Julie Boada, Anishinabe artist and Fond Du Lac member, introduces the art of beading. Work with Julie to create a pair of gorgeous beaded earrings to wear or give as a gift to someone special in your life.

Deadline: Jan. 17, 2025

For teens and adults.

Tuition: $49 + $5 materials fee.

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

Work with artist Gustavo Boada to learn the technique of dry needle felting as you create your favorite symbol of spring: a baby chick, bunny rabbit, robin, or easter egg! Use felting tools and colorful roving to create your own wooly wonder. All materials provided.

Saturday, April 12

In person at ArtStart’s ArtScraps

10:30 - 12:30pm

Adults and Teens

Tuition: $49 + $5 materials fee

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

Bob Ross Style: Happy Little Trees

Artist Bob Ross was famous for his wet-on-wet style painting. In this class, work with artist Kari Fraki to learn some of the techniques that he used to create a landscape painting full of color and texture. Bring a beverage of your choice,  roll up your sleeves,  and get creative in this relaxed evening workshop at the ArtScraps store.

In person at ArtStart’s ArtScraps

6:30 pm -8:30 pm

Tuition: $49

Adults must be 21+

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