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  • Stitch Open Studio

    Zoom/Online Event

    Thursdays at Noon (Central) April 30 • May 7 • May 21 • May 28 A Zoom open studio to work on your own projects. Come and hang out virtually in Becka's studio with other crafters for an hour of chatting and stitching. I have a break between classes and so I am continuing my Thursday embroidery group by opening up the classroom to everyone in April/May to come and check it out. You can work on projects to finish from previous classes, stitch your own project, ask questions, and get ideas from fellow participants. You can work on any kind of crafts: embroidery, knitting, crochet, sewing, bookbinding. There will be no group project; this is just an informal gathering for social stitching. RSVP below to get access to the Zoom link.

    Free

  • Botanical Illustrations from Recycled Paper

    White Bear Center for the Arts 4971 Long Ave, White Bear Lake, MN, United States

    Learn how to create MN native plant illustrations using collage techniques and recycled paper. Bring a collection of recycled or scrap papers and swap with other students. We’ll alter and texturize the papers with paints, ink, and colored pencil and then create cut paper illustrations of your favorite wildflower.

  • Modern Blackwork Sampler

    Zoom/Online Event

    In this class, you’ll create a modern blackwork-inspired sampler featuring 14 distinct embroidery stitches stitched in perle cotton thread—including tied herringbone, toroko, fly, brighton, guilloche, plaited feather, cloud fill, tulip, maltese cross, rice, foliage, laced wheel, algerian eye, and back stitch—each chosen for its shape and visual impact when worked on a grid. You’ll learn how to stitch on even-weave aida (gridded) fabric to achieve a clean, geometric look. This sampler steps a little off the beaten path, featuring under-used, more unusual stitches you won’t find in a traditional embroidery sampler. The thread choices are just as intentional, moving beyond standard DMC floss to highlight structure and the character of each stitch. Suggested thread choices include variegated colors and stitches that incorporate multiple layered colors. As you stitch your piece, you’ll have space to make your own color and pattern choices. The finished sampler works beautifully framed, or as a pocket, panel, or feature piece in a larger project. How the class works 13 live, 1-hour sessions on Zoom (learn step by step, together) June 4 - August 27, 2026 Access to pre-recorded lessons for rewatching, catching up, or stitching at your own pace Small class size (max [read more...]

  • Embroidered Pyramid Bag at DCL

    Zoom/Online Event

    Learn basic embroidery stitches and use them to embellish and hand stitch a zipper and seams on a mini pyramid-shaped zipper bag, perfect for containing small objects. A kit with materials needed for the workshop will be mailed to you prior to the event. This program is hosted by Dakota County Libraries and is limited to attendees within Dakota County.

  • American Craft Fest

    Union Depot 214 4th St E UNIT 120, St Paul, MN, United States

    Dates: June 13–14, 2026 Hours: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday / 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on Sunday Tickets: Free to all; registration required. Location: Union Depot, St. Paul, MN Early Access Preview: Saturday, June 13, 9:30–11 a.m. Learn more about early access.

  • Miniature Woven Tapestry (Dakota County Libraries)

    Zoom/Online Event

    Create a small woven masterpiece using a laser cut bamboo loom. Learn how to combine and weave with yarns, wool roving, beads and textured threads to create a landscape or abstract design. Materials for the class will be mailed to your address. Limited to participants within Dakota County. Registration required. Presented by Becka Rahn. A Minnesota legacy program.