The following are events and classes that will be going on at the Savage Art Studios, 4735 W 123rd St., Suite 200, in downtown, this fall.

Faculty show

The third annual Faculty Show is Aug. 27 to Oct. 11 with an open house that is open to the public Sunday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Each year the SAS showcases a show of it faculty members’ art work. Visitors will enjoy original works in oils, watercolor, pastels, photography and more.

Artists represented are: Richard Kochenash, Darrel Tangen, Louise Gillis, Patricia Kness, Jo Storey, Christine Tierney, Eric Menzhuber, Amy Zellmer, Sarah Tierney, Richard (Dick) Graves, Dan Wiemer, Andy Evansen, Douglas House, Richard Abraham and Mike Rada. Throughout the studio galleries the work of CeCeil Hartlieb, Joy Hartl, Mary Albury Noyes, Mary Aries, Bonnie Hinz, Marc Hansen, Kathy Gates, Patricia Duncan, Karen Wermager, Arthur Weeks, Elizabeth LaVigne, Michele Combs, Bud Holstetler, Rose Mary James and Megan Cooper will also be featured.

Gift items include original glass, pottery, scarves, tiles, cards, frames and jewelry.

Regular gallery hours are: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Fridays and Saturdays.

Smorgasbord

The art studio is kicking off its third year of fine art classes and workshops beginning in September. Kicking off the new school year is a unique outdoor painting workshop that runs from Sept. 10 to 13.

"Outdoor Painting Smorgasbord" taught by three Plein Air artists, Richard Kochenash of Chaska, Richard Abraham of St. Paul and Mike Rada of Eagan. Each are classically trained artists working in oils and/or watercolors. The workshops will focus on oils as the common medium to each.

The schedule is as follows: Thursday Sept. 10 with Richard Kochenash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 11 with Richard Abraham from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Saturday, Sept. 12 with Mike Rada from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come on Sunday, Sept. 13 to meet with all three at the studio for group discussion and critique.

Fine art program

A unique fine arts education program is being offered for adults, teens and children of varying artistic abilities. SAS specializes in representational training for all ages and mediums. Classes and workshops feature training in oils, pastel, drawing materials, watercolor, and photography.

Students study with classically-trained master artists who specialize in their subjects to help move any level of artist to their next skill level. Classes are smaller which keeps instruction more personalized, supportive, focused and encouraging. Fall sessions are one to five weeks long and the first session runs Sept. 21 through Oct. 24 and the second session runs begins Oct. 26 to Dec. 5.

For a full schedule of classes and workshops or to enroll online, go to www.savageartstudios.com or for more information, call or e-mail: (952) 895-0375 or info@savageartstudios.com.