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Phipps Teen Art Studio
Apr 23 - May 14
Thu, Apr 23 @ 4:00 pm
Thu, Apr 30 @ 4:00 pm
Thu, May 7 @ 4:00 pm
Thu, May 14 @ 4:00 pm
Fri, Apr 24 @ 6:00 pm
Sat, Apr 25 @ 8:00 am
Sat, Apr 25 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Apr 25 @ 1:00 pm
Sun, Apr 26 @ 2:00 pm
6 week intro silks series (CANCELLED)
Apr 28 - May 12
Tue, Apr 28 @ 6:15 pm
Tue, May 5 @ 6:15 pm
Tue, May 12 @ 6:15 pm
Apr 23, 2026 - May 14, 2026
Phipps Teen Art Studio
Presented by The Phipps Center for the Arts at The Phipps Center for the Arts Hudson, WI
Teens are welcome to join a planned project each week exploring new mediums, techniques and ideas or work on their own projects with support from our teaching artists. Experiment with new materials available in the studio or bring your own. Some weeks, we’ll take a gallery stroll to check out current Phipps exhibitions for fresh inspiration. Teens may register and join at any time during the session. Teen Art Studio is a low-cost program made possible through a generous contribution from Winkie and Bill Coyne. Additional financial support is available, please email info@thephipps.org. Class runs 1/22-5/14 (no class 3/19).
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Art at the Winery - Paint & Sip
Presented by Dancing Dragonfly Winery at Dancing Dragonfly Winery Saint Croix Falls, WI
Whether you\'re a seasoned artist or just in it for the fun, our step-by-step instructor will guide you through the entire painting. Enjoy a glass of Dancing Dragonfly wine as you relax, laugh, and create your own beautiful masterpiece to take home.
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Apr 25, 2026
Bell Museum/SMINC Mash-Up
Presented by Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center at Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center at Sunfish Lake Park Lake Elmo, MN
Join us at the Sally Mazara Interpretive Nature Center on Saturday, April 25th, anytime between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a Nature Center/Bell Museum MASH-UP! Bell Museum volunteers will be on site to assist visitors with nature-based, science activities. From “Garden & Greens” to “All About Astronomy” there’s plenty to explore and learn in each mini-program. This event is free, though freewill donations are greatly appreciated. Here is a little info about what you can expect from each station at the event: Bell Museum Basics Engineer a Bird Beak – Design your own bird’s beak and explore how different shapes have evolved to eat different foods. Mini BioBlitz – Practice evaluating the biodiversity of an area and then put it into action with the City Nature Challenge by iNaturalist City Nature Challenge – Participate in an a live bioblitz of Sunfish Lake Park through iNaturalist. People from the Minnesota master naturalist program will direct participants on what to do. Garden & Greens Germination Station – Explore different types of seeds and build a germination kit to bring home. Soil Cores – Observe natural soil layerings, which can affect how the land looks and what will grow on it. All About Astronomy Aurora Art – Examine and harness the beauty of night sky Auroras so you can create your own. Rocket Engineers – Learn about what it takes design a rocket that flies. Design and if needed, improve your own rocket for launch. H2-Woah! Cloud Exploration – Learn all about cloud formation and…
Learn More Apr 25, 2026
Hastings Area Earth Day Birding Festival
Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter Nature Center Hastings, MN
Celebrate birds and conservation at the CNC MN Campus. Attend classes that introduce you to raptors, birding, bird banding, and go on guided bird trips through the Hastings area. The Youth Birding Competition is a highlight of the festival. Young birders team up and count all the bird species they find. Check out the event webpage for more details on the full schedule and to register Register at tinyurl.com/haedbf26 or call 651-437-4359$5.00 per person - Advanced registration preferred, but walk-in registrations on festival day are welcomeOR$15.00 with box lunch - Must register by Wednesday, April 22nd for box lunch Thank you to our event partners!Hastings Environmental ProtectorsMinnesota Ornithologists' UnionTropical WingsCity of Hastings
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Apr 25, 2026
Spoon Carving Workshop
Presented by Franconia Sculpture Park at Franconia Sculpture Park Shafer, MN
We cover tree anatomy, axing out a blank (roughed out spoon shape), knife holds for the hook & sloyd knife, drying, and finishing. This class is great for the beginner or the person wanting to learn Sloyd style carving. The class fee includes tool rental, materials, and a finishing kit. Please wear pants and close toed-shoes, as we are going to make some wood chips! Participants must be 12 years of age or older. All Franconia workshops are ticketed on a sliding scale in order to provide accessible arts programming to our community. We encourage you to pay according to your available resources. Thank you! This activity is made possible by a grant from the Hugh J. Andersen Foundation and by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Learn More Apr 25, 2026
Spring Container Workshop | Abrahamson Nurseries
Presented by Abrahamson Nurseries at Abrahamson Nurseries Scandia Scandia, MN
Spring Container Workshop | April 25, 2026 Hands-On Garden Center Design: Build a beautiful spring container garden from start to finish. Select from a wide variety of house-grown blooms, vibrant annual flowers, and premium foliage plants available in the greenhouse - no pre-selected plants here! You get to choose your plants and design. Expert Gardening Instruction & Live Demonstration: Learn professional container garden design techniques, plant pairing strategies, soil selection, and maintenance tips from our experienced garden design team. Enjoy personalized 1:1 guidance throughout the workshop. Premium Plant Selection: Choose from hundreds of high-quality annuals and seasonal plants to create a custom outdoor planter that fits your porch, patio, or garden space. Exclusive Event-Only Discount: Receive 15% off plants and gardening supplies purchased the day of the workshop. Raffle Entry: All attendees are entered to win a limited-edition Abrahamson tote bag and other goodies. Take Home Your Finished Planter: Leave with your professionally crafted spring container garden, complete with aftercare instruction to ensure long-lasting growth and vibrant blooms all season. What's Included In Class Cost: All container gardening materials Premium soil and plant selection Step-by-step expert instruction Personalized design guidance This small-group gardening workshop is intentionally limited to maintain a high-quality, personalized experience. Whether you're refreshing your front porch, patio, or outdoor living space, this spring planter class will give you the skills and confidence to design stunning seasonal containers.
Learn More Apr 26, 2026
Wine and Canvas Painting Party!
Presented by Saint Croix Vineyards at Saint Croix Vineyards Stillwater, MN
Painting Party at Saint Croix Vineyards! Leave your cares at the door and join the painting party! Sip your favorite SCV wine and unleash your creativity to create something special! Take your artwork with you and leave the clean up behind! Local artists inspire and instruct customers step-by-step to create their finished painting. With our step-by-step instruction method customers without painting experience are at ease. Tickets or Call: 612-597-1302
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6 week intro silks series (CANCELLED)
Presented by The Pole Barn Studio at The Pole Barn Studio Stillwater, MN
If you have been wanting to focus on foundational skills, or are brand new to aerial this is the perfect course for you. Each week will build into the other and at the end you’ll have the confidence to continue into beginner silks if you so choose! 💖
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Apr 28, 2026
Textile Lab for Adults
Presented by The Phipps Center for the Arts at The Phipps Center for the Arts Hudson, WI
You'll create custom tote bags with flour paste resist, explore the Japanese art of Shibori, and capture nature's beauty using locally foraged botanical dye and indigo to create one-of-a-kind shirts and tea towels. Whether you're interested in fashion, sustainable design, or simply want to add unique skills to your creative practice, this class offers a fun introduction to a variety of dyeing methods. Please bring a 100% cotton shirt to class for the first day, all other materials included. No experience necessary!
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