*** 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…

Join Liz Schreiber for a three-hour, hands-on crop art workshop! All materials will be provided, along with information about the art form itself, how to enter the Minnesota State Fair, and other helpful details about the craft. Participants will create a 7.5” square piece, which may or may not be finished during class. If you…

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make a variety of herbal salves and discover their different uses and benefits. Each participant will take home several salves they’ve made, along with handouts detailing each recipe and its applications. Students are asked to bring the following materials: Snacks if needed, as there are no food…

Lia Falls and Barbara McAfee will lead and teach simple songs, in the aural tradition (no lyric sheets or music to read). All are welcome, whether or not you think of yourself as a singer! We will sing songs that celebrate Nature, and being Human; songs that bring us together in the magic and medicine of singing…

Use linocut tools to carve your own rubber stamps and print them onto paper bags to create beautiful luminary decorations for the dark winter months. The source of inspiration and final design are entirely up to you—explore themes of light and dark, day and night, winter and warmth! Each participant will receive a 4×5-inch carving…

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…

**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on January 10, 2026. This class combines gentle somatic movement to release tension patterns with breathwork to calm the nervous system and enhance mobility. Participants will explore variations of poses to discover the asanas that best support their individual bodies and movement needs. Drop-ins welcome. …

Clogging is a lively, percussive American dance form that’s fun for all ages! In this class, you’ll learn the basic steps and a few easy routines. By the end, you’ll be able to dance along to your favorite songs at home and show off your double toe steps to friends and family. This is a…

***This event requires NO registration! ***NEW!  TWO TIME SLOTS TO CHOOSE FROM! To meet high level of interest and keep group sizes small, we are now offering two time slots to choose from for each knit night: 5:00-6:30pm  or 6:30-8:00pm Please come to whichever session fits best into your schedule. Come as you are and…

**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on January 16, 2026. If you prefer to register for the full class series, the classes are at a discounted rate of $10 each.  You can find the FULL SERIES registration under the class listings for January 9, 2026. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques for…

Our northern winters call for something warm and soothing—and a cup of chaga chai might be just the answer for your winter wellness. Chaga, a medicinal mushroom that grows on birch trees in northern forests, has been used in folk medicine around the world. As one of the best-tasting medicinal mushrooms, it makes a perfect…

This class goes beyond the basics, focusing on creative calligraphy projects to help you build skill and confidence. Beginners will start at their own level, learning the fundamentals of calligraphy—including how to form the alphabet—before moving into project work. ** Please note that this class meets for three Saturdays in January: January 17, 2026 January 24, 2026…

In this class, students will create a wall-hanging vase in the shape of a house. Each artist will personalize their piece by stamping designs into the clay and choosing a glaze color for their finished work. Peg will take the clay houses home to fire in her kiln, and participants will receive their beautifully glazed…

**Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on January 17, 2026. This class combines gentle somatic movement to release tension patterns with breathwork to calm the nervous system and enhance mobility. Participants will explore variations of poses to discover the asanas that best support their individual bodies and movement needs. Drop-ins welcome. …

This beginner-friendly class introduces students to the art of creating unique wooden boxes inspired by traditional eastern techniques. Through hands-on learning, students will explore how to design and assemble intricate sliding mechanisms that unlock hidden compartments. What You will Learn in a 3-4 hour class: Box Construction Basics: Build a sturdy box-in-box framework as the…

Learn to make a Glove or Mitten or Mail Basket! A glove basket!  Or how about a mail basket or a mitten basket. A simple yet functional basket that can be hung on the wall near your door to store whatever you need to keep track of. This is a great way to keep your…

*** This event requires NO registration *** Join a relaxed group of bridge players to play and learn more. With bridge, you never stop learning, and this group is a great place to continue the process. Cards and score pads will be provided by the group leader. Bring your notes if you have them.  A reminder notice will be…

***This event requires NO registration! ***NEW!  TWO TIME SLOTS TO CHOOSE FROM! To meet high level of interest and keep group sizes small, we are now offering two time slots to choose from for each knit night: 5:00-6:30pm  or 6:30-8:00pm Please come to whichever session fits best into your schedule. Come as you are and…

*** This event requires NO registration *** Join a relaxed group of bridge players to play and learn more. With bridge, you never stop learning, and this group is a great place to continue the process. Cards and score pads will be provided by the group leader. Bring your notes if you have them.  A reminder notice will be…

  **Please note – you are registering for a SINGLE SESSION on January 23, 2026. If you prefer to register for the full class series, the classes are at a discounted rate of $10 each.  You can find the FULL SERIES registration under the class listings for January 9, 2026. Expand knowledge of hand-drumming techniques…

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…