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The Sunburg Heritage Arts Initiative has several workshops scheduled. They will be held at the Sunburg Community Center. Introduction to Hardanger Embroidery: March 12, 19 and 26, 9 to 10 a.m.; free, students ages 18 and over. Students will learn some of the basic stitches of Hardanger embroidery, a traditional Norwegian handcraft, by completing a small coaster. People with more experience in Hardanger are invited to join the group to work on their projects and share their experience. To register, call Darlene at 320-599-4700. Open Rosemaling: March 12, 19 and 26, 9 to 11 a.m. free. The community center will be open for anyone interested in rosemaling on these dates. Paints, brushes and samples are available for practice. People should bring the item to paint. Fiddle workshop: April 3, 1 to 4 p.m., Hope Lutheran Church; open to all violin players of any age, with two or more years of playing experience strongly encouraged; those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn fiddle tunes and techniques in both small and large groups and perform in a student/teacher 4 p.m. concert at the end of the workshop. Instructors are Cristina Seaborn and Dempsey Schroeder. Maggie Harp is the accompanist on piano and guitar. Advance registration required by March 28, space limited. Call Darlene at 320-599-4700.
Classes scheduled at the Willmar Community Center. To register call 320-262-5288 or willmarparks-rec.com. Cooking with Riley, Japanese Onigiri: March 19, 2 p.m., $20, advance registration required; learn how to make rice balls stuffed with two different fillings and wrapped in seaweed.
The Jolly Twirlers Square Dance Club will be teaching the art of square dancing to singles and couples of all ages. The lessons are from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, at the Willmar Community Center, The Jolly Twirlers dancers serve as mentors for new dancers learning the different square dance “calls.” Adults $3 per lesson, students ages 16 and under are $1.50.
Willmar Community Education has several art-related classes scheduled. Pre-registration is required for all the classes. Cooking classes are in the Food and Drink calendar in the Thursday paper. Floral map of Minnesota wall art: March 28, 5 to 7 p.m., Willmar High School, $50, ages 15 and up; instructor Haci Stumbo; create a beautiful 3D map of Minnesota featuring our state flower, the lady's slipper; choose whether to paint or stain your wood background and then pick your favorite colors to paint your map with as much detail as you desire. Painting Barn Quilts: March 29, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Willmar Middle School, $50, ages 12 and up, those under 18 should enroll with a responsible adult; instructor Cynthia Buchholz; guided instruction which takes you through the barn quilt process and by the end of class, you will have your own masterpiece to take home and display; $45 materials fee payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.
Milan Village Arts classes have been scheduled for the next year. The complete schedule is on the website. Members receive a discount on tuition. Supply fees are paid to the instructor at the end of class. To register or for more information on any of these workshops call 320-734-4807 or visit the website at www.milanvillageartsschool.org; email: mvas@fedteldirect.net. The art school has several studios. Check the website for studio dates and more information. Upcoming classes listed by registration deadline are: Stained glass: March 26-27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; instructor Kim Bakken-Parr; adults and teens, beginners and above; learn and practice the copper foil stained glass technique; tuition $150, supplies $30; registration deadline March 12. Weaving rugs: April 1-3, Friday evening through Sunday; instructor Diana Soehren; learn the basics of preparing fabrics, choosing a design, warping and beginning to weave on Friday; continue to work on their projects Saturday and Sunday; members who have taken this workshop have access to the Loom Room to work on their own projects; tuition $90, supplies $10 or more; registration deadline March 19. Viking knit bracelet: April 16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; instructor Kathy Nardi; beginners and above, minimum age 14; learn the fundamentals, practicing first with copper wire (sterling silver wire is an option); tuition $100, supplies $20 to $40 depending on market price; registration deadline April 2. Norwegian Skinnfeller: April 23-24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; instructor Karen Aakre; beginner and above, minimum age 12; Skinnfeller is a Norwegian craft of sewing sheep skins together and then decorating them; make mittens in the size of your choice; tuition $160, supplies $50 plus the cost of the skin; registration deadline April 9. Sami-inspired bracelets: April 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; instructor Norma Refsal; beginner and above, minimum age 14; work in leather, nickel-free pewter thread and antler to construct a bracelet; very close handwork, if you need extra magnification, you will need to bring your own; tuition $100, supplies $35; registration deadline April 9. Sami-inspired bracelets continuation: April 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; instructor Norma Refsal; beginner and above, minimum age 14; make bracelets that go beyond the traditional three-strand braid; several designs to choose from; close handwork, if you need extra magnification or lighting, you will need to bring your own; tuition $100, supplies $50; registration deadline April 9.