Events for May 2026
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Summer Camp - Art Camp - Watercolor Series
Jul 20 - Jul 24
Mon, Jul 20 @ 9:30 am
Tue, Jul 21 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Jul 22 @ 9:30 am
Thu, Jul 23 @ 9:30 am
Fri, Jul 24 @ 9:30 am
Sat, Aug 1 @ 2:00 pm
Summer Camp - Art Camp - Room Refresh Series
Aug 03 - Aug 07
Mon, Aug 3 @ 9:30 am
Tue, Aug 4 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Aug 5 @ 9:30 am
Thu, Aug 6 @ 9:30 am
Fri, Aug 7 @ 9:30 am
Sat, Aug 8 @ 10:30 am
Summer Camp - Art Camp - Tween/Teen
Aug 10 - Aug 14
Mon, Aug 10 @ 1:00 pm
Tue, Aug 11 @ 1:00 pm
Wed, Aug 12 @ 1:00 pm
Thu, Aug 13 @ 1:00 pm
Fri, Aug 14 @ 1:00 pm
Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 24, 2026
Summer Camp - Art Camp - Watercolor Series
Presented by AR Workshop Stillwater, MN at AR Workshop Stillwater, MN
Expect a week full of: Screen-Free Summer Fun Creative STEAM Skills Confidence Through Crafting When: Monday-Friday from 9:30AM - 12:00PM Campers are encouraged to bring a snack and drink to enjoy during breaks. Cost: Early Bird - $215, After Feb. 14 - $250, Discounts for Multiple Campers Projects: T-shirt and Watercolor Techniques Watercolor Notecards Watercolor Map Watercolor Frame & Template Watercolor Tote Bag
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Jul 22, 2026
Fly Fishing 101
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Hayward City Beach Hayward, WI
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fly fish but don’t have gear? Are you beginning your fly fishing journey but can’t quite nail a perfect cast? Let Wild Rivers Conservancy and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway reveal the mysteries of fly fishing to you! By the end of this dry land course, you’ll have all the knowledge you’ll need to catch your first fish on the fly! Thanks to a grant from the National Park Foundation, we will provide all the necessary equipment and teach you the basics such as knot tying, fly casting, wading safety, fish species identification, regulations & ethics. All you need to bring is a positive attitude, weather-appropriate clothing and water bottle! This course is recommended for 13 years old and older. Meet your instructor: October Yates is an avid outdoorsman throughout the midwest. He has been kayaking and fishing since his youth, and adventured up and down the coast from Washington to Alaska. He now resides in the St. Croix valley and has years of experience guiding people throughout his favorite places along the Riverway.
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Jul 23, 2026
Let's Go Fishing!
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Beach Park Lindstrom, MN
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Or want your kids to learn but you don’t have the gear? Let Wild Rivers Conservancy bring the fishing to you! With help from the National Park Foundation, we’ll have everything your family needs to catch your first fish. Learn fishing basics such as equipment use, fish species identification, fishing regulations & ethics. You’ll even get to try out some Junior Ranger Angler activities! All you need to bring is a positive attitude, weather-appropriate clothing and a water bottle! This event is open to all families and first-time anglers. No fishing license? No problem! Program participants will be allowed to fish at this event without a license for CATCH and RELEASE, due to an educational fishing license waiver with MN DNR. Meet your instructor: October Yates is an avid outdoorsman throughout the midwest. He has been kayaking and fishing since his youth, and adventured up and down the coast from Washington to Alaska. He now resides in the St. Croix valley and has years of experience guiding people throughout his favorite places along the Riverway.
Learn More Aug 01, 2026
Applique Greeting Cards Workshop
Presented by Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at Gammelgården Museum Scandia, MN
This class with Kris Livingston is for students with beginning and advanced embroidery skills. Students will learn how to design and create unique, appliquéd greeting cards using machine appliqué and in-the-hoop embroidery techniques. During the class, students will: Explore basic and decorative machine embroidery methods. Learn how to layer fabrics, apply appliqué designs, and add embellishments. Personalize their cards with messages and names. Complete at least two cards to take home. By the end of the class, students will have the skills and confidence to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind cards for holidays, birthdays, and special occasions. Students should bring: a sewing machine, several colors of thread and bobbins, and scissors. Fabric, some threads, and patterns will be provided. Students are welcome to bring their own fabric scraps for a personal touch. The registration link for this class will be posted in May. Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds. Kris Livingston (she/her) has loved sewing since childhood. She has over 30 years of professional experience working in theater costume design, custom home furnishings, children’s applique for retail, as well as a teacher. Kris aims to spark joy with her designs, products, and teaching. https://www.facebook.com/LivingstonCustomDesign/ Details Date:August 1 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Cost:$38
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Aug 01, 2026
Zippered Pouch Workshop
Presented by Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at Gammelgården Museum Scandia, MN
These pouches make wonderful gifts and are perfect for organizing items such as eyeglasses, phones, iPads, pencils, Kindles, or even laptops depending on the size you choose. Using three coordinating fabrics and a zipper of your choice, you’ll construct a pouch with either foam stabilizer for extra protection or cotton batting for a softer feel. The techniques students learn in class can be applied to creating other pouches in many different sizes. In this class, students will learn how to: – Install the zipper featured in the Hemingway Pouch pattern – Quilt the pouch layers for durability and structure – Apply binding to finish the pouch edges – Add optional features such as a pocket or strap – Adjust the pouch size to suit different uses Skill Level: Confident Beginner The registration link for this class will be posted in May. Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds. Details Date:August 1 Time: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Cost:$38 Kris Livingston (she/her) has loved sewing since childhood. She has over 30 years of professional experience working in theater costume design, custom home furnishings, children’s applique for retail, as well as a teacher. Kris aims to spark joy with her designs, products, and teaching. https://www.facebook.com/LivingstonCustomDesign/
Learn More Aug 03, 2026 - Aug 07, 2026
Summer Camp - Art Camp - Room Refresh Series
Presented by AR Workshop Stillwater, MN at AR Workshop Stillwater, MN
Expect a week full of: Screen-Free Summer Fun Creative STEAM Skills Confidence Through Crafting When: Monday-Friday from 9:30AM - 1PM Campers are encouraged to bring a snack and drink to enjoy during breaks. Cost: Early Bird - $215, After Feb. 14 - $250, Discounts for Multiple Campers Projects: 12x16 Photo Frame Canvas Wall Hanging Canvas Pom Pillow Canvas Tote Bag 12x16 Plank Sign
Learn More Aug 08, 2026
Book Binding and Art Journal Workshop
Presented by Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at Gammelgården Museum Scandia, MN
Come and learn how to bind a tiny book using the kettle stitch, a simple yet effective method that has played a vital role in the history of bookbinding. Bookbinding is the process of physically assembling pages of a book into a finished product. It involves folding, sewing, gluing, and covering the pages to create a durable and aesthetically-pleasing book. We will bind our little book, cover it, and create a tiny visual journal along with a decorated Altoid tin to store your book in. Monique Vernon has been a paper art instructor since 2019, teaching classes at Community Thread in Stillwater and making cards for 15 years. The registration link will be posted in June 2026. Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds. Details Date: August 8 Time: 10:30 am Cost:$35
Learn More Aug 10, 2026 - Aug 14, 2026
Summer Camp - Art Camp - Tween/Teen
Presented by AR Workshop Stillwater, MN at AR Workshop Stillwater, MN
Expect a week full of: Screen-Free Summer Fun Creative STEAM Skills Confidence Through Crafting When: Monday-Friday from 1PM - 3:30PM
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Aug 12, 2026
Fly Fishing 101
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Pioneer Park Stillwater, MN
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fly fish but don’t have gear? Are you beginning your fly fishing journey but can’t quite nail a perfect cast? Let Wild Rivers Conservancy and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway reveal the mysteries of fly fishing to you! By the end of this dry land course, you’ll have all the knowledge you’ll need to catch your first fish on the fly! Thanks to a grant from the National Park Foundation, we will provide all the necessary equipment and teach you the basics such as knot tying, fly casting, wading safety, fish species identification, regulations & ethics. All you need to bring is a positive attitude, weather-appropriate clothing and water bottle! This course is recommended for 13 years old and older. Meet your instructor: October Yates is an avid outdoorsman throughout the midwest. He has been kayaking and fishing since his youth, and adventured up and down the coast from Washington to Alaska. He now resides in the St. Croix valley and has years of experience guiding people throughout his favorite places along the Riverway.
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