Ages 6-12

9:00-10:05am- Metal Work: Dreams in Silver w/ Gustavo Boada

Brought to Latin America by the Spanish, repujado or repoussé is a metalworking technique. Get inspired by Haitian metal relief art, and then work with Artist Gustavo Boada to learn the techniques of metal tooling to create a beautiful silver foiled picture. 

10:10-11:10am- Construction Arts: Terrific Tap-Tap Art w/ Laurie Witzkowski

Buses and trucks are the main form of public transportation in Haiti. Called tap-taps, because people tap on the side of the vehicle to signal when they need a ride, they have colorful designs and all over them. Work with Artist Laurie Witzkowski to decorate your very own art bus, using all sorts of reuse materials. 

11:10-12:15pm- Mixed Media: Spectacular Sequin Bottles w/ Julie Boada

Haiti is famous for its sparkling and vivid folk art, often made with recycled and “found” materials such as old bottles and cans. Join Artist Julie Boada as you create your own fantastic vessel decorated with sequins, buttons, and other reuse materials.

Create a unique jewelry box for yourself or as a Valentine’s Day present for someone you love. Using a cigar box, fabric, yarn, ribbons, lace, fancy papers, cabochons and more, fashion a bespoke vessel for sparkles and treasures. Bring photos from home if you wish to incorporate them; otherwise, all materials will be provided. Taught by artist Linda Jensen.

Sat, February 8, 2025 • 10:30 am-12:30 pm Fairmount Ave. United Methodist Church

Adults and Teens

Have a torn but beloved article of clothing you can’t bear to throw away? No need! Bring those pieces and join artist Sara Kerr to learn how to stylishly mend your clothing with visible mending, appliqué patching, and Sashiko stitching. You can also learn how to shorten jeans with the original hem. You’ll keep more clothing from being thrown away OR out of the dump! No previous sewing experience necessary.

Saturday, March 15

In person at ArtStart’s ArtScraps

10:30 - 12:30pm

Adults and Teens

Be in the Minneapolis May Day Parade with the ArtCars and ArtBikes! Work with artists Tara Fahey and Kallie Melvin to create a fanciful structure from cardboard, from batmobiles to spaceships. Some artful reuse materials will be available to decorate, and you will get a 10% discount code to purchase any additional materials you want at the nearby ArtScraps store. Then join the parade on Sunday, May 4th for a celebration of spring and community.

Saturday, April 26th

In person at Fairmount Ave. United Methodist Church

Families

Make a mini book, a unique greeting card that tells a story. By stitching an extra page into a card, you will create more space to play with. Visual artist and poet Marie Olofsdotter will help you write a brief poem inspired by Mother’s Day, or any other theme close to your heart. Embellish the card using collage, stamping, stickers, and more, and walk away with a cherished gift for someone special. All materials are provided.

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 • 10:30 am-12:30 pm Fairmount Ave. United Methodist Church

Adults and Teens

Calling all book lovers and bibliophiles! What better way to amplify your enjoyment of the written word than to create a series of gorgeous one-of-a-kind bookmarks for yourself and your friends? Work with artist and librarian Cami Andersen as you learn how to incorporate recycled found textures, photos, and old illustrations to make eye-catching placeholders for your personal library.

Saturday, May 17th

In person at ArtStart’s ArtScraps

10:30 am -12:30 pm

Adults and Teens