Bring out your creative side and try something new alongside other crafters in this series of activities. Enjoy upcycling, embroidery, nature journaling, dyeing, felting and more — all in a welcoming and stress-free environment.
You Made it From What? An Intro to Upcycling
Learn basic wirework skills and stretch your creativity in making bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and even rings out of something unheard of. Optional: Bring items from your own junk drawers or shoeboxes. Presented by COMPAS Teaching Artist Amy Wilderson. Registration required. For adults.
Kaposia
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 6–8 p.m. Registration begins Sept. 23.
Floral Embroidery
Explore the world of floral embroidery. Designed for all skill levels, this class covers essential techniques and stitches, guiding you through creating beautiful floral designs. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required. For adults.
Thompson Park Activity Center
1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul
Friday, Sept. 12, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Register now.
Nature Journaling: Basic Bookmaking
Engage the natural world using your own handcrafted nature journal. Learn basic bookbinding techniques to create nature journals that include prompts and can be used to document your nature adventures. Presented by Caponi Art Park. Registration required. For adults.
Pleasant Hill
Thursday, Sept. 25, 5–6:30 p.m. Register now.
Embroidery: Experimenting with Stitches
Learn different embroidery stitches and experiment with ways to mix, match and combine them to make unique textures and looks. Once your sampler is complete, hang it on your wall to share your new artwork with family and friends. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required. For adults.
Robert Trail
Thursday, Oct. 9, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Register now.
Galaxie
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins Oct. 15.
Natural Dyes: Iron and Tannin
Join us in exploring tannins, a natural acid that is found in plants all over the world that is commonly used to dye cloth. Dye your own bandana and watch your cloth turn from beige to a beautiful gray when myrobalan (tannin) is mixed with iron. Dress in clothing that can get stained. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required. For adults.
Farmington
Monday, Oct. 13, 6–8 p.m. Registration begins Sept. 15.
Burnhaven
Thursday, Nov. 13, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins Oct. 16.
Intro to Wire Work Jewelry
Learn the basics of creating beautiful wire jewelry and how to use loops, beads, clasps and findings. Explore different forms such as links, free-form and cages to create your own unique piece of wearable art. Presented by COMPAS Teaching Artist Amy Wilderson. Registration required. For adults.
Galaxie
Thursday, Oct. 16, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins Sept. 18.
Needle Felted Pumpkin
Learn how to sculpt a base form using a special needle and loose wool roving and embellish your shape with fancy details that will bring your miniature gourd to life. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required. For adults.
Robert Trail
Thursday, Oct. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Registration begins Sept. 25.