Makery
Anna Gaseitsiwe, previously co-owner of Studios Moss, opened this interactive retail concept in St. Anthony Park. The Makery regularly hosts artisan workshops on wood and acrylic making, bookbinding, DIY moss walls, and designing resin flower earrings. There is also a section with products available for purchase from local manufacturers. Register for classes online or reserve space for your private party. 2230 Carter Ave., St. Paul, themakery.space
simple and creative
Northeast Minneapolis' Simply Creative, led by Hayley Smith of jewelry brand Wild Witchery Co., will showcase the work of more than 50 local artists and provide guided, hands-on support to create your own pieces. There is a studio attached. Classes include metalwork, holiday cookie decorating, painting, candle making, crochet, and more. 1631 NE Washington St., Mpls., simplycreativemn.com
smith and trade mercantile
Stillwater's Smith & Trade Mercantile has a wide variety of crafts and hosts DIY classes with an artist-in-residence. Try making a Morse code bracelet with Salt and Faith or create a watercolor painting with Dotplaid. Bringing your own items is not allowed in any class, so please have a good time. 229 S. Main St., Stillwater, smithandtrade.com
lakes maquerie
After expanding into the space next door, Lakes Makerie (above) now has more space for its classroom and workshop business. The south Minneapolis fabric store and sewing studio offers alteration lessons, open studio sessions, vegetable dyeing workshops, and more. 5257 Chicago Ave., Mpls., lakesmakerie.com
January 10, 2024
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