Learn the fundamentals of hand lettering, skills to make lettering easier, and create a fully hand lettered poster through a step-by-step tutorial. The finished piece will be on an 8"x10" sheet of paper. All supplies are included.

Get acquainted with working a torch and Italian soft glass. Learn safety protocol, tool and equipment use, and beginner flameworking techniques. Build confidence exploring glass manipulation, shaping techniques and surface decoration. Leave class with 4-6 beads. Please note the following before registering: *Wear closed toe shoes/work boots and dress in layers. Wear natural fiber clothing with long sleeves and pants. *It is recommended that you bring your own work gloves and safety glasses. If you can't, there will be some to use; you will be asked to help sanitize them after use. *Bring a water bottle as it can get hot in the shop, especially during the summer months

Light a torch, melt borosilicate glass, and sculpt with color to create your own adorable 3-D glass critter in a beginner-friendly environment! Your critter will need time to cool properly so you’ll need to pick up your glass pal two days later. Supplies included.

Ages 16 and up. Begin building your blacksmith skills by forging your own bottle opener! Bottle openers are quick to make and can incorporate all the basic blacksmithing processes into one compact project. End class with a celebratory bottle-opening to try out your new tool (that means a beer or soda is included!). Please note the following before registering: *Wear closed toe shoes/work boots and dress in layers. Wear natural fiber clothing with long sleeves and pants. *It is recommended that you bring your own work gloves and safety glasses. If you can't, there will be some to use; you will be asked to help sanitize them after use. *Bring a water bottle as it can get hot in the shop, especially during the summer months

Using primarily watercolors and some mark making tools, we will embrace loosening up our watercolor style. Each week we will work on new paintings. This class has a supply list to purchase. View full list online. Supply list watercolor paper professional grade watercolor paint water containers paper towels pop up tissues watercolor brushes watercolor palette pencil/eraser fine mist spray bottle for water

Knit and purl your way to textiles, perfect for Minnesota’s changing weather. Bring a pair of size 7 knitting needles and a skein of worsted weight yarn (no dark colors).

Intimidated by zippers? Learn tips and tricks for putting them in consistently and easily, so they work everytime! Learn how to insert centered, exposed, lapped, and invisible zippers. Cost includes materials plus extra so you can practice at home. Bring your own sewing machine to class. View full supply list online. Bring sewing machine, pins, little scissors, hem gauge (if you have them), and thread for your project.

Transform simple paper strips into swirling curls and magical shapes. Roll, loop, and twist your way into enchanting designs that dance across cards, journals, and keepsakes. This class has a supply list to purchase. Supply list to bring to class: Quilling Tool Kit (found at most craft/hobby stores or online) Quilling strips (paper) Fine tip glue bottle Fine tip tweezers

Students of all levels can create successful watercolor paintings. Paint one smaller painting each week focusing on specific watercolor techniques, especially wet-into-wet techniques, and letting the water do the work. This class has a supply list to purchase before class. Bring what you have. Materials will be discussed in the first class. Supply List: watercolor paper professional grade watercolor paint water containers paper towels pop up tissues watercolor brushes watercolor palette pencil/eraser fine mist spray bottle for water

Paint several smaller paintings of flowers in vases using watercolor, collage and acrylic. Step-by-step instruction enables all levels of experience to paint a successful painting. This class has a supply list to purchase, view full list online. Supply List to Bring to Class: Cold press 140lb watercolor paper. It doesn’t have to be expensive watercolor paper. We will paint 2 or 3 smaller paintings approx. size of 7” x 11”. Bring what you have. Don’t tear paper until class. Artist quality watercolor paint. I use Mission Gold Paint by Mijello: Indian Yellow, Permanent Magenta, Permanent Rose, Alizarin Crimson, Peacock, Olive Green, Cobalt Blue 2, Ultramarine Blue, These paints are expensive and harder to purchase. A good alternative for an inexpensive set of paints is MeiLiang watercolor paint set 36 colors on Amazon $20.99 Bring YES Paste by Gane Brothers & Lane if you have it You don’t have to buy it for class. I have some to share. Brushes. I like white nylon brushes, a large and a small. Your usual painting supplies which should include 2 water containers, paper towels, pop up tissues and a spray bottle. Eraser Pencil and Ruler Acrylic paint-white like deco art Acrylic paint-black Small flat brushes to paint checks (size #4 and size #8) Larger flat brush to apply paste Small squeeze bottle/gutta bottle about 15 ml with stainless steel tip-thin You may buy this from the instructor for $2. Collage Materials: decorative napkins, old book pages, pallet paper with used acrylic paint on it, rice papers

Celebrate new growth by making your own stained glass spring leaf suncatcher! Learn how to read a stained glass pattern, cut glass, assemble and solder components, and patina and seal your finished project. Choose between three different styles of leaves. No prior stained glass experience needed.