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March 2026

Sardine Tin Assemblage

Wednesday, March 4th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Come make a unique assemblage artwork in a sardine tin! Students in this class will learn how to prep surfaces for painting, make repoussé adornments in metal, how to compose a strong image in a small area, and more. With a wealth of materials available, each student will go away with a special pocket sized artwork and the skills to make more! All supplies included.

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$55

March Craft Party - Stickers!

Friday, March 6th, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Who likes fun and colorful stickers? Join us for a fun evening of sticker making, refreshments, and creative community! After a couple quick tutorials, party goers will have the rest of the evening to make as many stickers as they like. All supplies are included.

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$35

Slow Stitching

Saturday, March 7th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: JoEllen Wollangk & Emily Runnerstrom

When those perfect blue jeans wear out or you find a hole in your favorite tee shirt, don’t throw them away. That’s the time to engage in some slow stitching and visible mending! In this class participants will learn basic techniques to mend your favorite textiles in meaningful and artistic ways. All supplies are included and participants are encouraged to bring in an article of clothing they wish to revive.

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$35

Casein Painting with Mixed Media

Friday, March 13th, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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 painting in abstract and representational compositions with the option of incorporating more mediums. All materials included.

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$65

Nuno Felting

Saturday, March 14th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Instructor: Kandace Werner

In this class Neenah fiber artist, Kandace Werner will teach students how to make a nuno felted scarf or table runner. Nuno felting is a process in which wool fibers are worked into a loose weave fabric to create a colorful, textured, and drapable fabric. Students will complete one felted piece during class. All supplies included.

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$100

Nicholas Quarry Micro Gallery Reception:

Bite Sized: Watercolors by Signa Meyers

Saturday, March 14th, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join us in celebrating the current Nicholas Quarry Micro Gallery exhibition, Bite Sized: Watercolors by Signa Meyers. Meyers has filled the Gallery with tasty original watercolor paintings. Come meet the artist, enjoy some refreshments, try your hand at tiny watercolor paintings, and spend time with the Root & Runner creative comunity!

Forest Floor Collage

Wednesday, March 18th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Instructor: Mel Kolstad

Inspired by the colors and textures of the forest floor, Fond du Lac artist Mel Kolstad will lead an exploration of the engaging medium of collage. Using a variety of materials, students will learn how to compose at least one unique collage artwork and receive instruction in application tools and techniques. Their finished artworks will serve as beautiful reminders to find the artistry in nature. All supplies are included but students are welcome to bring collage materials from home.

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$50

Plushie "Taxidermy"

Thursday, March 19th, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Instructor: Stephanie Leisering

Are you someone who enjoys quirky art? Do you enjoy repurposing everyday and found objects into something new? Do you find humor inspiring? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you will want to join us in the studio for this completely unique class! Fond du Lac artist Stephanie Leisering has explored an abundance of art mediums and she brings her tremendous technical knowledge, an impressive stash, and her fantastic design sense to the studio for this class where students will design and complete an original artwork. All supplies are provided, however students may bring a small plushy from home if they don't mind taking it apart.

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$45

Spun Cotton Rabbit

Friday, March 20th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: JoEllen Wollangk & Emily Runnerstrom

Spun cotton is a crafting medium that originated in Germany in the mid 19th century. Using simple materials and a process similar to paper mache, the finished items have a unique texture similar to watercolor paper. In this class students will explore this technique in the making of a rabbit, just in time for Easter! All supplies included.

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$25

Hands On Family Day - Yarn Wrapped Twig Trees

Saturday, March 21st, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Come celebrate the 2026 International Day of Forests with Root & Runner! Drop in between 12pm and 3:30pm to make a colorful yarn wrapped mini tree. Bring the whole family and you will go home with a forest! This craft requires the use of a hot glue gun so little ones will need the help of their adults. All supplies provided & no registration required.

FREE!

Tetra Pak Printmaking

Wednesday, March 25th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Tetra Pak printmaking is a simple way to become acquainted with intaglio print processes. While other intaglio processes such as etching and drypoint often employ the use of metal plates and sharp tools, Tetra Pak packaging (used for packaging food and drink) is used for the printing plate and tools as simple as ballpoint pens are used to create the printing image. In this class students will design a print and create a small edition during this class. All supplies included.

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$50

Book (art) Club Mini Lesson: Wood Spool Scroll Book

Thursday, March 26th, 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Calling all book and zine artists, print makers, and paper aficionados! From 5:30pm to 8pm 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 March the lesson offers a creative way to repurpose a wood thread spool as a book!

Book (art) Club Schedule:

• 5pm -5:30pm - Mini Lesson (Register Below)

• 5:30pm - 8pm - Book (art) Club Open Studio (Free & No Registration Needed)

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$20

Life Drawing

Saturday, March 28th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Working from a live model is a valuable experience for any artist who wishes to improve their figurative art skills. Bring your art supplies of choice and $15 (fees are used to pay the models) to work from a model for three hours. Our life drawing sessions are untaught sessions where artists can work among others in a creative environment.

This is a drop in event - no registration required.

$15 per artist

April 2026

Chine Collé & Monoprinting

Wednesday, April 1st, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

In this class students will explore the printmaking practice of Chine Collé (where decorative papers are adhered to a print using a printing press) and simple monoprinting techniques to create evocative abstract imagery. Students will use the Japanese marbling practice suminagashi to make papers that will then be used in their finished artworks. At the end of class students will leave with multiple prints. All supplies included.

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$60

Sashiko Embroidery

Tuesday, April 7th, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Instructor: Jo Ellen Wollangk

Sashiko is a Japanese embroidery technique used for both decorative and for reinforcing purposes. Using simple running stitches to build up a pattern, students will use fine linen and specialty Japanese tools and supplies as they learn the basics of this traditional and meditative stitching practice to make a small embroidery piece. All supplies included.

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$40

Cake Box Books

Thursday, April 9th, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Instructor: Michelle Sharp

Sometimes the best book cover can be found right inside your pantry. Join us for a bookbinding class using recycled cake boxes! We’ll use a modified pamphlet stitch to sew pages into a cake box or other other cardboard food container, creating the perfect blank book for recipes or collecting memories. Students should bring their own cake box if they feel particular about the flavor or brand. All supplies are included.

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$30

April Craft Party - Russian Nesting Dolls!

Friday, April 10th, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

We got our hands on some blank Russian Nesting Dolls and you are invited to create your own customized set! Go traditional in your design or do something wonderfully unexpected while you enjoy refreshments, and creative community. After a couple quick tutorials, party goers will have the rest of the evening to create their nesting doll masterpieces. All supplies are included.

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$40

Hands On Family Day - House Books

Saturday, April 11th, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Is it a book? Is it a house? Learn a simple pop up book structure to make a 3D space that can be combined with others to make a house! Families are invited to come to the studio to make one house book together or a whole neighborhood!All supplies provided & no registration required.

FREE!

Scrimshaw

Thursday, April 16th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: David Wollangk

Scrimshaw is a maritime folk craft that originated with sailors on whaling ships in which bone or ivory is engraved with designs and then pblacked to reveal their designs. This technique was used to make jewelry, and customize utilitarian items with elaborate designs. In this class students will explore this technique using a variety of sustainable and modern materials to make multiple pieces suitable for jewelry or small embellishment. All supplies are included.

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$30

Collagraph Printmaking

Saturday, April 18th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Collagraphy is a printmaking method in which the printing plate is fabricated using common household materials. Cardboard, produce netting, leaves, fabric and other materials offer an abundance of creative potential. Students in this class will learn how to make a printing plate and will then have the opportunity to print it using intaglio and relief methods. All materials supplied.

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$60

Hand Stitched Song Bird

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Join us for a stitching session during which you will create your own simple hand stitched song bird. This project uses minimal amounts of fabric and is the perfect way to use those special scraps that you have been saving. In this class students will use vintage and specialty fabrics, shell buttons, glass beads and other fine notions to create a lovely and simple token inspired by the song birds who usher in Spring!

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$45

Printmaking with Found Objects

Thursday, April 23rd, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Wonderful textures and shapes can be found everywhere! IN this class Fond du Lac artist Stephanie Leisering will teach the tips and tricks to identifying and using items that will take your printmaking excursions on a different and delightful direction. This class will explore relief printmaking practices, and students will have the opportunity to try printmaking on both paper and fabric. All supplies included.

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$45

Life Drawing

Saturday, April 25th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Working from a live model is a valuable experience for any artist who wishes to improve their figurative art skills. Bring your art supplies of choice and $15 (fees are used to pay the models) to work from a model for three hours. Our life drawing sessions are untaught sessions where artists can work among others in a creative environment.

This is a drop in event - no registration required.

$15 per artist

May 2026

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More exciting classes are in the works, but we aren't ready to open registrations for some of them quite yet.

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Abstract Art: Intuition, Composition, & Strategies for Success

Saturday, May 16th, 10am-1pm

Instructor: Marilyn Prescott

Class Cancellation Policy

Due to limited studio space, class cancellations must be made at least 1 week prior to the scheduled class. 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 insufficient registrations, inclement weather, instructor unavailability, or any other reason, students will be reimbursed in full.