Mandala Dot Painting - Christmas Canvas

When: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 1:30P-4:30P
Cost: $49 (materials included)

In the ancient language of Hinduism and Buddhism, mandala means “circle”. Traditionally, mandalas were drawn as a meditative practice by monks and patterns were utilized that represented the cosmos or deities in various heavenly worlds. 

A dot mandala is a form of art that involves creating intricate patterns using small dots. Different sizes of dotting tools and styluses are used to place dots of varying sizes and colors on a surface, typically in concentric circles or geometric patterns. Mandala dot painting can be done on pretty much anything…rocks, wood, cups, pots, glass, canvas, and much more.

Students in this beginner to intermediate class will learn mandala dot painting basics: Mandala design, paints, tools, as well as prepping and finishing your painted surface. You will have the opportunity to “practice” using different size tools on cardstock and we will finish the class by painting a beautiful Holiday mandala design on a 6" square canvas. All supplies are furnished: canvas, dotting tools, cardstock and paints.

(This is an 18+ class.)

About the Instructor:

Pam Pringle has been dot painting for approximately 9 years and has been teaching classes in both Minnesota and Arizona for the past 6 years. It gives her great joy to introduce individuals to the art of dot painting and her goal is always to make class pleasant, relaxing, and non-intimidating.  

Fall Harvest Bowl Basket Weaving
Saturday, September 19 - 9:30A to 1:30P
Cost: $59 + $40 materials fee (due to instructor the day of class)
Instructor: Ellie Lida

Join us to weave this gorgeous rustic bowl basket. Thoughtful detail using alternating smoked brown and natural spokes inserted into an oak base.  The midsection showcases a wide band of color: multiple rows of variegated cinnamon/burgundy twining, and narrow smoked brown.   A band of braided seagrass adds texture and a woodsy feel. Everyone will finish.

All levels of basket weavers welcome.

Finished basket will measure approximately 9.5" x 4”. 

Material cost due instructor date of class is $40.

* Please bring an old hand towel for wet materials

** Feel free to bring a bag lunch or snack and something to drink since the class runs through the lunch hour. 

*** Materials fee of $40 due the day of class to the instructor.

(This bowl is similar in structure to the basket created in our Summer Bowl Basket Weaving class.)

Creative Visible Mending
When: Saturday, September 26 AND Saturday, October 3, 2026
Cost: $79 (supplies included)
Instructor: Katrina Darms

This 2-day course (over 2 consecutive Saturday's) will introduce various creative techniques for customized visible mending. We will cover sashiko, a Japanese technique for patching and strengthening woven fabric, and darning, a technique for weaving new cloth in place to cover holes on knit fabrics. We will play with color, pattern, and shape to find your personal mending style. You will learn how to create a robust mend that will last for years, and fit the material and look of your garment.

Session 1:

• Darning
• Basic darning
• Color blocking
• Twill weaves and houndstooth
• Shape darning- hearts, stars

Session 2:

• Sashiko for denim repair
• Basting stitch + whip stitch to patch
• Sashiko patterns to strengthen/enhance
• Stairs + boxes + alternating patterns
• Spirals/circles
• Traditional sashiko patterns
• Scotch darning - blanket stitch darning

You are encouraged to bring damaged clothing to class to practice these skills on your own wardrobe and discuss how to approach your mends. We also ask that students bring a good scissors.

Rigid Heddle Warping Refresher Class
Instructors: Liz Statz and Jill Bishop
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 10A-1P

Do you own a rigid heddle loom and can’t remember how to warp it?  This is the class for you!  This class will take you step by step through the Direct Warping process of a rigid heddle loom.  Bring in your own loom or use one of the ones provided and you will leave with a successfully warped loom.

All materials are provided and you will also leave with a handout to aid you when you are back at home.

This class is for people who already have weaving experience and want a refresher course on how to warp a loom.