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.

Beginning Weaving Camp for Kids
Instructor: AATC Staff
Dates: Tuesday, July 7 to Friday, July 10
Times: 1P-4P
Ages: 9-13
Cost: $149

Summer offers a wonderful opportunity for children to explore new things. Weaving is one way to teach children the power of creating things by hand. Introducing kids to weaving through summer camp allows time for discovery, learning new things, and might even inspire a lifelong passion. 

Our AATC staff will be leading a “Weaving Camp for Kids” at Annandale Art & Textile Center this summer (July 7-10) where campers will learn the weaving process from beginning to end. They will learn how to warp a loom and how to weave. Multiple projects will be completed - some of the projects that can be chosen include a scarf, bag, wall hanging or towel. They will be able to pick their own colors and create pieces that they can be proud that they made with their own two hands.

Everyone will have the chance to let their creativity shine through and find the joy in weaving art together!

Intermediate Fiber Arts Camp for Kids
Instructor: AATC Staff
Dates: Tuesday, July 14 to Friday, July 17
Times: 1P-4P
Ages: 9-15
Cost: $149

Bring your creative visions to life in this hands-on intermediate fiber arts camp dedicated to weaving and fiber fun!

Campers will experiment with:

• On-the-loom weaving using tabletop looms
• Off-the-loom projects using items found in nature all while learning more about weaving.

Through instruction and open-ended exploration, artists will design and create unique projects that reflect their personal style. This camp will encourage creativity, patience, and craftsmanship while celebrating the joy of working with fiber and textiles. The projects that the weavers create will be totally up to them. Just a few examples of what they will be able to create include wall hangings, bird's nests, bracelets, table runners and placemats.

Kids registered for this camp must have previous weaving experience. If you have any questions if your child is eligible or not please call Annandale Art & Textile Center.

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. 

Finishing Touches in Your Toolbox
When: Thursday, July 23
Time: 1:00P to 4:00P
Instructor: Loretta Stacy

Learn 3 types of hemstitching so when you cut your weaving from the loom, your item is securely finished. You will also learn how to incorporate hemstitching as a design feature.

Students should bring a warped rigid heddle or shaft loom warped 12" wide with a short warp.  We will only use about 18" so warp with something you can weave off for a table runner later.

Students should also bring 2 wound bobbins, shuttle and scissors.

Feel free to reach out to Carrie.aatc@gmail.com with any questions.

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.