In this class, all materials will be provided for students to create three pine cones and a pine branch. The finished pieces can be arranged as a decorative display or hung on a door for a touch of handmade charm. A variety of wool colors and patterns will be available for students to choose from,…

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…

Create four one-of-a-kind glass ornaments using alcohol ink and glitter—perfect for your Christmas tree or as handmade gifts. After preparing the ornaments, Kay will demonstrate a variety of alcohol ink techniques before guiding you in choosing your own colors and designs. Each ornament can match or feature a different color palette—it’s entirely up to you!…

Talismans are objects believed to be imbued with magical properties. They can guide, empower, and protect the user. This 4-hour Talismanic Embroidery class will delve into the rich history and intricate art of talismanic embroidery. The course is designed to provide a hands-on experience, allowing you to learn and practice various embroidery techniques to create…

Think roasting coffee at home is tough? Think again! In this class, we’ll show you how to turn green beans into aromatic masterpieces. And guess what? We’re doing it with an air popper you might find in your grandma’s attic. (We’ll taste some coffee too!) Ever wondered why coffee from different places tastes, well, different?…

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…

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…

Learn how to design and make your very own Pine Needle Coiled Basket!  You will learn about every step of the process: harvesting and choosing materials, coiling and stitching, incorporating embellishments (black walnut hull, beads, other grasses and plant material..), and more.  You will add a cone for a lid handle and learn techniques for…

You are going to love this!  Wear your ugly sweater and get crafty this holiday season! Hand-build 3 ugly (or cute) sweater ornaments from clay, then glaze them with bold, festive colors. I’ll take your ornaments home to fire in my kiln, and they’ll be ready for your tree or gift to friends.  This is…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Learn how to knit traditional stranded colorwork using what is known in the Nordic countries as “peasant knitting.” Working in the round with two colors at a time, knitters of old held one color in each hand, knitting as they led the cows back to the barn or wandered down to the docks, hoping to…

Wayne Manthey is a nationally known drum maker and teacher of drum making. His approach is spiritual, honoring the animals who provided the hides and the trees who donated the wood. The healing properties of a drum are found in the elements that make it: wood and animal hide. Making a personal frame drum is…

Norwegian Skinnfell entails hand-stitching and wood block printing on tanned sheepskins. Traditionally used for an entire family’s warm bedding on cold winter nights, skinnfell traps were created from muiltiple hides that were carefully stitched together and then decorated with motifs meant to convey good wishes to the receiver. In this introductory class, we will turn…

Using narrow strips of paper, learn how to fold beautiful three dimensional stars. The tradition started in the 1800’s by a Moravian math teacher, to teach his students about geometry. Students will follow specific, clear directions to make one or more stars and attach a hanger. Paper and hanger options will be explored. This class…

This workshop is for anyone who has ever wanted to keep track of the plants they have found. We will discuss a few different ways you can make an herbarium, and then we will make one! Herbariums are plant specimen books including dried samples, drawings, records of your observations of the plant, etc. We will…

Have you ever wanted to carve something more than the traditional jack o’lantern?  Something other than three triangles and a toothless smile? In this class, students will learn pumpkin etching, a technique using sharp knives to create beautiful, detailed, glowing images. Students must bring a drawing or sketch of what they want to create with…