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Unleash your creative spirit and let your inner artist run wild at these do-it-yourself classes across the Twin Cities. This month, take your pick among making an asymmetrical wreath at Carver Junk Co., a birdhouse at Create Space, a headboard at Projects in Person, and more.
Carver Junk Co.
Google describes Carver Junk Co. as a “cozy shop for restored vintage furniture, housewares and accessories with a rustic-chic aesthetic.” True, but they left out the kicker: They offer some can’t-miss, one-of-a-kind DIY classes, too.
- Friday, March 6 – Asymmetrical Wreath Workshop, 6 p.m.
- Sunday, March 8 – Chalk Paint 101, 6-8 p.m.
- Thursday, March 12 – MN Pride Alcohol Ink Workshop, 6-8 p.m.
- Thursday, March 19 – DIY Stenciled Pallet Workshop, 6 p.m.
For additional info and locations, visit carverjunkcompany.com.
Create Space
Create Space in White Bear Lake has classes for all ages and levels, hosts private events, public classes, drop-in hours, and even gives back to the local community by donating 10 percent of their revenue.
- Thursday, March 5 & 12 – Wood Sign Class, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
- Friday, March 6, 13, 20, 27 – Open Hours, noon to 6 p.m.
- Friday, March 6 & 20 – Ceramics Class, 6-8 p.m.
- Saturday, March 7, 14, 21, 28 – Open Hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday, March 12 & 19 – Build a Birdhouse, 2-4 p.m.
- Thursday, March 12 & 26 – Ceramics Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Friday, March 13 & 20 – Build a Birdhouse, 10 a.m. to noon
- Friday, March 27 – DIY Seasonal Wreath, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
For additional info and locations, visit yourcreatespace.com.
Projects in Person
Projects In Person, better known as PIP, offers wood-based home decor projects that range from headboards to cutting boards and everything in between. They bring the tools; you bring the creativity.
- Wednesday, March 4 – Cutting Boards, 7 p.m.
- Friday, March 6 – Headboard, 6 p.m.
- Saturday, March 21 – Ladder, 5 p.m.
- Friday, March 27 – Cutting Boards, 10 a.m.
For additional info and locations, visit projectsinperson.com.
Sawdust Savvy
Sawdust Savvy, located in Stillwater, offers plenty of “Pick Your Project” and “Sign & Tray Workshop” classes and other workshops where participants can complete planked signs, mini planked signs, long signs, no-assembly plank trios, jar trios, framed signs, round wood trays, round wood signs, square wood trays, and chalkboard serving trays.
- Saturday, March 7, 14, 21, 28 – Sign & Tray Workshop, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
For additional info and locations, visit sawdustsavvy.com.
Socially Handcrafted
Socially Handcrafted, located in Burnsville, has a personality. I mean, their motto is “…because crafting is cheaper than therapy.” Not only do they have a sense of humor, but they’re Minnesota’s only “speakeasy” DIY studio—sure to provide a new, exciting, and promising experience.
- Friday, March 6, 20, 27 – Paint Pouring, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 7 – Paint Pouring, 9 a.m.
- Sunday, March 8 – Blankets & Brews @ Blue Wolf Brewing, 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 11 – Blankets & Brews @ Bourbon Butcher, 6 p.m.
- Thursday, March 12 – Porch Signs & Growth Chart Workshop, 6 p.m.
- Saturday, March 14 – DIY Crochet Baskets with Anne Cops, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 18 – Blankets & Brews @ Blue Wolf Brewing, 6 p.m.
- Thursday, March 19 – Paint Pouring, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 21 – Porch Signs & Growth Chart Workshop, 9 a.m.
- Sunday, March 22 – Blankets & Brews @ Badger Hill Brewing, 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 25 – Interchangeable Sign Class, 6 p.m.
- Saturday, March 28 – Make + Takes, 9 a.m.
For additional info and locations, visit sociallyhandcrafted.com.
