Learn to make an accordion folded standing booklet with your nature illustrations on both sides. We’ll start with a 4-by-6-inch, 4-panel pre-folded accordion-style booklet made from watercolor paper. Cynthia will do several demonstrations to show how to draw, use ink pens, paint in watercolor or use watercolor pens, make collage and add calligraphy. Each person…
Learn to make an accordion folded standing booklet with your nature illustrations on both sides. We’ll start with a 4-by-6-inch, 4-panel pre-folded accordion-style booklet made from watercolor paper. Cynthia will do several demonstrations to show how to draw, use ink pens, paint in watercolor or use watercolor pens, make collage and add calligraphy. Each person…
Learn the basics of hand embroidery by creating a fun floral sampler. First we’ll learn a range of versatile stitches including satin stich, backstitch, stem stitch, French knots, lazy daisy stitch, and woven wheel stitch. Then we’ll incorporate the stitches we learn to build our own floral patterns, covering tips and tricks to enhance our…
Have you ever wanted to learn the elegant and historically decorative art of rosemaling? Or maybe you need a refresher? Then this class is for you! Students at this level will learn brush control and technique, completing a basic scroll and a flower form. The final task will be to paint a design of at…
Have you ever wanted to learn the elegant and historically decorative art of rosemaling? Or maybe you need a refresher? Then this class is for you! Students at this level will learn brush control and technique, completing a basic scroll and a flower form. The final task will be to paint a design of at…
Learn the art of traditional black ash basket weaving from Oneida Nation of Wisconsin basket maker Liandra Skenandore. In this class students will weave a medium-sized shallow basket made of black ash splints while experiencing the uniqueness, strength, flexibility and liveliness of this Native North American traditional weaving material. Students will cut and knife scrape…
Learn the art of traditional black ash basket weaving from Oneida Nation of Wisconsin basket maker Liandra Skenandore. In this class students will weave a medium-sized shallow basket made of black ash splints while experiencing the uniqueness, strength, flexibility and liveliness of this Native North American traditional weaving material. Students will cut and knife scrape…
Learn the art of traditional black ash basket weaving from Oneida Nation of Wisconsin basket maker Liandra Skenandore. In this class students will weave a medium-sized shallow basket made of black ash splints while experiencing the uniqueness, strength, flexibility and liveliness of this Native North American traditional weaving material. Students will cut and knife scrape…
Photos with Santa are a holiday tradition at Shake Rag Alley. Visit our historic campus for photos, holiday craft-making, and sweet treats. Photos with Santa: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $10 per photo Decorate a gingerbread house: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $5 per house Create a duo of holiday crafts: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $5 per duo Advanced registration…
Registration opens for scores of arts and crafts workshops at Mineral Point's Shake Rag Alley.