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Dakota County Library is hosting a series of art classes with artist in residence Tomás Araya this fall at various libraries.
Purpose: Araya’s motto is: “If you believe it, you create it.” As a teaching artist, he believes this idea empowers creative freedom and helps people grow in healthy ways.
Bio: Araya is a multimedia artist whose work often connects to storytelling, cultural healing, and environmental awareness. Originally from Chile and a native of the Diaguita Nation of the Andes Mountains, Araya has been based in the Twin Cities since 2018. He’s worked on multiple local projects, including a mural at the Science Museum, a sculpture in downtown St. Paul, and many more.
Classes & Schedule
Here’s the list of offerings, locations, and dates/times for Araya’s classes. Get more details and register with Dakota County Library.
Minnesota Nature & Landscape Perspective Drawing:
- Galaxie: Thursday, Sept. 18, 5–7:30 p.m.
- Thompson County Park Activity Center: Friday, Oct. 3, 1–3:30 p.m.
- Burnhaven: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 5:15–7:45 p.m.
Live Nature Drawing and Painting:
- Inver Glen: Saturday, Sept. 20, 1–3:30 p.m.
- Kaposia: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 5:30–8 p.m. (presented in Spanish/English)
- Pleasant Hill: Saturday, Oct. 11, 1–3:30 p.m.
Pet Portraits:
- Robert Trail: Thursday, Sept. 25, 5–7:30 p.m.
- Wescott: Saturday, Sept. 13, 1:30–4 p.m. (presented in Spanish/English)
- Wescott: Saturday, Sept. 27, 1–3:30 p.m.
Meditation With Flowers and Watercolor:
- Heritage: Saturday, Oct. 4, 1:30–4 p.m. (presented in Spanish/English)
- Farmington: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2–4:30 p.m.
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