05/26/2026
Meet the Instructor: Lauren Hefty
Instructor bio:
Lauren is a mixed media painter who specializes in natural landscapes, surrealism, and avians. She is self taught, and her style of work is inspired by the work of John Singer Sargent and Caspar David Friedrich.
Lauren’s artwork is currently on display at Glädje Gallery in Lindstrom, MN and at One10 Gallery in Frederic, WI. In August 2025 Lauren had the privilege of being an Artist in Residence for the inaugural Sax Zim Bog Residency Program, and continues to teach workshops with FOSZB as often as possible. Lauren is a member of the St. Paul Artist Collective, and Arts Educator for White Bear Center for the Arts, Glädje Gallery, and Frederic Arts.
Deeply inspired by the picturesque landscapes of northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, Lauren’s work is often read through the lenses of conservationism and nostalgia. Through the use of hidden imagery and quiet symbolism her work brings the viewer in, asking us to consider our place in a familiar world.
Favorite Medium: "Acrylics!"
What got you into teaching at Frederic Arts? " I stopped by one of the FA Fall Open House events a few years ago and the rest is history..."
What do you like best about teaching at Frederic Arts? "I like the opportunity to be part of an arts community that is rapidly growing and changing."
Upcoming classes with Lauren:
June 8th: Watercolor Florals