Learn to make your own natural face and body lotions and scrubs. Beat the winter dry skin blues with easy, natural products you can make at home that will leave your skin feeling nourished, moisturized and amazing. Cut out the chemicals - your skin will thank you!

Curious about a new medium? Need space to explore creative ideas? In Art as Play, we’ll do just that - play with a variety of supplies, try new methods and explore our creative abilities and ideas. This is a safe and supportive environment to try, begin and be in your artistic practice. We’ll have acrylic paint, watercolors, oil pastels and collage supplies available, as well as examples of how to engage with those mediums singularly or as mixed media. No pressure on the final product, just a space to enjoy the journey of creating and following artistic curiosity and intuition.

Learn basic hand sewing techniques including several stitches to do your own mending: stitch up a rip, sew on a button, put on a hook and eye, place a patch or darn those holes. Come as you are – all learning materials are provided. Once the class is full, join the waiting list. When we have enough people waiting, we will open a second section of this class.

Unleash your creativity with a personalized block printing experience! In this workshop, you'll carve your very own custom stamp and use it to create stunning prints. Experiment with vibrant inks as you bring your design to life on a canvas bag and framable paper—perfect keepsakes or handmade gifts. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, this hands-on class is a fun and relaxing way to explore the art of block printing.

Join instructor Dhona for a creative jewelry-making experience where you’ll design and craft your own beautiful bracelets. All materials will be provided — from beads and stones to unique accents — so you can bring your jewelry dreams to life. Dhona will guide you step-by-step in creating stunning custom pieces, including themed jewelry such as birthstone designs and more. Come ready to create, relax, and leave with one-of-a-kind bracelets that reflect your personal style.

Calligraphy is the highest form of Chinese art and a fulfilling meditative practice that leaves you with beautiful writing. Appreciate the beauty of Chinese culture as you learn a few basic brush strokes of calligraphy. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Dive into a creative journey of self-exploration with collage! Using found materials like old magazines, interesting papers, leaves, flowers, and small objects (or anything else you’d like to bring) we’ll explore who we are and what inspires us. There are no rules, just lots of fun, curiosity, and room to experiment. Whether you’re new to collage or have been creating for years, this class is a chance to connect with yourself in a playful, hands-on way while making something beautiful.

Take a pause and reflect on your thoughts, feelings, and experiences through the art of collage. Using a mix of found materials and anything you choose to bring, we’ll create pieces that help you tune into your inner world. There are no rules, just space to explore, experiment, and express yourself. By the end of class, you’ll not only have a unique piece of art, but also a little more insight into your own story and perspective.

Are you the type of person who amasses clothes, old magazines and buttons because they might use them for a craft? Sign up for Crafting Sustainably to create beautiful and useful crafts using everyday materials in a collaborative environment. You will walk away with 3-5 unique crafts, the know-how to efficiently source materials from home & locally, and an expanded Minneapolis crafting community.

Create a coloring book you can take home to help you decompress after a long day. You will create a ‘reverse’ coloring book by using watercolors to make designs that at a later date can be traced, with pens, markers, or color pencils to complete the design. We will first create the interior watercolor pages, then design a cover for our books, and finally we will learn a simple way to bind all the pieces together. The final coloring book can be up to 30 pages long. This class is open to all skill levels; no previous experience is required with watercolors or book binding.

Clothing should fit YOU! In this class, you’ll learn how to tailor your shirts to your body. Bring a shirt to work on and your sewing machine—prior sewing experience is required. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Come and gather for 6 weeks with other folks moving towards their creative selves. We will do exercises of imagination and creation used by artists with a mindfulness approach. Expect to have regular quiet time exploring through guided exercises, and to connect with the larger group through listening and sharing. You do not need to be an artist or have something specifically in mind to take this class! Folks who take this class often come in feeling stuck in some kind of a rut, or wanting some support to keep their momentum going. We will work on this together! There will be occasional optional movement and low lighting, arrive scent free when possible. Please bring something to write and draw in, like a sketchbook or notebook, and something to write with.

Rips and holes can happen in our favorite knit garments, including t-shirts, socks, and workout clothes. Heal all of those holes with darning and community during this two hour class. Lauren will teach you how to repair the knit garments in your life with two methods of darning. In Partnership with Curiosity Studio. Accessibility: Previous Darning skills not required. Fine motor skills used in class. Cost includes a $20 supply fee. Discounts are on tuition only. Call 612.668.4828 to register with a discount. If class is full, please enroll in the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.