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.
Pleasant Hill
Thursday, July 10, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins June 12.
Thompson County Park Activity Center
1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Registration begins July 22.
Block Printing: Flowers of Minnesota
Explore the art of block printing and learn the basics of carving and printing while designing a Minnesotan flower. Create a set of hand-printed greeting cards showcasing your unique floral artwork. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required.
Thompson Park Activity Center
1200 Stassen Lane, West St Paul
Tuesday, June 17, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Registration begins May 20.
Fused Glass Windchimes
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.
Galaxie
Wednesday, June 18, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins May 21.
Inver Glen
Tuesday, June 24, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins May 27.
Burnhaven
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins July 15.
Iron-on Patches
Celebrate the beauty of nature by creating an iron-on patch or pin using machine washable fabric that's made from 100-percent post-consumer recycled and BPA-free plastic bottles. Choose a design or create your own and learn different embroidery stitches to embellish your patch. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required.
Heritage
Saturday, June 28, 2–4 p.m. Registration begins May 31.
Minnesota Butterflies: Drawing and Coloring
Join us for a step-by-step tutorial on how to draw and paint several butterflies local to Minnesota. Beginning with a quick grounding and breathing exercise, we will use watercolors to create our work, focusing on the mixture of colors in each of the butterflies presented to the class. Presented by teaching artist Tomás Araya. Registration required.
Farmington
Saturday, July 12, 1–4 p.m. Registration begins June 14.
Crafternoon
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 Gel 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 Rainbow 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.