City: Mankato

Leatherworking is such a fun and versatile skill! Need a belt? Make it! Need a purse MAKE IT! Join us down at the Mankato Makerspace to be creative and make cool leather products. Come in with an idea of things you might like to make (belt, purse, wallet, bracelet, flask holder, journal/ book cover, shoes ..Sky’s the limit! Check out google or Pinterest for ideas). Tickets available here.

If you have leathering working tools at home, don’t be afraid to bring them, If not, no worries Pegeen should have everything you will need here.

Due to each project and student being unique, this course could be a 1 day build up to a 4 day build, depending on the complexity of the project. Tickets can be purchased for Individual Sessions, which are $15, or you could get the 4 Session Package for $40. The cost of these sessions is for space and training. Materials Cost will be arranged separately.

This class will focus on using the ceramics wheel to create functional ware. The goal of this class is to throw three vessels. At the end of the class, we will arrange a second session for you to come back and trim your pieces (Ceramics: Glazing or Trimming). You may take this class as many times as you would like. Each session we will continue to develop skills and techniques. Tickets available here.

Sign Up With Friends! Bring some beers or wine ( 21+ of course) and make this class a fun outing!

We have all been cooped up during these strange and stressful times. Many of us are trying to find fun and safe activities to do with friends and family to help us reconnect after being apart for so all. Class sizes are small and people will be spaced out. Rest assured that the Makerspace staff is doing their best to keep this a safe environment with extra cleaning and safety protocols. High traffic surfaces are swiped down with Clorox throughout the day but please help us out by following these protocols:

• If you have been feeling sick please communicate with the instructor to postpone or reschedule, open communication is Key!
• Sign in when you arrive, Wear your masks, Have A Blast During Class, Wash your hands periodically, Sign out once you take off for the night.

Come practice your mad welding skills ( or if it’s been a while and you’re a little rusty. no problem!) make some awesome metal yard art or rustic home decor. Sign Up With Friends! Bring some beers or wine ( 21+ of course) and make this class a fun outing!

We have all been cooped up during these strange and stressful times. Many of us are trying to find fun and safe activities to do with friends and family to help us reconnect after being apart for so all. Class sizes are on the small size and people will be spaced out. Rest assured that the Makerspace staff is doing their best to keep this a safe environment with extra cleaning and safety protocols. High traffic surfaces are swiped down with Clorox throughout the day but please help us out by following these protocols:

• If you have been feeling sick please communicate with the instructor to postpone or reschedule, open communication is Key!
• Sign in when you arrive, Wear your masks, Have A Blast During Class, Wash your hands periodically, Sign out once you take off for the night.

Welding is such a versatile skill to have and comes in handy when something needs to be fixed, fabricated, or your creativity kicks in. We are excited to show you how to get started and help you get the basics under your belt so you can move on to the fun stuff. Tickets available here.

One ticket per student. Sign up with a partner! so you can enjoy this exciting new experience with your significant other, bestie, or family member. Class size is four students max. Your ticket covers all class fees which pay for fuel and materials, equipment use, and instruction.

In this session you will be learning MIG and Arc welding: welding safety, equipment use, proper preparation, hands-on practice of various types of welding joint techniques, as well as what quality welds should look like and how to trouble-shoot. Each student will be adding to “the rubber-band ball” that is our weld monster (aka scrap steel) because this workshop is set up as first time experience and practice session (there will be no specific project that you will be taking home at the end of this lesson).

Due to customer requests, we are hosting BOTH an in-person Simple Fix Class and a TO-GO option! Join us on Thursday, January 7, at 5:30 p.m. where you will be preparing 7 freezer-friendly, easy, and delicious Kid-Approved Meals. The class includes 7 freezer meals that serve 4-6 people each, all supplies, and class participation. The cost is $99/package. Register by January 3, at 11:30 pm.

Prefer to have your Simple Fix order TO-GO? The class includes 7 freezer meals that serve 4-6 people each. The cost is $129/package. Register by January 3, at 11:30 pm.

Pick up your orders Friday, January 8, through Sunday, January 10, using our curbside pickup option by calling 507-298-4007 upon arrival, and our wonderful kitchen staff will bring your meals out to you, or stop by the kitchen to pick up your order.

If you have any questions or would like to split a package with a friend, please contact Katie or Sage, at 1394healthconcierge@hy-vee.com or by calling the store at 507-625-9070.

Both menus include:

• Cheesy Refried Bean Burritos
• Honey-Garlic Chicken and Vegetables
• Pasta Bake
• Cilantro Lime Chicken
• Vegetable Beef Stew
• Parmesan Chicken Tenders
• Cheeseburger Pies

From making simple shelves to creating beautiful furniture, woodworking skills are handy to have. This course covers the basic functionality and use of the core power tools in any woodshop: the jointer, planer, table saw, band saw, and compound miter saw. Register here.

In this three-hour session, students will learn:

1. Basic operations in milling, surfacing, and dimensioning lumber
2. The components of each tool
3. Safe operation of each tool
4. Applications of each tool to surfacing & dimensioning lumber
5. Alternative applications for each tool.

Come to the class with closed-toe shoes and long pants. Avoid loose clothing, long sleeves, gloves, and loose jewelry. The student material fee includes take-away PPE (basic ear protection, a dust mask, and safety glasses).

This is a class where you can kick off your heels, grab a glass of wine and have fun with your friends creating this beautiful Energy Bracelet. I will talk about stone meanings a little bit, then I will walk you step by step on how to make your bracelet. These bracelets are personalized just for YOU and what you think will benefit you in your life. please read on to learn more about the metaphysical properties of stones. Register here.

PLEASE Register and Purchase Tickets well BEFORE class starts (No Later than 2 pm the day of class, this is important so the instructor can have enough supplies prepped)

SIGN UP WITH Friends and Family! This is a fun class that is best experienced with good wine and good conversation and will be excellent bonding for any relationship. Shayna brings a box of wine to share with the 21+ crowd. If you don’t like wine (or cheap wine) you are totally allowed to BYOB. It goes without saying but…please drink responsibly.

This class will focus on using the ceramics wheel to trim vessels made in a previous class or glazing pieces made in a previous class. Please show up at 7 pm. If you are coming for trimming only, you will be observing the glaze demo to prepare you for that step in the ceramic process. Register here.

Two subjects are being taught and will be broken down into two demonstrations:

• 7:00 pm – Glazing Demo
• 7:45 pm – Trimming Demo
• 8:00-9:00 pm – General Instruction

Sign Up With Friends! bring some beers or wine ( 21+ of course) and make this class a fun outing!

We have all been cooped up during these strange and stressful times. Many of us are trying to find fun and safe activities to do with friends and family to help us reconnect after being apart for so all. Class sizes are small and people will be spaced out. Rest assured that the Makerspace staff is doing their best to keep this a safe environment with extra cleaning and safety protocols. High traffic surfaces are swiped down with Clorox throughout the day but please help us out by following these protocols:

• If you have been feeling sick please communicate with the instructor to postpone or reschedule, open communication is Key!
• Sign in when you arrive, Wear your masks, Have A Blast During Class, Wash your hands periodically, Sign out once you take off for the night.

The show runs from January 8th-24th. The opening reception will be held on January 8th from 7-9 pm. For any other information on current shows, interest in having a showing, programing, or events please email The 410 Project at the410project@hotmail.com

*The 410 Project is handicapped accessible. There are no stairs or obstructions in the walkways of the gallery. Although most exhibitions are composed of visual art, the exhibitions are available to any person with a disability and a volunteer is constantly available for assistance.

Gallery Hours:

• Wednesday 2-6
• Thursday 2-6 pm
• Friday 2-6 pm
• Saturday 2-6 pm

*Hours are Subject to Change

Perfect class for anyone who wants to see and feel what torch glassblowing is like in a low risk, super fun, and relaxed class to get their “feet wet.” Participants will receive personal instruction about glass working basics, safety, equipment use, torch, and glass techniques. You will be making your every own Clear Creation (necklace pendant, paperweight, and/or sculptural form) in this lesson! This course is designed for beginners who are enthusiastic about trying new things and want to learn the mysterious art of glass working in a safe and encouraging environment. Register here.

We have all been cooped up during these strange and stressful times. Many of us are trying to find fun and safe activities to do with friends and family to help us reconnect after being apart for so all. Class sizes are on the small size and people will be spaced out. Rest assured that the Makerspace staff is doing their best to keep this a safe environment with extra cleaning and safety protocols. High traffic surfaces are swiped down with Clorox throughout the day but please help us out by following these protocols:

• If you have been feeling sick please communicate with the instructor to postpone or reschedule, open communication is Key!
• Sign in when you arrive, Wear your masks, Have A Blast During Class, Wash your hands periodically, Sign out once you take off for the night.

Participants will receive personal instruction about glass working basics, safety, equipment use, torch and glass techniques, and kiln annealing. You will be making your very own colored necklace pendants in this lesson! This course is designed for beginners who are enthusiastic about trying new things and want to learn the mysterious art of glass working in a safe and encouraging environment. Register here.

We have all been cooped up during these strange and stressful times. Many of us are trying to find fun and safe activities to do with friends and family to help us reconnect after being apart for so all. Class sizes are on the small size and people will be spaced out. Rest assured that the Makerspace staff is doing their best to keep this a safe environment with extra cleaning and safety protocols. High traffic surfaces are swiped down with Clorox throughout the day but please help us out by following these protocols:

• If you have been feeling sick please communicate with the instructor to postpone or reschedule, open communication is Key!
• Sign in when you arrive, Wear your masks, Have A Blast During Class, Wash your hands periodically, Sign out once you take off for the night.

Budd Powell Mahan is a poet, editor, artist, photographer, public speaker and actor, who has been president of both the National Federation and the Poetry Society of Texas. His works have won numerous awards, including the Edwin M. Eakin Memorial Book Publication Award, the Stevens Manuscript Competition of NFSPS, the John and Marian Morris Manuscript Competition of the Alabama Poetry Society, and the Dallas Poet’s Community chapbook contest.

Join us on Zoom!

The show runs from January 8th-24th. The opening reception will be held on January 8th from 7-9 pm. For any other information on current shows, interest in having a showing, programing, or events please email The 410 Project at the410project@hotmail.com

*The 410 Project is handicapped accessible. There are no stairs or obstructions in the walkways of the gallery. Although most exhibitions are composed of visual art, the exhibitions are available to any person with a disability and a volunteer is constantly available for assistance.

Gallery Hours:

• Wednesday 2-6
• Thursday 2-6 pm
• Friday 2-6 pm
• Saturday 2-6 pm

*Hours are Subject to Change

This is a tournament series where players will enter for free and win prizes and a chance to represent The Dork Den nationally. Each event will be run through our discord and using the Pokemon Card Game Online software. The format will be Standard and rounds will be best of 3, 60 minutes. Participants will get Pokemon Pack Codes. You can sign up here.

Peter McGuire, Bethel Balge, and Richard Belcher perform Mozart’s sparkling Piano Trio in C Major, K 548 and Jennifer Higdon’s passionate Pale Yellow Trio. This is a virtual concert and will air on Facebook, YouTube, and on the Mankato Symphony Orchestra website, beginning at 4:15 pm.

Cultural theorist Brittney Cooper examines racism through the lens of time, showing how historically it has been stolen from people of color, resulting in lost moments of joy and connection, lost years of a healthy quality of life, and the delay of progress. A candid, thought-provoking take on history and race that may make you reconsider your understanding of time, and your place in it. Discussion to follow the showing of the video.

Register here.

Simple Fix Freezer Meals: Low-Calorie. Due to customer requests, we are hosting BOTH an in-person Simple Fix Class and a TO-GO option! Join us on Tuesday, January 12, at 5:30 p.m. where you will be preparing 7 freezer-friendly, easy, and delicious Low-Calorie Meals.

The class includes 7 freezer meals that serve 4-6 people each, all supplies, and class participation. The cost is $99/package. Please register by January 10 at 11:30 p.m.

Prefer to have your Simple Fix order TO-GO? Pickup 7 freezer meals that serve 4-6 people each. The cost is $129/package. Please register by January 10 by 11:30 p.m. Pick up your orders Wednesday, January 13, through Friday, January 15, using our curbside pickup option by calling 507-298-4007 upon arrival, and our wonderful kitchen staff will bring your meals out to you, or stop by the kitchen to pick up your order.

If you have any questions or would like to split a package with a friend, please contact Katie or Sage, at 1394healthconcierge@hy-vee.com or by calling the store at 507-625-9070.

Both menus include:

• Honey Dijon Tuna Patties
• Citrus Salmon with Veggies
• Turkey & Squash with Wild Rice
• Chicken Taco Soup
• Maple-Glazed Pork Loin & Vegetables
• Sausage Breakfast Burrito
• Italian Beef Pot Roast

Leatherworking is such a fun and versatile skill! Need a belt? Make it! Need a purse MAKE IT! Join us down at the Mankato Makerspace to be creative and make cool leather products. Come in with an idea of things you might like to make (belt, purse, wallet, bracelet, flask holder, journal/ book cover, shoes ..Sky’s the limit! Check out google or Pinterest for ideas). Tickets available here.

If you have leathering working tools at home, don’t be afraid to bring them, If not, no worries Pegeen should have everything you will need here.

Due to each project and student being unique, this course could be a 1 day build up to a 4 day build, depending on the complexity of the project. Tickets can be purchased for Individual Sessions, which are $15, or you could get the 4 Session Package for $40. The cost of these sessions is for space and training. Materials Cost will be arranged separately.

A special night with you and your special someone. And maybe another couple, or two. Who knows! BYOB, we will play with clay and have a good time. Projects will be determined based on the attending party’s interests. ONE Ticket covers you and your sweetie! This is not a make and take class. If you want to continue to work on a project started during this class you may sign up for a corresponding ceramics trimming and glazing class to finish up and fire your projects.

Sign Up With Friends! bring some beers or wine ( 21+ of course) and make this class a fun outing!

We have all been cooped up during these strange and stressful times. Many of us are trying to find fun and safe activities to do with friends and family to help us reconnect after being apart for so all. Class sizes are on the small size and people will be spaced out. Rest assured that the Makerspace staff is doing their best to keep this a safe environment with extra cleaning and safety protocols. High traffic surfaces are swiped down with Clorox throughout the day but please help us out by following these protocols:

• If you have been feeling sick please communicate with the instructor to postpone or reschedule, open communication is Key!
• Sign in when you arrive, Wear your masks, Have A Blast During Class, Wash your hands periodically, Sign out once you take off for the night.

The show runs from January 8th-24th. The opening reception will be held on January 8th from 7-9 pm. For any other information on current shows, interest in having a showing, programing, or events please email The 410 Project at the410project@hotmail.com

*The 410 Project is handicapped accessible. There are no stairs or obstructions in the walkways of the gallery. Although most exhibitions are composed of visual art, the exhibitions are available to any person with a disability and a volunteer is constantly available for assistance.

Gallery Hours:

• Wednesday 2-6
• Thursday 2-6 pm
• Friday 2-6 pm
• Saturday 2-6 pm

*Hours are Subject to Change

You will be learning safety and many different techniques of cutting and shaping metal by using these tools: plasma cutter, cutting torch, angle grinder, chop saw, drill press, saw, file, shears, snips, belt sander, and bench grinder. You will be making a project or multiple projects that use these techniques. This is a REQUIRED METAL SHOP SAFETY COURSE…You must be signed off in this class before you can use the Metal Shop independently. Tickets available here.

Safety comes first so wear your Welders Best. That includes closed-toe shoes, work clothes that can get dirty or singed, preferably jeans and a long sleeve 100% cotton shirt (synthetic fabrics can be flammable), and your hair up.

Sign Up With Friends! bring some beers or wine ( 21+ of course) and make this class a fun outing!

We have all been cooped up during these strange and stressful times. Many of us are trying to find fun and safe activities to do with friends and family to help us reconnect after being apart for so all. Class sizes are on the small size and people will be spaced out. Rest assured that the Makerspace staff is doing their best to keep this a safe environment with extra cleaning and safety protocols. High traffic surfaces are swiped down with Clorox throughout the day but please help us out by following these protocols:

• If you have been feeling sick please communicate with the instructor to postpone or reschedule, open communication is Key!
• Sign in when you arrive, Wear your masks, Have A Blast During Class, Wash your hands periodically, Sign out once you take off for the night.

Come practice your mad welding skills ( or if it’s been a while and you’re a little rusty. no problem!) make some awesome metal yard art or rustic home decor with Dustin Swiers! Safety comes first so wear your Welders Best. That includes closed-toe shoes, work clothes that can get dirty or singed preferably jeans and a long sleeve 100% cotton shirt (synthetic fabrics can be flammable), and your hair up.

Sign Up with friends! Bring some beers or wine ( 21+ of course) and make this class a fun outing!

We have all been cooped up during these strange and stressful times. Many of us are trying to find fun and safe activities to do with friends and family to help us reconnect after being apart for so all. Class sizes are on the small size and people will be spaced out. Rest assured that the Makerspace staff is doing their best to keep this a safe environment with extra cleaning and safety protocols. High traffic surfaces are swiped down with Clorox throughout the day but please help us out by following these protocols:

• If you have been feeling sick please communicate with the instructor to postpone or reschedule, open communication is Key!
• Sign in when you arrive, Wear your masks, Have A Blast During Class, Wash your hands periodically, Sign out once you take off for the night.

This virtual program will provide guidance for gathering and storing significant personal information so it is available to your loved ones after you die. Join VINE staff and others for this important discussion. Give yourself and your family a sense of security and peace of mind.

• The $10 guidebook may be picked up by appointment prior to this presentation.
• Pre-registration is required by January 12.

The show runs from January 8th-24th. The opening reception will be held on January 8th from 7-9 pm. For any other information on current shows, interest in having a showing, programing, or events please email The 410 Project at the410project@hotmail.com

*The 410 Project is handicapped accessible. There are no stairs or obstructions in the walkways of the gallery. Although most exhibitions are composed of visual art, the exhibitions are available to any person with a disability and a volunteer is constantly available for assistance.

Gallery Hours:

• Wednesday 2-6
• Thursday 2-6 pm
• Friday 2-6 pm
• Saturday 2-6 pm

*Hours are Subject to Change

From making simple shelves to creating beautiful furniture, woodworking skills are handy to have. This course covers the basic functionality and use of the core power tools in any woodshop: the jointer, planer, table saw, band saw, and compound miter saw. Register here.

In this three-hour session, students will learn:

1. Basic operations in milling, surfacing, and dimensioning lumber
2. The components of each tool
3. Safe operation of each tool
4. Applications of each tool to surfacing & dimensioning lumber
5. Alternative applications for each tool.

Come to the class with closed-toe shoes and long pants. Avoid loose clothing, long sleeves, gloves, and loose jewelry. The student material fee includes take-away PPE (basic ear protection, a dust mask, and safety glasses).

This is a class where you can kick off your heels, grab a glass of wine and have fun with your friends creating these lovely Trees which are so much fun to make and customize! This tree pendant is the perfect thing to kick start you in learning how to wire wrap. You will receive step by step instruction on how to make these little beauties, learn basic tool use and wire wrapping techniques.

You will get to personalize your pendants by choosing which stones you will use for your “leaves”. Let’s have a joyful evening expressing our creative sides and making some beautiful Tree Pendants that are as unique as we are! Register here.

Sign up with friends, family, or teammates!! This is a fun class that is best experienced with good wine and good conversation and will be excellent bonding for any relationship. I will bring a box of wine to share with the 21+ crowd, but if you don’t like wine (or cheap wine) you are totally allowed to BYOB. It goes without saying but…please drink responsibly.

This class will focus on using the ceramics wheel to trim vessels made in a previous class or glazing pieces made in a previous class. Please show up at 7 pm. If you are coming for trimming only, you will be observing the glaze demo to prepare you for that step in the ceramic process. Register here.

Two subjects are being taught and will be broken down into two demonstrations:

• 7:00 pm – Glazing Demo
• 7:45 pm – Trimming Demo
• 8:00-9:00 pm – General Instruction

Sign Up With Friends! bring some beers or wine ( 21+ of course) and make this class a fun outing!

We have all been cooped up during these strange and stressful times. Many of us are trying to find fun and safe activities to do with friends and family to help us reconnect after being apart for so all. Class sizes are small and people will be spaced out. Rest assured that the Makerspace staff is doing their best to keep this a safe environment with extra cleaning and safety protocols. High traffic surfaces are swiped down with Clorox throughout the day but please help us out by following these protocols:

• If you have been feeling sick please communicate with the instructor to postpone or reschedule, open communication is Key!
• Sign in when you arrive, Wear your masks, Have A Blast During Class, Wash your hands periodically, Sign out once you take off for the night.