Learn the art of stained glass design and building with John Hanson, owner of Longfellow Soap Company, who has been designing, making, repairing, and restoring antique stained glass windows for 23 years. All tools and materials will be provided and each student will take home a small window.  You will learn how to make, cut, and…

This class introduces students to Hmong embroidery needlework called paj ntaub (flower cloth). Students will learn about the history, motifs, or symbols of the Hmong paj ntaub and make a piece of paj ntaub using the cross-stitching embroidery method. Each student will receive a kit with materials and additional tips/resources to help increase the student’s…

From the best way to warp, to weaving and finishing, learn the basics of circular weaving by creating a hand-woven wall-hanging during this relaxed three-hour workshop. Circular weaving is a flexible and expressive way to create woven artwork. This project is a perfect introduction to the art of weaving for anyone who’s ever been interested…

Check out this Bean Pot Basket!   It has a wire handle and a simple offset twill weave around the basket.  Add a bit of dyed reed and you have a great basket.  A simple yet functional basket.  In this class, you will create a round, twined bottom basket  which measures 9” in diameter and …

Students will learn 10 to 14 different, but essential knife grips and how to use them effectively carving. In the process you will become comfortable with the use of a knife, safely carving both away and towards yourself. Sharpening knives will be covered in some detail. This two-day class will be interspersed with demonstrations of…

Learn the art of stained glass design and building with John Hanson, owner of Longfellow Soap Company, who has been designing, making, repairing, and restoring antique stained glass windows for 23 years. All tools and materials will be provided and each student will take home a small window.  You will learn how to make, cut, and…