Awaken Your Creativity

March 10, 2022

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Can you feel the coming spring? Signs are everywhere, from the rapid snow melt to Daylight Savings Time on March 13 (set those clocks ahead one hour!). We’re feeling the creative juices flowing as well and are excited to welcome you to an upcoming class. It’s easier than you think to make your own maple syrup, crochet granny squares, and ferment your own foods. If you’re looking for a skills-building class, our amazing instructors will teach you how to carve stone, build a wooden paddle, and make a glove basket. Want to connect to Ukraine in a small way, and show solidarity? Learn how to create “Pysanky,” Ukrainian Easter eggs. See you soon!

Featured Classes

Intergenerational Ukrainian Egg Decorating
In-Person

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Instructor Laurelei Creuzer will share the history and traditions of “Pysanky” (Ukrainian Easter eggs) as she guides you through the process of waxing and creating Ukrainian eggs. This is an intergenerational class, free for students aged 12-17 when accompanied by a registered adult! Don’t miss this class on Saturday, March 12. We are holding the Ukrainian people in our hearts!

Build a Wooden Paddle
In-Person

Eager to put paddle to water? Spend the time until ice-out building your own bent-shaft canoe paddle! In this 9-hour class (spread out over 3 days), you’ll learn about wood selection and grains, use of hand tools and skill saw, paddle design and considerations, and paddle sizing. By the end of the class, you will leave with a completed bent shaft paddle ready for varnishing. Only 4 spaces are available for this class, March 18-22.

Photography for Kids
In-Person

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This hands-on class is designed for kids ages 9-14. We provide everything your student needs to learn photography including a digital camera that they will get to keep! Taking place over two consecutive Saturday mornings (3/19 & 3/26), you’ll love spending time with a young person in your life and helping them learn skills that will last a lifetime. Register now!

UPCOMING CLASSES & COMMUNITY EVENTS

Create a Barn/Hex Sign (In-Person)
Saturday, March 12

Intergenerational Ukrainian Egg Decorating (In-Person)
Saturday, March 12

Plan Your Garden
(In-Person)
Saturday, March 12

Beginning Loom Weaving (In-Person)
Saturday, March 12

Open Carving
(In-Person)
Saturday, March 12

Knit Night (In-Person)
Tuesday, March 15

Build a Wooden Paddle (In-Person)
March 18-20

Nordic Peasant Knitting (In-Person)
Saturday, March 19

Bluegrass Jam Session (In-Person)
Saturday, March 19

Crochet 101: Granny Squares (Online)
Saturday, March 19

Photography for Kids (In-person)
Saturday, March 19 & 26

Tuesday Knit Night
(In-Person)
Tuesday, March 22

ALL UPCOMING CLASSES

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