Make Caponi Art Park Your Classroom
Book your tour and workshop now to experience art in nature! Bring your group to experience art in a new way in our stunning urban oasis. We offer a range of tours and workshops for all ages and abilities. We work closely with you to create a park experience to meet your needs and program goals. Our tours and workshops introduce participants to art and creative activities through engaging nature-based projects. Each workshop includes a short lesson on the materials and concepts they will use and how the activity connects to art-making traditions.
Caponi Art Park workshops are adaptable. Workshops can be modified to fit every participant’s needs. We work closely with you to create a park experience to meet your group’s interests and program goals.
In addition to the workshops listed in the brochure, we have a range of workshops designed specifically for individuals with disabilities. Contact the park to learn more about these options.
For more information about Tours and Workshops, pricing and how to schedule a visit, call us at 651-454-9412 or email erin@caponiartpark.org.
New Workshops
We’re excited to announce the addition of five new workshops! Explore the intersection of art and nature through more hands-on experiences that inspire and connect. Learn more about these and our other workshops in our brochure.
Nature Collage
Fun with Fiber Art: Mini Weavings
Make and Fly Your Own Bird
Plein Air Drawing: Capturing the Beauty of Nature
Lego Stamping/Printmaking
TOURS
A guided tour is included with each workshop. Stand-alone tours are also available.
We offer two tour options:
- The Sculpture tour introduces participants to the park’s sculptures, their creation, materials, and the concepts of art they Illustrate. The tour covers some of the most prominent works in the park as well as the art park’s history.
- The Nature Tour highlights the flora and fauna of the park, our environmental stewardship efforts, and how we’ve integrated our newest sculptures into the landscape. Participants will take in the view from the second highest point in Dakota County and visit the park’s Amphitheater.
TOUR AND WORKSHOP PRICING:
- Stand-alone guided tours are $10 per person with a $50 minimum per group.
- Workshop prices are listed in the brochure and include a tour for every participant.
- Contact us about the availability of golf cart tours for participants with limited mobility.
- Scholarship discounts are available upon request. Call the park at 651-454-9412 or email erin@caponiartpark.org to learn more.
TOUR AND WORKSHOP POLICIES:
Chaperones: We require at least one chaperone for every 10 youth participants. A chaperone is an adult over 18. Chaperones must stay with participants at all times and are responsible for their conduct. This will help us provide the best experience possible during your visit. In the rare event that a participant’s behavior is disruptive to others, Caponi Art Park staff will ask for additional assistance from the group’s teachers and chaperones. In extreme situations staff reserves the right to ask the participant to leave the group.
Preparing for your visit:
• Review park rules and expectations with your group before arriving at the park.
• Park visits last about 2 hours. Tours and workshops are approximately 45-60 minutes each.
• Tours include walking about 1 mile.
• We recommend bringing water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and wearing weather appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes.
• For larger groups, your group will be split into groups of 20 or less with one park staff member per each small group.
• Please be aware that the park is open to the public during your group’s visit and others will be in the park at the same time.
• The park has portable restrooms that are ADA accessible and equipped with hand sanitizer.
• Picnic areas may be reserved before or after your visit at no additional charge.
To schedule a tour and workshop for your group please call the park at 651-454-9412 or email erin@caponiartpark.org. Tours can be scheduled any time the park is open, except during public performances and events.
Number of Participants: We will ask for an estimate of the number of participants in your group to make sure we have the right amount of staff and workshop materials on hand. We will charge for a minimum of 10 participants with a per person charge for each additional participant.
Change in the Number of Participants: If you know the size of your group will be significantly different than you estimated, please contact us as soon as possible. If your group is considerably smaller without letting us know ahead of time, we will charge you for the number of participants in your original estimate.
Canceling/Rescheduling Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your visit, please let us know as soon as possible.
Weather Policy: If severe weather or high temperatures are predicted that would make your visit to the park unsafe, we will contact you to reschedule. If you have concerns, please contact us prior to your visit.
Payment Policy: Payment may be made by invoice or by credit card, check or cash at the time of your workshop.
COVID-19 Policies and Protocols: We follow current CDC guidelines when interacting with the public. We know that each group is different and we are happy to adapt our protocols to fit your needs. For more information please contact the park.
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