Join us as we celebrate our pets at Central Park of Maple Grove on Saturday, May 17 from 2 to 7 p.m. Tails & Ales will feature a vendor show with local businesses, organizations, rescues, & non-profits. We will also have adoptable animals, a photo booth, art activities, prizes, live music, a visit from the K9 Unit, food, drinks, and more!
Featuring Mick Sterling & Cate Fierro
Mick Sterling and Cate Fierro take on entertainment royalty as they lead a spectacular band in the unmistakable and legendary stage songs of Louis Prima and his wife Keely Smith in an unforgettable show. With songs like “Buona Sera,” “Pennies from Heaven,” “Just a Gigolo,” “Old Black Magic”and more, find out why Sinatra, Bennett, Dean, Sammy and all of the Vegas legends went to see Louis Prima and Keely Smith when their shows were done. There is no show like this in the Twin Cities – Don’t miss it!
Enjoy the fellowship of other makers at Aspire's bi-monthly Slöjd Saturdays! Bring your travel size craft of choice and a few fun stories to share. All are welcome!
This event is free and open to the public.
More information at https://www.aspireartisanstudios.org/events
The Daisy Dillman Band returns for a very special limited two night stand at the Chan! Back by popular demand, they will bring their signature country rock sound and soaring vocals home to the Fireside Theatre… the very space where it all began decades ago in the “Bronco Bar.”
Performing the music of Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears and more, the band Leonid & Friends will bring their US Spring Tour 2024 - “Only The Beginning” to Mayo Civic Center on Friday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mayo Civic Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.com.
Explore the historic photographic process of cyanotypes while celebrating World Cyanotype Day! This vibrant technique uses the power of the sun to expose detailed prints on surfaces. First, students will be introduced to the basics of creating their own cyanotypes by transferring their first print to paper. Students will then be able to experiment with multiple objects, exposure times, and techniques to create and take home a set of 4-6 custom cards and envelopes. The result of cyanotype is pure magic and one of a kind!
Learn the foundational skills of basketry in this beginning basket weaving class! Students will incorporate the over/under weaving technique using natural rattan reed, waxed linen, glass beads, and black yarn to accent. Students will also be provided with a variety of color dyed reed to accent their basket. The completed round basket will be approximately 6" x 6.5" x 6.5". This is a great introductory class for those who have little to no experience in basket weaving, or simply want to sharpen their techniques in basketry. Instructed by Sue Soenen of Mound Prairie Baskets.
The world around us is full of beautiful colors, textures, and lines. In this class, you will be instructed in drawing and painting techniques used to illustrate the nature around you. After creating some paintings together with a step-by-step demonstration, you will be given time to explore and try out your new skills on your own. This class will leave you filled with a new appreciation for the intricacies of nature, and proud of yourself for learning skills to document it.
Come learn another hand whisk pattern! These whisk brooms have a more symmetrical splay, representing the iconic broom shape most people envision. Practice a variety of weaving patterns to give your little broom handle its own personality, choose from a collection of string colors, learn how to section the broomcorn, and master the foot bobbin. With proper care, these whisk brooms will long outlast any synthetic broom that you can buy from a store, and they will create a beautiful talking piece hanging on your wall!
Botanical printing is a form of bundle dyeing where textiles are tightly bundled with plants and steamed; releasing naturally occurring tannins, pigments, and acids to create one-of-a-kind prints. In this introductory class, students will learn how different mordants influence the colors produced, and the best technique for creating crisp prints from local foliage. Students will print a silk and wool scarf using only leaves and flowers. While our bundles steam, we will look at more examples and take questions before the un-bundling and big reveal.
