Sashiko Inspired Squares @ WBCA

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

Sashiko is a form of traditional Japanese embroidery or stitching that originated in rural Japan. The word sashiko means “little stabs” reflecting the stitching technique that uses small running stitches to create geometric patterns on fabric. Traditional sashiko is often stitched with white thread on indigo fabrics, but students will create three animal sashiko-inspired squares to explore modern variations of the traditional stitches using multiple colors. Your completed squares can be finished into coasters, quilt blocks, decorative pockets, or framed as a piece of embroidered art. 3 Tuesdays, Feb 11-25 6:00-8:00 PM ID: F5B7 $81 Member/$102 Non-Member $14 material fee payable to instructor Adults, teens 16+, all levels Please note that online class registration closes 24 hours before the start of a class session. If registration is closed online, you can call 651-407-0597 or email wbca@whitebeararts.org to see if there is still availability.

Embroidered Ledger Books @ WBCA

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

Make a pair of small notebooks with embroidered Kraftex covers. Kraftex is a heavy-weight, flexible, washable, leather-like paper. Personalize your cover with Sorbello stitch embroidery. We’ll tear down drawing paper from larger sheets, creating a torn or deckle edge on each sheet. You’ll end with the perfect size notebook to keep in your bag for lists and notes. Thursday, Mar 6, 6:00-8:00 PM ID: M3X4 $44 Member/$55 Non-Member $10 material fee payable to instructor Adults, teens 12+, all levels Please note that online class registration closes 24 hours before the start of a class session. If registration is closed online, you can call 651-407-0597 or email wbca@whitebeararts.org to see if there is still availability.

Animal Portrait Ornament @ WBCA

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

Traditional art meets technology in this class. First, you’ll design and digitally print patterned art paper. Next, you’ll wrap a bookboard ornament, using a traditional technique used for making handmade book covers. Add an animal illustration inspired by your pet or found-art collage to your design and a ribbon hanging loop. Your finished piece can be used as a holiday ornament or home decor. Bring your own tablet or laptop with an up-to-date web browser; we will have a limited number available to borrow at class. Tuesday, Mar 18, 6:00-8:30 PM ID: M3X3 $54 Member/$67 Non-Member $8 material fee payable to instructor Adults, teens 16+, all levels Please note that online class registration closes 24 hours before the start of a class session. If registration is closed online, you can call 651-407-0597 or email wbca@whitebeararts.org to see if there is still availability.

Intro to Fabric Design @ WBCA

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

Have you ever dreamed of designing your own fabrics? Come to get a taste of creating your own custom fabric designs from start to finish. Work from a paper collage to create some source material. Then, virtually cut and repeat your design to make a repeating geometric pattern by using a digital kaleidoscope tool. Each student will get a swatch of their design fabric design mailed to them after class. Bring a tablet or laptop with an up-to-date web browser, some will be available to borrow in class. Thursday, Apr 17, 6:00-8:30 PM ID: F5B6 $49 Member/$61 Non-Member $10 material fee payable to instructor Adults, teens 16+, all levels Please note that online class registration closes 24 hours before the start of a class session. If registration is closed online, you can call 651-407-0597 or email wbca@whitebeararts.org to see if there is still availability.

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