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Bob Ross Landscape Oil Painting
Enjoy this 3-hour class to paint your very own Bob Ross replica landscape on a 20 x 16 canvas. The relaxed and calm atmosphere will allow you to enjoy the step-by-step presentation to help you create your own masterpiece. Each session provides a different landscape. June: Winter Evergreens July: Around the Bend August: Golden Glow All equipment and materials will be provided. Bring an apron or smock if you wish. -
CreARTivity Kit: Be Kind Photo Block
This super cute "Be Kind" photo block is popular year-round, and makes a great gift. The complete kit includes everything you need to complete the project: unfinished wood, paints, stencil, foam brush, foam wedges, glue, rainbow wood cut outs, wood photo slip. Dimensions: Be Kind - photo frame block, fits a 4x4 photo - finished project size is 8 1/2" x 51/4" CreARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place. -
CreARTivity Kit: DIY Cat Tails Hanger
Hang your keys, leashes, collars or whatever else you want on this adorable cat hanger. This customizable creARTivity kit includes everything you need: board, laser cut “meow”, custom name (additional fee), and cat shape of your choice, hook, paints (white, black, orange, brown - mix to create your own!), and everything you need to complete your hanger. Please select cat design when ordering; pick the shape that most closely resembles your kitty. Hanger size is 5.5 x 5.5. Wood sizes may vary by size due to length of customized name. CreARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place. -
CreARTivity Kit: Love You Most Photo Block
One of our most popular Valentine's kits is still going strong! the Love You Most kit comes complete with: unfinished wood, paints, stencil, foam brush, foam wedges, glue, penguins wood cut out, wood slip for photo. Finished project fits a 4x4 photo, and measures 8 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches. CreARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place. -
CreARTivity Kit: Love You to the Moon
You say it all the time "Love You to the Moon (and back)" so why not capture it and display in our home? Your project kit includes: unfinished wood, paints, stencil, foam brush, foam wedges, glue, wood cut outs. This darling wood block also makes a great gift for that special someone! Love You to the Moon - finished project size is 8 1/2" x 51/4" CreARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place. -
CreARTivity Kit: Love is a Four-Legged Word Photo Block
Show off your beloved four-legged family member in this cute photo block. The project kit comes complete with: unfinished wood, paints, stencil, foam brush, foam wedges, glue, wood cut outs for slip in photo, love/paws wood cutouts, wood photo slip. Makes a great gift! Dimensions: Love Is a Four-Legged Word - photo frame block, fits a 4x4 photo - finished project size is 8 1/2" x 51/4" CreARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place. -
CreARTivity Kit: MN Home Photo Block
This creARTivity project with a MN HOME theme is one you'll love customizing and displaying in your home (or gifting). The kit comes complete with: unfinished wood, 3 paint colors, stencil, foam brush, foam wedges, glue, wood cut outs for slip in photo. Finished project measures 13.75 x 7 x 1.75 CreARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place. -
CreARTivity Kit: Pup Leash/Collar Hanger
Your furry family member needs their own piece of art! This customizable creARTivity kit includes everything you need: board, laser cut “Woof”, custom name (additional fee), and dog of your choice, hook, paint, and everything you need to complete your leash/collar hanger. Don’t get hung up on “breed” names, simply find a silhouette that matches your fur baby best. These are 5.5 x 5.5. Wood sizes may vary by size due to length of name. CreARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place. -
CreARTivity Kit: Time at the Lake Photo Block
This super cute lake-themed creARTivity kit includes everything you need to customize your 3-D photo block. The unfinished kit comes with: unfinished wood, 5 colors of paint, sponge brush, sponge wedge, paint brush, glue, wood cut outs for slip in photo, oars, letters, photo frame, written instructions, and video instructions on a Facebook group page. Finished project measures 13.75 x 7 x 1.75 The creARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place. -
Drop Spindle (Digital Workshop & Kit)
If you’ve ever been curious about how to spin your own yarn for all of your favorite fiber arts, this workshop is what you’ve been waiting for. We are learning how to spin custom yarn from fiber on a drop spindle with incredible fiber artist and pattern designer Lauren McElroy. In her own practice, Lauren sources and curates her yarn from fleece to wearable art. In this workshop, Lauren teaches us how to start with top wool and spin it into a beautiful skein of hand-spun yarn. This workshop comes with everything you need; including two wooden drop spindles, combed top wool, cotton leader yarn, and two spools and wooden dowels. We’ve also lined up the perfect set of add-ons to really take your spinning skills to the next level — like a blending board and niddy noddy (don’t worry, Lauren covers all of these in her digital tutorial). We begin by learning the fundamentals of drop spinning: how to split wool in preparation for spinning, how to draft and park to spin singles, and how to ply and finish the yarn. Combed top wool is the perfect fiber for beginners to learn how to spin on a drop spindle. It’s incredibly accessible and all of the fine fibers are aligned making it much easier to work with and more predictable. By the end, you’ll have a completely custom skein of yarn with the satisfaction of turning raw fiber into a workable thread. Learn more about the details of this project on Lauren’s Featured Maker Page. This workshop includes: A detailed, digital workshop by Lauren McElroy A live Maker Chat Q&A for our community to join in creative conversation Tools and materials from artisan suppliers, curated for you, by Lauren The tools & materials included in our kit: 2 drop spindles .75 lb Corriedale top wool in natural light 1 yd cotton leader yarn in white 2 wooden dowels 2 cardboard spools Happy Making! How it works: You will receive your Workshop Kit, which includes all tools & materials and workshop access information, between 6-9 days from order date. The workshop kit will be mailed directly to your home from The Crafter's Box, so please ensure we have current address information in our system. This workshop is a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Ed and The Crafter's Box. Questions about this workshop? Contact Adult Programs at 952-401-5055 for more information. -
Handmade Paper (Digital Workshop & Kit)
In this workshop we explore the art of handcrafted paper. Join us as we work side-by-side with Rae Samuels to pour, mold, press and dry – follow along with Rae’s recipes or customize as you craft. Paper becomes stationery for a letter to a friend, a journaling entry or a backdrop to photo memories. Paper transforms when it becomes a thoughtful gift tag, wrapping paper, a seating card, a menu or an invitation to commemorate an experience. We use paper to forge connections with others, celebrate and communicate news and milestones such as births and weddings, and to document and share our own stories throughout time. What a wonderful history! Paper has been used for everything from currency to communication. Paper has historically been crafted using a diverse array of materials from around the globe. This workshop takes us step-by-step through the process of making, starting with creating the pulp all the way through adding custom embellishments, and finally, pressing and drying our paper creations for use. Learn more about the details of this project on Rae’s Featured Maker Page. This workshop includes: A detailed, digital workshop by Rae Samuels A live Maker Chat Q&A for our community to join in creative conversation Tools and materials from artisan suppliers, curated for you, by Rae Samuels The tools & materials included in our kit: 20lb Hammermill Printer Paper Dried Rose Petals 3 feet of 12-ply Cotton Microfiber Cloth Sponge Medium Pour Handmold and Deckle (5.5″ x 8.5″) Medium Paper Press Bar (2.5″ x 6″) Medium Couch Sheets (6″ x 9″) Clothespins Paper Grocery Bag Additional useful items to gather: square or rectangular tub with flat bottom (a 6.5″ x 10″ size or larger) cookie sheet 1/2 cup measuring scoop blender, standard or immersion clothing iron Happy Making! How it works: You will receive your Workshop Kit, which includes all tools & materials and workshop access information, between 6-9 days from order date. The workshop kit will be mailed directly to your home from The Crafter's Box, so please ensure we have current address information in our system. This workshop is a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Ed and The Crafter's Box. Questions about this workshop? Contact Adult Programs at 952-401-5055 for more information. -
Introduction to Linocut Printmaking
Linocut is a printmaking technique in which you carve a design into a sheet of linoleum using a variety of specialized tools. Learn how to design, carve and create multiple prints of your image. In this introductory class, you'll learn a bit of the history of linocut printmaking and the possibilities for more advanced applications of this art form. We will use Block Ready Cut Printing Blocks, which are more versatile and easier to work with. Class fee includes all supplies. -
Wrapped Fiber Rainbow (Digital Workshop & Kit)
Get introduced to sculptural fiber art by artist Mandi Smethells, who'll share how to build a wrapped rainbow in her iconic style. Working with specialized tools (such as a u-shaped upholstery needle) and materials she’s curated over time, Mandi offers a glimpse into her passion and work to create colorful, playful, beautiful wall art. Utilizing a wrapping technique that helps to build upon the 3D elements of her work, Mandi has developed unique techniques that come from years of weaving experience. The workshop fee includes pre-recorded, digital instruction by the Artist (which can be accessed at any time), and all tools & materials need for the project. The workshop includes: A pre-recorded detailed, digital workshop by Mandi Smethells A pre-recorded Maker Chat Q&A with the artist Tools and materials from artisan suppliers (see below) The tools & materials included in this kit: The yarns offered in this kit introduce a unique wool blend yarn, using colors inspired by nature and materials such as wool, alpaca and acrylic (which provides strength) – this yarn is specially made in an Italian mill from colors curated by the artist. Six custom wool blend yarns exclusive to The Crafter’s Box in an organic palette curated by Mandi: taupe, white, sand, stone, pale pink, & golden 100% cotton rope Thick circular wire A u-shaped tapestry needle Strong warp string Masking tape How it works: You will receive your Workshop Kit, which includes all tools & materials and workshop access information, between 7-10 days from order date. The workshop kit will be mailed directly to your home from The Crafter's Box, so please ensure we have current address information in our system. This workshop is a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Ed and The Crafter's Box. Questions about this workshop? Contact Adult Programs at 962-4901-5055 for more information. -
Wrapped Fiber Rainbow (Digital Workshop & Kit)
Get introduced to sculptural fiber art by artist Mandi Smethells, who'll share how to build a wrapped rainbow in her iconic style. Working with specialized tools (such as a u-shaped upholstery needle) and materials she’s curated over time, Mandi offers a glimpse into her passion and work to create colorful, playful, beautiful wall art. Utilizing a wrapping technique that helps to build upon the 3D elements of her work, Mandi has developed unique techniques that come from years of weaving experience. The workshop fee includes pre-recorded, digital instruction by the Artist (which can be accessed at any time), and all tools & materials need for the project. The workshop includes: A pre-recorded detailed, digital workshop by Mandi Smethells A pre-recorded Maker Chat Q&A with the artist Tools and materials from artisan suppliers (see below) The tools & materials included in this kit: The yarns offered in this kit introduce a unique wool blend yarn, using colors inspired by nature and materials such as wool, alpaca and acrylic (which provides strength) – this yarn is specially made in an Italian mill from colors curated by the artist. Six custom wool blend yarns exclusive to The Crafter’s Box in an organic palette curated by Mandi: taupe, white, sand, stone, pale pink, & golden 100% cotton rope Thick circular wire A u-shaped tapestry needle Strong warp string Masking tape How it works: You will receive your Workshop Kit, which includes all tools & materials and workshop access information, between 7-10 days from order date. The workshop kit will be mailed directly to your home from The Crafter's Box, so please ensure we have current address information in our system. This workshop is a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Ed and The Crafter's Box. Questions about this workshop? Contact Adult Programs at 962-4901-5055 for more information. -
creARTivity Kit: Happy Easter & Bunny Bait
When we think of spring, we can't help but think of bunnies and carrots and eggs! Our newest creARTivity kit features a fun spring theme, and comes complete with everything you need to complete this project: Unfinished woodblock, unfinished wood adult bunny, baby bunny, wood carrot, wood egg, paint, cottontail, stencils (Happy Easter & Bunny Bait), foam brush, paintbrush, a marker for drawing face and embellishments of your choice, ribbon for carrot, and glue. Approx. Dimensions: Wood block 11x 2.25 Adult Bunny 7" Tall x 2.75 width Small Bunny 4.25 x 2 Carrot 4.25 length 1.75 width Egg 3.25 Tall width 3 CreARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place. -
creARTivity Kit: My Favorite Peeps
So cute and just in time for spring! This creARTivity kit includes everything you need to complete your customizable project:: Unfinished woodblock, 4 unfinished wood Peeps, paint, cottontail, maker, stencil, transfer paper, foam brush, paintbrush. NOTE: Each block accommodates 5 Peeps total. Additional Peeps available for purchase at $3/each. Approx. Dimensions: Wood block 11x2.25 Peeps 3.75 Tall 1.75 wide CreARTivity Kits are a collaboration between Minnetonka Community Education and White Bear Makerspace, supporting local crafters and artisans. CreARTivity Kit are assembled-to-order and may be picked up at Minnetonka Community Education on Thursdays. Minnetonka Community Education* will provide you with a confirmation of your pick-up date/time. Minnetonka Community Education Center, South parking lot 4584 Vine Hill Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 *No Contact Pickup with Safe Distancing Practices in Place.
