Barbara leading an acrylic mixed media collage activity in Mourning Dove Studio.

Over 45 years ago, I received my first teaching degree at MSUM in Moorhead, MN. Little did I know I would still be teaching today as an independent visual arts instructor of individuals and groups. I realized that sharing my knowledge and skills with others was the path God had designed for me and, in doing work for Him, there was no retirement date attached- just ask Moses!

I will be teaching sketching classes through Moorhead Community Education starting in November and am planning to teach a 2nd level watercolor workshop in January called Designing Your Watercolors for Success. If you’ve taken my Beginning Drawing and Watercolor course, you will be ready for this workshop and you will have all the supplies you need. Please contact me at barbara@barbarabendnagle.com to let me know if you are considering this workshop so I get an idea of interested folks.

If you have any other interests, please let me know. In the meantime, enjoy the blessings of summer: the great outdoors, golf, gardening, sports, biking, boating, fishing, family reunions, sitting on your patio  listening to birds and fill in the blank_____.

Location: Mourning Dove Studio and Double Trouble Gallery,

809 20th Street North in Moorhead

Date and Time: Friday and Saturday, May 1-2, 11:00 am to 5:30 pm

On Sale: Original watercolors, acrylics, mixed media collage paintings,the ever-popular Little Originals,

paintings from my personal collection of regional artists, as well as aloe plants in vintage pots.  This is the perfect one- stop shop

for Mother’s Day, Graduation, and for any special occasion, as well as buying for your own home or business needs.

Younger than Springtime by Barbara Benda, Acrylic on Canvas.

I am teaching three classes in April through Moorhead Community Education.    You can register by clicking on the links below or call  (218) 284-3400.

Seeing Things Differently: Two Part Sketching Series April 7 and 14^th, 6-8:30

This is my signature foundational sketching class designed by me to be “easy” for you!

Nick’s Hit by Barbara Benda, Graphite.

NEW!   Let’s Sketch Figures April 9^th 1-3:30 pm

If you want to learn to sketch people in action, this class is for you! No art experience is necessary.

Songbirds by Beverly and Barbara Benda, Acrylic Mixed Media Collage.

Acrylic Mixed Media Collage Workshop April 17/18^th 

You can take this workshop  either on Friday or Saturday. All supplies are provided. No art experience necessary.

Class size is limited, so register early. This workshop takes place in my Mourning Dove Studio in Moorhead.

Save the Date! Spring Art Sale/Open House on May 1-2nd

Location: Mourning Dove Studio, 809 20th Street North in Moorhead

Time: 11:00 am to 5:30 pm

Watercolors, acrylics, mixed media collage paintings,the ever-popular Little Originals, paintings from my own personal collection, as well as aloe plants in vintage pots will be on sale.  This is the perfect one stop shop for Mother’s Day and every holiday following.