Discover the magic of watercolor in this beginner-friendly class focused on painting delicate dew drops. Controlling water, brushes, paper differences, and creating white will be topics of discussion. Step-by-step guidance makes this class perfect for first-timers or anyone wanting a relaxed, creative experience. Leave with new skills, a finished painting, and the confidence to keep exploring watercolor!

Bring vibrant color to life in this beginner-friendly watercolor class featuring a kingfisher. You’ll learn essential watercolor techniques like layering washes, blending bold colors, and adding simple details to capture this striking bird’s shape and personality.

Celebrate the sweet charm of robins in this beginner-friendly watercolor class. You’ll learn basic watercolor techniques like soft washes, gentle color blending, and simple detailing to capture the round shapes and warm tones of these familiar birds.

Discover the graceful beauty of swans in this beginner-friendly watercolor class. You’ll learn foundational techniques like creating soft washes, building subtle contrast, and using negative space to capture the elegant shapes and flowing lines of these serene birds.

Whether it's blues, pop, country, or jazz, West Coast Swing can be danced to almost any song. This is a slower swing dance characterized by its linear patterns and smooth, flowing movements. We will focus on learning basic 6-count patterns and introduce you to the concepts of leverage and compression, which give the dance its signature look.

Travel by motorcoach with Owatonna Community Education to St. Paul's Como Park Zoo & Conservatory for a memorable day packed with beauty, history, and behind-the-scenes discovery! Travelers will enjoy a private guided tour of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, known as the Jewel of Como, learning how garden staff keep the conservatory lush and green year-round and produce the spectacular and beloved Sunken Garden flower displays. This exclusive experience offers a rare opportunity to "peek behind the curtain" and get your daily dose of green. Following the tour, enjoy time exploring Como Park Zoo and surrounding grounds at your own pace. Perfect for nature lovers, gardeners, and anyone looking for an inspiring and educational day trip. Your trip fee includes: motorcoach transportation, private tour & general admission. Lunch is on-your-own. Register by May 1, 2026.

This acrylic painting class features a single perched bird, perfect as a standalone piece. Friends, partners, or family members are also welcome to attend together—each creating their own bird. One participant may choose to reverse the pattern, allowing the finished paintings to be displayed as a complementary pair. You will be provided with a supply list of items to bring to the class. Your instructor will guide you step-by-step through the process to paint this sweet little bird!

This playful class brings together the fun-loving world of Bluey and the heroic pups of PAW Patrol! Campers will enjoy imaginative play, movement games, simple teamwork challenges, and creative crafts inspired by their favorite characters. Through stories, games, and lots of giggles, kids will practice sharing, problem-solving, and helping others—because no job is too big and no camper is too small!

Meet Bruce. Bruce is one cool dude with a great big smile! Bruce is from the movie "Finding Nemo". He is a great white shark who leads a support group for sharks trying to quit eating fish, with the motto "fish are friends, not food". This is a fun painting that even our youngest picassos will enjoy creating. Perfect for kids of all skill levels, no previous Art skills needed! Follow along with step by step instructions. Includes 11x14 canvas and all supplies. All ages are welcome (adults too) ages 3-6 will need an adult assistant.

Want a fun activity with your adult? This beginning rock climbing class covers the safety and skills of indoor rock climbing and belaying. Both adult and little will spend time climbing the rock wall. Bigs will belay each other and their littles. Your favorite adult could be a parent or guardian, grandparent, sibling, your Big, or a responsible friend that is 18+. A liability waiver will need to be signed and returned to Roosevelt School before class starts. Please stop at Roosevelt School to get a copy. If you registered online, you have already signed a waiver.

This is for any group who has taken two or more "Buddy & Me Rock Climbing" classes. Gain more knowledge about climbing and self-belaying techniques. A liability waiver will need to be signed and returned to Roosevelt School before class starts. Please stop at Roosevelt School to get a copy. If you registered online, you have already signed a waiver.