Created: 10-15-21
Last Login: 10-23-25
Grand Marais Art Colony
The Grand Marais Art Colony, established in 1947, fosters the exploratory growth and experimental power of artists through classes for all ages and skill levels, studio access in its five studios, and community events.
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Fire it Up: Build a Mug
Description: Fri, December 19 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Plan your next coffee date together by designing and making your own ceramic mug. This is a one night only class for pairs—bring your neighbor, your best friend, your sibling, your loves. All work made during this class will be bisque and glaze fired, and ready for pick up within three weeks. https://grandmaraisartcolony.org/event/fire-it-up-build-a-mug/
Publish Date: 10-23-25
Pigment to Paint (Youth & Family)
Description: Sat, November 22 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Have you ever wondered how paint is made? Join Allison for a hands-on activity and learn the basics of creating watercolor paints from scratch. Students will mix pre-ground pigments with a binder, and formulate a color palette while examining the pigment’s properties and how they react to various watercolor papers. Everyone will create a color swatch sheet for future reference. https://grandmaraisartcolony.org/event/pigment-to-paint-youth-family/
Publish Date: 10-23-25
Pigment to Paint (Couples & Friends)
Description: Fri, November 21 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Have you ever wondered how paint is made? Join Allison for a hands-on activity and learn the basics of creating watercolor paints from scratch. Students will mix pre-ground pigments with a binder, and formulate a color palette while examining the pigment’s properties and how they react to various watercolor papers. Everyone will create a color swatch sheet for future reference. https://grandmaraisartcolony.org/event/pigment-to-paint-couples-friends/
Publish Date: 10-23-25
After School Art Club | Ages 10 – 13
Description: There are still some slots available for the remaining after-school classes. Wed, October 8 @ 3:25 pm - 5:00 pm Wed, October 29 @ 3:25 pm - 5:00 pm Wed, November 12 @ 3:25 pm - 5:00 pm Wed, November 19 @ 3:25 pm - 5:00 pm Wed, November 26 @ 3:25 pm - 5:00 pm Wed, December 3 @ 3:25 pm - 5:00 pm Follow your school day with hands-on art activities and explorations in the studio. Students will learn about and create scratch art, color compositions, geometric watercolor, illustration, and embossing, among other things. The series ends with an art party for friends and family to see all that we have created. Tuition for full series | $150 for all 8 sessions Tuition for individual sessions | $25 per session All supplies provided
Publish Date: 10-23-25
North Shore Readers and Writers Festival
Description: The North Shore Readers and Writers Festival is a biennial event that locates, celebrates, and fosters the literary arts and engagement with the written word. Join us for classes, craft seminars, special events, author readings and an exhibitors’ hall. November 5 – 8, 2025 https://grandmaraisartcolony.org/events/north-shore-readers-and-writers-festival/
Publish Date: 10-23-25