Loop Earrings: Intro to Beading - Led by Alicia De La Cruz, a Minneapolis-based Ojibwe artist enrolled in the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. In this workshop, participants will learn how to make a beginner-friendly beading project from start to finish. Participants can choose from loop earrings or a loop necklace.

Fairmount Avenue United Methodist Church 1523 Fairmount Ave, St Paul, MN 55105

Deadline: Sept. 26, 2026

For teens and adults.

Tuition: $49 + $5 materials fee.

ArtStart’s Winter Camp: Passport to Norway (Session 2)

Norway is a spectacular country, famous for its mountains and fjords. Home to the indigenous Sámi as well as the descendants of the Norse people, Norway boasts a rich cultural heritage of folk art forms. In these two camps, you will explore a colorful style of painting called rosemaling, and learn about Viking runes. You’ll also hear about the little gnomes called Nisse, and create beautiful Sámi silverwork designs. 

Session 2: December 28 & 29th

9:00-10:30 - Nisse - Norwegian Gnomes with Julie Boada

In Norway, a gnome is called a nisse — a creature who lives in barns or homes, protecting the countryside and the people who live there. Join artist Julie Boada to create your own little household guardian from felt and thread, and learn some lore about these friendly creatures. 

10:45-12:15 - Sámi Silverwork Designs with Gustavo Boada 

The Sámi are indigenous people of Europe who live in the northern part of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula of Russia. Learn a bit about their culture, including reindeer herding, and then create an intricate design on silver craft foil  inspired by Sámi brooches, rings, and amulets.

Ages 6-12

9 am -12:15 pm

Sunny Hollow Montessori 636 Mississippi River Blvd S, St Paul, MN 55116