NEW ULM — The Grand Center for Arts and Culture invites the public to participate in fall arts education classes. The newly released fall scheduled offers a wide range of creative classes for children and adults of various interests taught by local artists and professionals. Examples of new classes added this fall are provided below.

June Newburg shares her technique for oil painting birch trees with a palette knife in a twosession course beginning on Saturday, Sept. 29, 1-4 p.m. In the first session, students will create a multi-colored background on textured Masonite board. The birch trees will be added in the second class, held on Oct. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. All materials are included and students will leave the course with a 16×16″ wood framed painting. Cost is $80 per student.

In the “Sip and Chalk” class on Oct. 6, Sharon Sackett will demonstrate and instruct students to create beautiful chalk art. Students will enjoy a glass of wine while making their own piece of thanksgiving-themed artwork. Class is held from 6-8pm and includes all materials. Cost is $45 for students 21+.

Ryan Nosbush shares his knowledge of photography and technology to teach students how to take and edit exceptional photos using smart phone cameras and available apps. “Smart Phone Photography” will be held on Nov. 3 from 1-3 p.m. and the cost is $30 per student. Ryan will also be teaching a DSLR Photography class on Oct. 6. This class is for those who own a DSLR camera and want to get it off “auto” mode to take great photos.

Printmaking with Joseph Evans and Children’s Painting with Rhonda Johnson classes are offered regularly through the end of the year.

Several holiday-themed classes are offered as well, including block printing on gift bags and a day of holiday gift-making for children to be held on Dec. 8.

The entire fall arts education schedule and more information can be found at thegrandnewulm.com or by calling 507-359-9222.