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.
Paper Collage Native Plant Notecards
Learn how to create Minnesota native plant illustrations using collage techniques and cut painted deli paper.
Zoom virtual event
Tuesday, May 13, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins April 1.
Tuesday, May 20, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins April 8.
Sparkling Sea Monster
Make a felt sea serpent embroidered with sparkling sequins. Learn three different hand embroidery stitches and make your own ornament or finish it as a pin or magnet.
Zoom virtual event
Tuesday, June 10, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins April 29.
Tuesday, June 24, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins May 13.
Origami Dresses
Make folded paper models that look just like fashion dresses.
Zoom virtual event
Tuesday, July 8, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins May 27.
Tuesday, July 22, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins June 10.
Sardines Pencil Case
Stitch a wool felt pencil case with a magnetic snap. Learn two different hand embroidery stitches and create a practical container you can use to store pens and pencils, crochet hooks, knitting needles and more.
Zoom virtual event
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins June 24.
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 1–3 p.m. Registration begins July 1.
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.
