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Thorp Building

1618 NE Central Avenue
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Art-A-Whirl

Thorp Building is open Art-A-Whirl weekend on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Thorp Building is considered mobility accessible. View/Download Site Map

Ramp
Restroom
Parking

There are bike racks at Thorp Building.

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Art-A-Whirl: open at least one day

Art-A-Whirl Activities

decorative paper pattern (palm) in rainbow colors
Art Demo
Family-friendly
Indoor
Interactive Activity

Paper Marbling Demonstration

Cost: Free

Saturday - May 17
Saturday, all day

I use a great deal of decorative papers in my practice of book binding and box building. I will be demonstrating Turkish style (Ebru) marbling in my studio. All are welcome to watch. Questions welcome.

 

Thorp Building – 1618/225
1618 Northeast Central Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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a group of people are drawing with soft pastels in an art studio
Art Demo
Family-friendly
Indoor
Interactive Activity

Soft Pastels – Open Drawing Studio

Cost: $15+

Friday - May 16 · Saturday - May 17 · Sunday - May 18
All weekend during Art-A-Whirl® hours

Play with soft pastels at Mary Pow’s beautiful art studio, located in the historic Thorp Building. This is a great way to take a break from the whirlwind that is Art-A-Whirl. Relax, experiment, and get into flow!

Mary will instruct you on how to start your drawing using vine charcoal and will teach you different techniques for using soft pastels. Once you feel comfortable, you can intuitively add color to your drawing. Spend as much time drawing in the studio as you please. Up to 8 people can draw at a time; first come, first served.

All materials are provided and you can take your finished drawing home with you. Recommended ages: 8 to adult (minors must be accompanied by an adult). $15 material fee per person – cash, Venmo, and credit cards accepted.

Upgrade Options:

  • Try specialized sanded paper +$5
  • Add a ready-to-frame 8″x10″ mat to your finished drawing +$5
  • Thirsty? Hot tea and sparking water are available +$2

Thorp Building – 1620-228
1618 Northeast Central Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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Thorp Building Treasure Hunt, an image of a magnifying glass, a compass, a rope, a map, and a pair of binoculars
Family-friendly
Indoor

Thorp Building Treasure Hunt

Cost: Free

Friday - May 16 · Saturday - May 17 · Sunday - May 18
All weekend during Art-A-Whirl® hours

The Thorp Building is having a TREASURE HUNT!

Keep your kids engaged, bring a date, or try it yourself – this is a fun, interactive activity for anyone!

A bunch of famous artworks have been hidden throughout the Thorp building. Pick up a treasure hunt map at the volunteer tent or any participating studio and help us find them! When you’ve found them all, you’ll receive a special treasure!

How it works:

  • Start at any studio in the Thorp Building with a Treasure Hunt sign.
  • When you find one of the missing artworks, fill in the correct studio number on the Treasure Map.
  • Unlock the next location on the Secret Route and continue your hunt until you find them all.
  • When you have filled out the entire map, submit it to the Volunteer Tent and you’ll receive your treasure!

Thorp Building – Building Wide
1618 Northeast Central Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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Events at this Site

Opening
Thorp Building Art-A-Whirl Volunteer Opportunity

Come be a part of the fun by volunteering at the Historic Thorp Building during Art-A-Whirl! Please join us May 3rd person or via Google Meeting to find out more + sign up for shifts.

Sat May 3
11:00am - 12:00pm

Thorp Building

Free!

Meeting Link

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