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Home My WebLink AboutActivities_Directory2014_Spring-Summer2014 Spring/Summer ActivitiesDirectory In this issue… • Discover Edina’s Hidden Gem at Centennial Lakes Park • Parks & Rec Department Offers Hot Summer Programs • Draw Out Your Inner Artist with the Edina Art Center’s Spring and Summer Programs CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK: A HIDDEN GEM OF EDINA By Michael McGivern, Communications Intern 2 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2014 Spring/Summer Activities Directory When one thinks of France Avenue, many places may come to mind: hospital and clinics, shopping centers, condominiums, restaurants and business parks. The stretch of France Avenue that sits between Highway 62 and Interstate 494 is a bustling area. Yet somehow there is still a quiet, hidden oasis amongst the malls, coffee shops and grocery stores. Centennial Lakes Park opened in June 1991 after the City purchased the land — then a gravel pit — from John Hedberg in 1988 and set out on a first-of-a-kind mixed-used development. After more than 22 years of operations, the park has morphed into a vibrant year- round facility that is not only beautiful for people who live or work in the area, but also provides patrons many activities along the nearly 1.5-mile long walkway. “There’s always something to do in the park, no matter the season,” said Centennial Lakes Park General Manager Tom Shirley. Croquet, lawn bowling, putting, fishing, paddleboating and boating with the Edina Model Yacht Club are all summer activities you can participate in during the warmer weather months, not to mention the weekly events such as Thursday’s Farmers Market with about three dozen vendors and the Movies in the Park at dusk on the same day. The Centennial Lakes Park Farmers Market runs 3 to 7 p.m. June 12 through Sept. 25. “It’s great to see so many different groups at Movies in the Park,” said Centennial Lakes Park Assistant Manager Laura Knollmaier. “We see teenagers on dates, families, seniors who bring their own popcorn. It’s great.” Sunday, Monday and Wednesday concerts at the Maetzold Amphitheater offer a variety of musical acts while Tuesday and Thursday afternoon children’s performances offer a fun way to get kids outside during the day for some fresh air and fun. The park is also home to the Fall into the Arts Festival, a fundraiser for the Edina Crime Prevention Fund. To be held this year Sept. 6-7, artists will showcase their work in a variety of media, including photography, sculpture, glass and more. “The [Fall Into the Arts Festival] is very important for the Art Center and the Public Art Working Group as it gives both exposure to residents and non-residents alike,” said Art Center General Manager Michael Frey. “Many people purchase pots and watch the potters on the wheel and have a relaxing moment with their families and watch artists at work.” Also, Centennial Lakes Park offers a great walking trail that features some of Edina’s finest public art pieces, unique flowers and landscaping. Centennial Lakes Park boasts numerous amenities at a great value. From ice skating to croquet, films to farmers markets, Centennial Lakes Park is clearly the hidden gem of Edina. For more information, visit www.CentennialLakesPark.com. CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK FUN FACTS: • Approximately 350,000 people visit Centennial Lakes Park each year. • There are more than 30,000 plants in the 24-acre park. • 50,000 ice skaters visit the park’s 10- acre skating rink. • The concession stand goes through more than 400 gallons of hot chocolate each winter. • The putting course averages more than 25,000 rounds of putting each year. • The Maetzold Amphitheater is the site of more than 50 wedding ceremonies each year. • The park rents more than 14,000 pairs of skates and 1,000 ice sleds each winter. EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION REGISTRATION Edina Residents: Unless noted, registration begins on Monday, March 3, 2014. Non-Residents: Unless noted, registration begins on Monday, March 10, 2014. There is an additional fee of $5 per participant per program for non-residents. Register online at www.EdinaParks.com or at Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St. NEW CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY All refund requests will be assessed a $5 administrative fee. Full refunds are given only when a program or reservation is canceled by the Parks & Recreation Department. No refunds will be given for cancellation requested less than five business days prior to the start of a program or reservation. Under the discretion of the Parks & Recreation Director, partial credit will be considered if cancellation is due to injury or serious illness. CONFIRMATION Program confirmation is usually sent one week before your class begins. If the program is full, you have given the option of being placed on a waiting list. FINANCIAL AID Several civic organizations have contributed to the Van Valkenburg Fund for Children through the Edina Community Foundation, which supports the Grant- In-Aid Program. The program provides assistance to individuals who cannot afford registration fees. For more information, call the Parks & Recreation Department at 952-826-0367. If you would like to support this fund, call the Edina Community Foundation at 952-833-9573. 32014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Special Events 6 Adaptive Programs 8 Adult Sports Leagues 9 Youth Programs & Camps 10 Youth Athletic Associations 15 Tennis 16 Braemar Golf Course 18 Edina Aquatic Center 23 Edina Senior Center 24 Centennial Lakes Park 25 Braemar Arena 26 Edinborough Park 28 Edina Art Center 29 Youth Classes – Art for All Ages 30 Youth Classes 30 Summer Camps 34 Youth Tech 40 Pottery & Clay Sculpture 41 Adult Drawing & Painting 45 Watermedia 49 Media & Photography 53 Related Arts 56 Special Events & Information 57 Art Center Registration & Membership Information 61 City Parks/Facilities Map 62 Table of Contents CODE OF CONDUCT All participants are expected to exhibit appropriate behaviors at all times while participating, spectating, using facilities or attending a program conducted or sponsored by the City of Edina Parks & Recreation Department. The following guidelines are designed to provide safe and enjoyable activities for all participants: • Show respect to all participants, spectators and City staff. • Take direction from City staff. • Refrain from using abusive or foul language. • Refrain from causing bodily harm to self, others or City staff. • Refrain from damaging equipment, supplies or facilities. Failure to follow this code may result in suspension of participation. To download a copy of the City of Edina bullying policy, visit www.EdinaParks.com. 4 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA DIRECTORY Parks & Recreation Department 952-826-0367 • 4801 W. 50th St. • www.EdinaParks.com *Recorded information number 952-826-0368 Adaptive Recreation Programs952-826-0433 voice • 4801 W. 50th St. Braemar Arena 952-833-9500 • 7501 Ikola Way Braemar Golf Course952-903-5750 • 6364 John Harris Drive Centennial Lakes Park 952-833-9580 • 7499 France Ave. S. Edina Aquatic Center 952-833-9540 (off season) • 952-833-9560 (in season) 4300 W. 66th St. Edina Art Center 952-903-5780 • 4701 W. 64th St. Edina Historical Museum 612-928-4577 • 4711 W. 70th St. Edina Senior Center 952-833-9570 • 5280 Grandview Square Edinborough Park 952-833-9540 • 7700 York Ave. S. Fred Richards Golf Course 612-915-6606 • 7640 Parklawn Ave. EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT HEARING ASSISTANCE/ACCESSIBILITY Sign language interpreters are available to help residents who are deaf or hard of hearing participate in City of Edina activities and meetings. Some programs, meetings and special events also are equipped with a hearing assistance system. For information, call Kristin Aarsvold at 952-826-0433. PARK BOARD MEETINGS The Edina Parks & Recreation Department welcomes any suggestions regarding City of Edina programs and facilities. The Park Board meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. These meetings are open to the public. PARK BOARD Keeya Steel, Chair Cathy Cella • David Deeds Dan Gieseke • student Sarah Good Susan Jacobson • student Julie Johnson Ellen Jones • Louise Segreto Ann Kattreh, Director Susan Faus, Assistant Director Kristin Aarsvold, Recreation Supervisor Todd Anderson, Braemar Golf General Manager Eric Boettcher, Recreation Supervisor Janet Canton, Administrative Support Specialist Michael Frey, Edina Art Center General Manager Patty McGrath, Edinborough Park and Edina Aquatic Center General Manager Susie Miller, Braemar Arena General Manager Vera Norine, Administrative Support Specialist Bob Prestrud, Park Maintenance Supervisor Tom Shirley, Centennial Lakes Park General Manager Donna Tilsner, Edina Senior Center Recreation Supervisor EDINA CITY COUNCIL Jim Hovland, Mayor Joni Bennett • Mary Brindle Josh Sprague • Ann Swenson 52014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Mathnasium of SLP-Edina4590 Excelsior Blvd.St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Customized Learning Plans • Individualized Instruction • Grades 1–12 Fun, Nurturing Environment • ACT/SAT Test Prep Boost Math Skills & Improve Confidence We Make Math Make Sense®Mathnasium, Your Summer Math-letics Program! (763) 269–6969 www.mathnasium.com/SLP-Edina Summer Sessions Now Enrolling! Choose 18 or 25 sessions to fit your schedule between June 1–August 30. Enroll before May 17 and receive $50 OFF Summer Enrollment! Use your Summer Sessions to prepare for final exams. Your savings federally insured to $250,000 National Credit UnionAdministration, a U.S.Government Agency you plan & save.RCU can help Start today! Your dream isonly a dream until you make ithappen RCU Edina Office • 4450 W 76th St • rcu.org • 1-800-341-9911 6 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Sample educational programs from Three Rivers Park District: • Richardson Nature Center is bringing a LIVE animal • Digital camera art challenge from Silverwood Park • Chickens — live from Gale Woods Farm • Meet a “person from the past” and play the “artifact game” from The Landing • Try slacklining and archery FREE! Get up close to fire trucks, police cars, garbage trucks, snow plows, buses and more! This event is coordinated with the Bloomington and Richfield Parks and Recreation departments and co-sponsored by the Kidgits Club at Southdale Center. Climb into the driver’s seat and don’t forget your camera. All ages are welcome; children must be supervised by an adult. Event will be held rain or shine. Special Events ALLAGES Sponsored, in part, by 72014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Stephane CattelinGRI, e-PRO, CIPS, TRC The InternationalApproach to Real Estate Serving the Edina French-American Community Realtor/Agent Immobilier Minneapolis Lakes Office SaCattelin@CBBurnet.com612-924-4352 Office612-703-8229 Mobilewww.StephaneCattelin.com Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated MORE GREEN SPACES Grandview • Southdale 50th & France EdinaLiquor.com All Your Favorite Brands Three Convenient Locations Friendly, Knowledgeable Staff Every Purchase You Make Helps Improve Our Parks Providing lifetime dental health through quality, patient-centered care. • All new practice• New digital imaging• Early morning and evening appointments• Most insurances accepted• Saturdays are for children• New patients welcome 952-926-3534 ParkDental.com Southdale Medical Center6545 France Ave. S., Suite 390 PD.ED.Park.Rec.ad.10.15.13.indd 1 10/15/13 10:25 AM 3624 W 50th St • 612.767.4411• www.RedCowMN.com breakfast saturdays & sundays 7am-2pm lunch 7 days a week starting at 11am happy hour 3-6pm & 10pm-Close dinner7 days a week starting at 4pm RECREATION SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES The City of Edina believes that all people have the right to participate in activities of their choice. We offer both adaptive recreation programs and inclusion services for people with disabilities. Adaptive Recreation and Learning Exchange (AR&LE) partnership offers recreation, leisure and community education opportunities specifically designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities in the cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina and Richfield. Current program catalogs can be downloaded from www.EdinaParks.com. (Click on “Recreation Programs,” then “Adaptive Recreation.”) Participants are required to complete a participant profile which will get you on our mailing list. Program catalogs are sent out three times per year. Please call Kristin Aarsvold at 952-826-0433 with any questions. Inclusion is providing support to individuals with disabilities who want to participate in general parks and recreation programs. A successful experience involves several steps. To ensure a positive experience and the accommodation of individual needs, call Kristin Aarsvold at 952-826-0433 at least two weeks before the program starts. All programs in this directory are open for inclusion services. Adaptive Programs 8 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT LARRY NELSON ADAPTIVE GOLF PROGRAM Beginners will learn about golf etiquette, basic skills and rules with experienced golfers. Golfers are supported on the course with volunteers based on their needs, ages 10 and older. Register by April 4; maximum 12, minimum 8. LARRY NELSON ADAPTIVE LEAGUE AND ADVANCED LESSONS Designed for golfers who can be independent on the course with little supervision from volunteers. After two sessions of skill building, we will hit the course and play. Golfers must be referred to the program. This program uses TRAIL. Register by April 4; maximum 12, minimum 8. Date:Session 1: Wednesdays June 4-25 Session 2: Wednesdays July 9-30 Time:6:30-7:30 p.m. Location:Edinborough Park 7700 York Ave. S. Cost:$42 ADAPTIVE WATER AEROBICS Aerobic strengthening, stretching and range-of-motion exercises, all in the comfort of the Edinborough Park pool. Boost fitness levels and minimize the impact on your joints as you exercise. The pool has a chair lift for easy entrance and exit. Ages 16 and up are welcome; group home staff bringing more than two participants must provide support in the water. This program uses TRAIL. Register by May 27; maximum 25, minimum 10. Date:Sundays March 23–April 6 Time:11-11:45 a.m. Location:Edina Senior Center 5280 Grandview Square Cost:$55 Date:Sundays April 13, 27; May 4, 11, 18 and June 1 Time:5-5:50 p.m. Location:Braemar Arena 7501 Ikola Way Cost:$150 JUMP-JUMP ROPING CLASS Ages 7 to 15 are welcome to try JUMP with the Pros of the Rope. The JUMP program provides youth with an opportunity to JUMP in and out of two ropes moving simultaneously, also known as double dutch. Participants will improve footwork, agility, speed, endurance and sense of confidence. Register by March 7; maximum 12, minimum 7. Date:Fridays April 25-June 20* Time:7:30 p.m. to dark Location:Braemar Golf Course, 6364 John Harris Drive Cost:$68 Date:Fridays April 25-June 20* Time:6:30 p.m. to dark Location:Braemar Golf Course, 6364 John Harris Drive Cost:$85, plus weekly green fees* No class on May 23 * No class on May 23 DREAM ICE SKATING This class encourages skaters ages 5-15 to follow their dreams. Skaters of all abilities will have fun learning to skate at their own pace. Taught by certified coaches and supported by one-to-one volunteers. No previous skating experience is needed. Hockey helmets are required. Register by March 14; maximum 20, minimum 6. Adult Sports Leagues ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES (Ages 18 and older) Dust off the cleats, find your glove and get your neighbors, co-workers and friends signed up for the Adult Men’s or Co-Ed slow pitch softball leagues. Games are held at Van Valkenberg Park. Registration packets with dates and fees for the 2014 season are online at www.EdinaParks.com. Athletes who would like to participate, but who are not part of a team should call the Parks & Recreation office to be placed on a player list. If you have questions, contact Eric Boettcher at eboettcher@EdinaMN.gov. ADULT CO-REC KICKBALL LEAGUE (Ages 18 and older) Relive everyone’s favorite school yard game — organize a team for the adult co-rec kickball league! Self-officiated league plays for seven weeks. Game rules and registration available online at www.EdinaParks.com. Registration deadline is May 26; maximum 8 teams. Date:Wednesdays June 4–July 23 Time:Games start at 6:30 p.m.* Location:Van Valkenburg Park & Todd Park Cost:$125 per team * Schedule varies Cost:$625 per team ADULT LACROSSE LEAGUE Done with your high school or college career in lacrosse? Now you can still play the game you enjoy. Lacrosse leagues are being formed in the cities of Bloomington, Edina, Richfield and St. Louis Park. Games will be held on Wednesday evenings and the field location will rotate between the four communities. Register your team today so you don’t miss out on this new league. The league will play Wednesday evenings beginning June 4. The league runs for seven weeks, plus playoffs. Register by May 23. ADULT INNER TUBE WATER POLO Introducing the greatest game you have never played! This is a fun variation of water polo where players float on inner tubes. Games are two 18-minute halves, and play is open to both male and female players 18 years of age or older. Teams will play eight games throughout June and July with all games played at the Edina Aquatic Center. For more information, call John at 952-563-8880 or Eric at 952-826-0432. 92014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Date:Tuesday evenings, June 3-Aug. 5 (no games July 1) Location:Games will be held at Taft Park at Highway 62 & Cedar Avenue Cost:$50 per team Date:Monday, Aug. 11-Friday, Aug. 15 Time:10 a.m.–3 p.m. (Monday-Thursday) 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. (Friday) Location:Edinborough Park 7700 York Ave. S. Cost:$160 ADAPTIVE THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE CAMP Play to Be Determined It’s one of our most popular teen camps! After viewing the movie, campers will learn lines and songs, as well as create the sets for the exciting performance that is held on the last day of camp. This program is open to ages 13-21. Register by July 15; maximum 20, minimum 8. CITIES COOPERATIVE SPORTS LEAGUE The cities of Bloomington, Edina, Richfield and St. Louis Park are collaborating to develop new and unique opportunities for adult recreational leagues. This joint venture has been created to utilize combined resources to provide a wider variety of sports for the neighboring communities to experience. BAGGO LEAGUE Baggo has long been a backyard and tailgating favorite, but now you get the chance to test your skills in a fun, recreational Baggo league! Teams of two will sign up for eight weeks of league play followed by single elimination playoffs. The league is open to male and female players 18 years of age or older. Baggo boards and bean bags will be provided. The league will include eight games, plus single-elimination playoffs. For more information, call 952-826-0432. Registration deadline is May 23. 10 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Youth Programs & Camps PLAYGROUND PROGRAM (Ages 6-10) Supervised and structured outdoor activities focus on fun, physical fitness and socialization. Themed activities keep kids physically active and creative, including weekly visits from Edina’s Craft and Activity Specialist. To be eligible, children must have completed kindergarten. Staff-to-participant ratio is 1 playground leader for every 10 participants. Registration open until filled; maximum 75, minimum 20. Date/Time:Mondays and Wednesdays June 16–July 30; 1–4 p.m. (No program Wednesday, July 2) Location:Arden Park, Highlands Park, Normandale Park and Weber Park Cost:$45 Date/Time:Tuesdays and Thursdays June 17–July 31; 1–4 p.m. (No program Thursday, July 3) Location:Cornelia Park, Normandale Park, Todd Park and Weber Park Cost:$45 SUPER 6 & 7 (Ages 6-7) Concentration is on games, sports, crafts and activities age appropriate for 6 and 7 year olds. A higher staff-to- participant ratio (1:8) is aimed at helping kids be actively engaged and develop new friendships within a positive and structured environment. Registration open until filled; maximum 40, minimum 10. Date/Time:Mondays and Wednesdays June 16–July 30; 1–4 p.m. (No program Wednesday, July 2) Location:Cornelia Park Cost:$62 Date/Time:Tuesdays and Thursdays June 17–July 31; 1–4 p.m. (No program Thursday, July 3) Location:Arden Park Cost:$62 We’ve added a week to summer programs!PLAYGROUND EXTRA (Ages 6-10) Parents asked for more days of Playgrounds and we have delivered! Participants will enjoy favorite playground games, along with new activities like sand volleyball, Frisbee golf and fishing. Sign up for one, two or all three days! LAWN GAMES GALORE Date/Time:Monday, Aug. 4; 1–4 p.m. Location:Rosland Park Cost:$9 SWIMMING AT EDINA AQUATIC CENTER PLUS PLAYGROUND ACTIVITIES Date/Time:Wednesday, Aug. 6; 1–4 p.m. Location:Rosland Park Cost:$9/participant who has pool pass $18/participant without pool pass FISH, FRISBEE, FUN Date/Time:Tuesday, Aug. 5; 1–4 p.m. Location:Rosland Park Cost:$9 112014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY FAB 4 & 5 (Ages 4-5) New longer time! The essential pre-playground program for 4 and 5 year olds! Each week features a new adventure of themed crafts, stories, games and other age-appropriate activities. Staff-to- participant ratio is one playground leader to every six children in order to foster a welcoming, safe environment for your child. Registration open until filled; maximum 24, minimum 12. Date/Time:Mondays and Wednesdays June 23–July 30; 9–11:30 a.m. (No program Wednesday, July 2) *New time — we’ve added a half-hour at parents’ request! Location:Countryside Park, Weber Park Cost:$95 Date/Time:Tuesdays and Thursdays June 24–July 31; 9–11:30 a.m. (No program Thursday, July 3) *New time — we’ve added a half-hour at parents’ request! Location:Cornelia Park, Todd Park Cost:$95 Date/Time:Mondays and Wednesdays June 16–July 30; 1-4 p.m. (No program Wednesday, July 2) Location:Lewis Park Cost:$62 EDIBLE PLAYGROUND (Ages 6-10) Lewis Park is home to Edina’s Edible Playground, a garden designed just for kids. Participants will tend the garden, do green planet projects, enjoy special visitors and try healthy snacks. Active games and play time are included. If your kids love getting dirty, this is the program for them. Registration open until filled; maximum 40, minimum 10. Date/Time:Tuesdays and Thursdays June 24–July 31; 9:30 a.m.–noon (No program Thursday, July 3) Location:Walnut Ridge Park Cost:$95 CREATIVE KIDS (Ages 4-6) If you have a kid who loves art, crafts, skits and dancing, this program is a must. We have combined the best of our playground creators and playground performers programs to create this program. Kids will be led in a variety of creative pursuits with time given to active games and play. Date/Time:Mondays and Wednesdays June 23–July 30; 9:15–11:15 a.m. (No program Wednesday, July 2) Location:Cornelia Park, Todd Park Cost:$69 Date/Time:Tuesdays and Thursdays June 24–July 31; 9:15–11:15 a.m. (No program Thursday, July 3) Location:Weber Park Cost:$69 SPORTS OF ALL SORTS (Ages 4-7) A sampler of sports focusing on fun! Soccer, tennis and blast ball will be played. (Blast ball is the newest trend in T-ball.) Enjoy this relaxed sports environment with time given for parachute games at the end of each session. Groups will be determined by age. Registration open until filled; maximum 30, minimum 12. Date/Time:Mondays and Wednesdays June 16–July 30; 1–4 p.m. (No program Wednesday, July 2) Location:Walnut Ridge Park Cost:$69 PLAYGROUND PERFORMERS (Ages 6-10) This program is a “hit.” If you have a kid who loves to sing, dance or “be on stage,” he or she is going to love this program! Daily plans include active sports and games with time devoted to singing, dancing, skits and more. Two special visitors will make appearances. Registration open until filled; maximum 30, minimum 15. PLAYGROUND CREATORS (Ages 6-10) As artists evolve, so does our creators program. Each year, new special visits are planned. This year’s theme is “creating your own world.” Active play is included as well, with time spent creating arts and crafts projects related to how children see their world. Registration open until filled; maximum 30, minimum 15. Date/Time:Tuesdays and Thursdays June 17–July 31; 1–4 p.m. (No program Thursday, July 3) Location:Walnut Ridge Park Cost:$95 Youth Programs & Camps 12 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Date/Time:Tuesdays and Thursdays June 17–July 31; 1–4 p.m. (No program Thursday, July 3) Location:Cornelia Park Cost:$114; additional fees will apply for some field trips ($4-9/trip) TRAVELIN’ TEENS (Ages 11-14) Swim, visit cool places, learn a new outdoor skill, play mini- golf and participate in a service project in this fun program led by staff who understands teens. Trip information is sent before the program starts. Registration open until filled; maximum 60, minimum 20. Date:June 11–July 31 * Cost:$45 * Times and locations vary with needs of volunteer; must volunteer two days per week. LEADERS IN TRAINING (Ages 13-15) Gain valuable skills for when you are old enough to get a job. Participants attend a pre-training session and are required to volunteer two mornings or two afternoons per week. Supervised by Edina Playground Coordinator and Site Leaders, Leaders in Training help set up games, interact with children and learn about how to lead. Participants must fill out an application and go through an interview prior to being allowed in the program. A maximum of eight volunteers are taken each year. Applications are due May 1. Youth Programs & Camps Date/Time:Mondays and Wednesdays June 16–July 30; 1–4 p.m. (No program Wednesday, July 2) Location:Countryside Park Cost:$75 Date/Time:Tuesdays and Thursdays June 17–July 31; 1–4 p.m. (No program Thursday, July 3) Location:Countryside Park Cost:$75; additional fees will apply for some field trips ($7-9/trip) PLAYGROUND PROS (Ages 9-12) No “kiddie” games! This is Playground taken to a new level. Favorite games and new activities designed just for older kids, including special visitors and two field trips. Trip details will be sent out before program starts. Registration open until filled; maximum 60, minimum 20. Date/Time:Tuesdays and Thursdays June 17–July 31; 1–4 p.m. (No program Thursday, July 3) Location:Highlands Park Cost:$69 HIGHLANDS EXPLORERS (Ages 5–9) Kids like exploring nature? Weekly activities include special visitors, survival skills, nature scavenger hunts, campfire cooking and woodsy crafts. In addition, explorers will participate in traditional games, activities and weekly visits from the Craft & Activity Specialists. Registration open until filled; maximum 30, minimum 15. FIREARM SAFETY TRAINING (Ages 11 and Older) Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Firearm Safety Training is offered to youth ages 11 and older. Parents of students are encouraged to observe the class. For more information, please call 952-826-0437. Date:Session 1: Mondays Aug. 4–Sept. 15 (No class Sept. 1) Session 2: Tuesdays Aug. 5–Sept. 16 (No class Sept. 2) Time:7–9 p.m. Location:Edina Senior Center – Fireside Room Cost:$7.50 There will be a mandatory field trip Sunday, Sept. 14. 132014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY CHEERLEADING CAMP (Ages 5-12) This popular camp taught by Edina High School coaches and cheerleaders provides opportunities for both girls and boys. Returning camp cheerleaders will be challenged by new stunts, cheers and dances with a greater degree of difficulty. New participants are introduced to cheer aerobics, jumps, motion techniques, dances and cheers. Campers receive a T-shirt and pom poms for a last-day performance and participation in the Edina 4th of July parade. Registration deadline is June 17; maximum 75. Date/Time:Monday–Wednesday, June 23–25; 9–10:30 a.m. Location:Valley View Middle School Gyms Cost:$50 GARDEN CAMP (Ages 7-11) Daily activities include time in Edina’s Edible Playground, a garden designed for kids. Healthy eating, garden art, active games and learning about gardening are all part of this popular camp. Maximum 20. Date/Time:Monday–Thursday, Aug. 11–14; 9:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Location:Lewis Park Cost:$65 SMALL WONDERS CAMP Three Rivers Park District staff has designed a special camp for kids entering kindergarten or first grade with a little trekkers new adventure each day. Topics for this year’s camp will be camping. reptiles and amphibians, and fishing. Through games, crafts and other hands-on activities, your child will be fascinated by the wonders around them. Register by July 22; maximum 25, minimum 12. Date/Time:Monday–Thursday, Aug, 4–7; 9 a.m.–noon Location:Rosland Park Cost:$67 KID N’ PLAY CAMP (Ages 3-6) We’ve teamed up with Reach Education Solutions to offer this popular camp for another year. Campers interact through sporting games, musical activities, playground time and more. Parents do not stay for camp. Maximum 25. Date:SESSION 1: Monday–Thursday, Aug. 4–Aug. 7 SESSION 2: Monday–Thursday, Aug. 11–Aug. 14 SESSION 3: Monday–Thursday, Aug. 18–Aug. 21 Time:9:30 a.m.–noon Location:Cornelia School Park Cost:$58 SAFETY CAMP Don’t miss out on Edina’s Safety Camp, ONLY for youth entering fourth grade. Discover that safety is fun through interactive sessions! Campers will learn about fire, personal safety, water safety, gun safety, animal safety and more. Campers receive a T-shirt, snack and a pizza lunch. Co- sponsored by Edina Police, Fire and Parks & Recreation departments. Registration open until filled; maximum 100. Date/Time:Thursday, Aug. 7; 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Location:South Metro Public Safety Training Facility Cost:$35 Youth Programs & Camps CAMPS 14 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Youth Programs & Camps SKYHAWKS YOUTH SPORTS CAMPS Skyhawks is committed to providing a safe, fun and skill-based experience for kids between the ages of 3 and 12. Skyhawks coaches are trained to handle the specific needs of young athletes. All camp participants receive a T-shirt and merit award for participation. MINI HAWKS CAMP (Ages 4-7) Multi-sport camp gives young children a positive first step into athletics. Baseball, basketball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment. Mini-hawk games and activities were designed to allow campers to explore balance, movement, hand/eye coordination and skill development at their own pace. Participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 8:1. Registration open until filled; maximum 24, minimum 20. Date:SESSION 1: Monday–Thursday, June 9–12 SESSION 2: Monday–Thursday, July 7–10 SESSION 3: Monday–Thursday, July 28–31 SESSION 4: Monday–Thursday, Aug. 11–14 Time:9 a.m.–noon Location:Lewis Park Cost:$109 SKYHAWKS BASKETBALL CAMP (Ages 7-12) Designed for the beginner to intermediate player in mind, using our progression curriculum and focusing on the whole player, we teach your child the skills they need both on and off the court to be a better athlete. Through drills and games we make it an unforgettable camp experience for your son or daughter. The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 10:1. Registration open until filled; maximum 30, minimum 10. Date:Monday–Thursday, Aug. 4–7 Time:9 a.m.–noon Location:Valley View Middle School Cost:$109 TINY HAWKS SOCCER CAMP (Ages 3 1/2 to 4 1/2) Fun, basic skills program for little ones to be introduced to the game of soccer. Registration open until filled; maximum 20, minimum 10. Date:Monday–Thursday, July 21–24 Time:5:30–6:30 p.m. Location:Lewis Park Cost:$55 SKYHAWKS SOCCER CAMP (Ages 5-6) Drills and games will make this camp fun for all boys and girls to learn the game of soccer. The basics of soccer are taught in a fun team environment. Registration open until filled; maximum 20, minimum 10. Date:Monday–Thursday, July 21–24 Time:6:45–7:45 p.m. Location:Lewis Park Cost:$55 152014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Youth Athletic Associations FOOTBALL Edina Football Association www.edinasports.org Edina Boys Flag Football Association www.edinaboysflagfootball.com Edina Girls Athletic Association Flag Football www.egaa.org BASKETBALL Edina Basketball Association www.edinabasketball.com BASEBALL Edina Baseball Association www.edinabaseball.com FIGURE SKATING Braemar–City of Lakes Figure Skating Club www.braemarfsc.org HOCKEY Edina Hockey Association www.edinahockeyassociation.com SWIMMING Edina Swim Club www.edinaswim.com SOCCER Edina Soccer Association www.edinasoccer.org Edina Soccer Club www.edinasoccerclub.com SOFTBALL Edina Softball Association www.edinasoftball.com Edina Girls Fastpitch Association www.edinafastpitch.org LACROSSE Edina Lacrosse Association www.edinalacrosse.com VOLLEYBALL Edina Girls Athletic Association Volleyball www.egaa.org Edina Volleyball Association www.edinavolleyball.org 16 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Date:SESSION 1: June 9–June 26 Mondays and Wednesdays OR Tuesdays and Thursdays SESSION 2: July 7–July 24 Mondays and Wednesdays OR Tuesdays and Thursdays Time:9–9:45 a.m. or 9:45–10:30 a.m. or 6–6:45 p.m. Location:Edina Community Center Tennis Courts Cost:$38 per session PEE WEE TENNIS LESSONS (Ages 5-7) A fun-filled introduction to the game of tennis, instructors are trained on the needs of young players and teach the basics in this lesson program; rackets and balls provided. Instructor-to-student ratio is 1:5. Edina’s tennis program is downright smashing. Instructors are Edina High School and college tennis players. Classes offered for youth are Pee Wee, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate lessons. Classes offered for adults are Beginner and Intermediate lessons. Tennis BEGINNER LESSONS (Ages 7-13) Our instructors will teach the basics of tennis, including ground strokes, serve and volley, and scoring. Beginners will appreciate the low instructor-to-student ratio of 1:5. Students need to provide their own racket; tennis balls are provided. Space is limited. Date/Cost:SESSION 1: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 9-27 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays June 10-27 SESSION 2: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays July 7-25 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays July 8-25 Time:10:30–11:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.-noon or 6–6:45 p.m. Location:Edina Community Center Tennis Courts Cost:$52 per session Date/Cost:SESSION 1: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 9-27 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays June 10-27 SESSION 2: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays July 7-25 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays July 8-25 Time:10:30–11:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.-noon or 6–6:45 p.m. Location:Edina Community Center Tennis Courts Cost:$52 per session All daytime sessions include Friday instruction! All daytime sessions include Friday instruction! Date/Cost:SESSION 1: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 9-27 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays June 10-27 SESSION 2: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays July 7-25 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays July 8-25 Time:10:30–11:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.-noon or 6–6:45 p.m. Location:Edina Community Center Tennis Courts Cost:$52 per session All daytime sessions include Friday instruction! INTERMEDIATE LESSONS Lessons focus on improving basic skills, progressing to more difficult play and enjoying games. Space is limited. ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE LESSONS Tennis players who have a mental and physical grasp of tennis fundamentals who want to strengthen their game are perfect for advanced lessons. Space is limited. If none of the two-day combinations work for your schedule, we can adjust the days to accommodate your needs. Call Recreation Supervisor Eric Boettcher at 952-826-0432 for more information. 172014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Date:SESSION 1: Fridays June 13, 20, 27 SESSION 2: Fridays July 11, 18, 25 Time:9:15–10:15 a.m. Location:Edina Community Center Tennis Courts Cost:$25 per player per session ADULT TENNIS DRILL & PLAY (Ages 18 and older) Instructors offer drill sessions to hone and sharpen tennis skills in a fun group setting. Expect to improve your coordination and to learn new techniques to improve stamina in Drill & Play sessions. Learn tips and share your enjoyment of the sport with other players. Date:Monday–Friday, Aug. 4–8 Time:9 a.m.–noon Location:Edina Community Center Tennis Courts Cost:$104 YOUTH TENNIS CAMP (Ages 8-13) Tennis camp is designed for beginning to intermediate level players who want to “step up” their tennis skills. Spend a week working with instructors to grow your knowledge of tennis and have fun playing games. Camp ends with a tournament and pizza party. Date:Practices on Mondays and Wednesdays June 9–July 16 Time:3:15–4:30 p.m. Location:Edina Community Center Tennis Courts Other:Matches generally held on Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Edina High School Tennis Courts and nearby communities Cost:$100 USTA TEAM TENNIS LEAGUE (Ages 11-14) Boys and girls with tournament experience and/or those who wish to gain experience are invited to participate in USTA competitive team play. Players should be familiar with the basics of the game, including scoring. Parents or guardians need to provide transportation to away matches in nearby communities. Season concludes with a statewide tournament the third week of July. Date:SESSION 1: Tuesdays and Thursdays June 10–June 26 SESSION 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays July 8–July 24 SESSION 3: Tuesdays and Thursdays July 29–Aug. 14 Time:7–8:15 p.m. Location:Edina Community Center Tennis Courts Cost:$52 per session ADULT BEGINNER LESSONS For beginning players or those who haven’t played for several years, we offer the USTA 1-2-3 program. Date:SESSION 1: Mondays and Wednesdays June 9–June 25 SESSION 2: Mondays and Wednesdays July 7–July 23 SESSION 3: Mondays and Wednesdays July 28–Aug. 13 Time:7–8:15 p.m. Location:Edina Community Center Tennis Courts Cost:$52 per session ADULT INTERMEDIATE LESSONS For tennis players who have some tennis experience and want to raise their level of play. Instruction includes attention to specific strokes, fast paced drills, singles and doubles play and a friendly competition. Tennis Date:SESSION 1: June 9-26 Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays SESSION 2: July 7-24 Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays SESSION 3: July 28-Aug. 14 Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays Time:6-6:45 p.m. Location:Edina Community Center Tennis Courts Cost:$60 per session PARENT CHILD TENNIS LESSON Now you can take your child with you to your tennis lesson. This program will work with you and your child in this combined tennis lesson. Lessons will be catered to the skill level of both players with the goal of having you and your child playing this life-long sport. 18 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Braemar Golf Course 6364 John Harris Drive • www.BraemarGolf.com Nestled in picturesque Braemar Park, Braemar Golf Course has been rated among the top seventy-five public golf courses in the nation. The course, at 6364 John Harris Drive, features a 27-hole regulation course, a nine-hole executive course, a pro-shop, driving range, practice putting green, indoor golf dome, banquet and meeting rooms, and other facilities. Braemar is also home to a variety of golf programs, including group and private lessons for adults, as well as a junior program. For more information, visit www.BraemarGolf.com or call 952-903-5750. BUY ONE, PLAY THREE Anytime Tuesday and Wednesday and after 1 p.m. Sunday, Patron Cardholders receive the Preferred Rate for 18 or 9 holes at Braemar, Baker National or Brookview courses. No other Patron Card benefits transfer. EDINA RESIDENT PATRON CARD Available to residents of Edina who provide two satisfactory proofs of residency. Acceptable proofs are a valid driver’s license showing current Edina address, real estate statement or current utility bill showing name and address, current rental agreement or closing statement on newly purchased home. Cost:$75 ($80 after April 1, 2014) Cost:$75 ($80 after April 1, 2014) Cost:$25 ($35 after April 1, 2014)Cost:$90 ($95 after April 1, 2014) SUPER-SENIOR PATRON CARD Available to residents of Edina who are 75 or older and provide two satisfactory proofs of residency. Super-Senior Patron Cardholders also receive a super-senior rate Monday through Thursday until 1 p.m. NON-RESIDENT PATRON CARD Available to those who reside outside Edina. EXECUTIVE COURSE PATRON CARD The card entitles the holder to a reduction in green fees, advanced reservations on either the Braemar or Fred Richards executive courses only and a 5 percent discount in the Pro Shop on clothing, shoes and bags. 2014 Braemar Golf Course Patron Cards entitle the cardholder to:Executive Course Patron Cards entitle the cardholder to:7-DAY ADVANCE TEE TIMES(Saturday morning reservations for the following Saturday can be made in person up to 7 a.m.) REDUCTION IN GREEN FEES REDUCED GREEN FEES 5% DISCOUNTPRO SHOP CLOTHING, SHOES AND BAGS ADVANCED RESERVATIONSon regular-priced clothing, shoes and bags in the Pro Shop 20% DISCOUNT on sale-priced clothing, shoes and bags in the Pro Shop 5% DISCOUNT Patron Cards can be purchased at the Pro Shop or at the Braemar Golf Dome. All patron cardholders are solely responsible for its proper use. Any card used by someone other than the patron will result in confiscation of the card and no refund will be issued. To receive patron rates on green fees, you must present your card upon check-in. ON SALE NOW! 2014 RATES BRAEMAR GRILL After a round of golf, relax and enjoy a cold drink or snack, watch your favorite golf tournament on the big screen TV or sit outside on our covered patio and enjoy the scenic view of the golf course. During the golf season, the Braemar Grill opens at 6 a.m. daily, offering a wide variety of hot and cold sandwiches and drinks, including burgers, fries, tap beer and wine. In the off-season, the Grill is open 9 a.m. to late afternoon weekdays for snacks and luncheon service. ADULT LEAGUES Braemar has a wide offering of 18-hole and 9-hole leagues for both day and evening play. The leagues are open to Edina residents as well as non-residents. For information about any of our leagues, visit www.BraemarGolf.com or contact Mary Wooldridge at 952-903-5755 or BraemarGolf@EdinaMN.gov. BRAEMAR GOLF DOME The Braemar Golf Dome practice facility is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, November through mid-April and is closed during the summer. The dome is the largest and longest-hitting in the Twin Cities area with 46 tee areas on two levels. The dome is kept at a very comfortable temperature, even on the coldest days and nights. Winter is the perfect time to work on your game, so take advantage of our group and private lessons. Our five PGA Professionals provide lessons for all ages, all skill levels, all year long. The dome also features golf Kids Kamps over the winter holiday break for children ages 6-14. The dome is located at 7420 Braemar Blvd. For more information, call 952-903- 5775 (November through mid-April) or visit www.BraemarGolfDome.com. 27-Hole Regulation Course The 27-hole Regulation Course at Braemar includes a long, difficult nine; a shorter, somewhat easier back nine; and a scenic nine where golfers are rewarded for their accuracy. The course combines bunkers, water and large undulating greens to make it fun and challenging. 18 Hole Rates:Wkday Wkend Non-Patron $39 $42 Non-Patron Senior (62 or older)$37 $40 Patron $31 $32 Senior Patron (62 or older)$29 $30 Super Senior (75 or older) (Mon.-Thurs., open to 1 p.m.)$25 $26 U25 $26 $30 Juniors (17 and younger)$20 9 Hole Rates:Wkday Wkend Non-Patron $20 $22 Non-Patron Senior $19 $21 Patron $16 $17 Senior Patron $15 $16 Super Senior (Mon.-Thurs., open to 1 p.m.)$14 $15 U25 $16 $17 Juniors $12 Green Fees: Adult Non-Patron $15.50 Adult Patron $12.50 Junior $10 Golf Carts (per player)$7.50 Rates: Edina Residents $27 Non-Residents $31 Handicaps: 18 Holes (per player)$15.50 9 Holes (per player)$9.50 Golf Carts: Braemar and Fred Richards Executive Courses The Braemar Executive Course is a par 29 course with the longest hole measuring 326 yards and the shortest 110 yards. With its rolling greens, various water hazards and sand bunkers, the Executive Course is enjoyable and accessible to golfers of all abilities. The Richards Executive Course is a par 29 course complete with clubhouse and putting green. It offers the golfer an opportunity to decide between two different flagstick positions on each hole. This concept allows the beginning golfer a chance to take an easier approach to the hole while a more challenging route can be taken by the more experienced golfer. The longest hole measures 320 yards and the shortest measures 131 yards. Large Bucket $7.75 Small Bucket $5.25 Warm-up Bucket $3 Rates: Driving Range Weekend rates are Friday, Saturday and Sunday 192014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Braemar Golf Course 20 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Braemar Golf Course LEVEL I For individuals who have played little to no golf and have had no formal golf lessons. Class size is limited to eight students. Fee: $105. LEVEL II For individuals who have completed Level I class or have played some golf. Class size is limited to eight students. Fee: $105 LEVEL III For individuals who play the game seriously and can score 100 or less for 18 holes, or 50 for nine holes, on a regulation course. A swing analysis videotape is included. Class size is limited to six students. Fee: $120. REGISTRATION FOR SESSION 1 Dates:Times: Mondays starting June 9 10, 11 a.m.; 1, 2 p.m. Tuesdays starting June 10 11 a.m.; 2 p.m. Wednesdays starting June 11 9, 11 a.m.; 2 p.m. Thursdays starting June 12 10, 11 a.m.; 1 p.m. Fridays starting June 13 10, 11 a.m. REGISTRATION FOR SESSION 2 Dates:Times: Mondays starting July 14 9, 10 a.m.; 1 p.m. Tuesdays starting July 15 10 a.m.; 2 p.m. Wednesdays starting July 16 9, 10 a.m.; 2 p.m. Thursdays starting July 17 10 a.m.; 1 p.m. REGISTRATION FOR SESSION 1 All levels are available. Once per week. Dates:Times: Mondays starting April 14 10 a.m.; 6, 7 p.m. Tuesdays starting April 15 10 a.m.; 6, 7 p.m. Wednesdays starting April 16 10 a.m.; 6, 7 p.m. Thursdays starting April 17 6, 7 p.m. Fridays starting April 18 10 a.m. Saturdays starting April 19 9, 10 a.m. REGISTRATION FOR SESSION 2 All levels are available. Twice per week. Dates:Times: Mondays and Wednesdays starting April 28 6, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting April 29 REGISTRATION FOR SESSION 3 All levels are available. Twice per week. Dates:Times: Mondays and Wednesdays starting May 19 10 a.m.; 6, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting May 20 10 a.m.; 6, 7 p.m. 6, 7 p.m. LESSONS Our five PGA Professionals provide lessons for all ages and all skill levels. ADULT GROUP LESSONS For adults, we offer three levels of group classes. Lessons are offered early spring through mid-summer. Private lessons are also available. If you would like to register for group golf lessons, please visit www.BraemarGolf.com or call the Pro Shop, 952-903-5750. REGISTRATION Registration is open! Register online at www.BraemarGolf.com, or by calling the Pro Shop at 952-903-5750. All classes meet for five one-hour sessions once a week or twice a week for two and a half weeks. No refunds will be issued to those canceling group lessons four or fewer days before the start of the class. REGISTRATION Registration is now open! Register online at www.BraemarGolf.com or by calling 952-903-5750. Both levels are available at each time. JUNIOR GOLF LESSONS For boys and girls of beginning and intermediate levels ages 8-18. Basic introductory program for young people to learn the game of golf. Includes the fundamentals of the golf swing, chipping and putting skills. All classes meet for five 50-minute sessions, once a week. Registration will be limited to 10 students per class. Fee: $50 REGISTRATION FOR SESSION 4 All levels are available. Once per week. Dates:Times: Mondays starting June 9 10 a.m.; 6, 7 p.m. Tuesdays starting June 10 10 a.m.; 6, 7 p.m. Wednesdays starting June 11 6, 7 p.m. Thursdays starting June 12 6, 7 p.m. Saturdays starting June 14 9, 10 a.m. REGISTRATION FOR SESSION 5 All levels are available. Twice per week. Dates:Times: Mondays and Wednesdays starting June 23 6, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 24 6, 7 p.m. REGISTRATION FOR SESSION 6 All levels are available. Twice per week. Dates:Times: Mondays and Wednesdays starting July 21 6, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting July 22 6, 7 p.m. 212014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Braemar Golf Course JUNIOR MGA The Minnesota Golf Association, in partnership with Braemar and other courses, conducts a State Junior Competition program. It is open to advanced boys and girls ages 18 and under. The five-person team will participate in weekly competitions with other area golf courses and have a chance to advance to the regional play and then the Junior Championship in August. The Braemar Men's Club sponsors the team. For more information, contact Dick Barrett at 952-941-2520. Register online at www.BraemarGolf.com or by calling 952-903-5750. SUMMER 2014 JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM For boys and girls who have a strong interest in golf, emphasis is put on shot-making, player development, strategy, rules and etiquette. Two different levels are offered. Maximum class size is eight students with two instructors. JUNIOR LEAGUE (Ages 10-18) The Friday morning Braemar Junior Golf leagues are available for any level of golfer. Depending on their age and playing abilities, golfers will play the Regulation Course or on one of the two Executive Courses. Some prior instruction is recommended. Leagues are supervised by our professional golf staff. REGULATION COURSE LEAGUES (Ages 12 and older as of June 13) For more advanced play. This league is limited to 60 players. Date:Fridays June 13–July 25* (rain make-up is Aug. 1) Time:Tee times vary and begin at 6:30 a.m. Location:Braemar Regulation Golf Course or one of the two Executive Courses EXECUTIVE COURSE LEAGUES (Ages 10 and older as of June 13) Size is limited to 45 players per league. Braemar requires a parent to volunteer one Friday of the six-week program. Registration is open for Edina residents and begins May 1 for non-residents. BEAR LEAGUE Date:June 13 Time:Beginning at 6:30 a.m. Location:Braemar Executive Course Cost:$89 KING LEAGUE Date:June 13 Time:Beginning at 8:45 a.m. Location:Braemar Executive Course Cost:$89 These two leagues rotate start times in subsequent weeks TIGER LEAGUE Date:June 13 Time:Beginning at 7 a.m. Location:Fred Richards Executive Course Cost:$89 Cost:$99 (9 hole) $149 (18 hole) JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT JUNIOR PASSES Braemar offers a Junior Multi-Round Punch Card for the regulation course and the executive courses. Regulation Course: Cost $135 The regulation course punch card is available for youth 17 and younger. The card entitles juniors to 10 rounds of golf, either 9 holes or 18 holes. Executive Course: Cost $75 The executive course punch card is available for youth 17 and younger. The card entitles juniors to 10 rounds of golf. The punch card does not give reservation privileges. Cards are valid Monday through Friday (except holidays), Saturday and Sunday after 3 p.m. only. JUNIOR RATES Players 17 and younger. Regulation Course: $11 (9 holes) / $19 (18 holes) Executive Course:$10 (9 holes) These rates carry no reservation privileges and are not available before 3 p.m. on weekends or holidays. LEVEL 1 Level One is for ages 10-17 who have completed junior lessons and are ready for more advanced lessons in addition to playing on the executive course. Each day is spent on the driving range and on the executive course with instructors. Date:SESSION 1: June 17, 18, 19 SESSION 2: July 8, 9, 10 SESSION 3: July 22, 23, 24 SESSION 4: July 29, 30, 31 Time:1–3 p.m. Cost:$110 LEVEL 2 Level Two is for ages 12-17 who are already playing 9 or 18 holes on a regulation course and desire to take their game to the next competitive level. Each day is spent on the driving range and on the regulation course with instructors. Date:SESSION 1: June 10, 11, 12 SESSION 2: June 24, 25, 26 SESSION 3: July 15, 16, 17 Time:8 a.m.–noon Cost:$220 *No league play on July 4 22 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Wednesday, April 9 • 6–8 p.m. BRAEMAR GOLF DOME Cost: $10 • Golf vendors will have their newest equipment for you to try • Clinics by Braemar’s Golf Professionals throughout the evening • Hit unlimited range balls • Food and beverage • Games and prizes Is regular golf too challenging? Or not challenging enough? Try Night Glow Golf, an after dark game everyone will enjoy! With only tees, flag sticks and holes illuminated and glow in the dark golf balls flying through the air, Nite Glow Golf is a veritable light show! Come experience a movie under the stars at Braemar Golf Course. Saturday, July 19 Braemar will feature the golf movie, TIN CUP (edited) starring Kevin Costner and Rene Russo Movie will begin at 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Braemar will feature Disney’s animated classic, UP Movie will begin at 8:30 p.m. Movies will be shown on the Driving Range.Provide your own blankets, lawn chairs and bug spray.Snacks and beverages will be for sale. Braemar Golf Course 232014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY PACKAGES Edina Aquatic Center Splash into summer at Edina’s pirate- themed aquatic center. The Edina Aquatic Center offers something for water lovers of all ages. The facility features a FlowRider surf simulator, a 207-foot body slide, a 300-foot tube flume, a thrilling cable ride, diving boards and an Olympic- sized swimming pool. The youngest swimmers can enjoy the Aquatic Center’s zero-depth pool, in which the water depth begins at zero and gradually deepens to 18 inches. This pool contains spiral and tunnel slides, a tire swing, sprays, fountains and other water-in-motion amenities. Children can also dry off and exercise their imaginations in Oakwood Forest, a treehouse-themed playground. The focal point of the dry play area is a large tree with a climb-through center, lookout tower and slide exit. For swimmers’ comfort, the water temperature in all pools is kept at a minimum of 82 degrees. When it’s time for a break, swimmers can relax in comfortable chaise lounge chairs underneath the large shade umbrellas or wooden trellis. A full-service concessions area offers light meals and snacks. Edina Aquatic Center offers Birthday Party packages. The Edina Aquatic Center is the perfect place to host your next birthday party. We have attractions for all ages! Call 952-833-9544 to book your party today! POOL HOURS For the 2014 season, the Edina Aquatic Center will be open Saturday, June 7 — Sunday, Aug. 24. Main Pool Hours: Monday–Friday (June/July)11:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Saturday/Sunday (June/July)10 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Monday–Friday (August)11:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Saturday/Sunday (August)10 a.m.–8 p.m. Zero-Depth Pool Hours: Monday–Sunday (June/July)10 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Monday–Sunday (August)10 a.m.–8 p.m. Lap Swimming Hours (entire season): Monday–Friday 6–8 p.m. Saturday 8–10 a.m. Sunday 10 a.m.–noon Fourth of July Hours:10 a.m.–8 p.m. SEASON PASSES Resident Family:First 2 members *$87.50/$97.50 Each additional member $47.50 Maximum (8 members)$382.50 Resident Individual:*$47/$52 Non-Resident Family:First 2 members *$102.50/$112.50 Each additional member $52.50 Maximum (8 members)$427.50 Non-Resident Individual:*$57/$62 Season FlowRider (additional per person):*42.50/$47.50 DAILY ADMISSION Resident & Non-Resident:$10 After 6 p.m.:$8 Daily Admission FlowRider (additional per person):$5 TWILIGHT PACKAGE (AFTER 5 P.M.) $200 (plus tax) Package includes 12 admissions to the Aquatic Center, reserved tables for two hours, cake, beach towel for the birthday child. All party supplies will be put in a drawstring bag (party supplies included: cake plates, candles, forks, napkins, pitcher of pop and cups). Additional admission is $13 per person (plus tax). HIGH SEAS PACKAGE $225 (plus tax) Package includes 12 admissions to the Aquatic Center, reserved tables for two hours, cake and beach towel for the birthday child. All party supplies will be put in a drawstring bag (party supplies included: cake plates, candles, forks, napkins, pitcher of pop and cups). Additional admission is $15 per person (plus tax). *Early bird rates available through April 30. Prices do not include sales tax. 4300 W. 66th St. • www.EdinaAquaticCenter.com Edina Aquatic Center offers private FlowRider sessions. The FlowRider allows people the chance to try body boarding and/ or surfing. Flowboarding is a fun, exciting experience for kids and adults. Individual or group sessions are available. Edina is proud to have the only outdoor FlowRider in the state. Call 952-833-9543 to reserve your session today! Go to www.EdinaAquaticCenter.com to purchase your 2014 Season Pass! Ask about our tasty treat packages! Swimming Lessons Offered by Edina Swim Club www.edinaswim.com • 952-831-3814 24 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Date:Tuesdays Time:8:45–9:45 a.m. Location:Edina Senior Center, Grandview Room Cost:$5 per class, pay the instructor Edina Senior Center 5280 Grandview Square • www.EdinaMN.gov/SeniorCenter The Edina Senior Center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some evenings or Saturday programs may be planned. Become a member of the center to get up to date information on activities, interest groups and tours. Membership cost is $17 per person or $27 per couple. For more information, call 952-833-9570 or stop in for a tour. If you would like to rent a room for a meeting or a small social event, please call Phyllis Gwiazdon at 952-833-9572. WALKING CLUB An informational walking club meeting will be held on Friday, April 18, at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center. You do not have to walk fast. This will be a fun social group to get some exercise. You can even bring your Nordic poles. We will pick a day and time for the walks and pick some local locations to walk and talk. Call the Center at 952-833-9570 to let us know you are coming to the meeting. TRIPS AND TOURS No registration required. Just come for fun, exercise and talk. DEFENSIVE DRIVING FOR 55+ Looking to renew your discount or begin your discount and take a class? We will offer an eight-hour introduction class and if you need to renew your discount there is a four-hour refresher. We will have classes beginning in June, July and August (day time, night time and Saturday classes) with certified instructors. SWEDISH EXERCISE (IT’S BACK!) Marget Nelson, a Stockholm native and former dance with the Royal Swedish Ballet, has crafted this class as a non-impact and low-intensity class. After a warm up, participants go through a slight cardio-vascular workout, followed by strength training for both upper and lower body, and end with a relaxing cool-down and stretch. Enjoy moving to fun music. Bring a mat and comfortable shoes. We have many wonderful trips coming up. Call the Senior Center for additional information. More trips may be added. April 9 Steele Magnolia’s NEW Old Log Theater May 22 Western Wisconsin June 17 St. Paul Saints Baseball game July 10 University of Minnesota Centennial Showboat Aug. 14 Green Line Rail and St. Paul Union Depot Sept. 18 Trip to Chicago Sept. 25 Lake Pepin Cruise Oct. 9 Old Spicer Castle Oct. 29 Chanhassen Dinner Theatre For information on pickleball, call 952-833-9570. 252014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Centennial Lakes – a 24-acre park and pond – offers the ultimate urban escape. The park features more than 1.5 miles of paved pathways meandering around a 10-acre lake and interspersed with beautifully landscaped grounds, formal and informal seating areas, swinging benches and fountains. During the summer months, visitors can rent paddleboats; fish in the ponds for sunfish, bass and bullheads; watch remote- controlled sailboat races; explore the maze or try their luck on the putting course or croquet and lawn bowling courts. The park also hosts a variety of cultural performances in a 1,000-seat lakeside amphitheater. For a special treat, be sure to check out the weekly Movies in the Park at sunset on Thursday evenings throughout the summer. At the Hughes Pavilion, visitors can rent banquet space for weddings, business meetings and social events. The Pavilion also serves as the center of the Centennial Lakes Farmers Market, where you can find the freshest in locally grown and produced products from late spring through fall. Please call the Park at 952-833-9580 or check out our website for more information, www.CentennialLakesPark.com. PADDLEBOATS The paddleboats at Centennial Lakes Park are one of the park’s primary amenities. With over seven acres of water to explore, groups of four are able to take turns paddling while exploring the park from a new angle. FEE: $8 per boat per 1/2 hour SUMMER EVENT SCHEDULE With so many activities going on in the park, there is always something to see or do. Download the full 2014 schedule of summer concerts, movies and farmers market information online at www.CentennialLakesPark.com or stop by the park to pick one up! *(Only available Mon–Fri, excluding holidays) PUTTING COURSE Centennial Lakes Park’s 18 manicured bent grass greens range in length from 57 to 125 feet and are surrounded by sand traps, ponds, boulders and planter beds. Players use only a putter to negotiate these heavily undulated greens. This par 51 layout is 1,662 feet in length and takes approximately an hour and 45 minutes to play. All ages and abilities are welcome, however, due to the difficulty of the course, it is recommended that players be 8 years of age and older. FEE: $9 per person for 18 holes $5 per person for 9 holes* CROQUET & LAWN BOWLING The park also features championship caliber croquet and lawn bowling courts. These lush bent grass lawns are some of the finest in the Midwest. Courts may be rented by the hour, with all equipment and written instructions included in the court fee. In addition, a variety of tournaments and leagues are hosted throughout the summer. FEE: $16 per court per hour Centennial Lakes Park 7499 France Ave. S. • www.CentennialLakesPark.com 26 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Braemar Arena 7501 Ikola Way • www.BraemarArena.com For hockey and figure skating enthusiasts, Braemar Arena features three indoor, regulation-size ice sheets. Braemar is available for group rental for adult and youth hockey and figure skating programs. Group skating lessons are offered for ages 3 through adult as are open skating, open hockey and developmental skating and hockey sessions. We are also the proud home of the Braemar-City of Lakes Figure Skating Club, Edina Hockey Association, Edina Boys and Girls Hockey Hornets, Edina Velocity Training Center and General Sports. OPEN SKATING SCHEDULE: (Oct. 1–mid-April)* Tuesday, Thursday, Friday ........11:10 a.m.–1:10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday ................1:10–2:40 p.m. * Subject to change. Visit www.BraemarArena.com for the most up-to-date schedule. Check the online schedule for summer open skating times. Event Schedule Special event and tournament schedules will be posted at the Arena and on our website, www. BraemarArena.com. Please call 952-833-9500 for up-to-date information. Resident Non-Resident Employed in Edina INDIVIDUAL PASS 1 person ........$110 .......$120 ........$110 FAMILY PASS 2 people .......$120* ......$135* ......$120* *$5 for each additional person OPEN SKATING SEASON PASSES Open skating season passes, valid September through mid-August, are available for individuals or families. The Arena also offers single-session admission to residents and non-residents. The family pass includes children of all ages, nannies, foreign exchange students and grandchildren. All family pass members must live at the same address. The pass cannot be used by any family member or guest not listed. OPEN SKATING SINGLE SESSION FEES Single-admission is $4 per person. Skate rental is $2 per pair. OPEN SKATING RATES DEVELOPMENTAL HOCKEY AND FIGURE SKATING Braemar Arena now offers Developmental Ice. Developmental Ice gives young athletes the opportunity to work with their coaches one on one at an affordable rate. Cost is $8 resident/$10 non-resident. Coaches are free. Visit at www.BraemarArena.com for the most up-to-date schedule. Days and times vary. SUMMER SESSION BASIC SKILLS AND BEGINNING HOCKEY .... Braemar Arena offers learn to skate classes for a wide range of levels. This program is taught using the USFS curriculum. Fees and classes will vary depending upon registration and session length. JUMP & SPIN Tuesdays ................6–6:45 p.m. BASIC SKILLS (Ages 6–12) Thursdays ...6–6:30 p.m., 6:30-7 p.m. BEGINNING HOCKEY Tuesdays .............6:45–7:30 p.m. SNOWPLOW SAM Thursdays ...6–6:30 p.m., 6:30-7 p.m. Braemar Arena has a wide variety of concessions to fuel your hunger. Come hungry! 272014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Braemar Arena Braemar is the C O O L E S T place in Edina t o h o l d your birthday p a r t y . W e offer options d u r i n g o p e n skating or a pr i v a t e p a r t y . Please contact B r a e m a r Arena to set u p y o u r party today! PRIVATE SKATE LESSONS NOW AVAILABLE Skaters registered in our Learn to Skate program can receive private/ semi-private lessons. These lessons are helpful if you want to get your child some extra help to move through the levels fasters or if your child is having difficulty mastering a new skill. Skaters must register for a minimum of four private lessons. We have three different levels of coaches: Senior, Intermediate and Junior. SENIOR COACH 30-minute lesson - $25 per lesson INTERMEDIATE COACH 30-minute lesson - $20 per lesson JUNIOR COACH 30-minute lesson - $15 per lesson Contact the Arena office for details or to schedule lessons, 952-833-9500. For more information, visit www.BraemarArena.com or call 952-833-9500. 28 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT ADVENTURE PEAK: The “Peak” is a 44-by-44-by-37-foot, high-climbing, low- crawling, slip-sliding Northwoods adventure. Climb into the 30-foot tall oak tree, slide down one of the four giant tube slides or wash down the triple-wave slide. Climb across a canyon, scale the climbing wall and venture to the 30-foot lookout to spy around the Park. From the lookout, slide down the very popular and very fast new super slide. Adventure Peak also features great areas for toddlers to explore. The Tot Area includes climbing, crawling, sliding and even bouncing in an inflatable air bounce geared just for them! The entire padded, netted and enclosed structure has more than 45 activities to keep kids challenged and entertained for hours. Edinborough Park 7700 York Ave. S. • www.EdinboroughPark.com Packages start at just $100 Monday–Thursday and $160 Friday–Sunday. Every package includes admission for 10 children and a birthday party space for two hours that accommodates up to 20 people. We are not just for birthday parties; we also do team parties and other gatherings! For more information, call Birthday Party Coordinator Angie Lindholm at 952-833-9544. With a variety of plants, trees and flowers, Edinborough Park is Minnesota’s premier indoor public park. Located at 7700 York Ave. S., the completely enclosed, one- acre park features a junior-Olympic sized swimming pool, a running track and fitness area, a huge indoor playground and a multi-purpose play area. In its 250-seat, Greek-style amphitheater, Edinborough Park presents a full schedule of free cultural arts programs in the areas of music, dance, theater and visual arts. For more information on Edinborough Park, please call 952-833-9540 or visit www.EdinboroughPark.com. CITY OF EDINA Edinborough Park ADVENTURE PEAK HOURS Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Pool and Track open at 5:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. FEES Adventure Peak: Daily admission $7 10 admission passes $60 Annual Membership — Resident $85 Annual Membership — Non-Resident $110 Swimming Pool and Track: Daily admission $7 10 admission passes $60 Annual Membership — Resident $260 Annual Membership — Non-Resident $290 Contact Dawn Beitel 952-833-9543 or visit www.EdinboroughPark.com to make a group reservation. Edinborough Park takes birthday parties to new heights! Prices do not include sales tax. POOL AND TRACK Our pool measures 75 feet by 46 feet and is 3.5 to 4 feet deep throughout, making it exceptional for children learning to swim, lap swimmers, seniors and anyone looking for fun and exercise. Lap Swim times are for adult lap swimming only. During open swim hours, one lane is reserved exclusively for lap swimming. The Track at Edinborough Park is a 1/16-mile, three-lane track. For an even greater workout, around the inside of the track are two recumbent bicycles, two treadmills, elliptical trainer, ab board and multi-station gym for weight training. The pool temperature is usually 82 degrees! Call 952-833- 9540 or visit www.EdinboroughPark.com for current pool and track hours. NEW! Summer Twilight Rate at Adventure Peak Visit us for only $5/child from 6 to 9 p.m. June 7-Aug. 25! Facility Upgrades The locker rooms at Edinborough Park are scheduled to be renovated this summer. Keep an eye on our website for specific details. www.EdinboroughPark.com. 292014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Edina Art Center 4701 W. 64th St. • www.EdinaArtCenter.com EDINA ART CENTER SPRING/SUMMER 2014 CLASSES Art Center Hours 9 a.m.-8 p.m. .................Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. .........................Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. .........................Saturday Closed ................................Sunday m= member pricing nm = non-member pricing 30 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Edina Art Center | ART FOR ALL AGES — YOUTH CLASSES — PRIVATE LESSONS The concept for Art for All Ages Classes is to create an environment where youth and adult learners are together to have a safe and creative experience. Parents, grandparents, family and friends are encouraged to create with young students. Art For All Ages Youth Classes BASIC CLAY MOSAIC (Ages 12-Adult) Adama Sow Students will be introduced to the ancient fine art of mosaic tiling by creating and designing their own colorful mosaic artwork. The process includes creating a design, laying the mosaic tile in place and grouting the piece. This is a great class to take with your child. Students must purchase clay and firing fees. Maximum 12. 1081:Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., 6 weeks — starts June 12 1082:Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., 6 weeks — starts July 24 Cost:$108 nm/$97 m + $12 supply fee 1100:Saturdays, 12:30–3:30 p.m., 5 weeks — starts July 26 Cost:$135 nm/$121 m + $10 supply fee POTTERY FOR BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE (Ages 15 to Adult) Vanessa Greene This class will focus on developing and improving the basic skills of wheel throwing. Beginners will learn to center, make a cylinder, bowl and some simple hand-built forms. More advanced students will work on new forms to improve their techniques. Maximum 10. 2010:Wednesdays, 3–4:30 p.m., 4 weeks — starts July 23 Cost:$54 nm/$49 m + $8 supply fee SWAGGY BEADS (Ages 10-14) Kay Gritton Create cool, funky jewelry using found objects, broken parts, game pieces, shells, rubber bands, watch parts, etc. Let your imagination wander! Learn stringing and knotting techniques and finishing pointers. May use “steampunk” influences. Maximum 8. DRAWING BASICS & BEYOND (Ages 6 to Adult) Carol Clay, Kären Nemer or Henry Taly Choose from one of three instructors. Call 952-903-5780 to arrange private lessons. Private Lessons WATERCOLORS, ACRYLICS AND JEWELRY MAKING (Ages 6 to Adult) Carol Clay or Kay Gritton Choose from one of two instructors. Call 952-903-5780 to arrange private lessons. 2020:Saturdays, 10-11:30 p.m., 9 weeks — starts June 14 Cost:$95 nm/$85 m + $25 supply fee BOOKMAKING FOR CHILDREN (Ages 5–11) Michael Bedard Children will make a variety of books. Some will be completed in one session while others may be continuing projects taking up to three weeks. Stitching, binding, illustration and printmaking will be all part of the process. Some books will be paperbacks and some will be hard cover. Join Michael for a fun experience! Ask for a supply list. (Note: This class meets seven times over the span of nine weeks. Saturdays when class won’t be held will be announced.) Maximum 15. 2090:Mondays, 4:15–5:45 p.m., 6 weeks — starts June 9 Cost:$81 nm/$73 m + $12 supply fee GREEN ART KEEPS YOU GROWING! (Ages 8-12) Tracy Hudson Summer is always “green” in Minnesota when you create art using recycled materials. We will take magazines, cardboard, leather and plastic and re-invent them into new projects. In each class, we will practice creative thinking from an earth-friendly perspective. Maximum 8. 312014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Edina Art Center | YOUTH CLASSES 2045:Mondays, 4:15-6:15 p.m., 5 weeks — starts July 7 Cost:$90 nm/$81 m + $10 supply fee SUMMER ART ACADEMY (Ages 7-10) Anne Spooner For current Art Academy students and those interested in this special program for focused youth. Join us this summer to draw and paint a variety of subjects. Many drawing and painting basics will be covered and each participant will receive individual attention. All supplies provided. Maximum 8. BASIC DRAWING FOR YOUTH (Ages 8-12) Henry Taly Learn to observe and draw from real life while learning drawing basics. Explore a variety of drawing tools and paper surfaces. You will create unique drawings and have fun while you learn. All materials provided. Please bring a 9-by- 12-inch drawing pad to class. (The drawing pad is available for purchase at the Art Center store.) All other materials provided. *No class July 5. Maximum 7. 2059:Saturdays, 12:30-3 p.m., 5 weeks — starts June 14* 2060:Saturdays, 12:30-3 p.m., 5 weeks — starts July 26 Cost:$113 nm/$102 m + $10 supply fee 2075:Thursdays, 5–6:30 p.m., 4 weeks — starts July 10 Cost:$54 nm/$49 m + $8 supply fee DRAWING (Ages 7-11) Carol Clay Love to draw? Give new realistic drawing skills a test run in pencil, charcoal, pen and pastel. Learn the basics and give your drawings new dimension. Maximum 12. 2101:Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., 6 weeks — starts June 24 Cost:$108 nm/$97 m + $12 supply fee SUMMER ART ACADEMY (Ages 11-18) Denise W. Johnson & Michael Frey This is a great summer class for current Art Academy students or those interested in joining Art Academy in the fall. Students may paint, draw, sculpt or use the potter’s wheel. Individual instruction is given to support personal goals and ideas. Maximum 20. 32 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2130:Mondays, 5-7 p.m., 5 weeks — starts July 28 Cost:$90 nm/$81 m + $10 supply fee CAMERA CLUB WITH PIZZA! (Ages 13-15) Don Clay Learn about your digital camera. Study composition, lighting, color theory and more. Students will take, view and discuss all photos of subjects photographed around the Art Center weekly. Please bring your camera to each class. Enjoy pizza, too! Maximum 6. 2123:Thursdays, 4-6 p.m., 6 weeks — starts June 12* Cost:$108 nm/$97 m + $12 studio fee 2124:Thursdays, 4-6 p.m., 5 weeks — starts July 31 Cost:$90 nm/$81 m + $10 studio fee TEEN POTTERY (Ages 13-18) Adama Sow Work will focus on developing and improving the basic skills of wheel throwing. Beginners will learn to center, make a cylinder, bowl and some simple hand-built forms. More advanced students will work on new forms to improve their techniques. *No class July 3. Maximum 10. Edina Art Center | YOUTH CLASSES CLAY FOR KIDS (Ages 6–8) Adama Sow Students will explore clay using many different hand-building techniques. We will build mugs and bowls as well as imaginative sculptures. All skill levels are welcome. Maximum 12. 2010:Tuesdays, 4:15-6:15 p.m., 6 weeks — starts June 10 2011:Tuesdays, 4:15-6:15 p.m., 6 weeks — starts July 22 Cost:$108 nm/$97 m + $12 supply fee 2063:Mondays, 4:15-6:15 p.m., 6 weeks — starts June 9 2064:Mondays, 4:15-6:15 p.m., 6 weeks — starts July 21 Cost:$108 nm/$97 m + $12 supply fee FRENCH IMMERSION & CLAY (Ages 9-12) Adama Sow A great class! Join Adama for fun and exploration of clay through many different hand-building techniques and on the potter’s wheel. Individual creativity will be encouraged. Come create everything from mugs to monsters. Maximum 12. You can schedule classes at Edina Art Center that fit in with your home school student needs and interests. Call today to arrange classes with one of our talented instructors. For fees and information, call 952-903-5780. Attention Home School Students: 332014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY 2140:Mondays, 6:30-9 p.m., 12 weeks — starts June 9 Cost:$270 nm/$243m + $32 supply fee DREAMY DAYS: SCULPTING ANIMALS WITH REALISM, PAINTING THEM SURREAL (Ages 13-18) David Cahn Lions, rhinos, tropical birds, gorillas, whales, Komodo Dragons and more. The trick with this flavor of creation lies in our accuracy depicting these and other animals with their real- world anatomy. Once they look so real they might walk off, we will add the magic touch — vibrant bold colors, all white eyes and lush designs. Suddenly, what was once impressive yet conventional becomes commandingly dreamy. In this 12-week class, depending on individual speed, several sculptures will be dreamed up, formed and painted. Maximum 8. 2150:Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m., 12 weeks — starts June 10 Cost:$270 nm/$243 m + $32 supply fee SURREAL VISTAS: PAINTING ABSURD BEAUTY (Ages 13-18) David Cahn Something profound happens when we realistically depict settings and subjects whose presence in a shared context can only be described as ridiculous. In this in-between field of imagination, we find ourselves most in touch with the logic and phenomena encountered in dreams. In this class, several works will be envisioned, rendered and brought to life using acrylic paint. Attention to composition and photo realism will determine the visual impact of our works. Maximum 8. Edina Art Center | YOUTH CLASSES The Art Center would be pleased to host your child’s next BIRTHDAY PARTY! You bring the kids dressed for a mess, cake, decorations and refreshments. We’ll provide the studio, materials and artist/ instructor for the art activity of your choice. Suggested donation $175-$275 Call 952-903-5780 for more information Sculpture by David Cahn 34 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Edina Art Center | SUMMER CAMPS MB Molly Blotz DB Dar Brooks DC David Cahn HC Harriet Campe GC Geneviève Chamberland CC Carol Clay EF Elizabeth Franklin MG Michele Green VG Vanessa Greene KG Kay Gritton DWJ Denise Willey Johnson AMS Anne M. Spooner AS Adama Sow WG Whitney Gohman NS Nate Saunders EG Elena Griggs SUMMER CAMP INSTRUCTORS SUMMER CAMPS The Edina Art Center offers learning through fun and dynamic summer art camps. Taught by working artists at a reasonable price — fill your child’s summer with creating art! Morning camps are held 9:30 a.m. to noon. • Afternoon camps are held 1 to 3:30 p.m. $75 non-member/$68 member + $8 supply fee • $9 for supervised lunch THREE SPECIAL CAMPS Allison and her Half-Pint Horses How would you like to draw or paint or sculpt with a real half- pint horse in the room? The Edina Art Center offers a new summer camp with Allison Polster and her half-pints. These animals are potty-trained, clean and fresh right from the sta- ble, really cute, and ready to be an artist’s model. HPH1:June 10-12, 1-3:30 p.m., Ages 5-7 HPH2:July 1-3, 1-3:30 p.m., Ages 7-10 HPH3:Aug. 26-28, 1-3:30 p.m., Ages 11-14 352014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Edina Art Center | SUMMER CAMPS MORNING CAMPS (9:30 a.m.-noon) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR A 5-7 Crazy Clay GC B 8-10 Clay on the Wheel AS C 9-12 Tween Drawing DC D 8-10 Comic Art Class EG AFTERNOON CAMPS (1-3:30 p.m.) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR E 5-7 Decorative Clay Bowls AS F 8-10 Soft Slab; Painting on Clay HC G 9-12 Clay Sampler GC MORNING CAMPS (9:30 a.m.-noon) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR P 5-7 Crazy Dishes MG Q 8-10 Storyteller Class EG R 9-12 Clay on the Wheel AS AFTERNOON CAMPS (1-3:30 p.m.) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR S 5-7 Discover Animals in Art MB T 8-10 Clay Luminaries AS U 11-14 Drawing & Painting Exploration EF V 11-14 Clay on the Wheel MG MORNING CAMPS (9:30 a.m.-noon) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR CC 5-7 Clay Planters with Faces MB DD 8-10 Origami GC EE 9-12 Clay on the Wheel AS AFTERNOON CAMPS (1-3:30 p.m.) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR FF 5-7 Recyclable Art EG GG 8-10 Clay on the Wheel AS HH 9-12 Nature Printing & Collage DB JUNE 10-12 JUNE 24-26 MORNING CAMPS (9:30 a.m.-noon) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR W 5-7 Animal Portraits EG X 7-10 Clay on the Wheel AS Y 9-12 Clay on the Wheel MB AFTERNOON CAMPS (1-3:30 p.m.) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR Z 5-7 Mixed Media Mono Prints WG AA 7-10 Horse Drawing Club EG BB 9-12 African Clay Masks AS JULY 1-3 JULY 8-10 MORNING CAMPS (9:30 a.m.-noon) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR II 5-7 Crazy Clay WG JJ 8-10 French Immersion/ Clay on the Wheel AS KK 9-12 Painting with Water Mixable Oils CC AFTERNOON CAMPS (1-3:30 p.m.) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR LL 5-7 African Clay Masks AS MM 8-10 Nature Printing & Mixed Media EG NN 11-14 Photo Realism: Unlock the Door to Painiting WG JULY 15-17 MORNING CAMPS (9:30 a.m.-noon) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR H 4-6 Clay Treasure Containers MB I 7-10 Pinch, Pinch, Pinch Pots HC J 9-12 Tween Drawing CC K 11-14 Clay on the Wheel AS AFTERNOON CAMPS (1-3:30 p.m.) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR L 4-6 Clay Pots MB M 7-10 Pet Portraits AMS N 9-12 Clay on the Wheel AS O 6-8 Bead Art Class EG JUNE 17-19 36 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Edina Art Center | SUMMER CAMPS MORNING CAMPS (9:30 a.m.-noon) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR OO 4-6 Crazy Critters MB PP 7-10 Clay Sculpture DWJ QQ 11-14 Clay on the Wheel AS RR 11-14 Old Masters Drawing & Painting EG AFTERNOON CAMPS (1-3:30 p.m.) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR SS 4-6 Art Sampler WG TT 7-10 African Clay Masks AS UU 9-11 Clay on the Wheel VG MORNING CAMPS (9:30 a.m.-noon) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR AE 4-6 Clay Pets MB AF 7-10 Adventures in Watercolor CC AG 9-12 Clay on the Wheel AS AH 11-14 Nature Prints & Mixed Media EG AFTERNOON CAMPS (1-3:30 p.m.) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR AI 9-12 Hoot Owl Vessels MG AJ 7-10 Pencil Drawing DC AK 11-14 Clay on the Wheel AS JULY 22-24 AUG. 5-7 MORNING CAMPS (9:30 a.m.-noon) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR VV 5-7 Animal & Pet Drawing Fun AMS WW 8-10 Clay on the Wheel AS XX 9-12 Hoot Owl Vessels MB YY 11-14 Clay on the Wheel MG AFTERNOON CAMPS (1-3:30 p.m.) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR ZZ 6-8 Clay Art for the Garden MG AB 8-10 Clay on the Wheel AS AC 9-12 Drawing & Painting Whimsical Bugs and Flowers KG AD 11-14 Collage & Mixed Media EG JULY 29-31 MORNING CAMPS (9:30 a.m.-noon) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR AL 5-7 Clay Sculpture Camp MG AM 8-11 Artful Builders EG AN 9-12 Clay on the Wheel AS AFTERNOON CAMPS (1-3:30 p.m.) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR AO 5-7 Clay Garden Art MG AP 8-11 Clay on the Wheel AS AQ 9-12 Draw & Paint Animals AMS AUG. 12-14 MORNING CAMPS (9:30 a.m.-noon) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR AR 6-8 Beautiful Clay Birds AMS AS 8-11 Moustache Class (Clay)GC AT 9-12 Clay on the Wheel AS AFTERNOON CAMPS (1-3:30 p.m.) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR AU 5-7 Old Masters Revisted EG AV 8-11 Clay on the Wheel VG AW 8-12 Funky Birds KG AX 9-12 Sewing 101-Colorful Felt Animals AMS AY 11-14 Build an African Clay Village AS AUG. 19-21 MORNING CAMPS (9:30 a.m.-noon) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR AZ 4-5 Dragons, Knights, & Faeries EG BC 6-10 Clay Gnomes NS BD 7-10 Drawing Perspectives DC BE 11-14 Clay on the Wheel AS AFTERNOON CAMPS (1-3:30 p.m.) KEY AGE TITLE INSTRUCTOR BF 6-8 Mythical Cities EG BG 6-8 Inspiration from Nature AMS BH 8-11 Clay on the Wheel AS BI 11-14 Mixed Media Mono Prints WG AUG. 26-28 372014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Edina Art Center | SUMMER CAMPS A: Crazy Clay Get crazy! Here is your chance to have a blast creating clay sculptures that are truly unique. Create a bowl and add wacky details that your instructor will share with you. Seeing is believing! B: Clay on the Wheel Learn how to use the potter’s wheel to create wonderful bowls and mugs. Decorate using fun techniques and glaze for final firing in our kiln. C: Tween Drawing Use pencils and charcoal to draw a variety of subjects that will contain depth and texture. You will add impact to your drawings while having fun using some basic tools professional artists use! D: Comic Art Class Have fun creating your own, unique comic book characters and stories! E: Decorative Clay Bowls Hand-build bowls out of clay. Create surface textures and other ways to embellish your one-of-a-kind bowls. Add colorful glaze for a final touch. F: Soft Slab; Painting on Clay What did you say? Paint on clay? Create a slab of clay using the slab roller and your hands, and then create interesting shapes. Then paint it with Harriet showing you how! G: Clay Sampler Not sure what you want to create? Join this art sampler class where many types of clay techniques will be demonstrated. Something might spark your creativity! H: Clay Treasure Containers What better way to store your precious treasures than in your own hand-made clay container? Make it yours by personalizing it with tools to add pattern and style! I: Pinch, Pinch, Pinch Pots Learn to make clay pots using the ancient methods of pinch and coil hand-building. Then add cool features to make your pots extra special. J: Tween Drawing See class description C. K: Clay on the Wheel See class description B. L: Clay Pots Learn techniques to hand build a clay vessel. You will add texture as well as other decorative elements to your vessel and then finish with colorful glaze. All work fired in our kiln. M: Pet Portraits Capture your favorite pet in drawing or paint. Learn how to see shapes and color of your furry friends. Bring a photo of your pet or choose one of ours! N: Clay on the Wheel See class description B. O: Bead Art Class Create a variety of beautiful jewelry pieces such as necklaces, bracelets and rings. The possibilities are endless. P: Crazy Dishes Use your creative mind to create some dishes that everyone loves. Round or square, maybe. Star-shaped or asteroid-shaped with cat ears and whiskers, maybe better. Q: Storyteller Class Develop your own realistic and/or mythological stories. Then re-create your story through comics and storyboard art. R: Clay on the Wheel See class description B. S: Discover Animals in Art Join us for fun-filled half days learning about how famous artists painted and drew animals. Students will create their own works of art drawing and painting their favorite animals. T: Clay Luminaries Construct a form out of clay. Create a design that will allow light to pass through the carved openings. After your luminary has been fired, ask an adult to place a tea light inside the luminary and a lovely warm glow will be cast when lit. U: Drawing & Painting Exploration Develop your artistic vision. Have fun drawing and painting on canvas using acrylics. A variety of subjects will be offered as you learn many important techniques to enhance your art. V: Clay on the Wheel See class description B. W: Animal Portraits Learn how to draw and paint your favorite animals in fun and exciting ways. We will use a variety of wet and dry media to create unique art pieces. X & Y: Clay on the Wheel See class description B. Z: Mixed Media Mono Prints Mono prints are fascinating. Learn the techniques to create a mono print and which materials to use. Join Whitney in this exciting camp! AA: Horse Drawing Club Calling all horse enthusiasts! Spend three half days learning all about horse anatomy and drawing techniques to draw a beautiful horse you will cherish for years to come. Lots of pictures to work from as well as tons of encouragement. 2014 Edina Art Center Summer Camp Descriptions 38 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Edina Art Center | SUMMER CAMPS BB: African Clay Masks Use hand-building techniques to create a unique clay mask of your own design. Learn the different ways to depict facial elements. Choose a realistic or more abstract approach. CC: Clay Planters with Faces Construct a form out of clay. Create a design that will allow light to pass through the carved openings. After your have created the form, add a face. Will the nose holes be the drains? Maybe the ears. This group is lots of laughs. DD: Origami This camp is for origami enthusiasts! Whether you are a beginner or a pro, we will have fun making different origami creations into a finished project. EE: Clay on the Wheel See class description B. FF: Recyclable Art Create wearable art out of recyclable materials. Have fun creating hats, necklaces, bracelets, and two- and three- dimensional artwork. GG: Clay on the Wheel See class description B. HH: Nature Printing & Collage Dar will have a lot of interesting materials for you to use to create your own nature prints. You will also be using tips the pros use to put everything together into one-of- a-kind collages. II: Crazy Clay See class description A. JJ: French Immersion/Clay on the Wheel Speak French with Adama and learn how to use the potter’s wheel to create wonderful bowls and mugs. Decorate using fun techniques and glaze for final firing in our kiln. KK: Painting with Water Mixable Oils Water-soluble oil paint is smooth and buttery like oils, with easy clean-up like acrylics. Explore this medium and create unique paintings that express your own personal vision. LL: African Clay Masks See class description BB. MM: Nature Printing & Mixed Media Create stunning nature prints by using stencils, gelatin prints, calligraphy, block cuts, etchings, monoprints and more. NN: Photo Realism: Unlock the Door to Painting Do you want to paint something that looks so real you might mistake it for a photo? In this class, create your own photo-real painting. Learn to mix colors and capture your subject exactly. OO: Crazy Critters Learn how to make an animal using clay. Important techniques will be taught that will help you create your critter! You will also apply colorful, shiny glaze to add those finishing touches. Work is fired in our kiln. PP: Clay Sculpture Students explore the world of sculpture using a variety of art materials including clay, wire and wood. QQ: Clay on the Wheel See class description B. RR: Old Masters Drawing & Painting Learn about famous artists throughout history. Create unique drawings and paintings inspired by the old masters. SS: Art Sampler Have you ever thought, “I would love to try something new! I am not sure I know what I want to do! I know I want to try making something!” Then join this art sampler class where many types of art mediums and projects will be tried. Something might spark your creativity! TT: African Clay Masks An Edina Art Center tradition! Join Adama and use hand- building techniques to create a unique clay mask of your own design. Learn the different ways to depict facial elements. Choose a realistic or more abstract approach. UU: Clay on the Wheel See class description B. VV: Animal & Pet Drawing Fun Do you have a favorite pet? Draw or paint a dog, cat, bunny, frog, fish and more using different techniques. Create one- of-a-kind detail. Will your pet be smooth, scruffy or scaly? Will it be a wild animal? WW: Clay on the Wheel See class description B. XX: Hoot Owl Vessels Do you like owls? Then, join us as we create vessels in the form of an owl. Lots of tips and techniques will be taught that will provide you with the skills necessary to successfully create your very own “hoot owl” vessels. You will be proud of your finished pieces and have a hoot making them! YY: Clay on the Wheel See class description B. ZZ: Clay Birds Join Michele as she teaches you how to make pieces inspired by images in a garden. Learn basic hand-building techniques in clay. AB: Clay on the Wheel See class description B. AC: Drawing & Painting Whimsical Bugs & Flowers Flowers, and bugs, and paint – oh my! Use your imagination to create bugs of your own design; or use the beauty of nature to make unique creatures and flowers. AD: Collage & Mixed Media Create fun and interesting mixed media art using a variety of materials. We will create collage art and mixed media prints using our imaginations as guide! AE: Clay Pets Create your beloved pet in clay. Try to capture the shape of the head, ears and nose, while learning how to mold and sculpt clay and use basic clay tools to create interesting shapes. Maybe you will create a panda or a rabbit. The results will be beautiful! 392014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Edina Art Center | SUMMER CAMPS AF: Adventures in Watercolor This is a great class for students who want to bring their creativity to the next level. Students will be guided according to their needs. Paint with watercolor and learn many techniques like wet on wet, using salt, frisket and more. Personal style and expression is encouraged. AG: Clay on the Wheel See class description B. AH: Nature Prints and Mixed Media See class description MM. AI: Hoot Owl Vessels See class description XX. AJ: Pencil Drawing Learn how to accurately draw with pencil, and the many techniques, styles and textures that pencil can create. The more you look, the more you see. Draw with colored pencil, charcoal, and chalk to create drawings of a variety of subjects. AK: Clay on the Wheel See class description B. AL: Clay Sculpture Camp Learn how to make the ideas in your mind come into form by using clay. Create wonderful imagery through hand building of clay. AM: Artful Builders Learn about past and present architecture. Create two- dimensional architectural designs and translate them into 3-D forms. Incorporate your own experimental designs into buildings of the future. AN: Clay on the Wheel See class description B. AO: Clay Garden Art The garden is our inspiration! Maybe the creations will end up in the garden, too. Either way, join this fun camp and create anything you could imagine that might be found in the garden! AP: Clay on the Wheel See class description B. AQ: Paint & Draw Animals Let’s draw and paint our favorite animals together, and see how others render their favorite creature. From the family pet, to the birds of the sky and larger animals we may have never seen, let’s paint it! AR: Beautiful Clay Birds Create a bird and bird nest out of clay. Use a template and make a hanging bird if you wish. For the finishing touch, apply shiny, colorful glaze. You will love the final results! AS: Moustache Class (Clay) Everyone needs a moustache, don’t they? Make a funny ‘stache using clay. Learn how to successfully construct your hairy clay project with lots of tips from your instructor. Apply colorful glaze to complete your projects which are then fired in our kiln. AT: Clay on the Wheel See class description B. AU: Old Masters Revisited We will learn about the Old Masters — Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet and Paul Klee — when they lived, what it was like in those days, where they came from and where their art took them in life. Then, we will interpret one piece of their art using a variety of mediums. AV: Clay on the Wheel See class description B. AW: Funky Birds Students will make creative birds using various scraps of paper, fabric, wood, wire and other materials. One and three dimensional – what will your bird look like? AX: Sewing 101 – Colorful Felt Animals This new and fun camp will teach you a bit about sewing while you create delightful and colorful animals. Chihuahua, anyone? AY: Build an African Clay Village A fun camp! Create an African village out of clay. You will make trees, animals, huts and more. Use colorful glazes to finish your project. Work is fired in our kiln. AZ: Dragons, Knights & Faeries Learn about a land far, far away where knights slayed dragons to protect the inhabitants of a great castle. You will draw and paint this time in history and watch it come alive through your art. BC: Clay Gnomes Learn sculpting techniques and create imaginative garden gnomes using clay. Develop your design skills and make awesome and unique garden stones too. BD: Drawing Perspectives Learn how to draw structures using the precise method of perspective. Practice 1-, 2- and 3-point perspective as well as additional drawing techniques, like shading, to further enhance your drawings. BE: Clay on the Wheel See class description B BF: Mythical Cities Build your own city out of recyclable materials. Create your own unique city with your own characters. BG: Inspiration from Nature Look out the window on a magical summer day! All the beauty is right in front of us to make a beautiful drawing or painting. What will you see today? BH: Clay on the Wheel See class description B BI: Mixed Media Mono Prints See class description Z. 40 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Youth Tech Inc. is an interactive computer camp that focuses on providing enrichment opportunities to students in the world of computers. With a caring environment at the core of camp values, Youth Tech strives to create a positive learning community that encourages creativity, fun and academic excellence. For more information about Youth Tech Inc., visit www.youthtechinc.com. We suggest ages 10-17 for most classes. Commonly, we accept students who may be younger. Ultimately, we leave the final decision with you, the parents, as to what you think your student is capable of doing. Our courses are open to any student with a passion for learning. Minimum 5, Maximum 14. VIDEO GAME DESIGN This course provides students with a fun interactive look at the world of video game design and development. Students enrolled in this camp will learn the basics of video game design and produce several different interactive video games to share with their friends and family. 2310:Monday-Thursday, 1-4 p.m., June 23-26 2311:Monday-Tuesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., July 21-22 Cost:$193 nm/$175 m ANIMATION In this class, students will learn the basics of animation and digital design. Students who enjoy going to various sites to see fun interactive animations will love this course. This class will utilize Adobe’s award-winning animation software in Adobe Flash. Students will create fun, interactive animations that they can share with the world. 2300:Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.–noon, June 23–26 Cost:$176 nm/$160 m 3D GAME DESIGN Video Game Design is a prerequisite for this course. This class offers an interactive look at the world of 3-D Game Design. This awesome 3-D video game design course offers a chance for students to create and immerse themselves in a 3-D world. If you are looking to design professional 3-D games that both look and feel just like the ones you play at home, then you don’t want to miss this course. 2317:Wednesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.–noon, July 23 & 24 Cost:$182 nm/$165 m MOVIE MAKERS This hands-on, interactive course will instruct students in the world of digital video design and production. Students will film, direct and edit their own digital video creations. Students enrolled in this course will amaze their peers with green screen and special effects work. 2330:Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon, June 30-July 3 Cost:$165 nm/$150 m THE GAMING ACADEMY The Gaming Academy is an all-day course for students who love games. During this course, students will be immersed into the world of 2-D and 3-D game design. The Gaming Academy is a combination of our Video Game Design, Advanced Game Design and 3-D Game Design courses. The course offers students a variety of hands-on experience designing and building their very own games. Students are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. 2315:Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., July 21-24 Cost:$358 nm/$325 m 2320:Monday-Thursday, 1-4 p.m., June 30-July 3 Cost:$176 nm/$160 m WEB DESIGN This course is an in-depth look at the world of web design and development. Students enrolled in this session will learn how to build their own website from start to finish using an award- winning suite of products. The learning for this camp does not end at the door; students will have access to their website with free hosting for one year. Edina Art Center | YOUTH TECH 412014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Pottery Classes – Pottery for All Ages 1081:Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., 6 weeks — starts June 12 1082:Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., 6 weeks — starts July 24 Cost:$108 nm/$97 m + $12 studio fee BASIC CLAY MOSAIC (Ages 12-Adult) Adama Sow Students will be introduced to the ancient fine art of mosaic tiling by creating and designing their own colorful mosaic artwork. The process includes creating a design, laying the mosaic tile in place and grouting the piece. This is a great class to take with your child. Students must purchase clay and firing fees. Maximum 12. 1100:Saturdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m., 5 weeks — starts July 26 Cost:$135 nm/$121 m + $10 studio fee POTTERY FOR BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE (Ages 15-Adult) Vanessa Greene This class will focus on developing and improving the basic skills of wheel throwing. Beginners will learn to center, make a cylinder, bowl and some simple hand-built forms. More advanced students will work on new forms to improve their techniques. Maximum 10. Pottery & Clay Sculptures Edina Art Center | POTTERY & CLAY SCULPTURE Pottery students should expect to pay additional fees for clay, firing fees and special tools during the class session. Registration and studio fees cover the cost of instruction and maintenance of kilns, equipment and the facility. We separate the fees to keep costs lower for individual students. BEGINNER Student has no experience in the medium or needs instruction with basic skills. INTERMEDIATE Student can manage basic fundamental skills: wedging, centering, trimming. Student is interested in experimenting with a variety of techniques and materials. Student has taken a minimum of three previous sessions in clay. ADVANCED Student is able to work independently and has control of the medium. Student seeks to discuss or examine ideas behind his or her work and has begun to document and create a portfolio of work. Pottery Skill Levels 42 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Pottery Classes – Adult POTTERY TOOL & MOLD MAKING FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS Brad Benn Clay tools are a potter’s best friend – especially hand-made tools designed to be perfect for specific tasks. In this class, students will make wood and metal tools, special cutting wires and trimming tools. Ribs using bamboo, hard wood, ligature wire, monofilament, corks and more will be covered. Students will also learn to make plaster molds for sprigs and one-piece mold forms. Maximum 15. 3001:Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Aug. 2 Cost:$36 nm/$32 m 3050:Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon., 8 weeks — starts June 11 Cost:$216 nm/$194 m + $16 studio fee SUMMER SAMPLER – 4 INSTRUCTORS Siiri Doan, Sandra Shaughnessy, Amy Von Bargen and Donna Getsinger Each instructor will teach two weeks of this eight-week session demonstrating a specific skill and technique. Students will be able to test the wide selection of techniques available at the Edina Art Center! Siiri, June 11 & 25, Obvara primitive firing; Sandra, June 18, July 2, Raku firing; Amy, July 9 & 16, Functional slab construction for cone 10; Donna, July 23 & 30, Under glaze on slab vessels for cone 6. Maximum 12. AUGUST OPEN STUDIO FOR POTTERS Sign up to use the pottery studios to create and glaze during this August session. An Edina Art Center special for our members! Potters must be registered to attend. Maximum 12. 3060:Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, starts Aug. 6 Cost:$36 (Members Only) BEGINNING & CONTINUING POTTERY Bradley Benn This class covers wheel throwing and trimming; hand building with molds, slabs, extrusions and coils. Traditional gas-fired glazing and other decorative techniques will be covered. Continuing students will learn to work larger and try new forms. Maximum 12. 3080:Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 6 weeks — starts June 12 3082:Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 6 weeks — starts July 24 Cost:$162 nm/$146 m + $12 studio fee Edina Art Center | POTTERY & CLAY SCULPTURE 2123:Thursdays, 4-6 p.m., 6 weeks — starts June 12* Cost:$108 nm/$97m + $12 studio fee 2124:Thursdays, 4-6 p.m., 5 weeks — starts July 31 Cost:$90 nm/$81 m + $10 studio fee TEEN POTTERY FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS (Ages 13-18) Adama Sow Work will focus on developing and improving the basic skills of wheel throwing. Beginners will learn to center, make a cylinder, bowl and some simple hand-built forms. More advanced students will work on new forms to improve their techniques. *No class July 3. Maximum 10. Pottery Classes – Teen 432014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY 3120:Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 5 weeks — starts June 11* 3121:Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 5 weeks — starts July 23 Cost:$135 nm/$121 m + $10 studio fee POTTERY FUNDAMENTALS For Beginners and Intermediates Grace Pass The class emphasis will be on the fundamental skills of working with clay. We’ll cover the basics of wheel throwing and hand building. Students will receive individualized instruction based on their needs. Appropriate for new and continuing students. *No class July 2. Maximum 12. POTTERY For Beginner to Intermediate Harriet Campe Beginning students will focus on clay preparation, hand- building, wheel throwing and glazing. Intermediate students will refine their skills, create complex forms and integrate form, function and decoration. Instructor will include an introduction to historical and cultural traditions. *No class July 4. Maximum 12. 3145:Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 11 weeks — starts June 13* Cost:$297 nm/$267 m + $22 studio fee Edina Art Center | POTTERY & CLAY SCULPTURE 3110:Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 8 weeks — starts June 12* Cost:$216 nm/$194 m + $16 studio fee CLAY STUDIO For Intermediates to Advanced Matthew Quinn Designed for the intermediate potter. Students will expand their technical abilities through class demos, discussion and critiques. A wide spectrum of building, surface treatment and firing techniques for clay work ranging from the functional to the sculptural will be taught. *No class July 3 or 31. Maximum 12.3200:Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 6 weeks — starts June 10 3201:Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 6 weeks — starts July 22 Cost:$108 nm/$97 m + $8 studio fee SODA-FIRED POTTERY For Intermediate to Advanced Sandra Shaughnessy Class will focus on creating, preparing and firing work in our soda kiln. Emphasis will be on form and its relationship to firing. We’ll study theory and practice of kiln loading, firing and glazing for the soda kiln. Maximum 10. Tulip Vessel by Donna Getsinger Teapot by Sandra Shaughnessy Teapot by Matthew Quinn 44 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 3220:Mondays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 6 weeks — starts June 9 3221:Mondays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 6 weeks — starts July 21 Cost:$162 nm/$146 m + $12 studio fee POTTERY AND SCULPTURE For All Skill Levels Adama Sow Demonstrations will cover hand-building and basic wheel- throwing techniques as well as more advanced concepts upon request. Students work at their own pace with both individualized and group instruction. No clay experience necessary. Advanced students welcome. Maximum 12. 3105:Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 6 weeks — starts June 9 3106:Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 6 weeks — starts July 21 Cost:$162 nm/$146 m + $12 studio fee REFINING YOUR SKILLS For Intermediates Vanessa Greene Do you struggle to make a lighter pot, a lid that really fits, a larger bowl, taller cylinder or a new form? Are you frustrated with your glaze results? This wheel throwing class will focus on improving and refining your skills, by paying greater attention to the details that make a pot successful, and encouraging you to try new forms, new glazing techniques, firing in different kilns. There will be personal attention based on the student’s individual needs. Critiques, discussions, and class projects will help you move past your plateau. Maximum 10. 3125:Fridays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 5 weeks — starts June 13* 3126:Fridays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 5 weeks — starts July 25 Cost:$135 nm/$121 m + $10 studio fee FRIDAY NIGHT POTTERY For All Skill Levels Grace Pass The class emphasis will be on the fundamental skills of working with clay. We’ll cover the basics of wheel throwing and hand building. Students will receive individualized instruction based on their needs. Appropriate for new and continuing students. *No class July 4. Maximum 12. Edina Art Center | POTTERY & CLAY SCULPTURE 3180:Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 8 weeks — starts June 13* Cost:$216 nm/$194 m + $16 studio fee FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE-CARVING & FORMING For All Skill Levels Krissy Catt Come learn techniques for creating figurative sculpture. We will work on full figures with extra focus on faces and hands. You will learn additive and deductive carving methods with clay. There will be demonstrations and individual attention to allow students to pursue their own direction. Come with your own project idea and we will work together to reach your goal. *No class June 20, July 4, July 18, Aug. 1. Maximum 10. June 6-8, 2014 The Edina Art Center has two booths at the Fair. Visit our Pottery Sales Booth and Wheel Demo Booth. Downtown Edina, 50th and France 452014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY ADULT DRAWING & PAINTING 4021:Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 11 weeks — starts June 12** 4022*:Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 11 weeks — starts June 13*** Cost:$297 nm/$267 m REPRESENTATIONAL PAINTING Richard Abraham Richard will guide students individually based on their interests and goals. Whether working on a landscape, still life or figurative piece, the principles of realism — drawing, value, color and form — are explained and demonstrated in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Please ask for a supply list. *4022 meets at the Edina Senior Center, 5280 Grandview Square. **No class July 10. ***No class July 4. Maximum 10. PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING Richard Abraham Paint directly from nature and capture its moods from the dramatic to the sublime. Richard has painted plein air around the world and will share his knowledge and techniques for working efficiently on location. The class will meet at various parks and gardens in the southwest metro; you will be notified by email of the week’s site. Please ask for a supply list. *No class July 8. Maximum 8. 4030:Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, 11 weeks — starts June 10* Cost:$297 nm/$267 m 4045:Tuesdays, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 10 weeks — starts June 10 Cost:$270 nm/$243 m PAINTING & DRAWING PORTRAITS WITH A PHOTO REFERENCE Diane Flanagan Having a good image is the beginning of a good painting. Our images should have good balance between lights and darks, warm and cool values, or interesting composition and clear detail. Drawing using the sight size or comparative method is encouraged, but our focus is on painting and means to shortcut the drawing stage can be used when needed. This class offers an opportunity to see with fresh eyes. Please request a supply list. Maximum 10. 4055:Thursdays, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 10 weeks — starts June 12 Cost:$270 nm/$243 m + $15 supply fee FOCUS ON THE MASTERS Diane Flanagan We will copy a classical portrait of William Bougereau. Photos will be supplied by the instructor for a $15 fee payable to the instructor. Our focus will be color mixing, color temperatures, values and the delicate balance of light and dark that is often seen in the master portraits. This painting will offer challenges to explore and refine. Please ask for a supply list. Maximum 6. Edina Art Center | ADULT DRAWING & PAINTING 46 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 4065:Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 9 weeks — starts June 11* Cost:$243 nm/$219 m CLOUDS & WATER: PASTEL TOPICS Laura Frykman You’re already an artist, but you’ve always wanted to develop more skills in painting water, clouds, or some other tough visual challenge. Bring your chosen topic to this class and play your way through any mental block with demonstrations, exercises and discussion. Even for oil and acrylic painters, taking some time to break down your subject into its elements, values and rhythms will breathe new life and authenticity into your landscapes. It’s like drawing with pure pigment – but without sacrificing the rich painterly colors you love. Pastels uniquely convey the dance of light. No worries about oil, turp or brushes; just bring your expressive self and a sandpaper page. *No class June 25 or July 16. Maximum 10. About Laura Frykman Laura Frykman is a working artist with a master’s degree in Art Education. Her work ranges from realist/impressionism to abstract. She is also Atelier- trained in oil. Laura’s work may be seen at Gallery Immagine in the Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. N.E., No. 183, Minneapolis, and at MNArtists.org. She gives demonstrations to meet students’ needs and respects your space to explore independently. Come develop a new style with Laura! 4067:Saturdays, 8:30-11:30 a.m., 4 weeks — June 14, 21, July 5, 12 Cost:$108 nm/$97 m PASTEL LANDSCAPES INSIDE & OUT! Laura Frykman Summer is finally here! Start working up your landscape skills in the studio and paint outdoors as soon as the Minnesota summer allows! All levels welcome. Class will start from photos and learn the steps to build up a composition of layers on sandpaper – using colors, rhythm and texture to create a lively surface. Build your self-confidence so when we get outside to paint, you know what to do. Emphasis will be on control of your values and depth, so your work is clear, vivid and has a compelling presence. Instruction is a combination of demonstrations and individualized help. If you choose, paint alongside the instructor, step by step. You’ll have fun and learn a lot from the others in class, too! Laura is an experienced plein air artist. Adults 16 and older may register. Please ask for a supply list. See her profile, left. Maximum 10. 4075:Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon, 12 weeks — starts June 12 Cost:$324 nm/$292 m + $108 model fee* LIFE DRAWING Louise Gillis We will explore the human form through drawing the nude model. You will learn contour and gesture-drawing techniques, as well as blocking-in and shading. Anatomical concepts will also be discussed. No experience necessary. Must be 18 or have written permission from parents. Instructor is Atelier- trained. Please request a supply list. *Model fee is subject to change depending on the number of students. Maximum 12. 4080:Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, 6 weeks — starts June 11 4081:Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, 6 weeks — starts July 23 4082:Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 6 weeks — starts June 11 4083:Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 6 weeks — starts July 23 Cost:$162 nm/$146 m + $54 model fee* “QUICK” PORTRAIT DRAWING & PAINTING Louise Gillis Students will work on quick portraits using different clothed models in a three- or four-week pose. Students will be encouraged to establish an accurate likeness using pencil, charcoal or monochromatic oil during the first day of each pose. The second day, more advanced students may progress to color. Others may continue on their drawings to refine shapes (the most important part of catching a likeness), working on technique or switching location in the room to catch a different view. *Model fee subject to change depending on number of students. Please request a supply list. Maximum 10. Edina Art Center | ADULT DRAWING & PAINTING 4070:Thursdays, 1-4 p.m., 12 weeks — starts June 12 Cost:$324 nm/$292 m REALISTIC DRAWING & PAINTING Louise Gillis Learn the studio methods of the Old Masters. Train the eye to see value, form and color by working from a still life or a cast. Start in charcoal and progress to pastels or oils. Principles of composition will be taught to help the student develop original work. Knowledge of tools and materials will also be emphasized. All levels welcome. Instructor is Atelier-trained. Please ask for a supply list. Maximum 12.Painting by Louise Gillis 472014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY 4090:Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, 6 weeks — starts June 10 4091:Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, 6 weeks — starts July 22 Cost:$162 nm/$146 m LANDSCAPE PAINTING FOR YOUNG ADULTS — EN PLEIN AIRE (Ages 13-21) Louise Gillis Experience “en plein aire” painting this summer. En plein aire is a French expression that translates to “in the open air” and is particularly used to describe the art of painting outdoors working in natural light and using color to define form. Plein aire painting is enjoying a renaissance within the United States. The charm of traditional landscape painting combines with the energy of the brush strokes and the magic of capturing light and shadow. We will be painting “alla prima,” laying down a scene with quick broad colorful brushstrokes in one session. In the first session, we will meet indoors to learn the essentials of landscape painting. We will then move to Rosland Park behind the Art Center. Please request a supply list. Maximum 10. Edina Art Center | ADULT DRAWING & PAINTING 4100:Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 21 4101:Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., July 16 Cost:$93 nm/$84 m BASIC DRAWING WORKSHOP Dr. Mary McNaughton Spend a fun day with Dr. Mary as she introduces you to the basics of black and white drawing. Her innovative techniques found in her book The Little Book of Drawing will enable you to unlock the mystery of drawing. We will start in the morning with blind contour exercises and move to pencil gradation techniques. With a short break for lunch, we will continue to explore charcoal, pastel and textural gradations in pen and ink while producing your first compositions. You will come away enlightened and with a new awareness of just how to approach art. Class critiques are meant to encourage and provide insight. Bring a medium-sized drawing pad, any materials you have at home that you want to use and a bag lunch. Dr. Mary always has materials available for her students to try before buying. Maximum 12. MEMBERS’ WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON GROUP Looking for artists to hang out with, paint and share ideas? This may be the place for you. No instructor; just an open studio environment. Artists may use any medium. Register today! Maximum 12. 4201:Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m., 12 weeks — starts June 11 Cost:$108 Members FRIDAY PAINTERS’ STUDIO FOR MEMBERS Dean Koutsky Set aside Friday afternoons to paint whatever you like in our wonderful sky-lit studio. Occasionally, we go on location. You’ll paint more and better as you share your work with other painters of this casual, confidence-building group. No formal instruction, but Dean will critique and suggest ways to improve your art. It’s a holiday for painters, and the price is so low it’s like a gift! Maximum 15. 4250:Fridays, 12:30-3:15 p.m., 11 weeks — starts June 13 Cost:$99 Members 4260:Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, 8 weeks — starts June 10 Cost:$216 nm/$194 m PLAYFUL PASTELS Judy Lieber You must try this! We begin with a very simple demonstration using sanded pastel paper, watercolors and then pastels. The colors will sing! Lots of individual attention. Frequent critiques. Please bring samples of previous work. Drawing ability helpful! Please request a supply list. Maximum 10. Pastel painting by David Cahn 48 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Edina Art Center | ADULT DRAWING & PAINTING 4265:Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, 8 weeks — starts June 11 Cost:$216 nm/$194 m CARICATURES! Judy Lieber Working from photos and from live people, we capture a likeness in about five minutes! Scary? Too difficult? Be brave … this is the class for you. Lots of laughs! Please bring a 6B pencil and a pad of drawing paper. Maximum 10. 4275:Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 8 weeks — starts June 11 4276:Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon, 8 weeks — starts June 13* Cost:$216 nm/$194 m OIL PAINTING 101 Kären Nemer For the beginning artist, this class will start with the basics of painting, including how to mix colors. We will discuss the three attributes of color, color theory, and the steps needed to start a painting. Demonstrations and fun exercises are done in a relaxed atmosphere. Supply fee includes two canvas boards and Karen will have oil paint and brushes on hand for you to use. Please ask for a supply list. *No Class July 4. Maximum 8. 4285:Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 6 weeks — starts June 11 Cost:$162 nm/$146 m 4286:Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 5 weeks — starts July 23 Cost:$135 nm/$121 m PAINTING STUDIO Dorothy Odland Dorothy has a multi-faceted approach to teaching painting whether it is watercolor, oil or acrylics. Her approach encourages individuality based on each person’s strength, interest and experience. Widely traveled, she brings color, diverse skills and a unique quality to her teaching. All levels welcome. Maximum 12. 4350*:Wednesdays, noon-2 p.m., 11 weeks — starts June 11 Cost:$198 nm/$178 m + $15 supply fee payable to the instructor BEGINNING DRAWING Donna Webb Artists are “See-ers.” They see the world around them in a different way than the rest of us. Yet, all of us have the ability to be “see-ers.” To learn how to draw, we must first learn to “look” without preconceptions. We will practice this artist’s way of looking and drawing from observation, and experiment with a number of drawing techniques that have been used by artists over the centuries. This class is geared towards beginners, but is suitable for those who wish to refresh their drawing skills or just need a class or assignment to get them going. Bring a general purpose sketchbook, approximately 9-by-12 inches. All other materials provided. *Class held at the Edina Senior Center, 5280 Grandview Square. Maximum 8. OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTING STUDIO Holly Stone Ready to take the next step in your artistic path? This class is designed for artists with some basic knowledge and experience in painting. Bring painting supplies for your choice of media (oil or acrylic) to this class designed to address your individual painting goals. Plenty of support, demonstrations and individualized instruction. Maximum 8. 4310:Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 4 weeks — starts June 24 4311:Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 4 weeks — starts Aug. 5 4312:Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m., 4 weeks — starts June 24 4313:Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m., 4 weeks — starts Aug. 5 Cost:$108 nm/$97 m 4110:Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., July 12 4111:Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 6 Cost:$93 nm/$84 m COLOR DRAWING WORKSHOP Dr. Mary McNaughton Enjoy a special day with Dr. Mary learning color gradation techniques based on the informative contour. Using the philosophy found in her book The Little Book of Drawing, she will help you discover your unique personal style. Blending exercises with color pencil will lead to simple compositions. After a short break for lunch, we will move on to gradations in pastel and pen and ink with watercolor exploring compositions of your own choosing. The group dynamic found in these fun workshops provides inspiration to aspiring artists. Dr. Mary always provides materials to try before buying. However, bring a medium-sized drawing pad and any materials you may have at home and want to try, as well as a bag lunch. Maximum 12. Submitted illustration 492014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Edina Art Center | ADULT DRAWING & PAINTING Edina Art Center | WATERMEDIA WATERMEDIA MEMBERS’ TUESDAY INK & BRUSH PAINTING OPEN STUDIO FOR MEMBERS This group meets every Tuesday to work on individual projects. All levels of experience are welcome. Register today! Maximum 12. 5000:Tuesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m., 12 weeks — starts June 10 Cost:$108 Members 5025:Mondays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 6 weeks — starts June 9 Cost:$162 nm/ $146 m WATERCOLOR: BEYOND THE BEGINNER Marian Alstad This class is a step up from beginning watercolor for the student who has most of the supplies but needs support and encouragement to continue. We will paint a variety of interesting subjects. Marian has been teaching at the Edina Art Center for 29 years. Maximum 12. 5150:Thursdays, 1-4 p.m., 6 weeks — starts June 19* Cost:$162 nm/ $146 m WET-INTO-WET WATERCOLOR! Suz Galloway This six-week class is designed for the student who has fundamental knowledge of watercolor basics, but wants to loosen up and experiment with the free style of wet-into-wet painting. We will paint a different subject each week with a preliminary demonstration by the instructor. Subjects will include a waterscape, underwater scene, tree-filled shoreline and a floral with strong emphasis on value. Bring your enthusiasm for spontaneity and your regular watercolor supplies. *No class July 3. Maximum 12. 5180:Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 6 weeks — starts June 19* Cost:$162 nm/ $146 m CONTEMPORARY BOTANICALS! FROM THE BEGINNING Suz Galloway This introductory class will take you from drawing a leaf in graphite to painting it in sepia tones and finally to painting it in watercolor. You will learn the process used to create botanical work and gain insight into the criteria used to define contemporary botanical art, but most importantly you will learn to “see” your subject and be able to translate that into a realistic image. A pre-requisite of basic drawing and watercolor painting is suggested for all students. Please request a supply list at the time of registration. *No class July 3. Maximum 10. BEGINNING WATERCOLOR Georgia Kandiko If you are interested in trying watercolor with minimal investment in the materials, then this is the class for you. Paint, paper, brushes and palette are provided. Through technique demonstrations including wet-into-wet, glazing, graded wash and direct application, you will learn to create landscape, abstract and floral paintings. Maximum 12. 5201:Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, 4 weeks — starts June 9 5202:Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, 4 weeks — starts July 7 Cost:$90 nm/$81 m + $25 supply fee 50 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Edina Art Center | WATERMEDIA 5280:Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 21 5281:Monday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 23 Cost:$93 nm/$84 m 5205:Mondays, 1-3:30 p.m., 4 weeks — starts June 9 5206:Mondays, 1-3:30 p.m., 4 weeks — starts July 7 Cost:$90 nm/$81 m ADVANCED WATERCOLOR Georgia Kandiko If you are looking for painting time in a fun and supportive atmosphere, then bring in what you are working on for input and ideas galore! Georgia will spend one-on-one time with each participant and offer group critiques and painting technique demonstrations when appropriate. Maximum 12. 5230:Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., June 13 Cost:$80 nm/ $72 m ABSTRACTION IN WATERCOLOR MADE EASY WORKSHOP Georgia Kandiko Interested, intrigued, confused or bemused about abstract art? In this class, we will explore ways to create abstract paintings using simplification, value and composition. Bring photo references of images you like, an open mind, your regular watercolor supplies, paper and a sack lunch. Get ready to “see” and paint with fresh enthusiasm. Maximum 14. 5240:Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., June 27 (Iris!) 5241:Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., July 11 (Pansies!) 5242:Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., July 18 (Daisy!) 5243:Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., July 25 (Orchids!) Cost:$80 nm/$72 m BIG BOLD FLORALS WORKSHOP Georgia Kandiko In this series of workshops, we will start with small flower portraits to get to know the flowers. Then through mixing color on the paper, glazing, negative painting and layering, the larger flower paintings will practically paint themselves. Bring your regular watercolor supplies, a full sheet of Arches 140-pound paper and a sack lunch. You may sign up for one, two, three or all four of the flower workshops! Maximum 14. FUN, FAST & FOCUSED LANDSCAPES WORKSHOP David R. Smith (NEW INSTRUCTOR) Don’t have much time to paint? Learn fun, fast and rewarding techniques to ensure masterpieces when you develop landscapes through quick applications of vibrant colors. Whether wet-on-dry or wet-on-wet paper, by allowing colors to mix on the paper instead of on the palette, and by incorporating some watercolor magic, you’ll have fun developing an exciting landscape. Students will learn easy, fun methods to paint sunsets, trees, mountains, lake reflections and snow. Participants will be provided with instruction through all stages of the paintings. Participants will leave with multiple masterpieces. Please ask for a supply list. Maximum 25. 512014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY 5285:Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., July 19 5286:Monday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., July 21 Cost:$93 nm/$84 m 5250:Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., June 20 Cost:$80 nm/ $72 m LIGHTS, DRAMA, ACTION! EXPLORING HYDRUS WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Georgia Kandiko Dr. Ph. Martin’s Hydrus watercolors have magical qualities that allow a whole new range of watercolor experiences. The colors have an ink-like intensity. When dry, they do not lift. They are transparent, so they layer beautifully. We will paint florals, animals and landscapes in our explorations. Bring your Hydrus watercolors if you have them. You may use the instructor’s paints for a small fee, payable directly to her. Bring your own paper, images and brushes. The instructor will also have images for you to work from. Maximum 14. RADIANT FLORALS WORKSHOP David R. Smith (NEW INSTRUCTOR) Is that really a watercolor? That’s the question you’ll likely be asked when you learn the techniques taught in this Radiant Florals Watercolor Workshop. Through wet-into-wet glazes, you will be amazed at the rich colors that will be developed and of the success you will achieve. Also, learn a valuable technique to allow you time to adjust colors and make corrections. It sounds unbelievable, but with the technique taught, you will have time to make corrections with watercolors! Participants will be provided with a sketch to transfer from, a color reference photo and a typed outline (so you can focus on instruction instead of taking notes), and step-by-step instruction through all stages of the painting. Please ask for a supply list. Maximum 25. 5289:Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Aug. 2 Cost:$80 nm/ $72 m Workshop 7350:Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 26-30 Cost:$318 nm/ $286 m THE 3 POWERFUL ELEMENTS OF LANDSCAPE: SHAPE, LINES, AND TEXTURES WORKSHOP Gail Speckmann Shapes express “presence,” which helps the painting view well from a distance. Each “piece” or grouping of pieces becomes a distinct shape of the landscape. By limiting the shapes to relatively few, impact is strong. Lines express “movement” which at mid- range encourages the viewer to circulate focus from one area to another. Such “movement” provides main and secondary paths of interest which act to unify the separate shapes of the landscape. Textures provide us with “tactile details” creating interest for viewing at close-up range. They intrigue, describe and delight the eye! In order to significantly strengthen our landscapes, we will focus on these three elements. We contain ourselves to working with one color of a naturally deep value so as to allow us a full range of values (based on intensity or dilution) in a fairly neutral color (good options are black, brown or violet). We will create several small landscapes in order to reinforce the ideas presented here. When this painting phase is completed, we will then explore adding color washes and/or color overlays to bring in varied hues. Gail is well-known throughout the country for making the painting process fun and engaging. She welcomes students of varied levels of experience and styles. Edina Art Center | WATERMEDIA Reserve your spot as this workshop fills up fast! • To Register Online: www.EdinaArtCenter.com • To Register by Phone: 952-903-5780 Lodging Costs are not included in the workshop fee. • For lodging, call Cove Point Lodge 800-598-3221; or online at www.covepointlodge.com Mention Edina Art Center Workshop 7350 when booking your room for access to a reserved block of discounted cottages and rooms. The most economical choice is sharing a cottage. A hearty Scandinavian breakfast is included in all room rates. Group dinner reservations are in place for Sunday and Monday nights; fee not included. WOW! WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP at Cove Point Lodge On Minnesota’s Beautiful North Shore with Suz Galloway & Georgia Kandiko Join Georgia & Suz for an energizing painting workshop focusing on composition where references of water, rocks, and pine trees are right outside. We will paint in a studio that facilitates collaboration and sharing of ideas. If weather permits, outside painting will be an option. Demonstrations, painting time and individual coaching will be part of each day. The workshop runs from 3 p.m. Sunday to noon on Thursday in this beautiful new location for a truly “WOW!” experience. 52 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Edina Art Center | MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHYEdina Art Center | WATERMEDIA Workshop 7470:Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb. 2-5, 2015 Cost:$400 nm/ $360 m Reserve your spot as this workshop fills up fast! • To Register Online: www.EdinaArtCenter.com • To Register by Phone: 952-903-5780 Lodging Costs are not included in the workshop fee. • For lodging, call Tween Waters Inn 800-223-5865; or online at www.tween-waters.com Mention Edina Art Center Workshop 7470 when booking your room for access to a reserved block of discounted cottages and rooms. The most economical choice is sharing a cottage. Breakfast is included in all room rates. We hope you can join us! Join Georgia in sunny Florida for an energizing painting workshop focusing on composition where references of beaches, water, shells and tropical plants are right out your doorstep. We will paint in a studio that facilitates collaboration and sharing of ideas — the “WOW!” trademark. When weather permits, outside painting will be an option. Demonstrations, painting time and individual coaching will be part of each day. Workshop runs Monday through Thursday with a gathering session Sunday afternoon. 5290*:Mondays, noon-2 p.m., 10 weeks — starts June 9 Cost:$180 nm/ $162 m + $15 supply fee payable to the instructor SEASONS OF THE SOUL: HAUSCHKA THERAPEUTIC WATERCOLOR PAINTING Donna Webb Are you curious about this method of painting? This beginning class will start out with exercises to explore the nature of each color and color mixing, and conclude with a series of paintings called Seasons of the Soul, exploring the mood of each season and its corresponding temperament within us. You begin the painting without knowing what the final image or theme will be as you open to your unconscious and, through the process, allow an image to emerge. The time spent with these pure colors and liquids is rejuvenating to the body and soul. (One class in late July or early August will be skipped. Instructor will notify class.) *Class held at Edina Senior Center, 5280 Grandview Square. About Donna Webb Donna Webb is an artist whose works are in the permanent collection of The Walker Art Center, The Plains Art Museum and numerous private collections. She taught art at Normandale Community College for 10 years, at Spring Hill Waldorf School for seven years and privately at the Center for Wholeness. Donna’s studies of the Hauschka Therapeutic Painting Technique became the cornerstone of her Master’s Thesis on Wholistic Arts, blending art therapy with studio arts. 532014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY Edina Art Center | MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHYEdina Art Center | WATERMEDIA Photography Curriculum 6104:Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., 4 weeks — starts June 12* 6105:Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., 4 weeks — starts July 24 Cost:$112 nm/$101 m HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR PORTFOLIO Ric Johnson This one-day class is designed to show you how to photograph your art into a visible extension of your work. Participants will have the ability to photograph one or two of their own two- or three-dimensional work, while learning the tools and tips for creating a portfolio. Participants must bring in one or two actual pieces of their work and their own digital camera (DSLR or point and shoot) with fully charged batteries. Maximum 12. 6100:Monday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., June 23 6101:Monday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., July 21 Cost:$42 nm/$38 m PHOTOGRAPHY 201 Ric Johnson Fine-tune your photography skills beginning with your camera to become comfortable with basic functions: ISO, white balance, meters and the interaction between shutter speeds and apertures (f-stop). This is an artistically and technically based class, aimed at a full understanding of your camera, to develop your photographic eye and to feel more comfortable doing creative work. Bring your manually adjustable camera (film or DSLR) and camera manuals to the first class. *No class July 3. Maximum 8. The media studios is a full service do-it-yourself media transfer service with technical support always close to assist you. We do videotape transfers, movie film transfers, film and print scanning, audio transfers, and editing software to fix up your personal projects. We also offer private lessons as well as classes on photography, digital darkroom software, video editing software and general PC support. Call 952-903-5782 for an appointment. SEPTEMBER–MAY Thursday .....noon-8 p.m. Fridays ......10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays ....9 a.m.-1 p.m. JUNE–AUGUST Tuesdays .....noon-8 p.m. Wednesdays ..noon-8 p.m. Thursdays ....noon-8 p.m. EDINA ART CENTER 4701 W. 64th Street • Edina, MN 55435 54 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Edina Art Center | MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY 6205:Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 14 Cost:$42 nm/$38 m + $3 supply fee DIGITAL POINT & SHOOT PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ADVANCED Learn how to take better pictures under more challenging conditions. We’ll look at adjusting daylight and flash exposure by using “program,” “shutter preferred,” and “aperture preferred” modes; working with flash; setting camera sensitivity (ISO) and white balance; using your zoom lens; focusing on difficult subjects and using the self-timer. Bring your camera with fully charged batteries and user’s manual. Maximum 6. 6210:Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-noon, June 21 Cost:$35 nm/$31 m + $5 supply fee DIGITAL SINGLE LENS REFLEX (DSLR) CAMERA BASICS This class is for people with a Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera who want a better understanding of their camera and basic photographic principles to help them get better pictures. This course will cover the basic mechanics or your camera: care and use, how to use various shooting modes, use of flash, and other fundamental DSLR features. Bring your camera with a fully charged battery and user’s manual. Participants will have many opportunities to ask questions. Maximum 6. Digital Photography with Bill Steinbicker PRIVATE LESSONS WITH BILL STEINBICKER If the classes you see listed don’t fit your schedule, Bill is available for private lessons. Please call the Edina Art Center at 952-903-5780 to schedule a private class session. $45/hour. 6200:Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., June 10 Cost:$42 nm/$38 m + $3 supply fee DIGITAL POINT & SHOOT PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS Want to learn more about your digital point-and-shoot camera? Concerned about preserving the photos you take? This class explains how to get the most from your camera in the “auto mode,” including using the flash, close-up focusing, picture definition settings and more. We’ll also look at how to protect and preserve the photos you take. Bring your camera with fully charged batteries and user’s manual. Maximum 6. 552014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Edina Art Center | MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY 6434:Mondays, 2-4:30 p.m., August 11 & 18 Cost:$70 nm/$63 m + $4 supply fee 6441:Mondays, 2-4:30 p.m., June 16 & 23 Cost:$70 nm/$63 m + $4 supply fee 6450:Mondays, 2-4:30 p.m., July 7 & 14 Cost:$70 nm/$63 m + $4 supply fee 6415:Friday, 5-7:30 p.m., June 13 6416:Friday, 5-7:30 p.m., July 11 6417:Friday, 5-7:30 p.m., Aug. 15 Cost:$35 nm/$31 m + $4 materials fee 6620:Monday, 6-8:30 p.m., June 23 6621:Monday, 6-8:30 p.m., Aug. 11 Cost:$35 nm/$31 m + $3 supply fee 6701:Mondays, 6-8 p.m., June 16, 23 & 30 6602:Mondays, 6-8 p.m., July 7, 14 & 21 Cost:$84 nm/$76 m + $5 materials fee A SURVEY OF ADOBE PS ELEMENTS Don Clay Adobe Photoshop Elements offers much of the power of the professional version of Photoshop at a cost less than $100. This class will give you a broad overview of the functions and tools available to you. You will leave this class with knowledge of what can be done with this software and equipped to make decisions about pursuing more expertise in digital image manipulation. This class will not address the Organizer program. Maximum 6. RESTORATION OF PHOTOS IN ADOBE PS ELEMENTS Don Clay The editing tools in Adobe Photoshop Elements allow you to easily and quickly restore photos damaged by fading, tearing and time. This class will focus on using healing and cloning tools, selection tools and the eraser tool and give an introduction to adjustment layers. Quick fix tools also let you enhance contrast and exposure as well as sharpening the photo. Prerequisite: A Survey of Adobe Photoshop Elements. Recommended: Completion of Mastering the Selection Tools in Photoshop Elements. Maximum 4. Adobe Photoshop Elements Curriculum MASTERING THE SELECTION TOOLS IN ADOBE PS ELEMENTS Don Clay The magic of Photoshop Elements flows from the selection tools that let you isolate portions of your images in order to apply special effects to those portions. The Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand and Brush tools are used to add or subtract, move, copy, paste, delete, rotate or scale a selected area of the image. The selection tools can be adjusted in many ways to customize desired effects. Maximum 4. INTRODUCTION TO LAYERS IN ADOBE PS ELEMENTS Don Clay Advanced users of Photoshop Elements create layers so they can separate the elements in an image and then move and transform them independently of one another. A layer can be superimposed on other layers so certain parts of the image can be colored, blurred, distorted, drawn upon, embossed or pixelated. Using layers is also the key skill involved in adding frames, shadows and watermarks as well as creating a collage of images. Prerequisite: Mastering the Selection Tools in Photoshop Elements. Maximum 4. SOCIAL MEDIA 101 - CONNECTIONS Art Center Staff Learn the basics of using Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. This course will help you become aware of the value of connecting with others through social media along with demonstrating a basic working knowledge of how to set up and maintain your various social media accounts. Maximum 4. Website Curriculum Video Editing Curriculum VIDEO EDITING USING ROXIO VIDEOWAVE Don Clay Want to make a graduation or special events video? Do you have boxes of slides or a closet full of photos and videotapes? We will show you how to make your own video DVD using the most popular PC editing software! The class includes making titles, special effects and adding music. If you can move a mouse, you can learn Roxio VideoWave. Maximum 4. 56 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Edina Art Center | RELATED ARTS MAKING POLYMER CLAY JEWELRY (Ages 15 to Adult) Kay Gritton Learn how to condition clay and prepare it for designing beautiful beads, pendants and bracelets. Students will form the pieces in class and then bake them in their oven at home. Students are to purchase the polymer clay and other supplies from local craft stores ahead of time. Ask for supply list when registering. Maximum 9. 7175:Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., 5 weeks-starts June 11 Cost:$90 nm/$81 m + $8 supply fee RELATED ARTS MEMBERS’ WEDNESDAY JEWELRY OPEN STUDIO Meet with other jewelry enthusiasts in an open studio environment. Members are welcome to use the equipment and share their knowledge with other students. Members need to register by June 2 for summer so we can reserve the room for you. Maximum 15. 7002:Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m., June 11-Aug. 27 Cost:$54 Member 7195:Mondays, 7-9 p.m., 8 weeks — starts June 9 Cost:$144 nm/$130 m + $15 supply fee BASIC JEWELRY Søren Priede Learn basic fabrication and metal-working techniques. Learn proper and safe use of tools. Design your own jewelry! Supply fee includes use of tools and consumables. No experience necessary. Intermediate students welcome. Maximum 8. 572014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY 7190:Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., June 28 Cost:$66 nm/$59 m + $8 supply fee OFF TO COLLAGE: MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP Tracy Hudson Spend the day cutting, pasting and creating. Collage is an art form that is all about experimenting and layering. Make one piece or make a stack of cards. Use found materials or bring some from home. Tell a story or just create an abstract expression. This is about stretching your creative muscles and experimenting with mixed media. Maximum 12. 7215:Monday, 6-9 p.m., June 16 7216:Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., July 12 Cost:$40 nm/$36 m + $6 supply fee payable to the instructor NATURE PRINTING WORKSHOP Sue Filbin Express your creativity through printmaking without a press and without chemicals! By applying ink to leaves, we’ll discover the beauty of nature. Have fun using easy, affordable and colorful printmaking techniques to record the distinctive shapes and patterns of leaves from an autumn walk, a favorite garden, a memorable vacation trip or the produce department of your nearby grocery store. Your original prints will partner wonderfully with calligraphy and collage and can be framed, made into note cards, or bound into a book. Maximum 10.7220:Monday, 6-9 p.m., June 23 7221:Saturday, noon-3 p.m., Aug. 9 Cost:$40 nm/$36 m + 8 supply fee payable to the instructor PRINTING ON FABRIC WORKSHOP All Skill Levels (Ages 12 to Adult) Sue Filbin Discover the joy and satisfaction of printing on fabric through hands-on experimentation. Dazzle your friends and neighbors with distinctive, hand-printed garments and table linens. We will use brushes and daubers with paints, dyes and inks to create pleasing patterns on fabric. Maximum 10. 7300:Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 5 weeks-starts Aug. 2 Cost:$133 nm/$120 m + $12 Handout Fee payable to the instructor THE BUSINESS OF ART Jan Gillen Take an art or craft to a new level of professionalism and prosperity. Jan Gillen’s experience and skills in art business management and promotion will be shared in a fun way to help build confidence, skills and success. This five-week class is for artists who are serious about developing the entrepreneurial side of their art. Students will be guided through the process of defining their dream, developing an action plan, the nuts and bolts of pricing and marketing, and the importance and “how to” on presentations and exhibitions. This class will cover breaking the barriers to galleries, shops and prosperity, including press releases, invitations and marketing strategies and designs, setting the show and space for successful sales and future sales. Students will walk away with enough knowledge to put their art to work as their confidence and strategies are strengthened. Maximum 12. Edina Art Center | SPECIAL EVENTS & INFORMATION Assorted Leaves by Sue Filbin Leaf by Sue Filbin 58 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Edina Art Center | SPECIAL EVENTS & INFORMATION IN THE MARGARET FOSS GALLERY At the Edina Art Center MAARJA ROTH BIRDS & WINGED BEINGS: DRAWINGS, COLLAGES AND FLIGHTS OF PAINT June 5-19 Opening 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 5 Rarely does the Edina Art Center feature solo exhibitions, and we are excited and pleased to host Maarja Roth, a very talented and accomplished artist and teacher. Maarja’s work features a close-up view and a distant impression of flying, visual cords and symphonies of color. The work displays exquisite stillness and passing moments. In the exhibit, you will view a collection of images: Hummingbird, Raven, Dragonfly, Hawk, Monarch, Oriole and Luna Moth. Join us for this one-of-a-kind event. SPECIAL EVENTS & INFORMATION Coming this fall! LOFT AROUND TOWN The Edina Art Center is excited to collaborate with The Loft and its program “Loft Around Town” in offering classes for writers at the Art Center. Select instructors from The Loft conduct classes in memoir, creative writing and children’s book writing. Is there something you would like to see? Let us know. No classes are offered in the summer. Please check back in the fall for a list of offerings. 592014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Music in Edina An exciting new program is being created by the Music in Edina Working Group of the Arts & Culture Commission. Headed by Commissioners Paul Peterson and Kandace Ellis, the working group has been meeting for six months and will present two new ventures in 2014. The Music in Edina Music in the Parks series will feature musicians in an Edina park during the summer months. The 2014 Music Series will feature various musical features as jazz, orchestra, in various venues in Fall/Winter. Edina Art Center | SPECIAL EVENTS & INFORMATION MMG – MINNESOTA MOSAIC GUILD June 26–July 30 Opening: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 26 The world comes alive in pattern! The Edina Art Center is pleased to host the MMG — the Minnesota Mosaic Guild — a group with tremendous talent. This show is not to be missed! Artists work in glass, smalti, beads, broken china, commercial tiles and an array of found objects. Some art is on glass and can be hung in a window for a stained glass window appearance. There will be some three-dimensional works as well. In the past, some artists have shown their work on pieces of furniture. MMG was started in 2004 to promote the art of mosaic, foster exploration and experimentation in the media, provide educational opportunities in mosaics and share and celebrate the diversity of experience and knowledge in the media. Members emerge from a multitude of artistic backgrounds, including sculpture, art instruction, jewelry making, graphic design and oil painting. Several of our members are professional mosaicists whose work can be seen throughout the Twin Cities. ANIMALS OF THE AMERICAS IN PRINT Aug. 7–Sept. 10 Opening: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 Local printmaker Jeremy Lund and a select group of artists are featured in Animals of the Americas in Print. Lund is a member of the Highpoint Center for Printmaking in Minneapolis, and brings exciting imagery of animals to the Margaret Foss Gallery. Lund is also the Office Coordinator for the Edina Art Center, and this will be the first of many exhibits that he curates. News from the Edina Arts & Culture Commission The Author’s Studio takes a break during the summer months of June, July and August. From September through May, join us the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Margaret Foss Gallery at the Edina Art Center to hear local authors talk about their work with local author and host Colin Nelson. Styled after the television show “The Actor’s Studio,” Colin and a different author each month talk about Minnesota history, cookbooks, children’s books, memoirs, mysteries and so much more. For a listing of events, visit www.EdinaArtCenter.com. 60 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT The 3rd Annual Edina Film Festival was a huge success, with more than $10,000 raised to benefit the Edina Art Center. Attendance doubled that of previous years. Chair John Swon and the entire Film Festival Committee thank you for joining us in 2013! Watch the websites www.EdinaFilmFestival.org and www.EdinaArtCenter.com for more information on the films for 2014. Front Office952-903-5780 • artcenter@EdinaMN.gov • Fax 952-903-5781 Media Studios 952-903-5782 Michael Frey, General Manager & Director952-903-5729 • mfrey@EdinaMN.gov Sandra Shaughnessy, Pottery Studios Supervisor & Exhibitions Coordinator 952-903-5788 Don Clay, Media Assistant 952-903-5782 Naomi Johnson, Bookkeeper952-903-5784 Jeremy Lund, Office Coordinator 952-903-5783 Lola Schauer, Customer Service Specialist952-903-5784 Sally Wylie, Customer Service Specialist 952-903-5784 Adama Sow, Facilities Manager Grace Pass, Pottery Assistant Harriet Campe, Pottery Assistant Nate Saunders, Pottery Intern ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION ART CENTER STAFF Hafed Bouassida, Chair Kandace Ellis Dana Lappin Barbara La Valleur Ray Meifert Sophia Munic, Student Representative Kitty O’Dea Paul Peterson Thomas Raeuchle, Vice Chair Jack Ready, Student Representative EDINA PUBLIC ART The 2014-2015 Annual Call for Sculpture has been sent to more than 250 local and regional artists to submit sculptural work for selection and display throughout the City of Edina. In May of each year, the sculptures are installed and then the fun begins. Winners of the People’s Choice Awards are selected by YOU, the viewing public. A reception for the sculptors will be held Wednesday, June 18, at Pinstripes Bowling, Bocce, and Bistro. Come meet the artists! Voting occurs during the summer and at the Fall into the Arts Festival in September. Make your voice heard and your choice known. The winners of the People’s Choice Awards for 2014- 2015 will be announced in October 2014. Public Art Chair Barbara La Valleur and the working group are hard at work to beautify the City of Edina with new and exciting sculptural art! CHECK OUT THESE OTHER EXCITING MUSICAL OFFERINGS IN EDINA! Minnehaha Music A new repertory orchestra in Edina. Find out more about the group at www.minnehahamusic.org. The Edina Chorale An extraordinary group of singers. Find out more at www.edinachorale.org. Edina Singing Seniors Just for the fun of it! Find out more at www.edinasingingseniors.com. Edina Art Center | SPECIAL EVENTS & INFORMATION 612014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Edina Art Center | REGISTRATION & MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION REGISTRATION POLICIES Register today! Class sizes are limited. Credit card registrations are accepted by phone, fax or online. We do not confirm registrations. Unless otherwise notified, assume that your class will be held at the time indicated and that you are enrolled. If class has low enrollment and needs to be canceled, you will be notified 48 hours prior to the class start date. Makeups will be arranged only when a class meeting is canceled by the Art Center. Pro-rating may be available. Supplies used in adult classes are to be purchased by the student. Our Art Center supply store carries most supplies at reasonable prices with a 10 percent discount to members. CANCELLATION POLICY Many students have to miss a class or two out of each session. We do not give a refund for those missed classes or provide a makeup. However, if you have an illness in your family, you find yourself suddenly unemployed, or have a very good reason to cancel a session, we want you to know that we understand and will try to help! Let us know at least FIVE DAYS before a class starts, then choose from these options: • Find someone to take your place • Tax-deduction • Transfer credit • Gift certificate • Credit to your credit card • Check If you cancel FEWER THAN FIVE DAYS before a class begins, you will receive either: • Transfer credit • Tax-deduction If you need to miss a class due to religious holidays, please let us know. We will try to schedule a makeup session, private lesson or issue you a transfer credit for the amount of time missed. MEMBERSHIP Edina Art Center Memberships benefit you and your community! It is not necessary to be an Edina resident to become a member. JOIN TODAY! Memberships are valid for one year from date of purchase. Family memberships include parents and all children under 18. Benefits include: • Invitations to openings and special events • 10 percent discount on classes • 10 percent discount on supplies in our supply store • Place to meet and exchange ideas with other art enthusiasts • Entry in the Annual Members’ Juried Show • Use of Art Center open studios when space is available • Membership in the Peggy Kelly Media Studios Thank you to patrons of Edina Liquor for supporting the arts in Edina! MEMBERSHIPS Individual:$35 Family:$50 Contributing:$75 Sustaining:$100 Patron:$500 Sign up in person, online at www.EdinaArtCenter.com, by phone at 952-903-5780 or by fax at 952-903-5781. Edina residents receive a $5 discount on membership! 62 EDINA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT City of Edina Parks and Facilities Map NAME ADDRESS OF F I C I A L B A S E B A L L F I E L D S OF F I C I A L S O F T B A L L D I A M O N D S TE N N I S C O U R T S OF F I C I A L F O O T B A L L / S O C C E R F I E L D S MA J O R S K A T I N G R I N K S BA S K E T B A L L C O U R T S 1. Alden Park 6750 Belmore Lane 2. Arden Park 5230 Minnehaha Blvd.n 3. Arneson Acres Park 4711 W. 70th St. 4. Birchcrest Park 6016 Hansen Road 5. Braemar Park (Courtney Fields)7351 McCauley Trail n n 6. Bredesen Park 5901 Olinger Blvd. 7. Browndale Park 4510 Browndale Ave. 8. Centennial Lakes Park 7499 France Ave S.n 9. Chowen Park 5700 Chowen Ave. S.n 10. Cornelia School Park 7142 Cornelia Drive n n n n 11. Countryside Park 6240 Tracy Ave. S.n n n 12. Creek Valley School Park 6301 Gleason Road n n n 13. Edinborough Park 7700 York Ave. S. 14. Fox Meadow Park 5251 Blake Road 15. Garden Park 5520 Hansen Road n n n n 16. Heights Park 5500 W. 66th St. 17. Highlands Park 5200 Doncaster Way n n n n 18. Kojetin Park 4201 W. 44th St. 19. Lake Edina Park 4400 Parklawn Ave. 20. Lewis Park 7300 Cahill Road n n n 21. McGuire Park 69th St. and McGuire Road 22. Melody Lake Park 5601 Melody Lake Drive 23. Normandale Park 6501 Warren Ave. S. n n n n 24. Pamela Park 4303 W. 58th St.n n n n NAME ADDRESS OF F I C I A L B A S E B A L L F I E L D S OF F I C I A L S O F T B A L L D I A M O N D S TE N N I S C O U R T S OF F I C I A L F O O T B A L L / S O C C E R F I E L D S MA J O R S K A T I N G R I N K S BA S K E T B A L L C O U R T S 25. Rosland Park (includes disc golf course)4300 W. 66th St.n n 26. St. John’s Park 5924 St. John’s Ave.n n n 27. Sherwood Park 5241 Eden Circle 28. Strachauer Park 6200 Beard Ave. 29. Tingdale Park 5800 W. 59th St. 30. Todd Park 4429 Vandervork Ave. S.n n n n 31. Tupa Park 4918 Eden Ave. 32. Utley Park 4521 W. 50th St.n n 33. Van Valkenburg Park 4935 Lincoln Drive S.n 34. Walnut Ridge Park 5801 Londonderry Road n n 35. Weber Field Park 4115 Grimes Ave. S.n n n n n 36. Williams Park 50th Street and Browndale Avenue 37. Wooddale Park 4500 W. 50th St.n n 38. York Park 5448 York Ave. S. 39. Yorktown Park (includes community garden and skate park) 7335 York Ave. S. OPEN SPACE AREAS 40. Lincoln Drive Floodplain Highway 169 E 41. Garden Park Addition South and West Garden Park 42. Krahl Hill Arctic Way and Vernon Avenue 43. Moore Property S. Melody Park 632014 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY ADOPT-A-PARK The City of Edina encourages individuals or groups to participate in the Adopt-A- Park program. Participants make a two- year commitment during which they pick up litter at their adopted park at least twice a year. They also notify the City of any safety hazards in the park. The program is open to individuals, families, religious or community service organizations, neighborhood associations and other groups. At each adopted park, the City will provide a sign identifying the volunteer group or individual. For more information, call 952-826-0431. RESERVE A PARK The Todd Park, Cornelia School Park, Weber Park and Walnut Ridge Park buildings are available for rent for birthday parties, small reunions, neighborhood meetings and other events. The parks offer pleasant buildings, year- round outdoor activities, clean restrooms and easy parking. For more information, call the Parks & Recreation Department at 952–826-0367. PICNIC SHELTER RESERVATIONS Anyone living in Edina may reserve the picnic shelter at Rosland Park by calling the Edina Parks & Recreation Department at 952–826-0367 after March 1. Reservations assure space in the shelter, but not exclusive use of the park. BICYCLE & WALKING PATHS The City of Edina offers several scenic paths for bicycling, walking, jogging, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of everyone, motorized vehicles are prohibited on the paths. THE BREDESEN PARK BIKE PATH The Bredesen Park bike path is two miles long and located south of Vernon Avenue and east of Gleason Road. Also available is a separate two-mile walking path. These paths encircle Bredesen Park, which has been developed as a nature study area. Access to the paths is on Vernon Avenue or Olinger Boulevard. THE LAKE CORNELIA PATH The 1.1-mile Lake Cornelia path encircles the northern portion of Lake Cornelia, south of the Crosstown Highway and west of the Edina Aquatic Center. Access is on 66th Street or West Shore Drive. OTHER PATHS • Lewis Park walking path0.6 mile in Lewis Park • Walnut Ridge walking path 0.5 mile in Walnut Ridge Park • Braemar Golf Course perimeter path2.4 miles at Braemar Park • Edina Promenade walking and biking path 0.75 mile from Galleria to Yorktown Park • Centennial Lakes Park path1.43 miles at Centennial Lakes • Garden Park path 0.5 mile in Garden Park July 4 ★ 8:45 p.m. concert by the First John Philip Sousa Memorial Band, followed by fireworks Rosland Park ★ 4300 W. 66th St. 2014 SPRING/SUMMER Activities Directory We create community through people, parks and programs. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT ** * E C R W S S * * * PO S T A L P A T R O N CA R - R T - W S PR E S O R T S T D U. S . 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