*** This event requires NO registration! *** An essential skill of bluegrass music is the ability to take part in informal playing situations, also known as a “jam session.” Participants arrange themselves in a circle, choose a song from a common repertoire, sing, accompany each other, and play solos. Often, they do this despite no previous rehearsal,…

*** This event requires NO registration! *** Calling all wood carvers! Join us in creating a local community of carvers, to share knowledge, help each other, and make friends with other woodcarving artists. Free to anyone who is interested! Local carver Brian Keogh will lead each session, offering fellowship and help with problem-solving on any…

Band loom weaving is easier than you may think and it is a great way to start weaving. The bands woven on an Inkle loom are versatile and very useful. This type of weaving has been around for centuries, there are endlessly fascinating weavings that can be created on an Inkle loom. In this class,…

Barn signs or ‘hex signs’ are mostly known today for their decorative purposes, but some believe they were painted by Pennsylvania Dutch farmers to ward off evil spirits or storms or to bestow blessings and protections on the farm family. Using bright colors and often incorporating a star pattern, these beautiful designs were originally found…

Stitch meditation is a creative mindful practice that helps you reduce stress, increase mindfulness, develop your stitching skills, and discover your unique creative voice. In this 3 hour workshop, you’ll explore a calming process that blends simple hand stitching with the principles of meditation. The repetitive rhythm of stitching gently quiets the analytical mind, allowing…

Soma yoga is a very gentle and slow-paced practice to decrease tension in chronically tight areas, focusing on alignment and stability when finding our classic asanas (yoga poses). This is a great practice to “reset” our bodies for improved mobility, stability, and function. Learn a series of gentle somatic movements to relieve tension in chronically tight…

Is Crop Art the first exhibit you race to at the Minnesota State Fair every year? Then this is the class for you! Typically incorporating a variety of seeds, grains, and other natural materials, crop art has been described as the “collision of art and agriculture.” Is crop art ‘kitsch’ or ‘art’ or somewhere in between? You…

**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on November 8, 2025. Soma yoga is a very gentle and slow-paced practice to decrease tension in chronically tight areas, focusing on alignment and stability when finding our classic asanas (yoga poses). This is a great practice to "reset" our bodies for improved mobility, stability, and…

Start your gift-giving season off right! Handcraft a beautiful holiday wreath with a great variety of fresh greenery and embellishments, then take home both your hand-designed wreath and the knowledge to make more. Invite your friends and family to join you for a fun, informative, and festive class guided by one of our most popular…

Start your gift-giving season off right! Handcraft a beautiful holiday wreath with a great variety of fresh greenery and embellishments, then take home both your hand-designed wreath and the knowledge to make more. Invite your friends and family to join you for a fun, informative, and festive class guided by one of our most popular…