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Get Creative with Arts and Crafts

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​Bring out your creative side and try something new alongside other crafters in this series of activities. Enjoy mosaics, sewing, embroidery, dyeing and more, all in a welcoming and stress-free environment.

​Embroidered Corner ​Bookmarks

Make your own one-of-a-kind bookmarks for you or to give as gifts. Learn basic embroidery stitches and transform simple felt into a loved treasure. Presented by Eagan Art House. Registration required.

​Thompson County Park Activity Center
1200 Stassen Lane,​ West St. Paul
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Registration begins July 22.

Fused Glass Win​dchimes

Create an exquisite wind chime out of glass. Use colorful glass and learn to cut and arrange pieces for beautiful summer-themed artwork. Projects will be fired in a kiln offsite and final pieces will be ready for pickup at the library in about three weeks. Presented by Eagan Art House. Registration required.

Burnhaven
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins July 15.

​Crafte​rnoon

Bring your own craft to work on while visiting with other makers and get help with individual projects and techniques on the third Thursday of the month.

Inver Glen
Thursday, July 17, 1–3 p.m.
Thursday, August 21, 1–3 p.m.

Acrylic Painting on Canvas: Strawberries ​​in a Silver Bowl

Enjoy painting fresh strawberries in acrylic while learning how to use value, color, and composition to enhance the beauty of your art. Presented by Karen Chan. Registration required.

Kaposia
Tuesday, July 29, 6–8 p.m. Registration ​begins July 1.

Botanical G​el Prints

Learn about the fun and accessible technique of printing with a gel plate. Using a variety of natural materials, create beautiful multi-layered monoprints that can be used for cards, gift tags or even framed on their own. Presented by Eagan Art House. Registration required.

Wescott
Monday, Aug. 4, 5:45–7:45 p.m.

Inver Glen
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins July 22.

Needle Felted Rainb​ow Pin

Learn how to compress fibers to create a fabric rainbow using neon hues of loose wool roving. Attach a pin to embellish your favorite bag or outfit. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required.

Robert Trail
Thursday, Aug. 14, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins July 17.

Acrylic Painting on Canvas: Orange Lilies

Enjoy painting beautiful lilies in acrylic while learning how to use value, color, and composition to enhance the beauty of your art. Presented by Karen Chan. Registration required.
Galaxie
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins July 23.​


Last updated: 7/14/2025 9:21 AM

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