Enjoy hands-on creative art projects in a stress-free environment under the guidance of renowned local teaching artist Becka Rahn. A kit with materials needed for the workshop will be mailed to your home prior to the event, free of charge. Limited to attendees with Minnesota addresses. Registration required. For adults.
Recycled Paper Owl Ornament
Create a paper collage illustration of a quizzical owl from recycled security envelopes and handmade and decorative papers. Mount your illustration on a piece of paper-covered book board to make a tiny piece of art you can hang.
Zoom virtual event
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins Dec. 2.
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins Dec. 16.
Embroidered Owl
Make an embroidered owl from wool felt and sparkling sequins. Learn the chain stitch to add contrasting feathers. Choose to finish your owl into a pin or decorative ornament.
Zoom virtual event
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins Dec. 23.
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins Jan. 6.
Exceptional Envelopes
Make an envelope book with an elastic closure and an origami heart envelope made with beautiful art papers. Tuck tiny presents like cash, gift cards or photos in the pockets for a special gift for someone you love.
Zoom virtual event
Tuesday, March 10, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins Jan. 27.
Tuesday, March 24, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins Feb. 10.
Travel Address Book
Create a tiny address book to take on your travels and send postcards to all of your friends. It has a stitched binding with pages for addresses and pockets to hold stamps and stickers. The clever folded cover creates 4 pockets from one sheet of decorative paper.
Zoom virtual event
Tuesday, April 7, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins Feb. 24.
Tuesday, April 21, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins March 10.
Tiny Treasure Bags
Hand stitch a tiny drawstring treasure bag with handmade cords. Learn just one kind of stitch and make few simple seams to learn everything you need to know about making all kinds of gift bags.
Zoom virtual event
Tuesday, May 5, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins March 24.
Tuesday, May 19, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins April 7.
