages students to go beyond their creative comfort zones. Denise leads workshops in corporate, creative team building and also teaches adult painting courses at local art centers.

Denise Bunkert’s work is exhibited in local galleries and art centers; she was one of Crossings' featured artists from February 16 through March 27! She is an award-winning artist and her many achievements include publishing a limited edition book of paintings and poems, “Essence: Nature in Vision & Verse”, 2005 and a recent collaboration with English author and poet, Richard Whitfield, in a 2009 book combining pictures with poems.

 

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Introduction to Drumming
Wednesday, August 5: 7-8pm. Cost: $15.
Please bring your own drum. If you don’t have a drum but still want to attend, please contact Crossings! The instructor may be able to provide one for you.

Introduction to Drumming is designed for beginner to intermediate level drummers of all ages.
No prior experience is necessary!

 

Drum for Fun!

Drum for Healing!

 

Instructor Daniel Heublein

This one-hour session will focus on getting you comfortable holding and playing the drum, as well as teach you some patterns to practice and have fun with.

The class will cover the following topics:
- Basic concepts of the drum and its construction
- Basic drum stroke technique
- A few fun and easy rhythms to get started
- Practice techniques
- Dynamics, volume, and tone
- How to play effectively with others
- How to improvise

NOTE: The type of drum you bring is generally not that important as long as it makes sound and can be played by hand or a beater. However, congas are not recommended due to the nature of their technique and their size. A drum that you can stand with and play is ideal.

Instructor Daniel Heublein has been a student, practitioner, and teacher of the drum for over ten years. His studies include traditional drumset techniques, congas, bongos, Brazilian berimbau, African djembe, frame drum, and more. Stylistically, he specializes in Latin, Brazilian, and African rhythm. He has taught drumming and rhythm to people of many different ages and backgrounds and feel that rhythm is a universal gift we can all share with each other.

 

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Kaleidoscope Creations
Saturday, August 8: 12:30-4:30pm. Cost: $78. Includes supplies!

Create your own world of visual magic and beauty!

Create your own world of beauty with ever-changing designs. In this class you will select colorful treasures for your own unique oil-filled object cell, and complete your project in one session using individually turned, solid hardwood rings, an eyepiece, and a matching stand.

You will be able to choose from several real wood veneer barrels with detailed inlay.

Materials to bring: a shoebox and scissors.

Dean Franssell has been teaching kaleidoscope workshops for over 19 years, and has trained several individuals to become kaleidoscope instructors. He designs and creates all of the wooden kaleidoscope kits, and holds a teaching degree from the University of Minnesota.

 

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Drum Making Workshop
Saturday, August 22: 10am-3pm
Cost: medium drum (13"): $125; large drum (16"): $145. Supplies included!

Make Your Own Drum at Crossings
Anyone can make a drum!

Instructor Wayne Manthey returns by popular demand to teach a daylong drum-making workshop at Crossings.

Using a cedar frame and deerhide, you will create your own handmade, single-sided drum. What you will walk away with is more than just a drum!

In his early experiences with drumming, Wayne was moved by the healing sound drums produce - a deep, rich reverberation that generated a feeling of physical and emotional well-being. He searched for a drum that would have this special sound, but when he was unable to find exactly what he wanted, he decided to make his own. In the process, he discovered that the act of making the drum was profoundly healing. Since then he has guided hundreds of others through the process of making their own personal drums.

 

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Concrete Sculpture Workshop
Saturday, September 19: 10am-4pm;
Sunday, September 20: 11am-3pm
Cost: $195; $35 supplies fee

Learn to make a concrete statue in this 2-day workshop with award-winning folk artist
Wouterina "Riana" DeRaad. You'll learn techniques in this workshop that are not taught in any other schools or books! Bring a pair of part-rubber/part-cloth gloves and a face mask to class. Everything else you'll need is supplied.

During the first day of this workshop, participants will be making a multi-layered metal armature, which will be cemented in the following day. You will learn how to cut and shape the metal lathe and when and how to use reinforcements. There will be a demonstration on the various cementing techniques, discussions on cement formulas, and what pigments to use for coloring cement.

Since 1988 Wouterina has created more than 40 figures that make up a sculpture garden at her home in Beldenville, WI. Wouterina's award-winning sculpture gardens have been featured on “Rebecca’s Garden” and “The Wisconsin Gardener” on Wisconsin Public Television, and in numerous publications including Midwest Living, Minnesota Monthly, Wisconsin Trails Magazine, Country Gardens, Minnesota Horticulturist, and the Folk Art Messenger.

A little about Riana: "I like for my statues to provoke imagination, to look naive and old, as though they have been here for many years. Beauty, function and longevity are my main objectives. Most statues have a welded steel frame and two layers of a metal mesh for strength, followed by one or two layers of concrete. To make the mosaics, pottery shards, glass, pebbles and various other objects are applied with a tile adhesive. Most pieces are finished with a grout."

View Riana's online gallery at her website :

 

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Introduction to Encaustic Wax Painting
Sunday, September 20: 1-4pm
Cost: $98 ($68 for those taking the advanced workshop, Sept 21 & 22)
All materials and equipment included!

Hot Wax ::: Cool Art!

Experience the magic of an ancient art form! Encaustic is composed of beeswax, tree resin, and oil pigment, applied hot and fused to create a beautiful, translucent and striking surface. It was used 2500 years ago by the Egyptians to paint the famous mummy portraits and is being rediscovered by contemporary artists.

Learn the basics of encaustic painting, a unique art using heated, pigmented beeswax to create distinctive work. Experience making your own encaustic paint, mixing colors on a hot palette, fusing layers, incising and scraping and creating texture and transparency. Plus the basics about equipment and tools, various substrates and safety issues. For both beginning and experienced artists.

Instructor Margaret Berry returned to studio work after serving as Executive Director of the Arts Council and Education Director of the University Place Art Center, both in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Berry began painting in encaustic in 2003 after many years as a fiber artist. Encaustic is the oldest and most durable form of painting, used by the Egyptians to make mummy portraits and the Greeks to adorn and protect their ships. She combines local beeswax with oil pigments to make a hot paint. Some paintings also incorporate photos, objects and oil stick. In addition to serving as an artist-in-residence for the Nebraska Arts Council, she teaches encaustic workshops throughout the Midwest. Berry is a charter member of International Encaustic Artists and her work is featured this year in shows in New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, Iowa, Colorado and Nebraska.

Visit www.margaretberryart.com to see more of her work and to learn more about encaustic!!

 

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Encaustic Wax Painting: Advanced Techniques
Monday & Tuesday, September 21-22: 10am-4:30pm
Cost: $298. includes all materials and equipment

Learn more about hot wax techniques including image transfer, photo manipulation, molds, collage, assemblage, monotypes, and incorporating oil pigment sticks! There will be step-by-step demonstrations plus time to work on several pieces. Previous experience suggested.

Ascension by Margaret Berry

Explore brushing, scraping, layering and pouring wax on a variety of supports. See how to combine encaustic with other mediums such as photography, printmaking and collage. Sensuous textures, lustrous depth, and the smell and feel of beeswax will convert you to this versatile and fascinating medium.

If you have a simple black and white or color photocopy of a photograph that you really want to use in a collage or photo encaustic work, feel free to bring it. Any size up to 8 1/2 x 11 will do.

Local and country lodging is available for as low as $44/night.
Contact Marie at Crossings for options: 507-732-7616.

Instructor Margaret Berry began painting in encaustic in 2003 after many years as a fiber artist. She returned to studio work after serving as Executive Director of the Arts Council and Education Director of the University Place Art Center, both in Lincoln, Nebraska. In addition to serving as an artist-in-residence for the Nebraska Arts Council, she teaches encaustic workshops throughout the Midwest. Berry is a charter member of International Encaustic Artists and her work is featured this year in shows in New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, Iowa, Colorado and Nebraska.

Visit www.margaretberryart.com to see more of her work and to learn more about encaustic!!

 

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Rosemaling: Intensive 3-Day Workshop
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 23-25: 9am-4pm each day.
Cost: $165.

Try your hand at a
beautiful folk art form!

Rosemaling is a form of decorative flower painting that originated in Norway in the 1700s. These graceful designs are derived from C and S strokes and are characterized by flowing lines and scroll, imaginative, fanciful flowers, and subtle colors. Rosemaling may also incorporate figures, scenes and script lettering.

Several different styles of rosemaling exist, each named for the region in which it originated. In this class, both Telemark and Hallingdal styles of painting will be taught.

Students will work at their own level, from beginners on up, and may choose the style they prefer. Each student will work on their own project at their own pace. A class project will be an option as well. A list of supplies will be provided upon request.

Instructor Ken Magnuson was awarded the Vesterheim Gold Medal for excellence in rosemaling by the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah. To earn this award, artists must complete and earn 8 points at the annual national competition each July. The first Gold Medal was awarded in 1969. Since that time, less then 50 artists have received this award.

 

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Silver Enameling
Sunday, September 27: 9am-4pm.
Cost: $78 + $20 materials fee

Combine the glorious color of glass enamel with the elegance of silver!

 

Students will learn to prepare blanks of copper and silver, apply enamels using several decorative techniques and fire the enamels in a kiln. The morning consists of techniques on copper blanks, and then using a kiln, enamel a silver pendent in the afternoon.

Everything you need will be provided! This class will be six hours with a one-hour lunch break.

Instructor Jennifer Wolcott has been teaching small-scale glass fusing, lampworking, and silversmithing for nine years. Prior to that she spent more than twenty years as an engineer in industry happily figuring out how to make printed circuits better-faster-smaller-tougher-more and figuring out what went wrong when they failed.

 

 

 

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Glass Bead Making
Saturday, October 10: 9am-4pm. (One-hour lunch break)
Cost: $78 + $20 materials fee

Learn the art of glass beadmaking in this one-session class!

Get your hands on some glass rods and turn on a torch. It's easier than you think.

In this six hour class you will get to melt glass and wind it up into beads! Really! You can do it and it’s fun. Students will learn basic bead forming, polka dots, enamels and twirly beads all in six hours. Try this class to get a taste of bead lampworking!

Instructor Jennifer Wolcott has been teaching small-scale glass fusing, lampworking, and silversmithing for nine years. Prior to that she spent more than twenty years as an engineer in industry happily figuring out how to make printed circuits better-faster-smaller-tougher-more and figuring out what went wrong when they failed.

 

 

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Open Studio - Life Drawing

Sessions: Sundays, 1-4pm.
Next sessions: July 26 and August 23
$18 per session or $30 for two. Includes model fee.

“Life Drawing is at once the most frustrating and satisfying art form that an artist can undertake”
- artist Mike Schad of Zumbro Falls.

The ‘Open Studio-Life Drawing’ sessions are a great opportunity for artists, at any level of expertise, to practice and hone their skills, and expand their ability to "see." Professional and emerging artists, as well as fine art students developing their portfolios, motivate each other with their own abilities, critiques, and encouragement. Each artist works independently in the medium of their choice.

Live models, natural light, welcoming and creative setting.

 

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Pottery, Pottery, Pottery Classes!

 

Pottery Wheel!
Tuesdays, 6:30-9pm. July 7 through August 18 (skip August 11).
Instructor: Brent Bjorngaard
$135/6 sessions plus $34 supplies*, plus firing fees.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an accomplished thrower, you'll learn and refine your skills, take completed projects home, and have a blast in this class

Join a pottery wheel class and let the seasoned and talented Brent Bjorngaard introduce you step-by-step to the joys of creating on the pottery wheel. You will get the personal one-on-one help you need to 'get your hands dirty' and move into pottery. Learn and refine the skills of centering, throwing & trimming on the potters wheel. You will learn the basics (even if you're a complete beginner!) of wheel-thrown pottery and develop the skills necessary to throw a pot -and to become a clay studio member if you choose!

*Your supplies fee includes your own Kemper Tool kit and 25 pounds of clay to get you on your way. Just need some clay? Then the charge is only $15. Firing fees are $3.00 per finished piece and include a bisque firing, glazes, and a glaze firing.

 

 

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The Clay Studio
24 hour access to creativity

Crossings clay studio was created to allow clay artists and potters of all levels to explore their creativity and work in a supportive environment. The advantages of becoming a clay studio member are more than just access to equipment and workspace - you get to join a clay community where ideas, inspiration and laughter are generously shared. Above all, the most important thing is to have fun!

Great natural light space for working in clay, on the wheel or hand-building.

Membership Benefits:
24 hours, 7 days a week access to a bright studio space equipped with 8 electric pottery wheels; wedging table and extruder; on-site kiln firing and access to studio glazes and studio tools; personal shelf space, plus the opportunity to display work for sale in our gallery and to participate in two annual sales: Art in East Park in June, and Crossings' Annual Open House in November! View this year's Holiday Art Fair/Open House information here!

Full one year studio membership $55/month (students $45/month) plus a one-time refundable security deposit of $100.

Crossings is offering a summer special in the Clay Studio!

Looking for a creative outlet for these long summer evenings? Does playing in the mud sound like fun?

Instead of requiring a twelve-month contract, Crossings will allow participants to sign up for a three month term: the months of June, July and August. Call Marie at 507-732-7616 or email her at crossings@crossingsatcarnegie.com

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Body-Mind-Spirit Classes:

 

Rise and Shine Yoga
Tuesday mornings: 6-7am.
June 30; July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11.
6 sessions/$60.
Drop-ins are fine! $12 per class. Call to check availability.

Join us Tuesday mornings for an hour of Hatha yoga: a physical yoga class that will calm your mind as you increase your balance, strength and flexibility. Some postures will be challenging, but YOU get to decide how far YOU want to take YOUR challenge. Some yoga experience is helpful, but all levels are welcome. Modifications will be given.

Instructor Gerise Thompson lives in Pine Island with her husband, Steve, 14 year old son Alex, and Leo, their one year old Welsh Pembroke Corgi. Gerise has been practicing yoga for over 7 years and has attended teacher training with David Swenson in Columbus, OH. Gerise loves that yoga is for everyone, as long as you listen to yourself; you are your best teacher! She is very excited to be back teaching at Crossings!

 

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Hatha Yoga
Thursdays: 6-7pm.
April 16-May 21.
6 sessions/$60.
Drop-ins are fine! $12 per class. Call to check availability.

Bring calm, lightness and centering to your life while building
strength, balance, and flexibility.

Join us Thursday evenings this fall for an hour of Hatha yoga: a class that incorporates breath work and classical postures designed to increase the body’s alignment, strength, and flexibility, at a pace appropriate for beginners as well as those with experience.

Instructor: Molly Hunt

You know your body better than anyone else, so you will focus on listening to and honoring the communication your body gives you, whether it says to work the stretch more deeply, to proceed cautiously, to rest, or not to do the position at all. This approach increases awareness of your body and its limits and permits individuals of various skill levels—including beginners—to participate comfortably in the same class. Students will learn a variety of poses and techniques over the course of classes.

"I get so much from Molly's yoga classes. Her straightforward style enables me to feel the physical & mental benefits. When she talks it always pertains to what we're doing - it's instructional or informational. She's assertive & confidant in guiding us through the moves, but she also comes across as relaxed and open in relating to us. Just the right combination." -a satisfied yoga student at Crossings

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Zumba!
Tuesdays: 5:30-6:30pm.
July 7 through August 18 (skip July 21)
6 sessions/$66.

Zumba is exercise in disguise!

It's called Zumba, and it's the latest form of dance fitness. Based on an incredibly fun mix of influences--including merengue, salsa, hip hop, mambo and reggae-- Zumba fitness classes are structured to provide an aerobic workout to the beat of Latin music.

Latin music just tends to make you feel happy and good. A Zumba student says: "You can have the bluest day, be depressed, hormones ranging, whatever, and get in front of that class, turn on the music and recharge your life and soul!" Health experts say when dancing like the Zumba workout, the brain's pharmacy begins to release its natural "fixes" -- serotonin and dopamine -- to make us feel good.

The steps are easy to follow and the footwork is fun. It is only half about fitness; the other half is about letting go, feeling energized, interacting with people, and getting into the music. The experience will dissolve your stress and leave you smiling!

Instructor Lana Huemann is a certified instructor of Zumba.

 

 

 

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Musical Instruction:

Guitar, Bass and Mandolin Lessons:
Wednesdays from 3-7:30pm; call to set up time.

$16 per half-hour private weekly lesson, paid monthly. Requires two-month commitment. One-on-one instruction, acoustic or electric guitar, plus bass and mandolin! Beginners on up: all ages!

Jim Kaske has been teaching at Crossings since 2004. He has a great love for music of all kinds, and enjoys teaching students ages 5 to 94! Jim is used to teaching a wide range of styles, from rock to classical. Jim is constantly learning new music, styles and techniques so he is able to meet the interests of his students. For each student that Jim teaches, a customized lesson is created for each lesson to meet that student’s individual needs and wants. Every student’s learning style and music preferences are taken into consideration to foster an environment of fun and learning with one on one attention.

Jim has been playing guitar since the age of 15 and has no plan on stopping as there is so much music to learn! Jim has a Masters Certificate in Music Theory, Harmony, and Ear Training from Berklee College of Music, along with a degree from Winona State University in Business Administration.

From former student Wanda:
Jim is a very good teacher. He is not only skilled but also a wealth of knowledge about guitar playing, its history and styles and artists. Zumbrota is very lucky to have him teaching here.
He is so patient with old, arthritic people like me with 10 thumbs.

Crossings' music instruction FAQ's

 

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