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October 2025

Chine Collé

Thursday, October 9th, 12pm-4pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Join us for an afternoon exploring Chine Collé - a printmaking technique that can be incorporated into the intaglio printmaking process where thin papers are are laid on top of the inked printing plate and adhered to the print when the plate is run through the press. Depending on the chosen papers, the resulting prints are embellished with pops of color or subtle atmospheric accents. A French term, "Chine" is the word for China, referring the thin papers used in this technique were originally imported from China and "Collé" is the word for "glued." This interesting combination of printmaking and collage is a special way of incorporating color and interest into your prints. Students will make multiple prints from one plate during class. All supplies are included.

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$55

Slow Stitching & Visible Mending

Friday, October 10th, 6pm-8pm

Instructor: JoEllen Wollangk

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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$30

Bat Automata

Saturday, October 11th, 12:30pm-3pm

Instructors: JoEllen & David Wollangk

Just in time for Halloween, learn how to make a flying bat automata! An automata (also known as an automaton) is a mechanical toy that moves using ingenious, and often simple engineering mechanisms. In this class participants will learn how to fabricate the mechanism that makes a bat fly! All supplies are included in this class and we welcome families with children to sign up together for an enjoyable Saturday of creating!

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$30

Eco Printing

Sunday, October 12th, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Instructors: JoEllen Wollangk

Last Chance to take this class in 2025! Using nature for inspiration AND as art supplies, students in this class will use flowers, leaves, twigs and other natural items to color and create patterns for their own unique, one of a kind scarf. Students will complete one scarf during class and will have the opportunity to purchase additional scarves.

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$30

Chinese Thread Book

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

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Zhen Xian Bao or Chinese Thread Books are a traditional women’s folk art in China. A way to store thread, needles, and other embroidery materials, they are composed of multiple layers of folded compartments. Chinese thread books are interesting and unique book-like structures with abundant creative potential. In this class, participants will learn how to make the folded compartments and combine them into a thread book of their own composition. All materials included.

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$50

Chinese Brush Painting

Saturday, October 18th, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Instructor: Nancy Ledding

Enjoy the Zen of Chinese Brush Painting, and explore the principles, methods, and materials of the elegant artform. In this session, students will learn the techniques and history of this style of painting as taught by Oshkosh artist Nancy Ledding as they capture various floral forms, including the grass orchid, plum blossom, chrysanthemum, and bamboo. All materials included.

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$50

Wet Felted Wool Vessels

Tuesday, October 21st 9am-12pm

Instructor: Kandace Werner

It only takes a few simple materials to make lushly tactile, colorful, and creative felted wool vessels, perfect for containing both special and mundane objects in an artistic way! Neenah fiber artist Kandace Werner will teach students the fun techniques needed to take fluffy wool to functional objects. All supplies included.

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$60

Introduction to Collage

Wednesday, October 22nd, 10am-1pm

Instructor: Mel Kolstad

Fond du Lac artist Mel Kolstad joins us to teach a fun exploration into the engaging medium of collage! Have you always wanted to learn the fundamentals of collage, but didn’t know where to start? This is the class for you! We’ll learn about color, composition, and collecting materials. The possibilities are endless and exciting! All supplies are included but students are welcome to bring collage materials from home.

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$45

Simple Bottle Cap Fish

Friday, October 24th, 10:00am-4:00pm

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 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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$75

Relief Printed Greeting Cards

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

Instructor: Lisa Baltes

Learn relief printmaking using linoleum in this class taught by Omro artist Lisa Baltes. During this class students will design and carve their printing plates, and then learn how to print them. The number of cards each student will make during class depends on the intricacy of their design. However, once they understand the process, they will be able to easily produce countless prints from the plates they make in class, and be inspired to make new designs and editions! All supplies included.

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$65

Life Drawing

Sunday, October 26th, 1pm-4pm

Working from life is an important skill for any artist seeking to capture a realistic and engaging human likeness in their art. Root & Runner offers portrait and themed life drawing sessions on the last Saturday of the month. Bring your own art supplies and $15 (to pay model fees) and join us for three hours of figurative art practice in our studio.

$15

No Registration Required

Book (art) Club: Exquisite Corpse Book Mini Lesson

Thursday, October 30th, 5:00 pm -5:30 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Calling all book and zine artists, print makers, and paper aficionados! From 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm 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 5:00 pm. In August the lesson will cover the construction of a Simple Exquisite Corpse Book - perfect for capturing the results of the Exquisite Corpse drawing game! All supplies included.

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$15

Half Day Halloween Skeleton Craft - Family Event

Friday, October 31st, 12:30 pm -3:00 pm

Students in the Neenah Joint School District will enjoy a half school day on Halloween this year. Kids of all ages* are invited to drop into the studio between 12:30 and 3:00 pm (before trick or treating starts!) to make a little rope skeleton for $5 per skeleton! All supplies included.

* While this craft is great for makers of all ages, elementary school age kiddos must be accompanied by their adult during their visit, & children ages 6 years and under will need help from their adult.

This is a drop in event. No registration needed!

$5 per skeleton

November 2025

Watercolor Holiday Cards

Saturday, November 1st, 1:00 pm -4:00 pm

Instructor: Nancy Ledding

The holidays offer us a special excuse to express affection and gratitude to our loved ones. What better way to do it than with hand painted greeting cards? Oshkosh artist Nancy Ledding teaches this class in which students will complete five watercolor greeting cards in the style of Chinese Brush Painting (envelopes included). Make the season of giving particularly memorable with handmade creativity. All materials supplied.

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$40

Tunnel Books

Friday, November 7th, 1:00 pm -6:00 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

With a history going back to the 18th century, tunnel books are fascinating structures that capture complete environments within their covers. Students in this class will learn how to create a scene in three dimensions in this unusual book form. All materials included.

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$65

Open Studio

Saturday, November 8th, 12:30 pm -4:00 pm

Make OUR studio, YOUR studio! Bring your current project and maybe a friend or two to use our studio for some uninterrupted creative time! Don't have a project? We will proved some simple supplies to inspire you!

No registration is required for Open Studio. Drop in and stay one hour or the entire afternoon!

FREE

Fold Formed Copper Leaves & Feathers

Sunday, November 9th, 1:00 pm -4:00 pm

Instructor: JoEllen Wollangk

Fold Forming is a metal working technique that creates wonderful organic shapes resembling leaves or feathers. In this class students will have the option to make a pair of earrings, two pendants, or ornaments in copper using this surprisingly simple method. All materials supplied.

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$40

Casein Painting with Mixed Media

Thursday, November 13th, 1:00 pm -6:00 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

Embroidered Lichen Artwork

Wednesday, November 19th, 1:00 pm -6:00 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

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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$65

Book (art) Club Mini Lesson: Book Cloth

Thursday, November 20th, 5:00 pm -5:30 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Calling all book and zine artists, printmakers, and paper aficionados! From 5:30pm to 8:00pm 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 taught by Root & Runner owner Emily Runnerstrom, beginning at 5 pm. In November the mini lesson will cover the fabrication of book cloth.

For this class some supplies will be provided by Root & Runner. Participants must bring the following: one piece of quilter's cotton fabric measuring 8" x 11" and a piece of 1/4" thick plywood measuring about at least 12" x 15" (or at least two inches larger on each side than your piece of fabric).

*This month we meet one week earlier due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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$20

Pop-Up Holiday Cards

Friday, November 21st, 1:00 pm -3:00 pm

Instructor: Michelle Sharp

Join us for a winter card-making class! Taught by Neenah artist, Michelle Sharp of Farmers City Studio, students will explore paper engineering and pop-up card mechanics to produce unique greeting cards, learning up to 3 pop-up structures. These pop-up mechanisms can be used to design a holiday or winter themed card for loved ones and turn simple stationary into treasured sculptural objects. Materials will be provided, bring your creativity!

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$35

Life Drawing

Saturday, November 22nd, 1pm-4pm

Working from life is an important skill for any artist seeking to capture a realistic and engaging human likeness in their art. Root & Runner offers portrait and themed life drawing sessions on the last Saturday of the month. Bring your own art supplies and $15 (to pay model fees) and join us for three hours of figurative art practice in our studio.

$15

No Registration Required

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 inclement weather, instructor unavailability, or any other reason, students will be reimbursed in full.