Events on June 16, 2026

Create your own happy little world! This fun and engaging camp invites artists to explore painting through the joyful style of Bob Ross.

June 16–18; 9 a.m.–Noon
Cost: $150 | Member Discounts Apply
Registration Deadline: June 12, 2026

Lunch Not Provided. Ages 9–11 years old.

Create your own happy little world! This fun and engaging camp invites artists to explore painting through the joyful style of Bob Ross. Campers will learn basic techniques, experiment with color and texture, and bring beautiful landscapes to life—embracing Bob’s belief that there are no mistakes, only happy little accidents. Each day, our happy little painters will grow their skills and creativity while having fun in the process.

Food & Medical Information
Before registering, please email knickel@minnetrista.net with any food allergies or dietary restrictions. Some accommodations can be made; however, we are unable to accommodate severe allergies (including gluten or nut). Minnetrista is also unable to store or administer medication.

https://www.minnetrista.net/events/bob-ross-kids-camp-2026.

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Three Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16: 2:30-4 p.m.
Cost $55
Limited to 12 students
Reservations required
Please register online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057

This class is for anyone looking to preserve their memories, whether for personal reflection, to share with loved ones, or to publish. It's ideal whether you've already begun a memoir or are just starting to explore writing about your life.

You'll create a series of vignettes, short scenes or snapshots from your life, written in whatever style speaks to you: prose, poetry, dialogue, or even playwriting. No matter the form, the focus is on translating your thoughts into words, and this class will help you build that essential skill. Over three sessions, you'll respond to writing prompts designed to help you "capture your life" on the page. You'll also have the chance to share your writing, ask questions, and exchange feedback and discoveries with the group.

This class is best suited for beginning and intermediate writers. Each class is designed to be repeatable, offering new prompts and insights each time you take it.

Instructor: Lylanne Musselman is an award-winning poet, playwright, and visual artist whose work spans poetry, drama, and creative nonfiction. Drawing on personal experience, memory, and emotional resilience, she explores themes of caregiving, relationships, and Midwestern life. She is the author of several poetry collections and chapbooks, including "It's Not Love, Unfortunately, Paparazzi for the Birds, Staring Dementia in the Face, and Open Up to Poetry: A Memoir and Manual", with a new collection forthcoming in 2026. Her work has appeared in respected literary journals and anthologies and has earned multiple Pushcart Prize nominations. She serves on the executive board of the Midwest Writers Workshop, teaches at Indiana institutions, and leads workshops and readings across the state.