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.
Embroidered Starburst Lion
Make a felt lion embroidered with a starburst mane and 3D whiskers. Learn three different hand embroidery stitches and make your own ornament or finish it as a pin or magnet.
Zoom virtual event
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins Aug. 5.
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins Aug. 19.
Ledger Books
Make a pair of small notebooks with embroidered paper covers, embellished with a sorbello stitch. Learn to tear down paper from larger sheets, a skill for recycling paper to make more notebooks.
Zoom virtual event
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins Aug. 26.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins Sept. 9.
Embroidered Poppy Pin
Learn how to use a versatile blanket stitch, to create a layered poppy pin made from wool felt. Stitch the edges of the petals and assemble the blossom with stitched sequins to create a center that shimmers.
Zoom virtual event
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins Sept. 16.
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins Sept. 23.
Wrapped Notebook
Create your own hand-stamped, patterned paper and learn to wrap a hardcover for a pad of peel-and-stick notes. Finish with a ribbon and bead closure.
Zoom virtual event
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins Oct. 28.
