Summer in the Art Lab

We are excited to share that we are offering our third summer of creative "edventures!" Welcoming K-5 children to our creative workshops, connecting to Lake Minnetonka's features, ecology, nature, people, history, art, events, and more!

Registration is open

Schedule

Each workshop consists of 3 morning or 3 afternoon sessions

Morning sessions: 9am - 12 •Afternoon sessions: 1-4pm

Workshop Format

Each workshop is grounded at the intersection of place-based education and creativity and is designed to give participants opportunities to explore different aspects of Lake Minnetonka/the region and create!  Guided by this mission, every workshop includes:

🐟 Short "learning and exploration" segments focused on Lake Minnetonka (or regional) features, ecology, history, people and/or events. Examples include games, videos, exploring historic photos and postcards, a visit from a local historian and short learning walks along the Dakota Rail Regional Trail that runs behind our Gallery.

🐟 Explorations of the Elements of Art or creative tools used in our projects.

🐟 Creation time!

🐟  A Gallery Walk for participants to share their work with parents/ guardians/special persons for the last 10 minutes of each Session.

🐟 2-4 unique pieces created by each participant to keep.

🐟 A take-home "investigation guide" with extension ideas and resources to explore at home 

Location: Workshops take place in our gallery space which is tucked inside a cozy corner of Meisel's Warehouse. We will also be outside when possible.

Participants: Workshops are open to all who have completed grades K-5. Our small class sizes ensure a participant-instructor ratio of 3.5-1.

Registration Process

• Complete and submit the preliminary registration form(s) associated with the desired workshop(s).

• Watch your email. Within 24 hours of submitting the preliminary registration, a registration packet will be sent out with required waivers (health, media, liability), and payment process.

• If a class is full, a waitlist option will be offered; no payment will be accepted unless a spot is guaranteed.

Price

Each workshop is $145 including tax. 

Payment: Credit card or Venmo. Special circumstance? Please call Wendy, 952-491-0769

Please bring

Please bring a snack and water bottle each day. Dress for creativity and please wear close-toed shoes.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

If a participant cancels more than 2 weeks in advance, they will receive a 50% refund or the option to apply full credit toward an alternative session. 

If any session has fewer than 3 registered participants 5 days prior to the event, Gallery Navarre reserves the right to contact the registered participants via email and offer full credit for an alternative session or provide a full refund.