Conservatory begins visual art division

The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts is launching a visual art division, offering a variety of classes starting in January 2012. Classes include: Exploring Sculpture, Funtastic BookArts, Bookbinding — Two Sewn-Board Bindings, Intro to Mosaic, and Figure Drawing. Classes will be held weekly throughout semester in The Monet Room at MCA’s Valéncia Arts Center. Instructors include: Monta May, Randi Campbell, Jill Krase and Julie Johnston. Classes are tuition free, but material fees may apply. Classes start Jan. 9. To register, or for more information, visit www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org.