Origami Dresses at DCL

Dakota County Library - Online

Learn to make folded paper models that look just like high fashion dresses. Watch a demo of how to use a free online kaleidoscope tool to make your own custom patterned papers that look like fashion fabrics. Then we’ll use some fun pre-patterned papers and learn how to fold the dresses step-by-step. This class is hosted by Dakota County Libraries

Embroidered Felt Nesting Doll

Anoka County Library Crooked Lake 11440 Crooked Lake Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, United States

Design and create your own nesting doll from wool felt and hand embroidery. You’ll learn three different embroidery stitches to make a vibrantly colored ornament. Embellish it with sparkling sequins and novelty trims. This fun class will lead you step-by-step through how to create your own decoration for your home. Hosted by Anoka County Libraries

Collage Cover Mini Coptic Sketchbook at WBCA

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

Create your own mini sketchbook or journal from scratch. Tear down drawing paper for its pages, make a cover from embroidered paper collage, and learn coptic stitch to bind it all together. 4 Tuesdays, July 29-Aug 19 6:00-8:30 PM ID: 62241 $118 Member/$148 Non-Member $25 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.

Mending Basics

Anoka County Library Northtown 711 County Hwy 10 NE, Blaine, MN, United States

First, we'll cover the classic mending dilemma: how to sew on a button. We'll learn two different strategies for coat (or pants) and shirt buttons. Then we'll move on to a handful of practical hand stitches that you can use to mend small tears and holes in all kinds of fabrics. Bring an item you’d like to fix up and get advice on how to tackle your project. Hosted by Anoka County Libraries

Metallic Mosaic Notebooks at WBCA

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

Make a magnificent metallic mosaic notebook. First, you’ll design custom repeating patterns using a digital kaleidoscope tool and send them to be printed on metallic wallpaper. Then, you’ll turn them into the cover of your new chain-stitched pamphlet notebook. Bring a laptop or tablet for the digital kaleidoscope. 2 Fridays, Aug 1 & 15 1:00-3:30 PM ID: 62246 $72 Member/$90 Non-Member $15 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.

Sardines Pencil Case at DCL

Dakota County Library - Online

Stitch a wool felt pencil case with a magnetic snap. You’ll learn two different hand embroidery stitches and create a practical container you can use to store pens and pencils, crochet hooks, knitting needles and more. This class is hosted by Dakota County Libraries.

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