Intro to Dimensional Painting

Intro to Dimensional Painting is an exploratory class focused on creating three-dimensional abstract paintings using sculptural relief on canvas. Students will learn how to build up textured surfaces with mulberry paper and let the surface itself guide the composition. We'll also touch briefly on Surrealist ideas—especially Involuntary Sculpture—as a jumping-off point for working in 3D.

In the second session, students are invited to bring an inspirational reference, such as a scrap of fabric, a photo, or a landscape image. The instructor will help translate that inspiration into an abstract, dimensional painting.

You may leave with a finished piece or a strong work in progress—completion isn't the goal. This class is all about experimenting, getting comfortable with dimension, and playing with abstraction. All materials are included; just bring a box lid or shallow tray to carry your wet artwork home. Come ready to build, explore, and get a little abstract.

Date/Time:

February 20th, 5-8pm, and

February 27th, 5-8pm

Cost: $125*

Member Cost: $100*

Ages: 18+

Class Size: 3-12

Instructor: Paul Fosaaen is an award-winning three-dimensional painter living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He studied painting and art history at the University of Minnesota where he began developing his interest in three-dimensional painting. His work incorporates sculpted paper and fabric reliefs to explore how trauma influences his understanding of the world. He has shown his three-dimensional paintings in galleries and museums like ArtReach St Croix, Hallberg Center for the Arts, and the Minneapolis Institute of Art. His works belong in various private collections across the United States.