ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Community Education

Discover the magical world of fluid acrylics and pouring medium. Take advantage of the classroom experience and don't worry about the mess! No experience required to learn how to create the same beautiful abstract canvases you see on Pinterest. Instead of paint brushes we will use gravity to move the paint and try techniques such as “dirty pour”, “flip cup”, and “swipe”. It's a lot of fun (and somewhat addicting!) and a great way to spark your creative energy. You will create two 8”x8” canvases and transport home in a provided box. Your final piece will change during transportation and when it is completely dry.

Do you have an acoustic guitar sitting in a closet waiting for you to dust it off and start playing? Learn guitar basics such as: guitar parts, how to read and play guitar chords, restring your guitar, strum rhythms, find songs on the internet and transpose. The class will learn and play chords, strums and songs together in a fun, interactive environment. Bring new package of guitar strings to 2nd class. Cost $6-$10. You can bring or can buy them from the instructor at cost. Guitar, guitar tuner or guitar tuning App such as “Guitar Tuna” needed.

In order to qualify for this class, you must have taken the Beginner Guitar Class. Don’t lose what you learned and keep those fingertip calluses by developing your skills further in this Beginning Guitar Next Steps class. Learn how to tune your guitar without a tuner, additional chords, move from playing short cut chords to full chords and, Improve your ability to switch from chord to chord and maybe even begin to sing and play at the same time.

Craft a beautiful rug from macramé cord. These 18 in. x 30 in. rugs are durable, washable and can last a lifetime. This rug uses only simple crochet stitches and can easily be done even if you do not crochet or have not crocheted for a while.

In 2 nights (with some homework), learn how to mosaic a 20”x25” four pane window, or a 4”x9” or 8”x8” lamp with colorful precut glass. Stencils are available to start the creative process. The second evening you will grout and learn about mosaics. Please bring cash for the supply fee to pay for the project you have chosen at enrollment. 8x8 lamp = $30; 4x9 lamp = $40; window = $70.

Enjoy quality time with a friend or loved one creating lasting memories as you work together on art projects of your favorite topic. No previous experience needed, just your desire to create and play. Children must be at least 5 years old to attend with an adult. Project pick-up day is October 25. $13/per person supply fee is payable to the instructor at class.

Craft a beautiful rug from macramé cord. These 18 in. x 30 in. rugs are durable, washable and can last a lifetime. This rug uses only simple crochet stitches and can easily be done even if you do not crochet or have not crocheted for a while. This would make an incredible holiday gift for that someone special. Supply fee of $25 paid directly to instructor at class.

This is a live online class conducted via Zoom. Links will be sent to you one week before the presentation once we have reached minimum enrollment requirements. Are you feeling like you have had enough of Winter? Can’t wait to get out of the house? Join Professional Photographer, Jay Grammond as he leads us on a photographic journey of possibilities that will get you out and about and into your own yard, or local park this Fall. Learn to see and compose creatively; how to create or look for great backgrounds; what subjects to focus on; and useful Apps and Resources that could help you create your best images yet!

This is a live online class conducted via Zoom. Links will be sent to you one week before the presentation once we have reached minimum enrollment requirements. Minnesota is filled with countless numbers of barns, most from a bygone era. However, there are still several in operation as well. Professional Photographer and Amateur Historian, Jay Grammond has traveled the state capturing images of barns of all shapes, sizes, and conditions. There is just something about a barn! There are some areas of the state where the barns are adorned with something called a barn quilt. Barn quilts are pieces of art on the side of a barn, shed, or house that usually tell some sort of a story. These places are all visible from the roadways, so once you know about them, you can go and check them out.

***This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. We write everyday: emails, social media posts, work projects, and even non-fiction or creative writing. Improving is just a matter of knowing some simple tricks to make your writing more impactful and readable, and may help get you a promotion at work or avoid rejection from a publisher. In this hands-on session, there will be writing/editing examples and exercises so you can see in real time how to make sentences flow properly while still maintaining reader interest, and you will leave with a workbook full of writing tips and tricks, which is included in the class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.

***This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the editor's desk. You will discover how to: become a “published” writer overnight submit manuscripts the correct way find the right publisher for your work write irresistible query letters determine when and how to get an agent 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer If you really want to succeed, this step-by-step workshop is a must! Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.

This is a live online class conducted via Zoom. Links will be sent to you one week before the presentation once we have reached minimum enrollment requirements. Are you a photographer that wants to take your images to the next level? Or are you someone that is looking to just get started? Do you want to be a photographer that just TAKES snapshots; or one that CREATES images? Leave class with ideas and concepts that you can put into practice right away. Cover compositional basics that will surely improve your images if you are not already using them. You will also uncover concepts of building your photographic vision to take your images from good to great.

***This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. Whether you need to make a dull work presentation more lively, mix laughter with learning in the classroom, or ultimately want to write for print/production or perform your own stand up routine, this fast-paced session will show you how to apply humor to all aspects of your life. You will learn the anatomy a joke, how to use your powers of observation to sharpen your wit, write different types of jokes, and use humor to entertain and influence people. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former stand-up comedian at places like The Laugh Factory in Hollywood, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.

***This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. Self-Publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for YOU? (participants must also attend “Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published”) And, can you do both? You will discover the pros and cons of all the self publishing options, including print-on-demand and e-book publishing, as well as Amazon options, and see how they compare to traditional publishing. Informative handouts, including a rated description of 50 self publishing companies for future use are included in class fee.

***This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. If you love to travel and love to write, this is for you! We will discuss how to use all your senses in a new destination to create more detailed and in-depth descriptions that capture and maintain readers’ interest, and whether or not you need to include photos with your work. You will also learn how to find and submit your finished product to print and online markets, the business side of travel writing (how to take travel tax deductions), and how to avoid worn-out travel writing cliches. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.

This is a live online class conducted via Zoom. Links will be sent to you one week before the presentation once we have reached minimum enrollment requirements. Do you remember seeing those old painted ads on the sides of buildings for Coca-Cola, Grain Belt Beer, grocery stores, warehouses, etc. Our instructor, Jay Grammond has been drawn to Fading Ads, or “Ghost Signs” for quite some time. In the Summer of 2020, that interest became so much more when he signed a book deal to publish a book about the topic. Join Jay as he takes you on a virtual walk around the Twin Cities to view this sort of “Art Gallery” that surrounds us. You will also learn a bit about the history of some of these companies that date back into the 1800’s.

***This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. Romance is the #1 selling fiction genre. Whether you're a new or experienced writer, this comprehensive session will help you sharpen your skills with practical step-by-step advice. You will discover the different romance sub-genres and understand the proven romance formula. You will also learn to create a unique setting, introduce your protagonist (lead character), percolate friction, and write relatable dialogue as well as intimate scenes. Publishing options will also be discussed. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.

***Class is held via Zoom. The login information will be sent to participants via email and digital handouts will be included in the Zoom link. Please make sure you have a current email on file with us when you enroll. You don’t need to be famous to have a legacy to leave behind. Create an inspirational autobiography for family, friends, and others. Learn how to recall vivid memories, analyze events and people that shaped who you are, and bring your story to life. Your handout, included in the class fee, will have an outline to help you organize and write your memoir step-by-step. Printing/publishing options will also discussed. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with Zoom, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it How to form the three main types of chords How to handle different keys and time signatures How to avoid “counting” How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. In this comprehensive session, you will learn about special screenwriting terms and formats for television and the big screen. You will also learn how to plot a story, develop characters, and execute your work in the proper screenwriting format. You will discover the difference between a Treatment, a Spec Script and a Shooting Script and when to do each. And, you’ll get an inside look into the business of selling your script to agents and producers. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.

***This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. Have you ever wanted to talk to a real agent or publisher? Are you tired of having your manuscripts critiqued by non-professionals or paying an editor too much money to change your writing to their voice? Email one page of your in-progress manuscript for an in-class critique of one page of your poetry, article, short story, screenplay, novel, non-fiction book, or children’s book. (Optional: You can then send your manuscript for a professional critique (for a critique fee of $50 for up to 25 double-spaced pages + $1/page thereafter, and a list of publishers/agents who are interested in your type of work.) Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.

***Class is held via Zoom. The login information will be sent to participants via email and digital handouts will be included in the Zoom link. Please make sure you have a current email on file with us when you enroll. Become a mystery writer for fun or profit! You will discover the different sub-genres and three-act story structure of mystery writing and create an intriguing cast of characters. Learn how to research and pick your setting, make sure your opening grabs readers’ attention, use “red herrings” to misdirect your readers and create suspense until you’re ready for the final reveal. Publishing options will also be discussed. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.

***This is an online class held via Zoom. Please make sure you have a current email on file so we can send you the link and PDF handouts prior to class. You don’t need a journalism degree or previously published articles to write for anyone’s online blog, magazine, or website. Some opportunities offer exposure, while many pay well -- $1 a word and more. In this fast-paced session, you will learn how to: find ideas, sources, and more than 1,000 opportunities that pay, conduct interviews and create interesting content, protect your copyright, write query letters, and then use this credibility to sell other articles or even your self published novel. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.

"Split Rock Lighthouse" is an exciting, fun, and spectacular picture to paint. It will thrill you each time you look at it on your wall. Make sure that you sign your masterpiece so that you can prove that you actually painted it. The painting will be in oil which is easy to work with. All materials provided in class including paints, 16 X 20 inch canvas and painting supplies. Your painting will be ready for you to frame and put on your wall at home when you finish. The oil painting will take 4 weeks to dry but can still be put into the frame of your choice and hung immediately on your favorite wall. Frames for sale at class if you wish to purchase for between $30-40 with metal clips for hanging. Your instructor, Jay Rupp, is a certified Bob Ross art instructor.