Arts Garden
Arts Garden is a new, non-profit arts organization in Hugo, MN, that offers arts experiences and community arts events for people of all ages! Come and enjoy the arts close to home!
(Sponsored by 501(c)(3) Springboard for the Arts)
Questions / Registration: Contact Jill 612.716.5054 or Jill@ArtsGarden.org
Arts Garden Contact Person: Jill Whitney-Birk Jill@ArtsGarden.org 612.716.5054 4513 Garden Way N Hugo, MN 55038
Monday Night Art & Theatre
Each session is 3 weeks long and alternate between visual art and theatre topics. Register for one, two or all four! Ages 7-107
Instructor: Jill Whitney-Birk Rice Lake Centre - Hugo Public Works
Cost: $40
Session 4 - THEATRE Audition Tips & Techniques
Learn how to best prepare for an audition and blow away the competition!
Mondays May 7, 14, 21 (7pm-8:30pm)
Thursday Morning Visual Arts
(For adults & home-school students)
Modern Art (1900-1950) (7 week course)
*Do you ever wonder why "modern art" is actually ART?
From Matisse to Jackson Pollock... learn about the major movements and artists of early modern art AND try out their styles in this fun combination of art history and hands-on art experiences.
Ages 8 - 108 Instructor: Jill Whitney-Birk
Thursdays April 19 -May 31 10am - 12pm
Oneka Room - Hugo City Hall
Cost: $84
Upcoming Summer Classes
Abstract Camp
*Like to paint? We will spend a whole week painting abstract masterpieces. Learn great composition, design and use of color, line and shape. We will take our cues from great artists like Jackson Pollock, Pablo Picasso, and Wassily Kandinsky.
Ages 6-106 Instructor: Jill Whitney-Birk
June 18-21 (10am - 12pm)
Rice Lake Centre - Hugo Public Works
Cost: $85
Egyptian Art
*Everybody knows about King Tut and mummies, but do you know about Egyptian art? Learn some of the secrets of Egyptian masterpieces and create your own!
Ages 6-106 Instructor: Jill Whitney-Birk
June 26 & 27 (10am - 12:30pm)
Rice Lake Centre - Hugo Public Works
Cost: $45
Tot Arts Sampler
A class designed just for pre-schoolers!
We'll work on large motor movement & performing skills and various age appropriate art projects.
Ages 3-5 Instructors: Jill Whitney-Birk & Nina Robinson
Rice Lake Centre - Hugo Public Works
*June 26 (2:45pm - 4:15pm) $16
*July 17 (9:30am - 11am) $16
*August 6 (9:30am - 11am) $16
Book Art!
Like to keep a diary, journal or write poetry? Using high quality papers, create your own hand-made accordian style book that you can fill with your own creativity or give as a gift.
Ages 6-106 Instructor: Nina Robinson
June 27 (2pm - 3:30pm)
Rice Lake Centre - Hugo Public Works
Cost:$15
Mini Musical Camp
If you like to act, sing and move then this is your camp! In 4 days we will rehearse and perform a mini-musical based on a popular children's book. We will also create our own props and costumes.
Family performance will be Thursday, July 19th at 7pm.
July 16-19 (2pm - 4pm)
Ages 6-106 Instructor: Jill Whitney-Birk
Rice Lake Centre - Hugo Public Works
Cost: $90
Screen Printing Workshop
Want to design and create your own T-shirt?
Learn the process of screen printing and take home your wear-able art! Come with lots of ideas for your shirt!
July 24 & 25 (10am - 12:30pm)
Ages 7-107 Instructor: Jill Whitney-Birk
Rice Lake Centre - Hugo Public Works
Cost: $55 (BYO shirt) $65 (T-shirt provided)
Monet: Painting Light
Learn about the most famous Impressionist, Claude Monet and his impact on painting. Also create your own painting ala Monet!
July 31 & August 1 (10am - 12:30pm)
Ages 6-106 Instructor: Jill Whitney-Birk
Rice Lake Centre - Hugo Public Works
Cost: $45
Design-a-Catalog Cover
Learn design techniques using light / middle / dark values and collage to create a cover for the winter BODEN children's catalog. We'll send them to the company to see if anyone gets published!
August 7 & 8 (10am - 12pm)
Ages 6-106 Instructor: Jill Whitney-Birk
Rice Lake Centre - Hugo Public Works
Cost $38
Vocal Master Class
Calling all singers! Professional vocalist, Steve Utzig will be teaching healthy singing techniques including breath support, vocal efficiency, vocal color and beauty.
August 26 (1:30pm - 4:30pm)
Ages 13-113 Instructor: New York vocalist: Steve Utzig
Rice Lake Centre - Hugo Public Works
Cost: $38
Arts Garden Upcoming Classes & Events
Community Arts Events
May Battle of the Bands
Friday, May 18th 7pm-10pm
Local bands entertain and compete for prizes!
(Auditions: May 4&5)
$6 Adults / $4 Students & Seniors (Family cost limit: $20)
Location: Oneka Room-Hugo City Hall
June Mystery Event
Kick off your summer with a MYSTERY! What will it be? Dance? Theatre? Visual Arts? Music? Come and be surprised and thrilled with Arts Garden's MYSTERY EVENT!
June 23 (7pm)
Hugo City Hall
(Approx. $6)
July Community Square Dance
Come on out, y'all, and bring the folks! It's a hoe-down and you're invited! Join us for an evening of family-friendly square dancing with a live caller that will teach you all the right moves! (No experience necessary)
July 14 (7pm-9:30pm)
Hugo City Hall
$8 Adults / $3 Youth
$22 Family Max
August Fall Kick Off! - Family Arts Carnival
Arts Garden's first annual fundraiser and all-day arts carnival! Bring the whole family and enjoy live music & shows, arts stations & demos, carnival games, silent auction, food, prizes, and lots of fun!
August 25 (12pm - 6pm)
Hugo City Hall
Cost: TBA
