Create a tiny pond scene with a sparkly beaded dragonfly and hand-stitched lily pad in a simple wooden base. This class is hosted by Dakota County Libraries and is open to residents of Minnesota. Registration is through their website and will be available approximately 6 weeks before the class.
Thursdays at Noon (Central) April 17 • April 24 • May 1 • May 15 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 and 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.
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.
Everyone loves a good story. Oral traditions have inspired artists since humans first put chisel to cave wall. From Maxfield Parrish’s Pied Piper to Frida Kahlo’s The Wounded Fawn, artists have long drawn from mythos to create striking visual narratives. Folklore explores the universal nature of storytelling through fiber and textile arts, incorporating interpretations of myths, legends, and tall tales from cultures worldwide. The exhibition’s concept draws inspiration from the myth of Arachne, the masterful weaver who dared to challenge the gods, only to be transformed into a spider. Like Arachne, fiber artists today spin yarns—both literally and metaphorically—to explain the world, preserve tradition, and protect against the unknown. From ancient creation myths to modern urban legends, Folklore invites audiences to explore the stories that shape our shared human experience. Exhibition Dates: April 18-26, 2025 Location: Squirrel Haus Arts (3450 Snelling Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55406) Tickets: $10 presale | $15 at the door Opening Night Reception: Friday, April 18, 7-9 PM $15 presale | $20 at the door Economically accessible tickets available! Tickets & Info: https://events.humanitix.com/folklore Exhibiting Artists: Abigail Mitchell, Alicia de la Cruz, Amber M. Jensen, Analeise Jarvi-Beamer, Becka Rahn, Bridget Adams, Carly Madigan, Chelsea Chang, Chloe Mais Hagen, Chloe Russell Chang, D. Karlshausen, Dawn Lovig, Gina Schiappacasse, Grace [read more...]
Create a tiny pond scene with a sparkly beaded dragonfly and hand-stitched lily pad in a simple wooden base. This class is hosted by Dakota County Libraries and is open to residents of Minnesota. Registration is through their website and will be available approximately 6 weeks before the class.
Thursdays at Noon (Central) April 17 • April 24 • May 1 • May 15 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 and 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.
