Classes & Paid Events

Serendipity Studio enjoys offering high quality classes and experiences for adults, teens, and children. Each class requires a minimum number of students enrolled to ensure adequate accomodations, materials, and payment for the instructor.

As we make decisions regarding classes based on a variety of factors, including the number of students enrolled, we are generally unable to offer make-up classes, credits, or refunds for classes missed if notice is not given within 48 hours of the scheduled class start time. If you are unable to make it to a class and notify us more than 48 hours in advance, a gift card will be offered as a credit for the class.

In the event of an instructor or Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts issued cancellation at any point after registration (including due to weather), a refund will be processed or the class will be rescheduled if possible.

Basic Jewelry Making
Nov
23

Basic Jewelry Making

Hosted by Tara Barney

Join artist Tara Barney with Red Door Creations in this basic jewelry making class. You will learn the tools of the trade and basic jewelry making skills in this class.

We will be using gorgeous faceted Fire Agate and carnelian beads in a color palette that is perfect for your autumn wardrobe.

You will finish the class with both a set of earrings as well as a bracelet.

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Playing with Paper for Christmastime!
Nov
16

Playing with Paper for Christmastime!

Hosted by Julie Dent.

Have fun creating Christmas & winter art pieces. Frameable art pieces, signs, gift tags, & ornaments for your holiday decor or as great gifts for friends and family!

You will complete multiple pieces in the class that you can take home.

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Playing with Paper for Christmastime!
Nov
13

Playing with Paper for Christmastime!

Hosted by Julie Dent.

Have fun creating Christmas & winter art pieces. Frameable art pieces, signs, gift tags, & ornaments for your holiday decor or as great gifts for friends and family!

You will complete multiple pieces in the class that you can take home.

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Basic Jewelry Making
Oct
19

Basic Jewelry Making

Hosted by Tara Barney

Join artist Tara Barney with Red Door Creations in this basic jewelry making class. You will learn the tools of the trade and basic jewelry making skills in this class.

We will be using gorgeous faceted Fire Agate and carnelian beads in a color palette that is perfect for your autumn wardrobe.

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Torn Paper Landscapes
Sep
21

Torn Paper Landscapes

Hosted by Tara Barney

Make a colorful frame-ready landscape using paper, ribbon, markers, pastels and more in this class!

This will be a relaxing class where you will learn to "paint with paper" and other materials to create a piece of art. Be inspired by the work of California artist Eileen Downs and Canadian artist Ted Harrison.

The finished piece will be visually appealing and as simple or complex as you like! All materials are furnished but you can bring in items you would like to use such as candy wrappers, scrap book paper, newsprint, junk mail, gift wrapping paper, etc. 

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Downtown Photography - Jason Pfitzer
Aug
11

Downtown Photography - Jason Pfitzer

Hosted by Jason Pfitzer

Sioux Falls is fabulous for street & architectural photography. Sometimes, we need to look at things through a different “lens.”

In this workshop we will explore how to;

* Use composition to capture better photos

* Explore different styles of shooting street photography

* Choose optimal camera settings

* Practice seeing with new eyes

No matter what your level of experience is, amateur to professional, there's something for everyone and we always have a good time. All digital & film cameras are good for the workshop. And your cell phone works too!

You will also learn about some of Sioux Falls interesting facts and history, and for those that need it, gain valuable assistance with composition and basic camera functions, helping you to achieve your best photos.

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Country Day Adventures - a children’s art class
Aug
10

Country Day Adventures - a children’s art class

Hosted by Tara Barney

Calling all kiddo’s! We are inviting you to our wonderful and fun class all about COUNTRY DAY ADVENTURES. You will hear a fun story from the author & illustrator of the book - Country Day Adventures. You will get to do a fun craft project and a fun art project. When you finish, you will get to keep the book that you read as well as the projects that you completed.

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Photo Walk - Jason Pfitzer
Aug
4

Photo Walk - Jason Pfitzer

Hosted by Jason Pfitzer

The namesake of Sioux Falls features a triple cascading waterfall in the heart of the city. Just north of downtown and within walking distance is Falls Park, Sioux Falls’ number one attraction. Feel the power of it at one of viewing platforms near the falls or take in a sweeping view of it all from the top of the observation tower. Sometimes, we need to look at things through a different “lens.”

In this workshop we will explore how to;

* Use composition to capture better photos

* Explore different styles of shooting landscape and nature photography

* Choose optimal camera settings

* Practice seeing with new eyes

No matter what your level of experience is, amateur to professional, there's something for everyone and we always have a good time. All digital cameras are good for the workshop. And your cell phone works too!

You will also learn about some of Sioux Falls interesting facts and history, and for those that need it, gain valuable assistance with composition and basic camera functions, helping you to achieve your best photos.

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Horsing Around - Rosemaling Style
Jul
10

Horsing Around - Rosemaling Style

Hosted by Eileen Halverson.

This class is an introduction to Rosemaling styles and background with the hands on learning of the basic strokes and how they are used. Students will learn a little about Rosemaling -- those S and C strokes and Fjord horses. Cost includes paints and brushes. Each student will create a horse of their own to take home.

No experience needed!! Children ages 10 and up are encouraged to enjoy this wonderful class.

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Photo Walk - Jason Pfitzer
Jul
7

Photo Walk - Jason Pfitzer

Hosted by Jason Pfitzer

Exotic flowers, entrance arbor, trees, pagodas and lanterns make up the unique Japanese Gardens near Covell Lake in Terrace Park. Sometimes, we need to look at things through a different “lens.”

In this workshop we will explore how to;

* Use composition to capture better photos

* Explore different styles of shooting landscape and nature photography

* Choose optimal camera settings

* Practice seeing with new eyes

No matter what your level of experience is, amateur to professional, there's something for everyone and we always have a good time. All digital cameras are good for the workshop. And your cell phone works too!

You will also learn about some of Sioux Falls interesting facts and history, and for those that need it, gain valuable assistance with composition and basic camera functions, helping you to achieve your best photos.

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Wildflower - Edward Eich
Jun
29

Wildflower - Edward Eich

Hosted by Edward Eich

Wild Flowers class. Make your own wild flower inspired artwork, using acrylic paints on a round canvas. Work with a syringe to make the piece really unique. All the supplies are provided to complete your very own Syringe painting. Paint appropriate clothing is recommended.

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Country Day Adventures
Jun
8

Country Day Adventures

Hosted by Tara Barney

Calling all kiddo’s! We are inviting you to our wonderful and fun class all about COUNTRY DAY ADVENTURES. You will hear a fun story from the author & illustrator of the book - Country Day Adventures. You will get to do a fun craft project and a fun art project. When you finish, you will get to keep the book that you read as well as the projects that you completed.

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Flower Power
May
18

Flower Power

Hosted by Alex Lunstra.

Join us for an afternoon of guided painting in a gallery setting. Create your own artwork, surrounded by artwork. All the supplies are provided to complete your very own 11x14 painting.

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Paintchella
Apr
27

Paintchella

Hosted by Dearest Kim

Join us for an evening of guided painting in a gallery setting. Create your own artwork using a variety of fun materials. All the supplies are provided to complete your very own mixed-media painting.

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Paintchella
Apr
27

Paintchella

Hosted by Dearest Kim

Join us for an afternoon of guided painting in a gallery setting. Create your own artwork using a variety of fun materials. All the supplies are provided to complete your very own mixed-media painting.

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Let’s Paint!
Apr
20

Let’s Paint!

Hosted by Alex Lunstra.

Join us for an afternoon of guided painting in a gallery setting. Create your own artwork, surrounded by artwork. All the supplies are provided to complete your very own 11x14 painting.

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Taming the Brush - Rosemaling Style
Apr
20

Taming the Brush - Rosemaling Style

Hosted by Eileen Halverson

We will be learning about a few of the telemark flowers and adding them to the scrolls in a design. The basic strokes will also be reviewed.

Supplies are furnished. No experience is necessary. Recommended ages 14+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

This is part 4 of a 4 part series. You do not need to participate in each class, but it is recommended.

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Enjoy a class

Our amazing artists are excited to share their talent with you. Perhaps you want to try something new; or enhance your skills; or just meet new people; our classes can help you do just that.