Mandala Dot Painting - Lake Superior Rock

When: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 10:00A-1:00P
Cost: $39 (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 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 mandala design on a smooth Minnesota Lake Superior rock. All supplies are furnished: rock, dotting tools, cardstock and paints.

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. 

Vintage Book Journals
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time: 130P-400P
Cost: $45 (materials included)
Instructor: Megan Larson

Learn to make your own custom journal for drawing, note taking, painting or anything else you need a blank book for!

We will give new life to vintage hardcover books that were headed to the recycling bin by removing the covers and filling them with fresh paper.  We will then bind the pages to the covers using a Coptic stitch. The resulting journal will lie flat when opened and can be made with paper of your choice to suit your journaling needs. 

All materials are provided, but if you have a hardcover book that measures roughly 5x8 inches that you would like to use, feel free to bring it.

Metal Embossing
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 1:30P-3:30P
Cost: $45 (materials included)
Instructor: Megan Larson

Decorative metal embossing is a great way to make your art 3 dimensional.

Participants will learn to create designs using three techniques: engraving, embossing and high relief. Using thin sheets of aluminum and easy to use tools (many of which are things you have laying around your house!), students will create a set of ornaments that can be hung individually, strung on a ribbon to make a garland, or even framed to hang on a wall. All supplies included.

Mandala Dot Painting - Clay Pot

When: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time: 10:00A-1:00P
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 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 mandala design on a clay pot (dimensions 4" in diameter and 4" tall). All supplies are furnished: clay pot, dotting tools, cardstock and paints.

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. 

Introduction to the Ancient Craft of Nålbinding
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 10:00A-1:00P
Cost: $75 (materials included - one 50 gm skein of wool yarn, a plastic yarn needle and stitch marker)

The Ancient Craft of Nålbinding
This ancient yarn technique was used by people across the world, from Egypt and Peru, to the Vikings in Scandinavia. It predates knitting and crochet, and has recently been considered an endangered heritage craft. 

The class will cover a short introduction to the craft and its history. Students will learn the Oslo stitch, and the class will work together on a small pouch. 

This is a beginner level class for adults. Knitting and/or crochet skills are not necessary, but can be helpful.

Instructor Bio:        
Kasha Linn is a St. Cloud-based fiber artist and the owner of Kasha's Knits. Knitting and crocheting since childhood, she loves exploring all varieties of yarn and needle crafts. She lives in a small century-old farmhouse with her husband, two daughters, and two pets. Her Nålbinding classes focus on gaining confidence in the basic structure and technique behind this ancient handcraft.  

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.

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.

Introduction to Mending/Sewing for Repair
When: Saturday, September 26 AND Saturday, October 3, 2026
Cost: $74 (supplies included)
Instructor: Katrina Darms

This 2-day course (over 2 Saturday's) will introduce a variety of hand sewing techniques to fix the wear and tear on your clothing. We will cover basic hand sewing stitches, how to hem, fix rips, patch holes and darn holes in knitwear. The class is aimed at hand sewing beginners but people who know how to sew but are interested in creative ways to repair clothing are welcome as well.

Day 1 (Saturday, September 19) - Introduction to Hand Sewing:

• Threading a needle, double vs single
• Running stitch
• Back stitch
• Button - tailor’s method
• Stitches for repairing rips- Satin stitch, Whip stitch, Parachute stitch
• Invisible stitch - Hems, Measuring, Blind hem, Catch stitch

Day 2 (Saturday, September 26) - Repairing Holes:

• Sashiko for denim repair
• Basting stitch
• Whip stitch
• Sashiko patterns- Stairs and boxes - Spirals and circles
• Woven 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 scissors.