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May 2026

Mark Making in Black & White

Tuesday, May 19th, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Sometimes it only takes a little ink and some simple tools to unlock tremendous creativity! In this class students will make unexpected mark making tools using common objects and use India ink to explore pattern and texture on a variety of papers. At the end of this session, students will have the opportunity to bind their papers together in a simple artist book or take them home to be used in collage applications, as a jumping off point for exciting projects or even completed artworks. All supplies included.

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$40

Long Stitch Leather Journal

Wednesday, May 20th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Instructors: Emily Runnerstrom

There is something special about hand bound books. Books bound using the long stitch binding technique are not only beautiful but sturdy and open flat, making them excellent for use as sketchbooks. Book artist and Root & Runner owner, Emily Runnerstrom will teach students this book binding technique and students will leave class with one finished leather or wool felt cover book. All supplies are included in the class fee.

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$55

Punch Needle Neenah Clock Tower

Thursday, May 21st, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Instructor: JoEllen Wollangk

The Neenah Clock Tower is an iconic landmark in our city and serves as the inspiration for this punch needle class! In this class students will learn the punch needle fiber art in the process of making a piece suitable for turning into a pillow, trivet, or small table rug. At the end of class students will take all the tools home with them for future projects. All supplies included.

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$65

The Art of Poetry & the Poetry of Art

Friday, May 22nd, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Brandon Van Dalen

Explore how art & poetry are connected! Ekphrastic poetry is a type of writing that vividly describes a work of art, developing deeper creative expression and understanding of an artwork. In this class that is part creative writing class and part studio art class, students will learn about and write ekphrastic poetry, as well as dabble in visual poetry such as blackout poems, concrete poems and more! Students will also explore making art from a selection of well known poems. The instructor for this class is Appleton musician and artist, Brandon Van Dalen and students will leave with 3-4 poems and a small art work. All supplies included.

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$50

Family Class - Mini Hand Loom

Saturday, May 23rd, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Join us for a fun family class during which children and their adults will each make a mini hand loom using simple materials! One $20 registration includes materials for two looms and we will offer the option for purchasing additional loom kits for larger groups at a special discounted price on the day of class (while supplies last). After completing your looms, a variety of yarn will be available so that you can get started on your first weaving project. A great craft for long summer days or road trips, this loom is the right size for making book marks or bracelets. All supplies included.

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$20

Book (art) Club: Turkish Map Fold Book Mini Lesson

Thursday, May 28th, 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

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 May the lesson will cover the construction of a Turkish Map Book. All supplies included.

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$15

Mini Flower Press with Faux Inlay

Friday, May 29th, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Instructors: David & JoEllen Wollangk

Preserve summer blooms in a mini flower press! During this class, students will make and customize a mini flower press using a faux wood inlay technique. All supplies included.

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$20

NQMG Reception for

BLOOM! Watercolor Monotypes by Lisa Baltes

Saturday, May 30th, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join us in celebration for the current Nicholas Quarry Micro Gallery exhibition, BLOOM! Watercolor Monotypes by Lisa Baltes. Come meet the met artist, enjoy some refreshments, and be inspired by the artwork!

BLOOM! is on view in NQMG now until June 20th.

June 2026

Image Transfer Techniques

Wednesday, June 3rd, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Understanding different methods for transferring images to your art surface is useful in a variety of applications. Join us in the studio and enjoy learning how to add found imagery to your artwork. In this class students will learn a variety of ways to transfer laser printed images to their creative projects that do not require the use of solvents or chemicals. All supplies included.

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$35

Hands On Family Day - Bee Watering Stations

Saturday, June 6th, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

With a few simple materials, make a safe watering station for those hardworking pollinators this summer! Bees and butterflies like to drink from shallow pools. These small reservoirs can be put in planters and gardens, and will hold the perfect amount of water for visiting six legged friends.

This is a drop in program - no registration is required. The project requires the use of a hot glue gun. Young children will require the help of their adult.

Free!*

*Visitors are invited to make one bee cup per person free of charge, and are welcome to make multiple bee cups. There will be a small fee to make more than one bee cup per person..

Flag Books

Tuesday, June 9th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

With criss-crossing plains and interesting movement, the flag book is an intriguing book art structure that allows for diverse creative expression. In this class students will learn how to fabricate this unusual book art form, and complete at least two flag books of their own. All supplies are included.

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$40

Open Studio & Drop In Kumihimo Class

Saturday, June 13th, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

We are opening up our studio for you to come enjoy an afternoon away from the distractions of home to work on your latest project among others in the creative community! Don’t have a project? We will have Kumihimo supplies (traditional Japanese artform for making braids and cords) available for $10 and will offer some quick instructions on how to use a kumihimo loom to make a strawberry pattern, perfect for strawberry season!

Open Studio - Free!

Kumihimo Instruction & Supplies - $10

Viking Knitting

Tuesday, June 16th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: JoEllen Wollangk

Viking Knitting is an ancient technique in which wire is knit into a cord. Elegant and unusual, the resulting cord is used for jewelry and other embellishments. In this class students will complete one bracelet in this method using copper wire using a few simple tools and a little bit of patience. All supplies included.

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$40

Mixed Media Printmaking

Wednesday, June 17th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Instructor: Mel Kolstad

In this class, students will learn how to make a drypoint print, which will then be printed again with monoprinting, watercolor, and collage via the printmaking technique, chine collé. It’s a very laid-back approach to intaglio printmaking - no experience required! All supplies included.

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$50

Wood Shawl & Scarf Pin

Thursday, June 18th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructors: David & JoEllen Wollangk

Enhance your personal style with this wooden shawl and scarf pin. Students will design and complete a hardwood shawl pin during class. Add supplies included.

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$25

Fold Formed Copper Jewelry

Tuesday, June 23rd, 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

Felted Paper

Wednesday, June 24th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

With just paper, water, and a bit of mindful activity, students in this class will fuse multiple pieces of mulberry paper together in colorful and interesting compositions using a surprisingly simple method. All supplies included.

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$40

Book (art) Club: Book Cloth Mini Lesson

Thursday, June 25th, 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

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 have the opportunity to arrive early for a mini lesson. A different mini lesson will be taught each month, after which students are invited to stay and work on their own projects, explore the mini lesson, or brainstorm artistic challenges with other book artists. In June the mini lesson will cover the fabrication of paper backed book cloth for use in book covers. This class does not include all materials needed. Please email rrcreativespace@gmail.com with questions.

OR Book Art Club participants can come to work in the studio after the lesson (5:30pm) for FREE! No registration is needed for participants who arrive at 5:30pm.

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$15

June Craft Party - Shrink Plastic

Friday, June 26th, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

You are invited to our June Craft Party when we will be making a variety of trinkets and charms with shrink plastic! We will provide all the materials and some tasty treats. We hope you can join the party! All supplies are included.

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$35

Eco Printing

Tuesday, June 30th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: JoEllen Wollangk

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. All supplies included.

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$50

July 2026

Encaustic Collage

Wednesday, July 8th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Encaustic painting is a fascinating and ancient medium in which an image is created through the application of colorful hot wax. In this class, we’ll learn the basics of encaustic through a very forgiving medium - COLLAGE! By combining the two techniques, you'll get a greater understanding of both media. It’s a gentler approach to a medium that is full of surprises! All supplies included.

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$75

Multi Color Stenciled Tote

Wednesday, July 15th, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom

Design and make a stenciled tote bag using simple materials. Students in this class will learn how to break down an image into its components in order to create a stencil for each color. Skills taught in this class will prepare students for a variety of textile stencil applications - tee shirts, tea towels, banners, and more! Not confident in your drawing skills? Students will be able to work from provided clip art to create a fun design. All supplies included.

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$25

August 2026

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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.