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"Welcome to Frog Pond" with Cory Cavill

$12

with Cory Cavill

Calendar Jun 8, 2025 at 2:30 pm

We are thrilled to announce that long-time songwriter and storyteller Cory Cavill, hailing from Rapid City, will be bringing her captivating performance, “Welcome to the Frog Pond,” to the Brookings Arts Council.

This incredible event will take place on June 8th, with a performance at 2:30 PM, and promises to mesmerize audiences with Cory's unique storytelling style and her ability to transport listeners into her world of vibrant characters and vivid imagery.

  • Ages 16+

Ceramics Youth Camp

$160

with Shelby Meyer

Calendar Jun 9, 2025 at 10 am

Ages: 9 - 14

Art teacher Shelby Meyer will guide students through the basics of hand-building techniques during this ceramics camp.  Students will have the opportunity to make several ceramic projects that will be fired and glazed. 

Please note that there are two sections of this camp being offered this year due to its popularity.  The same content will be covered in each camp.

This camp is recommended for children ages 9-14.

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 2 payments of $55.00, paid every four weeks.

Drawing & Painting Youth Camp

$160

with Erik Ritter

Calendar Jun 16, 2025 at 10 am

Ages: 9 - 14

Would you be interested in something to inspire the kids this summer? During this four-day camp, artist Erik Ritter will guide students through the use and technique of drawing with graphite and colored pencils.  He will also teach the basics of acrylic painting.

This camp is recommended for ages 9-14.

All supplies included!

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 2 payments of $55.00, paid every four weeks.

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Folk Art Birds

$30

with Eileen Binkley

Calendar Jun 24, 2025 at 5:30 pm

Join local artist Eileen Binkley to paint some whimsical, fun Folk Art Birds!

- No experience is necessary!

- All supplies are included, but feel free to bring your own from home if you want to use them.

Collage & Art Journaling

$24

with Eileen Binkley

Calendar Jun 30, 2025 at 5:30 pm

Let’s get creative and de-stress with an easy activity!  Art Journaling is creating a visual diary by combining collage, words, drawing, painting, photographs, and found objects. Artist Eileen Binkley will help you create mixed- media collages in a journal.

Ages 12 and above are welcome.

-No writing required.

- Repeat attendees encouraged!

- If you already have a journal, bring it! If not, we will supply you with a journal for $10.

Collage & Art Journaling
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Collage & Art Journaling

$24

with Eileen Binkley

Let’s get creative and de-stress with an easy activity!  Art Journaling is creating a visual diary by combining collage, words, drawing, painting, photographs, and found objects. Artist Eileen Binkley will help you create mixed- media collages in a journal.

Ages 12 and above are welcome.

-No writing required.

- Repeat attendees encouraged!

- If you already have a journal, bring it! If not, we will supply you with a journal for $10.

We ❤︎ Pollinators Coffee & Canvas @ Cottonwood Coffee

$39

with Erik Ritter

Calendar Jul 9, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Grab your honey and engage in some pro-pollinator paintings with artist Erik Ritter and Cottonwood Coffee at our July paint n’ sip class!

- All painting supplies and one medium (1) drink is included

- No experience necessary

- Ages 9+, 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult

This class will be held at the Downtown Brookings location of Cottonwood Coffee, at 509 Main Ave.

Ceramics Youth Camp

$160

with Shelby Meyer

Calendar Jul 14, 2025 at 10 am

Ages: 9 - 14

Art teacher Shelby Meyer will guide students through the basics of hand-building techniques during this ceramics camp.  Students will have the opportunity to make several ceramic projects that will be fired and glazed. 

Please note that there are two sections of this camp being offered this year due to its popularity.  The same content will be covered in each camp.

This camp is recommended for children ages 9-14.

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 2 payments of $36.66, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $36.68.




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