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.
When registering for classes, please familiarize yourself with our cancellation policy at the bottom of this page.
Join our creative workshops to enhance your artistic skills and meet fellow art enthusiasts in a supportive environment.
October 2026
Introduction to Gel Printing
Wednesday, October 14th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Mel Kolstad
Join us for a fun afternoon learning the forgiving medium of gel printing. Using simple techniques, participants will learn how to create unique, beautiful monoprints that can be used in collage or framed for stand alone compositions. Techniques taught will be beginning printmaking with the gell plate, stencils and masks, photo transfer, chine collé, and layering. Bring your adventuresome spirit and jump into this world of surprises and happy accidents. No prior experience required. All materials provided.
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$50
Tetra Pak Printmaking
Thursday, October 15th, 1:00 pm - 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
Hands On Family Day - Gary Day!
Saturday, October 17th, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Visitors to the studio will notice we have some aquatic visitors lately. One lovely goldfish, two curious plecostomi, a tiny robin's egg blue snail, and Gary the Giant Ramshorn Snail will be with us for some time while their owners recover from the July tornado. Our fishtank bound friends have inspired us to create a day of fun hands on fishy crafts. We will provide all the supplies and some treats. Join us in the studio for some great family fun!
This is a drop in program - No registration needed!
FREE!
Image Transfer Techniques
Tuesday, October 20th, 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
Kinusaiga
Thursday, October 22nd, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom
Discover Kinusaiga! 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
Fold Formed Copper Jewelry
Friday, October 23rd, 5:00 pm - 8:00 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
Halloween Potion Bottles
Saturdays, October 10th & 24th, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Are you in need of Liquid Moonlight? Maybe your cupboards are lacking Essence of Spiderling or Vampire Tears. You are in luck! We will be making potion bottles perfect for this, the spookiest time of the year. During this drop in event guests will make one potion bottles with their own personalized brews. We will provide all the materials. You provide the magic!
This is a drop in event - no registration required! Supplies are limited.
$15 per Bottle
Yoga for Makers
Tuesday, October 27th, 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Instructor: Gail Ann Winkler
Uninterrupted creative sessions, while good for the soul, can be hard on muscles and joints if we don't take breaks and engage in healthy movement. Join us for a quick 45 minute morning session with certified yoga instructor and avid knitter, Gail Ann Winkler. During your time with Gail Ann, she will share yoga exercises designed to release tension, encourage healthy movement, and ensure that those marathon crafting sessions end with a healthy mind AND body. During Yoga for Makers sessions, no special apparel is required and participants may wear their preferred comfortable clothing. All yoga accessories will be made available to using during class.
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$12
Lichen Inspired Embroidery
Tuesday, October 27th, 12:00 pm - 5:00 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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$60
Book (art) Club Mini Lesson: Simple Exquisite Corpse Book
Thursday, October 29th, 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom
Calling all book and zine artists, print makers, and paper aficionados! 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 October 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
A Vanitas Painting Event
Friday, October 30th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Brandon Van Dalen
Popular among Dutch painters in the 17th century, Vanitas is an art genre utilizing objects that symbolize the transience of life, the uselessness of pleasure, and the certainty of death, and thus the vanity of ambition and all worldly desires.
During this evening class students will discover more about this art type and using acrylic paint, will learn strategies for capturing the subject matter and mood of this special art genre. Students are encouraged to bring 2-3 meaningful items for the creation of the class still life. In this special class we will set the mood with spooky music and enjoy seasonal refreshments - more than just a class, this is a fantastic way to get into a Halloween state of mind!
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$50
Lace Spider's Web
Saturday, October 31st, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom
Join us for a fun crafting class before trick or treating begins! Come make a lace spider's web from doilies and lace table cloths. Add a beaded spider and some ribbon rosettes, and you will have a fun addition to your Halloween decorations! This class is open to students ages 12 and older or younger students who are accompanied by an adult. All supplies included.
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$20
November 2026
Joomchi: Korean Paper Felting
Tuesday, November 3rd, 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
Coptic Stitch Bookbinding
Thursday, November 5th, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom
Coptic stitch is a method of bookbinding used by early Christians in Egypt. Dating as early as the 2nd century AD, Coptic bindings are considered the first true codex binding - the structure that is universally recognized as a book. They open completely flat (making them wonderful sketchbooks) and feature an attractive exposed stitch binding. In this class, students will make a 160 page blank book with a hard cover. All supplies included.
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$60
A la Monet: An Impressionist Pastel Exploration
Friday, November 6th, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Instructor: David Wollangk
Claude Monet was a master of color. A key artist of the Impressionist art movement, his handling of pigment in both his oil painting and pastel works was innovative at the time and has influenced generations of artists in the following decades. In this class Neenah artist and Monet aficionado, David Wollangk leads an exploration of Monet’s color use and application using pastels. Participants will recreate one of Monet’s pastel works from his famous garden in Giverny, France, gaining a better understanding of this iconic artist’s working practices and inspirations. All supplies included. Beginning pastel artists are welcome but previous handling of this medium is helpful as there will be minimal foundational pastel instruction.
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$55
Sashiko Embroidery
Saturday, November 7th, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: JoEllen 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
Encaustic Collage
Wednesday, November 11th, 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
Viking Knitting
Thursday, November 12th, 5:00 pm - 8:00 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, a few simple tools, and a little bit of patience. All supplies included.
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$40
Dimensional Watercolor Collage
Friday, November 13th, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Instructor: Emily Runnerstrom
Join this exploration of collage and assemblage. Using provided imagery and creating simple watercolor-painted collage elements, students will construct a whimsical sculptural portrait out of 2D elements. All supplies included.
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$50
Introduction to Stained Glass
Saturday, November 14th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Erin Connolly
We are excited to welcome stained glass artist Erin Connolly to the studio to teach a one day introduction to stained glass. In this class students will use precut glass to create a simple geometric stained glass piece. This one day class is great for people who are interested in learning basics of stained glass but wish to try it out before investing a lot of time in a comprehensive class.
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$104
Flag Books
Tuesday, November 17th, 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
Revolving Pattern Lego Printing
Wednesday, November 18th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructors: Michelle Sharp & Emily Runnerstrom
What happens when one printing plate can be used to make intriguing multi colored prints? In this class students will use Lego tiles to create a relief printing block that can be rotated and printed in different colors to create fascinating geometric patterns. Taught by Michelle Sharp and Emily Runnerstrom this class offers new ways to approach pattern making, printmaking, and art materials. All supplies included.
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$55
Book (art) Club & Mini Lesson: Double Pamphlet with Cover
Thursday, November 19th, 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 (normally) 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 November we will meet one week earlier than usual on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, and the lesson covers the construction of a double pamphlet with cover!
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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$15
Open Studio
Saturday, November 20th, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Bring your current project and maybe a friend or two for some uninterrupted creative time in our studio!
FREE!
Yoga for Makers (11/24)
Tuesday, November 24th, 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Instructor: Gail Ann Winkler
Uninterrupted creative sessions, while good for the soul, can be hard on muscles and joints if we don't take breaks and engage in healthy movement. Join us for a quick 45 minute morning session with certified yoga instructor and avid knitter, Gail Ann Winkler. During your time with Gail Ann, she will share yoga exercises designed to release tension, encourage healthy movement, and ensure that those marathon crafting sessions end with a healthy mind AND body. During Yoga for Makers sessions, no special apparel is required and participants may wear their preferred comfortable clothing. All yoga accessories will be made available to using during class.
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$12
Tunnel Books
Tuesday, November 24th, 1:00 am - 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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$55
December 2026
Vision Boards for 2027
Saturday, December 12th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructed by members of Makers Together
Join us in the studio for a creative, hands-on Vision Boarding session where we will turn our goals and intentions for 2027 into a visual that speaks to us every day. This is your chance to design a system that reflects your focus, keeps your intention from and center, and helps you attract the year you want. Materials will be provided but students can bring magazines, paper scraps, embellishments or print outs that help visualize the year ahead!
This class is presented by Makers Together, a non-profit community offering support and education for artisans and makers learning to run their creative business.
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$35
Mark Your Calendar
Sometimes we have exciting classes in the works, but we aren't ready to open registrations for some of them quite yet.
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Stained Glass - Beginning to End
Four Consecutive Saturdays in Winter 2027
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor: Erin Connolly
Details Coming Soon
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Watch this Space for More Creative Classes!
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 10% 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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Neenah, WI 54956
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Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
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