Learn color gradation techniques through simple blending exercises with a color pencil that you will later apply with pastel, pen, ink and watercolor. Dr. Mary McNaughton leads this fun, informative workshop, and offers materials for adult students to try before purchasing. Bring a medium-sized drawing pad and materials of your own you would like to try, as well as a bag lunch. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $84-93. Edina Art Center, 4701 W. 64th St.; 952.903.5780; edinaartcenter.com