Classes & Events
Classes are open to Beginning + students and students age 14 & older unless stated otherwise in the description.
Explore our classes below & sign up for one today.
Join our creative workshops to enhance your artistic skills and meet fellow art enthusiasts in a supportive environment.
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 - Sold Out
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
This Viking Knitting class is sold out, However this class will be offered again on Tuesday, July 14th.
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
If you are able to join us for this session, we will offer it again on Tuesday, July 21st.
July 2026
Bleeding Tissue Dyed Scarves
Tuesday, July 7th, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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
Encaustic Collage
Wednesday, July 8th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Mel Kolstad
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
Introduction to Wire Weaving
Thursday, July 9th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Erin Connelly
The art of wire weaving, while similar to wire wrapping, is actually easier and requires fewer tools than wire wrapping. Wire weaving is a little less “formal” in appearance than wire wrapping but offers plenty of room for modifications, flair, and personality. This introductory class gives students a taste of weaving while making an attractive pair of earrings. All tools and materials are provided for this class, however, due to the up close detail work students will learn during class, it is recommended that they bring high powered readers if needed.
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$60
Tornado Whirligig
Saturday, July 11th, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Instructors: JoEllen & David Wollangk
Come make a wonderfully unique piece of outdoor art inspired by a tornado! Students in this class will learn simple metal working techniques to make a whirligig that spins when it catches the wind and uses a clever visual effect to emphasize a tornado’s twisting behavior! All supplies included.
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$60
Viking Knitting
Tuesday, July 14th, 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.
To reserve your place in the studio click on the button below.
$40
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
Introduction to Kinusaiga
Thursday, July 16th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom
Discover Kunisaiga! This Japanese artform produces stitch free artworks with a quilted appearance using only a few simple materials. A great way to use up your fabric scraps, it has a gentle learning curve and participants will catch on quickly. In this class students will make a small kinusaiga “tile” that will be ready for display upon completion. All materials are included but if you have some special fabrics you want to use, you are welcome to bring them to class.
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$50
Hands On Family Day - Figure 8 Wind Toy
Saturday, July 18th, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom
Come make a colorful, fun, wind-powered spinning toy! Families are invited to stop by the studio for a bit of hands on fun in July. Visitors to the studio will be able to make this own spinning paper toy with the designs of their choice.
This is a drop in program - no registration is required.
Free!
Eco Printing
Tuesday, July 21st, 12:00 pm - 3:00 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.
To reserve your place in the studio click on the button below.
$50
Introduction to Kumihimo
Wednesday, July 22nd, 10:00am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Erin Connelly
Kumihimo is the Japanese term for the “Art of Braiding”. This centuries old artform, which includes more than 100 different types of braids, was originally used to tie together Samurai armor. It later was used mostly to make sashes for kimonos and is used today in jewelry making.
This introductory class will teach the basics of the craft and students will complete one bracelet with a clasp. All materials are included, including a kit to take home with them so they can continue to make braids. The kit can also be used for future intermediate classes that will focus on different braids.
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$50
Tetra Pak Printmaking
Thursday, July 23rd, 1:00pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom
TetraPak 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
July Craft Party - Mini Moss Garden ENCORE
Friday, July 24th, 5:30pm - 8:00 pm
Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom
Back by popular demand, you are invited to an encore Mini Moss Garden Craft Party in July! After learning the basics, students will create a moss garden in a shallow container and then give it personality with some additions. Whether guests make a minute Jurassic Park or tiny English moor, it will be a fun evening of creativity and community! All supplies included.
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$40
Life Drawing
Saturday, July 25th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon of figurative art! Spend three hours in the studio fine tuning your portrait skills. Simply bring $15 to pay our model and the art supplies of your choice. This unguided session offers local artists the chance to work from a model, at their own pace, among a fun community of artists
This is a drop in event - No registration needed!
$15 per artist
August 2026
Slow Stitching & Visible Mending
Saturday, August 1st, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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. Students in this class are invite to bring in an article of clothing they wish to revive. If they don't have an item to mend, they will complete a decorative patch to keep on hand for when the need to mend strikes! All supplies are included.
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$30
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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.
Explore your creativity with Root & Runner Creative Space.
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1131 South Commercial Street
Neenah, WI 54956
Hours
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
AND Whenever Class is in Session!
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