Take a stroll downtown like never before! Join me, local Fairmont Artist, Caroline Porter on a walk around Downtown Plaza then join me for a drink at Fairmont Brewing Company (FBC). I'll lead a group of students on a walking tour where we make stops on the sidewalk along the way to urban sketch (paint/draw) preselected buildings, historical landmarks, and/or nature aspects around town. Throughout the class, I'll talk about fun historical facts about each subject which have been provided by the Martin County Historical Society. At the end of class, each stop/page will be bound together with twine to make an art journal keepsake of your experience. There will be a total of four pages: cover page, stop 1, stop 2, and stop 3.
**Limited Seating** Preregistration required.
LOCATION: Downtown Fairmont, Minnesota **Meet across the street of Fairmont Opera House (SE Corner of Round About) 45 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031
DATE & TIME: Section 1: Friday September 19th 4:00-7:30 PM & Section 2: Saturday September 20th 4:00-7:30 PM
Important Notes About Class:
This class is perfect for beginners. Each page will already have a completed pencil sketch so you can focus on the more fun parts!
One free drink at Fairmont Brewing Company is included with your ticket. If you're not in to alcohol or brought the kids? No worries! FBC has a variety of non-alcoholic drinks including NA beer and seltzer, water, sparkling waters (Poppi and Bubblr) and root beer.
A portion of each ticket is donated to both the Martin County Historical Society and the Fairmont Opera House. If you would like to help contribute more, please visit their websites to learn more.
Martin County Historical Society:
https://www.mchsmn.org/
Fairmont Opera House:
https://fairmontoperahouse.org/
Students should MEET AT STOP # 1: Across the Street of Fairmont Opera House (SE Corner of Round About) 45 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031
Month of September Stops:
Stop #1: Fairmont Opera House at 45 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031
Stop #2: The Green Clock located on the North side of City Hall located at 100 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031
Stop 3#: Fairmont Brewing Company located at 414 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031
Please select your section and note what time your section starts. Confirmation emails may generically state Friday 4 PM start time even if you select the Saturday section - So please note and only come to the section you selected at checkout (by purchasing a ticket, you agree and understand you WILL NOT BE REFUNDED if you come to the incorrect section. If you have questions, please email me at
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Section 1: FRIDAY (9/19/2025) 4:00-7:30 PM
Section 2: SATURDAY (9/20/2025) 4:00-7:30 PM
Can we have food? Yes! Class should arrive at FBC around 6:00 PM. They usually have a food truck parked out front until 7:00 PM or later (depends on the day/truck). You are more than welcome to order from food trucks at FBC or along the way. FBC also allows outside food to be delivered to FBC. FBC also offers FREE popcorn!
Age Requirements? I'd recommend children ages 10-13 to be accompanied by an adult. Ages 14 through Adult.
Students may park anywhere there is public parking. I'd recommend parking near FBC (located at 414 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031) or somewhere in between Stop 1 and 3 to minimize how much you'd have to walk back to your car after class. Beside free street parking in downtown, there are also a few public parking lots (free).
I will bring lawn chairs for students to use while you urban sketch. They may not be the best of the best, therefore, if you would like to bring your own folding lawn chair, you are welcome to. You would need to be able to carry it from each location as my wagon may be full with the provided chairs.
Please understand this class will have a fair amount of walking involved. Between each stop, we will be walking between 2-3 blocks. I will not be able to shuttle students from stop to stop. Students will be responsible for getting to and from locations.
RAIN OR SHINE this class goes on! If it is raining, excessively hot, or other harsh weather conditions, we will move the class indoors to Fairmont Brewing Company. We will have the entire class in their backroom. I will provide pictures to supplement the outdoor stops. I will email students if there are any changes due to weather. Please check your spam folder in case my email finds its way there.
*Instructor will provide all necessary materials for this class, however, if you would like to use your own materials (i.e. paints or brushes), students are more than welcome to bring their own.
Art Walks are a part of a new series called Brews & Brushes, hosted by Fairmont Brewing Company and led by Caroline Porter. Brews & Brushes are monthly art classes where during the warmer months, classes will be Art Walks and during colder weather, classes will be indoors in the backroom. Be sure to sign up for monthly newsletters to stay up to date on classes!
Refund Policy: Refund requests within 48 hours of the event will not be issued. Please understand that this is due to material costs and limited seating. Refunds requested before that will be issued but note that fees associated with Square MAY NOT BE REFUNDABLE. If you would rather come to a future class (instead of refund) I am more than happy to work with you on this, please send me an email at
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Coloration may vary due to different monitors/screens, production variations and digital photography.
**By purchasing an item from Caroline Porter Art (Artist Caroline E. Porter) you agree and understand that all designs are property of Caroline E. Porter and that the purchase of an item/ticket is NOT the purchase of reproduction rights and/or copyrights and that all designs are NOT intended for resale*For personal use only*
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- Next month, 11th September, 06:00 pm, Mushroom Forest Watercolor Art Journal at New Ulm Area Community Education in New Ulm
- Next month, 16th September, 06:30 pm, Shimmering Bee Watercolor and Ink at Creative Healing Space of Worthington, MN in Worthington
- Next month, 23rd September, 06:30 pm, Autumn Mason Jar Floral Watercolor and Ink Class at Fairmont Community Education in Fairmont
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