Oil Painting with Dean Todd Begins March 11
We are delighted to announce that Dean Todd will be teaching traditional oil painting at the Windom Art School, beginning on Wednesday, March 11, 1-3pm. The cost of the ongoing classes are $25 per 2-hr session. Supplies are included for your first lesson, at which a supply list will be provided. Sessions are scheduled on various weekday afternoons and on Saturday mornings, providing a great deal of flexibility for students wishing to join the classes. All levels are welcome. Session dates are currently scheduled into April as follows:
Wednesday, March 11, 1-3pm
Tuesday, March 17, 1-3pm
Saturday, March 21, 10-noon
Monday, March 23, 1-3pm
Saturday, March 28, 10-noon
Thursday, April 2, 1-3pm
Wednesday, April 8, 1-3pm
Tuesday, April 14, 1-3pm
Saturday, April 18, 10-noon
Come join the fun!! Prior registration not required.
Fused Glass Class Starts March 3
The Glass Warriors continue to make amazing art. The fact is that you, too, can make beautiful bowls, plates, and vases, along with night lights, light catchers, jewelry, and so much more. We have an active and vibrant group of artists doing lovely work while pushing ourselves and one another into all sorts of new and exciting niches of the glass world. A new Introduction to Fused Glass class will begin on Tuesday, March 3, 1oam-noon. The class will meet weekly for four weeks. The cost is $125, all supplies included. You can sign up here.
Empty Bowls 2026 Enters Home Stretch
In the studio, we are busy making bowls in support of this year's Empty Bowls fundraiser. If you want to support the Fannin County Family Crisis Center, an essential resource in our community, or if you want to try your hand at glass fusing or ceramics without having to commit to a class, this opportunity is tailor made for you. We will be making clay bows on Mondays 2-4pm and glass bowls on Thursdays 2-4pm. You can get your name on the list of volunteers by using the form on this page. Or you can just drop by the school and join in. You can also support Empty Bowls by contributing to the supplies necessary to make the bowls. Direct contributions are welcome. Windom Art School artists have also donated work to be sold in support of Empty Bowls. All proceeds of the sales are used to fund the Empty Bowls effort.
Role Playing Games for Youth
We are thrilled to be launching youth programs at the school. The first, a Dungeons & Dragons & TTRPG Community Group will begin on March 7. Learn D&D and other tabletop RPGs from the ground up in a safe, supervised environment while building creativity through cooperative storytelling. It's a fun, screen-free outlet for big imaginations, providing an opportunity to strengthen problem-solving and social skills while making new friends. Whether you’re curious, creative, or just love a good adventure, there’s a seat at the table for you. No experience necessary. Meeting times are:
Alternate Saturdays, starting March 7, 6:30pm
Every 2nd Monday, starting March 9, 6:30pm
The events are free of charge. Donations to cover the cost of the program are welcome.
Maker's Place
Strange, but true, the Windom Art School is one of the best equipped maker's spaces for miles around. And it is available to you for a $40 monthly membership. Whether your interests run to glass, ceramics, hand printing, handmade books, photography, collage, or a mixture of mediums we have the equipment, tools, and mentoring to support you in your creative dreams. The studio is open Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays, 2-4pm; Mondays 5:30-7:30pm; and Saturdays 12:30-2:30pm. Come for a free visit and get to know us. We think you will want to join us once you do.
Fun Night Out?
Looking for a fun night out with friends? Look no further than the Windom Art School. We can host your group at $35/person. You can choose your creative topic for the event - painting, hand printing, handmade book arts, creative journaling, collage, experimental photography, fused glass, ceramics, etc. - and we’ll supply the instruction and the materials. Minimum of 4 people per event. Use the contact form or call Wanda Oliver at 903-449-2841 to begin planning your party.
Glass pendant by Taylor Holmes.
News - March 2026
