Newsletter & Blog Basics for Artists

Zoom/Online Event

Your email newsletter list is your most valuable social media tool as an artist. Learn how to write a newsletter that people will be excited to see in their inboxes. A newsletter and blog go hand in hand to give your art a home in cyberspace that’s not influenced by social media algorithms. Get tips for how to write it, what to include, the tech skills and apps you’ll need to get started. Presented by Teaching Artist Becka Rahn. This program is funded by MELSA and hosted by Carver County Libraries.

DCL Online: Embroidered Felt Frog

Zoom/Online Event

Stitch your own charming frog from wool felt and sparkling sequins. Learn basic decorative embroidery stitches including the whip stitch, running stitch and French knots. See demo of how you can finish your frog into a magnet, pin or ornament. A kit with materials needed for the workshop will be mailed to you prior to the event. This program is limited to attendees with MN addresses. Presented by Teaching Artist Becka Rahn. Registration required. Geared for adults. A Minnesota Legacy program. This class is hosted by Dakota County Libraries

DCL Online: Woven Tapestry

Zoom/Online Event

Create a small woven masterpiece using a laser cut bamboo loom. Learn how to combine and weave with yarns, wool roving, beads and textured threads to create a landscape or abstract design. A kit with materials needed for the workshop will be mailed to you prior to the event. This program is limited to attendees with MN addresses. A Minnesota Legacy Program. Presented by Teaching Artist Becka Rahn. Registration required. Geared for adults. This class is hosted by Dakota County Libraries

DCL Online: Woven Tapestry

Zoom/Online Event

Create a small woven masterpiece using a laser cut bamboo loom. Learn how to combine and weave with yarns, wool roving, beads and textured threads to create a landscape or abstract design. A kit with materials needed for the workshop will be mailed to you prior to the event. This program is limited to attendees with MN addresses. A Minnesota Legacy Program. Presented by Teaching Artist Becka Rahn. Registration required. Geared for adults.   This class is hosted by Dakota County Libraries.

DCL Online: Corded Silk Jewelry

Zoom/Online Event

Learn two ancient techniques for making plied cording from silk and other fibers and turn your creations into a unique piece of chic modern jewelry. A kit with materials needed for the workshop will be mailed to you prior to the event. This program is limited to attendees with MN addresses. Presented by Teaching Artist Becka Rahn. Registration required. Geared for adults. A Minnesota Legacy program.   This class is hosted by Dakota County Libraries

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