A Season to Create - and Celebrate!
As we head into November, we’re taking a moment to celebrate all that we can create when we come together. This season brings new opportunities to learn, connect, and make something meaningful - from our November and December classes to a community celebration that’s been coming together piece by piece.
Our mosaic team has poured time, creativity, and care into four community-built mosaic chairs, and we can’t wait to share the finished work at our Mosaic Reveal Party on December 11. It will be an evening to enjoy good food, gather around the bonfires, and celebrate with the friends, families, and neighbors who make projects like this possible.
We’re also looking toward a bright future with the exciting news that we’ve received a CMAB Project Grant for GLOWFEST27!
Whether you join us for a class, come cheer on our mosaic team, or follow along as festival planning begins, we’re grateful to have you as part of our creative community.
Erica and the MontiArts Team
Stay Inspired and Stay Connected!
The Mosaic Team has been working SO hard, throughout the summer and into fall on some pretty cool public art! Come see what they made, bring your friends and lets have a celebration!
UPCOMING CLASSES
Needle Felted Bookmark
Saturday, November 7 | 2:00-5:00 PM | Instructor: Tamra Kowalski
Create a unique felted bookmark and add embroidered details for a polished finish. A fun introduction to fiber art that's perfect for gifting or keeping. Link: https://secure.rec1.com/MN/monticello-mn/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0OTI4Nzg=
Block Printing: Handmade Greeting Cards
Monday, November 9 | 6:00-8:30 PM | Instructor: Megan Larson
Design, carve, and print your own custom greeting cards just in time for the holidays. You'll also take home your handmade stamp to use again and again. Link: https://secure.rec1.com/MN/monticello-mn/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0OTMxMjc=
Froebel Star Making
Saturday, November 21 | 1:00-4:00 PM | Instructor: Tamra Kowalski
Learn to fold a traditional 16-point Froebel Star ornament, then preserve it with wax and add a touch of glitter for a beautiful handmade holiday decoration. Link: https://secure.rec1.com/MN/monticello-mn/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0OTMyMDQ=
Vintage Book Journals
Monday, November 30 | 6:00-8:30 PM | Instructor: Megan Larson
Transform a vintage hardcover book into a handcrafted journal using Coptic stitch binding. Perfect for sketching, writing, painting, or everyday notes. Link: https://secure.rec1.com/MN/monticello-mn/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0OTMyMzc=
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New Creative Opportunity!
Join Our New Junk Journaling Club!
Come create, connect, and find inspiration with some of your favorite MontiArts team members! Bring your own materials and explore our shared “shiny pile” of treasures to add something unexpected to your pages.
Have unused supplies looking for a creative home? We’re also accepting material donations for our workshops!
Questions? Email:
Monticello, This Is Yours - And It’s Almost Time to Explore!
The MA Walking Arts Tour map is almost ready for its debut!
Here’s a sneak peek at what makes this tour special: one-third of the featured artwork was designed by a lead artist and built by hand by members of our community. Through workshops, creation days, and months of working side by side, our neighbors helped bring these pieces to life.
Watch for the announcement coming soon with the full map—and get ready to discover the art we’ve made and the art that makes us, us.
Have you been to
Open Studio Yet?
Looking for a place to create, connect, or simply unwind? MontiArts Open Studio is a free, welcoming space where artists of all ages and experience levels come together to work on personal projects, share ideas, and enjoy the company of fellow creatives. Bring a project you’re working on or simply stop in to see what we’re all about. Whether you’re a lifelong artist or just getting started, everyone is welcome.
