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Create, Connect, Age Well – Making Paper Moravian Stars

Mar 19, 2026 9:30AM—11:30AM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

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, as a way 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…

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Create, Connect, Age Well – Swedish Folk Painting with Egg Yolk

Feb 26, 2026 9:30AM—12:00PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

Learn to make your own natural paint out of egg yolks in the style of folk painting from Southern Sweden! Teaching artist Pieper Fleck Bloomquist has studied and practiced traditional Swedish folk art painting practices dalmålning and bonadsmålning for over 30 years, and blends these techniques to tell contemporary stories. Historically, paints were mixed from…

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Create, Connect, Age Well – Miniature Clay Animal Vases – Thursday, January 29, 2026

Jan 29, 2026 9:30AM—12:00PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

Create a pet in miniature with Peg Medcraft, a crafty pottery instructor with 30+ years of experience. Students are encouraged to bring a reference photo to model their clay vase after a pet – or make an animal entirely of their own creation! In this 2.5 hour workshop, students will hand-build two tiny vases in…

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Create, Connect, Age Well – Make an Evergreen Swag – Thursday, November 20, 2025

Nov 20, 2025 9:30AM—12:00PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5th Street, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Join us to celebrate the season and make your own evergreen swag that will bring beauty to your home throughout the entire winter!  You will learn how to construct the swag and can choose from a vast array of greenery to design it just to your liking.  Optional ribbon and embellishments will also be provided. …

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Create, Connect, Age Well – Watercolor Autumn Landscape Notecards – Thursday, October 23, 2025

Oct 23, 2025 9:30AM—12:00PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

Create, Connect, Age Well Presents… Watercolor Paper Notecards with Marcia! Learn how to use wet-on-wet watercolor techniques to create gorgeous fall landscape art.  Students can choose up to 6 of their pieces to mount with complimentary framing onto notecards. If time permits, participants will be encouraged to write thoughtful notes and prepare them for sending,…

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Create, Connect, Age Well – Stamped Slab Mugs & Mini Pitchers – Thursday, September 25, 2025

Sep 25, 2025 9:30AM—12:00PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5th Street, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

The MMFS Create, Connect, Age Well Program Presents… Create a stamped clay Slab Mug or Mini Pitcher with Peg! Join Peg Medcraft, a crafty pottery instructor with 30+ years of experience, and craft your own unique hand built mug or mini pitcher masterpiece! Choose from various stamps and enjoy hands-on guidance in a supportive environment.…

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Create, Connect, Age Well – Watercolor Landscape Notecards – Thursday, June 19, 2025

Jun 19, 2025 9:30AM—12:00PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

Create, Connect, Age Well Presents… Watercolor Paper Notecards with Marcia! Learn how to use wet-on-wet watercolor techniques to create gorgeous abstract landscape art.  Participants can choose up to 6 of their pieces to mount with complimentary “framing” onto notecards. As time permits, participants will be encouraged to write thoughtful notes and prepare them for sending,…

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Create, Connect, Age Well – Taking Time for Tea – Thursday, May 1, 2025

May 01, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

Create, Connect, Age Well Presents… Taking Time for Tea class with Gemma!  Come join us for a relaxing time celebrating the spring season by learning about tea. You will master how to brew the perfect pot of tea, enjoy tasting different teas and participate in sampling delicious accompaniments that highlight the enjoyment of unwinding with…

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Create, Connect, Age Well (ages 65+)- Tiny House Clay Vases – Thursday, April 24, 2025

Apr 24, 2025 9:30AM—12:00PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5th Street, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Create, Connect, Age Well Presents… Tiny House Clay Vases with Peg! Do we have something exciting for you!  Join Peg Medcraft as she helps you make your very own Tiny House Clay Vases on Thursday, April 24th from 9:30 to 12:00pm at Christ Lutheran Church in Marine on St. Croix. Join us for a unique…

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Create, Connect, Age Well (65+) – Making Paper Moravian Stars – Thursday, March 20, 2025

Mar 20, 2025 9:30AM—12:00PM

Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5TH ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

Create, Connect, Age Well Presents… Create Paper Moravian Stars with Karen! 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. You will receive and follow specific, clear directions to make one or more stars…

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