Classes

Curated trays of beads mix on-trend colors/textures with a classic style. Turquoise and earthly colors represent a Desert Retreat in Sedona, blues and wood-tones symbolize the lakes and northern lights in Minnesconsin, or select neutral beach colors to transport you to Sanibel Island. New York City and the Rocky Mountains are options, too!

Select your choice of beads to make a set of 3 stacking bracelets, and then add a hand-stamped metal disc with your monogrammed initial for a versatile statement piece.  We will help you customize the size to fit your wrist comfortably and teach you how to make bracelets that will last for years.

Join us for this fun and cozy DIY workshop!

Featuring our Embellished Canvas Pillows, in this workshops you can create a canvas home decor item utilizing a variety of tools and techniques, as well as our in-house collection of paints while guided by our crafty instructors.

Your 2 hour DIY experience starts at $59.

Craft and create with your library community--all skill levels welcome. Bring your own work in progress and join your neighbors in an afternoon of creating and chatting. Please only bring/use non-toxic supplies and materials. Don’t have a project going already? We will have materials available for you to make something fun!

Program is offered at 3 PM on:

Friday, September 13

Friday, October 11

Friday, November 1

Friday, December 20

Registration is required.

Our annual 4-H Open House is a great way to learn all about what Washington County 4-H has to offer! This well-established youth program brings together young people in grades Kindergarten through 13th (one year past high school) to pursue their passions and interests in a supportive community.

Join us on Friday, October 11th from 5-7pm at the Washington County Fairgrounds to meet the different 4-H clubs in our area and see what kinds of activities we offer: performing arts, animal science, STEM, dog training, community service projects, and much much more! We will have fun hands-on activities, animal guests, and delicious treats for everyone!

If you would like more information on the event or how to enroll in 4-H, please visit our website at z.umn.edu/washco4h or email [email protected].

Feel free to bring a personal item to start to embroider on, as time permits.
*Items available to purchase in class.

Non-stretchy material recommended and suggested items to bring include:
a crewneck sweatshirt  |  a lightweight denim jacket  |  a linen tea towel  |  a thin canvas tote or pouch

Mr. Tsukamoto has offered to teach an acoustic guitar workshop on October 12 for players ages 15 and up and have a knowledge of chords. Class maximum is up to 10 players. Cost is $40 per participant. You may purchase through the link below (credit card fees apply) or pay Friends of the Hastings Arts Center by check or cash. Email [email protected] for questions. Thank you!

These can be used as a child’s toy or toy for a cat. It’s a great way to use those colorful bits of yarn in your stash.

Archival evidence from museums in Sweden indicates that the craft started around the early 1800s. Singlade bollar have been found in southern Sweden, Denmark, and northern Germany. The craft is likely to have been spread throughout the region via the Baltic Sea trade route.

Kate Sterner learned this handicraft from her Danish grandfather and has created a website dedicated to preserving and furthering this craft. Join Kate and have fun keeping a tradition alive.

Skill level: Beginner.

Student Age: 16 years and over.

Supplies needed: Scissors, a sharp, large-eye, 3-inch darning needle (or purchase one from Kate for $1), and worsted weight, 4-ply wool yarn in as many colors as you want. Kate also will have plenty of colors of yarn from her own stash to use in class.

Note: Students should not expect to complete the project in this time. However, Kate will teach students what they need to complete their Singlade Balls at home. (Normally a ball takes about 6-8 hours to make.)

Class Size: Limited to 4 students.

Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds.

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Kate Sterner’s Danish grandfather taught her how to make singlade balls (singlade bollar) when she was 10 or 11 years old. He learned from his mother while he was a boy in Denmark and enjoyed passing the craft down to the next generation. Though several of her cousins learned the craft from their grandfather, Kate is the one who kept making singlade balls throughout the years, teaching others who found the balls intriguing.

SWEDISH PRONUNCIATION

Singlade, pronounced:  sing’ la deh. Singlade is a Swedish word that has a couple of meanings. The base of the verb is “singla,” meaning to toss or fling. However, in this case, the verb describes the embroidery technique used to stitch these balls. So, you “singla” a ball.

We offer an exclusive selection of yarn from our private label with Lion Brand Yarn.

Your 3 hour DIY experience starts at $69 with our chunky knit pillow and $99 for our standard Chunky Knit Blanket (approx. 40"x50" throw). We invite you to bring your favorite food or drink to fuel your creativity.

Your 3 hour DIY experience starts at $79 or $99 with additional upgrades available.

This is a week long workshop running daily Monday through Friday October 14 - 18, 2024.  Each day runs from 9am to 5pm.

All supplies and instructions are included to complete icon of the Holy Cloth of Christ

The methods used explores the technique as well as spiritual symbolism of iconography.

Cost for the week including supplies is $375.

Join us for this scent-sational DIY workshop!

Create one-of-a-kind candle scents for your home or as the perfect hand-crafted gift.
Enjoy our classic candle style as well as options to upgrade and add-on during your visit.
[The more you pour, the more you save!]

Your DIY experience starts at $59 for two (2) candles or $79 for three (3) candles
with additional upgrades available in the workshop.

In this course, you will be fully immersed in the world of kuksa carving — the ultimate wooden drinking cup. The goal of the workshop is to build a relationship with each of the tools we will be using while gaining an understanding of how they work in relation to the timber itself.

This is a great course aimed at both beginners and more experienced wood carvers. We will be swinging axes and adzes, and using specialty gouges, hook tools, and the humble, but versatile, sloyd knife. This is a very unique opportunity because you will be learning to safely use such a large array of tools while developing techniques which bridge the gap between spoon and bowl carving.

The course will cover just about all you need to know, including sourcing wood, designing your own cups, learning various knife and tool grips, innovative ways to use tools, decorative carving and painting, learning Alex’s unique and advanced hollowing techniques. We will even discuss tool maintenance.

*Note: This class takes place over two days: Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Some specialty bespoke adzes and gouges will be used. In addition, some lovely green wood will be provided that you will transform from raw material to a fine drinking vessel by the end of the course.

The goal of this workshop is to gain confidence in yourself and the tools being used. By the end of the course, you will have all of the knowledge and skills needed to start crafting your own unique cups that will get passed down from generation to generation.

Alex will be bringing his collection of wooden cups to use as design examples, as well as some freshly carved kuksas he will have for sale.

Your instructor will provide:

Adze
Hook knives
Sloyd knives
Axes

Students will have access to the instructor’s tools if needed.

 Students are asked to bring:

Hook knife or gouge
Axe
Sloyd knife (Mora 106)
Pruning saw
Pencil
Ruler
Compass or dividers
Carving gloves or work gloves

Students can find these items online.

Age Requirement
Students ages 18 and older are welcome to attend this class.

Skill Level 
No experience needed.

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine Street, Marine on St. Croix, MN

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance a teacher’s need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

If interested, you can find our cancellation policy here.

Feel free to bring a personal item to start to embroider on, as time permits.
*Items available to purchase in class.

Non-stretchy material recommended and suggested items to bring include:
a crewneck sweatshirt  |  a lightweight denim jacket  |  a linen tea towel  |  a thin canvas tote or pouch

Join us for this fall-filled DIY workshop!

Create a collection of Chunky Knit Pumpkins utilizing our exclusive selection of yarn from Lion Brand Yarn.
Our crafty instructors will guide you step-by-step!

Your 2 hour DIY experience starts at $59 for three (3) pumpkins.
Additional add-ons available in the workshop.

Like to look at the beautiful night sky but not sure what the heck is up? We are thrilled to have the Minnesota Astronomical Society come and teach us all about the cosmos. We will look for Saturn, the moon, double stars and galaxies. Bring your partner! Bring a friend! Nibbles will be provided.

You will be out on the prairie so dress warm.

Curated trays of beads mix on-trend colors/textures with a classic style. Turquoise and earthly colors represent a Desert Retreat in Sedona, blues and wood-tones symbolize the lakes and northern lights in Minnesconsin, or select neutral beach colors to transport you to Sanibel Island. New York City and the Rocky Mountains are options, too!

Select your choice of beads to make a set of 3 stacking bracelets, and then add a hand-stamped metal disc with your monogrammed initial for a versatile statement piece.  We will help you customize the size to fit your wrist comfortably and teach you how to make bracelets that will last for years.

Join us for this next-level DIY workshop featuring our sleds and skis! No experience needed!

Decorate your home for the holidays!
Create a unique home decor item utilizing a variety of tools and techniques, our in-house collection of paints and non-toxic stains while guided by our crafty instructors.

Your DIY experience starts at$79 or $99.

The cost is $25 per person. All classes held at St. Mary\'s Point Ice Arena in Lakeland. Classes will be Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.

All equipment will be provided. Please wear soft soled shoes and warm but comfortable clothes. Register at https://stcroixcurlingcenter.org/index.php/curling/leagues

Students are encouraged to come on Friday to get a sneak preview and help us start the fermentation. On Saturday, master breadmakers Bryce Johnson and Ross Safford will take you through the steps of making bread without commercial yeast along with instructions for the caring and feeding of your own starter.

When you have finished this class, you will have the confidence to not only bake using your own sourdough starter but also be ready for more advanced sourdough baking techniques, which will enable you to bake all sorts of sourdough artisan breads. You’ll get your hands messy, laugh, and learn a lot. You’ll head home with new skills and understanding, plus some very nice bread.

Class times:  This is a two day class!

Friday, October 25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 27 from 9 am.-3 p.m.

Experience Level
No experience necessary.

Age Requirement
Students ages 18 and older are welcome to attend this class.

Location Details
Christ Lutheran Church
150 5th St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

If interested, you can find our cancellation policy here.

Join Kirsten, a student-favorite experienced instructor who will have you laughing and learning, she’ll help you ease into basket weaving with no stress, you’ll be amazed at how fast the time goes.

You will learn basic rib basket-making techniques. Thoughts on this basket:

This basket is not very big but provides you with all the instruction to make ribbed baskets today and in the future

This basket will be a prerequisite for the Potato Basket which will be taught later! (more on that to follow)

Making a ribbed basket is different from making a flat reed basket!

*This class runs over two days:
Saturday, October 26 (9:30-3) and Sunday, October 27 (9:30-noon)

You will work hard during this class but the outcome will be well worth it. There is truly something magical about taking basic supplies from nature and making a functional work of art. You will love this class!

The instructor will provide all weaving supplies.

Students are asked to bring:

Bucket (at least ice cream bucket size or larger)
Wooden clothespins (at least 15)
Strong scissors
Measuring tape
Needle-nosed pliers
Small flat head screwdriver
Spray bottle
Pencil for marking
Apron or old clothing that can get wet and perhaps snagged
As your class is scheduled over a lunch hour, we highly recommend you bring a lunch or click here to learn about local eating opportunities.

Skill Level
No experience required.

Age Requirement
Students ages 18 and older are welcome to attend.

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

If interested, you can find our cancellation policy here.

BATS, CATS AND WITCHES HATS HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION!
Stop in to see us from 11am to 2pm for a trick or treat halloween celebration. Register for free to do a free mini halloween wood project and enjoy treats and sips. All ages welcome!