Classes

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Simple Books

Thursday, June 12th, 1pm-4pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Students in this class will learn several simple book structures that inspire great creativity. This class is a perfect introduction to the book arts and for anyone who wants to explore the creativity that can exist between two covers. From pamphlet stitch and saddle stitch, to accordion folds and flexigons, these quick and easy structures allow for great variety and expression. All materials included.

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$45

Fold Formed Copper Earrings

Thursday, June 12th, 5pm-8pm

Instructors: JoEllen & David Wollangk

Fold Forming is a simple art metal technique that produces wonderful organic shapes that mimic the folds of fabric and can resemble organic shapes like leaves or feathers. In this class students will learn how to make a pair of copper earrings* using this surprisingly simple method.

*The provided ear wires are surgical steel.

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$40

Hidden Message Jewelry

Saturday, June 14th, 1pm-4pm

Instructors: Emily Runnerstrom

Make a necklace or bracelet that expresses a secret message! By combining high quality materials (glass and semi precious stone beads, sterling silver findings) and Morse code, participants will enjoy a fun afternoon making jewelry that expresses affection for someone, tells an inside joke between friends, or even makes sassy commentary! The completed jewelry will be so elegant, nobody will suspect the message it contains. All materials included.

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$50

Long Stitch Journal

Tuesday, June 17th, 1pm-5pm

Instructors: Emily Runnerstrom

Long stitch book binding is a method in which the pages are sewn directly into the cover. These books are perfect for artists, writers, and travelers because they open completely flat, making them excellent sketchbooks and journals. Participants in this class will complete one long stitch bound book with a leather or wool felt cover. All materials included.

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$65

Viking Knitting

Wednesday, June 18th, 1pm-4pm

Instructors: JoEllen & David Wollangk

Viking knitting is an ancient metal working technique in which wire is knot into a cord. Elegant and unusual, the resulting cord is used for jewelry and other embellishments. In this class students will complete one bracelet using this method using copper wire. All materials included.

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$40

Carved Eraser Stamps

Friday, June 20th, 2pm-4:30pm

Instructors: Michelle Sharp

Many people are familiar with linocuts, a printmaking process in which an image is carved into linoleum to make a stamp. In this class, students will use a similar process to carve their own rubber stamps using erasers! Students will learn how to use gouges to carve rubber erasers into designs of their choice. All materials included.

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$40

Tool Crafting - The Lucet

Friday, June 27th, 2pm-5pm

Instructors: David Wollangk & Emily Runnerstrom

The lucet it a tool used in cordmaking or braiding that is believed to date back to the Viking and Medieval periods. This tool is used to create cords that were used on clothing or to hang items from a belt. Resembling I-cord, cording made using a lucet is square and springy, and the process is meditative and satisfying. This class is great for knitters, crocheters, and anyone interested in the fiber arts. In this class students will make their own lucet and learn how to use it. All materials included.

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$40

Book(Art)Club: Book Cloth Mini Lesson

Thursday, June 26th, 5pm - 5:30pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Join the Club - The Book Art Club! Each month book artists and paper lovers come together to work on their own projects among other like minded creatives.

Book Art Club participants may register for an early mini lesson after which they are invited to stay to work on their own projects, brainstorm artistic challenges, and enjoy a community of book artists.

OR book artists can come to work in the studio after the lesson for FREE! No registration is needed for those who arrive after 5:30pm.

In June participants will learn how to make book cloth for use in book covers. For this class minimal supplies will be provided. Emily will email each registrant with a required supply list.

$20

Introduction to Charcoal Drawing

Saturday, June 28th, 9am - 4pm

Instructor: Will Dickinson

Join us in the studio for a full day of drawing fundamentals with charcoal. This beginning drawing class teaches students how to translate what they see onto paper through easy-to-understand exercises. Working from a still life, students will learn to observe both simple and complex objects and translate them onto paper. All supplies included. There will be a break for lunch.

$80

June 2025

Embroidered Banner Pin

Wednesday, July 2nd, 1pm-4pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Using a few simple embroidery stitches and special materials, participants in this class will create a unique pin of their own design! Students will be able to choose from a variety of charms and materials to create a completely unique adornment for their bag or lapel. This class is perfect for both beginning and experienced stitchers who want to spend an afternoon playing with fun materials and enjoying time among a creative community. All supplies are included, however participants are welcome to bring special materials from home to incorporate into their piece.

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$50

Bottle Cap Fish Sculpture

Saturday, July 12th, 9am-4pm

Instructor: David Wollangk

Create a quirky and colorful fish sculpture using a carved wood form and bottle caps! Don’t let the simple materials fool you. In this all day class students will learn valuable skills in material manipulation to take common supplies to an artistic level. Students in this class will complete one fish sculpture during the class and may just be inspired to make a whole school! All materials are supplied but students are invited to collect and bring unique bottle caps to add to their sculpture.

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$100

Embroidered Lichen Artwork

Wednesday, July 16th, 1pm-5pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Come explore the imagery and aesthetic of lichens, moss, and maybe even mushrooms through fiber art! Participants in this class will enjoy an afternoon of stitching an abstract artwork inspired by these primal plant forms. Students will plan out their artworks and then create them using provided linen, embroidery thread, vintage silk and semi precious stone beads to create a truly special work of art. All supplies included, however, students are welcome to bring special supplies of their own to incorporate if they desire.

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$60

Bleeding Tissue Dyed Silk Scarves

Thursday, July 17th, 10am-12pm

Instructor: JoEllen Wollangk

Using bleeding tissue to dye fabric is a simple way to dye fabric that yields vibrant results. In this class students will learn this technique to complete one scarf. All supplies are included. Additional scarves will be available to purchase for students who wish to make more.

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$35

July 2025

Using Photographs in Mixed Media

Friday, July 18th, 12pm-5pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Whether the results are humorous, nostalgic, or surreal, using photographs in mixed media art can add a special touch to your work. In this class students will learn tricks on how to work with photos in their finished work, image transfer techniques, and composition strategies to ensure artistic success. Students will work with actual photos, printed photos from scans, and laser copies. All supplies are included in the class, however, students are welcome to bring a variety of the listed types of images from home.

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$65

Penny Charm Bracelet

Friday, July 25th, 1pm-3pm

Instructor: JoEllen Wollangk

Make a charm bracelet with pennies! Students will turn pennies minted in years of personal significance into charms, make additional enameled copper charms for some extra color and flair, and then fix them to a bracelet for a fun piece of jewelry that holds special meaning. All supplies included.

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$35

Life Drawing with Charcoal: Facial Anatomy

Saturday, July 26th, 9am-4pm

Instructor: Will Dickinson

Understanding facial structure is key to capturing the realistic likeness and personality of your model. This class offers students an intensive lesson in learning facial anatomy as they work from a live model. This class is perfect for beginning artists, artists who wish to create better likeness of their subjects, and experienced artists who need a refresher. Students will work from a live model. All supplies included.

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$95

Casein Painting with Mixed Media

Wednesday, July 30th, 10am-4pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

With qualities of both gouache and acrylic, casein paint may not be the most well known paint type but it is one worthy of exploration. Casein is a milk based paint with ancient roots dating back to the days of King Tut. Quick drying with a matte finish, it is perfect for using with mixed media applications. In this class students will explore casein paint and mixed media in abstract and representational compositions. All materials included.

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$65

Book (art) Club Mini Lesson: Tibetan Prayer Book

Thursday, July 31st, 5pm-5:30pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Calling all Book and Zine Artists! From 5:30pm to 8:30pm every final Thursday of the month bring your own supplies and latest project to join others in the book art and zine community for an evening of creative community for no charge. OR for a small fee, register for a mini lesson that begins at 5pm. In July the lesson will cover the construction of a Tibetan Prayer Book.

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$15

Class Cancellation Policy

Due to limited studio space, class cancellations must be made at least 1 week prior to the scheduled class. Workshop cancellations should be made at least 2 weeks in advance. This gives us an opportunity to fill the space. You may cancel by email, phone or by dropping by Root & Runner Creative Space.

If you need to cancel your class:

If class cancellations happen more than one week prior to the class date, you have two options

1.) To retain the full value of your registration, we will offer the full class price in credit toward a future class.

2.) In the case you do not wish to put your registration fees towards a future class, Root & Runner Creative Space will retain 25% of your registration fees if you cancel more than one week before the class date. If you cancel less than one week prior to the class date, you forfeit any remuneration.

We do not prorate classes/workshops. If you are unable to attend 1 day of a multi-day workshop, there are no discounts.

If Root & Runner Creative Space initiates a class cancellation due to inclement weather, instructor unavailability, or any other reason, students will be reimbursed in full.