Spring Into Creativity: Hands-On Art & Writing Workshops at the Cultural Center!
Four Arts Learning Opportunities in April & May 2025
NEW YORK MILLS, MN, April 10, 2025—This spring, the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is bursting with opportunities to spark your creativity! Join us for a variety of engaging workshops on April 12, April 23, May 3, and May 14 led by accomplished regional and visiting artists. From glass mosaics and barn quilts to metal stamping and creative writing, there’s something for everyone—no experience required.
Glass Mosaic Workshop with JoAnn McFarlin: Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Dive into the colorful world of glass-on-glass mosaics in this beginner-friendly class. Learn to cut glass, apply adhesive, and grout your own stunning 4” x 7” art piece—perfect to hang in your home or gift to someone special. Cost: $68 (members $65). All materials included. Class Size: 5–12 participants. Ages 16+.
Click to register: https://kulcher.networkforgood.com/events/83589-glass-mosaic-workshop-with-joann-mcfarlin
Pop-Up Writing Workshop with Visiting Artist Alice Hatcher: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Join visiting author Alice Hatcher for an inspiring evening of writing exploration and conversation. This informal workshop is designed to help writers at all levels find their voice. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and even your writing samples if you’d like. Free to attend & open to all! No registration is necessary; RSVP by calling 218-385-3339 to help with planning. Artist-in-Residence Alice Hatcher is a Tucson-based author whose debut novel The Wonder That Was Ours has garnered critical acclaim. Alice is on residency in NYM through April 25, and is at work on her third novel. Learn more at www.alice-hatcher.com.
Barn Quilt Workshop with Cindy Haffner: Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Paint your own 2’ x 2’ barn quilt under the expert guidance of barn quilt artist Cindy Haffner. Choose from traditional patterns and bring a bit of folk art charm to your home, barn, or garden. Cost: $95 per person. All materials included. Class Size: 8–15 participants. All skill levels are welcome.
Click to register: https://kulcher.networkforgood.com/events/83770-barn-quilt-workshop-with-cindy-haffner
Stamped Metal Garden Markers Workshop with Cheryl Bannes: Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Personalize your garden with a set of custom-stamped metal markers. Learn metal stamping techniques from Cheryl Bannes and create a charming set of durable, decorative plant labels. Cost: $25. All materials included. Class Size: 4–12 participants. Ages teen–adult.
Click to register: https://kulcher.networkforgood.com/events/83772-stamped-metal-garden-markers-workshop
All workshops take place at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, 24 N Main Avenue in New York Mills, in our visual arts gallery space. Accessible entrance is located in the back of the building. Contact us with any accessibility questions or needs.
REGISTER TODAY! With limited space available, interested participants are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible. For more info and to reserve your spots, visit https://www.kulcher.org/winter-spring-2025-workshops/ or call 218-385-3339.
Questions? Call 218-385-3339 or visit us online at https://www.kulcher.org/.
About the Cultural Center
The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is a rural hub for creativity, community vitality, and lifelong learning in the arts. The Center offers visitors intimate opportunities to encounter art and artists in its 80-seat concert listening room, visual art gallery in a historic building, gift shop featuring local artists, artist residency program, sculpture park, and a variety of opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Since its incorporation in 1990, the Cultural Center has been passionate about connecting people to artists and rich cultural experiences in rural Minnesota, celebrating the local and being a window to the world. For more information, call 218-385-3339, or visit www.kulcher.org.
