When night time falls, the backyard, garden and nature areas are alive with activity. Go outside and just listen. Work with artist Jeanette Dickinson to create a lovely luminary to light the way for our wildlife friends in your backyard, garden or nature area. 

Art materials provided in a free family art kit available for pick-up at ArtStart's ArtScraps in St. Paul.

This class is part of ArtStart's annual EcoArts Fest. In a partnership with the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge ArtStart’s EcoArts Fest has become a tradition. Originally, a 1-day event that brought local schools, families, artists and performers to the MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge to celebrate our close connection to nature through the arts, the EcoArts Fest has transformed into a 3-part festival this year and will be held May 17 - 23, 2021. Learn about additional activities at artstart.org/ecoarts-fest.

Dates: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
For Families
Registration Deadline: May 10

Needle, thread, fabric and beads come together in this textile class geared for families with children 8 years and older. Work with artist Julie Boada to learn the art of beading. Then create a beaded pouch inspired by your favorite animal or plant found in nature. Be set to spend some extra time out of class to finish your project. 

Art materials provided in a free family art kit available for pick-up at ArtStart's ArtScraps in St. Paul.

This class is part of ArtStart's annual EcoArts Fest. In a partnership with the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge ArtStart’s EcoArts Fest has become a tradition. Originally, a 1-day event that brought local schools, families, artists and performers to the MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge to celebrate our close connection to nature through the arts, the EcoArts Fest has transformed into a 3-part festival this year and will be held May 17 - 23, 2021. Learn about additional activities at artstart.org/ecoarts-fest.

Dates: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
For Families
Registration Deadline: May 10

Celebrate our very busy and important pollinators with artist Jeanette Dickinson! Jeanette introduces you to some key pollinators. She discusses why they are important and teaches you how to draw each pollinator.  Finally, she helps you create a festive pollinator headpiece using drawings and pizzazy reuse materials-perfect to wear at our May 22 EcoArts Fest!  

Art materials provided in a free family art kit available for pick-up at ArtStart's ArtScraps in St. Paul.

This class is part of ArtStart's annual EcoArts Fest. In a partnership with the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge ArtStart’s EcoArts Fest has become a tradition. Originally, a 1-day event that brought local schools, families, artists and performers to the MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge to celebrate our close connection to nature through the arts, the EcoArts Fest has transformed into a 3-part festival this year and will be held May 17 - 23, 2021. Learn about additional activities at artstart.org/ecoarts-fest.

Dates: Thursday, May 20, 2021
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
For Families
Registration Deadline: May 10