ISD 728 Community Education

Bring a little sunshine into your home with our Grab-and-Go Rainbow Craft Kit! This beginner-friendly project features a custom-cut wooden cloud base and five nesting rainbow arches that fit together for a beautiful 3D effect. Perfect for kids' rooms, nurseries, or a cozy bookshelf—this kit includes everything you need. Just open the box and start creating your own masterpiece! Kits will be available for pick-up beginning June 1st at Handke Center, 1170 Main Street, Elk River, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm. If you are unable to pick up during that time, or would prefer a Rogers pickup location, please email communityed@isd728.org to make other arrangements.

Get the feel of working with clay! Experiment with a variety of methods, including hand building, coil, slab, and wheel throwing—techniques that guarantee success for every level of artist. Complete your design using one of many glazing options for the finishing touch. Projects can be functional, sculptural, or decorative. Please wear old clothing as working with clay can be messy, but rewarding! We want you to fully enjoy the experience without worrying about your clothes. Project Pick-up: Completed projects will be fired in the kiln and made available for pick-up one week after the final class. This allows us to ensure that your creations are properly finished and ready for you to take home.

Get the feel of working with clay! Experiment with a variety of methods, including hand building, coil, slab, and wheel throwing—techniques that guarantee success for every level of artist. Complete your design using one of many glazing options for the finishing touch. Projects can be functional, sculptural, or decorative. Please wear old clothing to class as working with clay can be messy, but rewarding! We want you to fully enjoy the experience without worrying about your clothes. Project Pick-up: Completed projects will be fired in the kiln and made available for pick-up one week after the final class. This allows us to ensure that your creations are properly finished and ready for you to take home.

Share the experience and tactile joy of working with clay as a family! Explore various techniques such as hand building, coil, slab, and wheel throwing—approachable methods that ensure success for artists of all skill levels. Add the perfect finishing touch to your creations with a wide range of glazing options. Whether your project is functional, sculptural, or purely decorative, there's plenty of room for imagination and personal expression. Please wear old clothing to the class as working with clay can be messy, but rewarding! We want you to fully enjoy the experience without worrying about your clothes. Register all participating family members. Maximum of 4 students/youth per adult. Project Pick-up: Completed projects will be fired in the kiln and made available for pick-up one week after the final class. This allows us to ensure that your creations are properly finished and ready for you to take home.

Get your hands dirty and your creative juices flowing! Our 4-week wheel-throwing workshop will introduce you to the basics of creating pottery on the wheel. With thorough direction from our instructor, you'll discover the excitement of watching your creation develop at your fingertips! Glaze your finished piece with your choice of colors. All projects will be fired and available for pick-up one week after the last class. Reserve your spot today to sculpt, shape, and create!

Join us for a memorable, engaging, and rewarding four-week clay workshop. Throughout the session, you’ll focus on developing foundational skills as you explore several hand-building techniques—or try your hand at throwing on the pottery wheel. The first three classes will concentrate on shaping and refining your work using wet clay. Once your pieces have dried and been bisque-fired, the final class will be dedicated to glazing, where you’ll add color and personality to your finished creations. Whether you’re new to clay or looking to strengthen your skills, this workshop offers a rewarding creative experience from start to finish. All completed projects will be available for pick-up one week after the final class.

Upgrade your style game with a crossbody tote you design yourself! Students will customize a crossbody bag to reflect their personal style. Use stencils and iron-ons to add bold graphics, fun patterns, or subtle accents—the choice is yours. No two totes will look the same, and you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind bag that’s perfect for school, sports, or hanging out with friends.

Does your child "heart" Hello Kitty? Do they "heart" playing with clay too? If so, this is the perfect class for them! We will learn simple clay techniques and then use our new skills to create the cutest kitty ever. Please pack a nut-free snack and a beverage for your child. Students who are registered for "Lunch Bunch" should bring a nut-free lunch and an additional beverage. *** Registering for a morning and an afternoon class at the same location? Join the "Lunch Bunch!" Community Education will provide a supervised hour between classes for you to enjoy the lunch you brought from home, then will get you to your afternoon class. Lunches should be nut-free and should include a beverage. No resources are available for refrigeration or to heat lunches, so plan accordingly. Parents/Guardians: Please answer "Yes" to the Lunch Bunch question when registering for the morning class. There is no charge, but we need to know who is staying with us for the hour. ***

Step into the world of KPop Demon Hunters and bring Derpy and Sussie to life in this exciting drawing class! Kids will learn to draw these lovable characters as they explore techniques to capture their playful personalities. With step-by-step guidance, this class combines creativity, fandom fun, and artistic skill-building! Please pack a nut-free snack and a beverage for your child. Students who are registered for "Lunch Bunch" should bring a nut-free lunch and an additional beverage. *** Registering for a morning and an afternoon class at the same location? Join the "Lunch Bunch!" Community Education will provide a supervised hour between classes for you to enjoy the lunch you brought from home, then will get you to your afternoon class. Lunches should be nut-free and should include a beverage. No resources are available for refrigeration or to heat lunches, so plan accordingly. Parents/Guardians: Please answer "Yes" to the Lunch Bunch question when registering for the morning class. There is no charge, but we need to know who is staying with us for the hour. ***

Kawaii is a Japanese cultural phenomenon which emphasizes cuteness, charm, and simplicity. In this camp, we'll create adorable art projects that lean hard into that kawaii style. Using clay, paint, and Model Magic, campers will make adorable masterpieces that emphasize the true quality of cuteness. Design a teeny tiny succulent garden, draw a happy avocado, and sculpt a teddy bear macaroon that is just cute as can be! Please pack a nut-free snack and a beverage for your child. Students who are registered for "Lunch Bunch" should bring a nut-free lunch and an additional beverage. *** Registering for a morning and an afternoon class at the same location? Join the "Lunch Bunch!" Community Education will provide a supervised hour between classes for you to enjoy the lunch you brought from home, then will get you to your afternoon class. Lunches should be nut-free and should include a beverage. No resources are available for refrigeration or to heat lunches, so plan accordingly. Parents/Guardians: Please answer "Yes" to the Lunch Bunch question when registering for the morning class. There is no charge, but we need to know who is staying with us for the hour. ***

Students will learn how to build an armature, or support system, for an animal form. We will use aluminum foil, tape, newspaper, and discarded objects to build the mass of the sculpture onto the support. Then we will use wheat paste, newspaper and colored paper to add a smooth surface to the form of the animal. Finally, we will embellish the final form with bright colors of tissue, various papers, and polymer glues. You may work as an independent artist, or invite a sibling, parent partner, or friend as your assistant. This project will prepare you for those student projects your teachers may assign in school, like building a volcano! Paula will teach you lots of methods, tricks, and share resources. Please bring a nut-free snack and a beverage each day. Students who are registered for "Lunch Bunch" should bring a nut-free lunch and an additional beverage. *** Registering for a morning and an afternoon class at the same location? Join the "Lunch Bunch!" Community Education will provide a supervised hour between classes for you to enjoy the lunch you brought from home, then will get you to your afternoon class. Lunches should be nut-free and should include a beverage. No resources are available for refrigeration or to heat lunches, so plan accordingly. Parents/Guardians: Please answer "Yes" to the Lunch Bunch question when registering for the morning class. There is no charge, but we need to know who is staying with us for the hour. ***

They love you, hug you and make you brush your teeth! Show Mom how much you love her with a handmade gift! She loves flowers, right? Create her a beautiful sculpture of a rosebud. We will use air-dry clay, paint, glitter and lots of love to create this masterpiece. What a great keepsake!

Welcome to Plushy Pals Clay Factory, where creativity meets cuddly cuteness! Inspired by beloved plush toys, kids will craft a silly pizza, an adorable cupcake trinket box, and a lovable dinosaur from clay. Packed with paint, laughter, and endless imagination, this class is pure joy! Please pack a nut-free snack and a beverage for your child. Students who are registered for "Lunch Bunch" should bring a nut-free lunch and an additional beverage. *** Registering for a morning and an afternoon class at the same location? Join the "Lunch Bunch!" Community Education will provide a supervised hour between classes for you to enjoy the lunch you brought from home, then will get you to your afternoon class. Lunches should be nut-free and should include a beverage. No resources are available for refrigeration or to heat lunches, so plan accordingly. Parents/Guardians: Please answer "Yes" to the Lunch Bunch question when registering for the morning class. There is no charge, but we need to know who is staying with us for the hour. ***

Dive into the bold and creative world of printmaking! In this hands-on class, you will experiment with several printmaking methods using linocuts. Students will use linoleum and carving tools to create their own designs and print them using multiple colors of ink. This process allows you to make multiple copies of your artwork while learning how layered color printing works. You will also explore using plates to create mirror-image prints and stamped designs. This class is open to all skill levels and encourages creativity and experimentation. Join us and leave with several art pieces you can be proud of! Please bring a nut-free snack and a beverage each day. Students who are registered for "Lunch Bunch" should bring a nut-free lunch and an additional beverage. *** Registering for a morning and an afternoon class at the same location? Join the "Lunch Bunch!" Community Education will provide a supervised hour between classes for you to enjoy the lunch you brought from home, then will get you to your afternoon class. Lunches should be nut-free and should include a beverage. No resources are available for refrigeration or to heat lunches, so plan accordingly. Parents/Guardians: Please answer "Yes" to the Lunch Bunch question when registering for the morning class. There is no charge, but we need to know who is staying with us for the hour. ***

Show your school spirit in style! In this after-school class, students will design and create their own beaded stacked bracelets in their school colors. To make each piece extra special, kids can personalize their bracelet with unique charm choosing from letters, numbers, fun designs, or even sports themes. Every bracelet will be one-of-a-kind, just like the student who makes it. Wear it proudly, swap with a friend, or gift it to someone special!

Bring your school colors to life with jewelry you design yourself! Students will create beaded stacked bracelets that show off their school spirit in a fun and fashionable way. Add your own personal touch with a charm. Pick from letters, numbers, sports, or other trendy designs to make your bracelet truly unique. Perfect for layering, trading with friends, or rocking at the next big game!

Dive into creativity with our Sunken Treasure Fishbowl Kit! This engaging grab and go project allows young artists to build their very own underwater world. Featuring a layered wooden fishbowl design, this kit includes a shipwreck, a hidden treasure chest, and friendly sea creatures that pop off the background for a cool 3D effect. It’s the perfect afternoon activity for imaginative minds! This all-in-one kit comes fully loaded with every supply you need to complete the project from start to finish. Kits will be available for pick-up beginning June 1st at Handke Center, 1170 Main Street, Elk River, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm. If you are unable to pick up during that time, or would prefer a Rogers pickup location, please email communityed@isd728.org to make other arrangements.

Join us for a cheerful week of sweet-themed artmaking. Young artists will design candy-inspired paintings, mega milkshake drawings, cupcake collages, ice cream sculptures, and bright, colorful artwork that looks good enough to eat. We’ll use paint, pastels, clay, and mixed media to build whimsical creations inspired by all things sweet. A joyful, hands-on camp for kids who love bold colors, creative projects, and a sprinkle of imagination! *** Registering for a morning and an afternoon class at the same location? Join the "Lunch Bunch!" Community Education will provide a supervised hour between classes for you to enjoy the lunch you brought from home, then will get you to your afternoon class. Lunches should be nut-free and should include a beverage. No resources are available for refrigeration or to heat lunches, so plan accordingly. Parents/Guardians: Please answer "Yes" to the Lunch Bunch question when registering for the morning class. There is no charge, but we need to know who is staying with us for the hour. ***

Young artists will craft trendy, internet-inspired art projects, including sculpting their very own Labubu and learning how to draw a portrait based on the characters from KPop Demon Hunters. But that’s not all–they will also mix up a batch of Cinnamoroll slime! Perfect for young artists to express themselves, learn new skills, and create fridge-worthy masterpieces! Please pack a nut-free snack and a beverage for your child. Students who are registered for "Lunch Bunch" should bring a nut-free lunch and an additional beverage. *** Registering for a morning and an afternoon class at the same location? Join the "Lunch Bunch!" Community Education will provide a supervised hour between classes for you to enjoy the lunch you brought from home, then will get you to your afternoon class. Lunches should be nut-free and should include a beverage. No resources are available for refrigeration or to heat lunches, so plan accordingly. Parents/Guardians: Please answer "Yes" to the Lunch Bunch question when registering for the morning class. There is no charge, but we need to know who is staying with us for the hour. ***

Get creative and carry your style wherever you go! In this after-school class students will design and paint their very own tote bag. Stencils and iron-ons will be available to help spark ideas, but the final look is all up to you! From bold patterns to subtle designs, every tote will be a one-of-a-kind creation that reflects your style.