Categories Hobby, Craft, & Making
Listings of Hobby Events in Mankato, St. Peter and the surrounding communities.
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september
Event Details
Weekly opportunity to tour the shops, check out the tools and purchase your memberships. Open House 3:00-6:00 pm Open Jam Session 8:00-10:00 pm
Event Details
- Weekly opportunity to tour the shops, check out the tools and purchase your memberships.
- Open House 3:00-6:00 pm
- Open Jam Session 8:00-10:00 pm
Time
(Tuesday) 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Mankato Makerspace
1700 3rd Ave., Mankato
Event Details
Adults are invited to join the library on Thursday, September 5th from 6:00-8:00pm in the Police Annex to make Animal Bookends. Feel free to bring your own beverage. Registration is
Event Details
Adults are invited to join the library on Thursday, September 5th from 6:00-8:00pm in the Police Annex to make Animal Bookends. Feel free to bring your own beverage. Registration is required, call 507-345-5120.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
North Mankato Police Annex
1000 Belgrade Ave., North Mankato
Event Details
Get inspired! OPEN CLAY STUDIO 3-5 pm. Every second Sunday of the month: Free. No advance registration or experience required. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult participant.
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Get inspired! OPEN CLAY STUDIO 3-5 pm. Every second Sunday of the month: Free. No advance registration or experience required. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult participant. Hosted by Clay Studio Instructor Caitlin Robb.
Time
(Sunday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Arts Center of Saint Peter
315 S Minnesota Ave, St. Peter
Event Details
Everyone is invited to join the library for Sewing Club Monday, September 9th at 6:00pm. Bring your sewing machine or hand sewn projects. No registration required.
Event Details
Everyone is invited to join the library for Sewing Club Monday, September 9th at 6:00pm. Bring your sewing machine or hand sewn projects. No registration required.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 pm
Location
North Mankato Taylor Library
1001 Belgrade Ave., North Mankato
Event Details
Weekly opportunity to tour the shops, check out the tools and purchase your memberships. Open House 3:00-6:00 pm Open Jam Session 8:00-10:00 pm
Event Details
- Weekly opportunity to tour the shops, check out the tools and purchase your memberships.
- Open House 3:00-6:00 pm
- Open Jam Session 8:00-10:00 pm
Time
(Tuesday) 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Mankato Makerspace
1700 3rd Ave., Mankato
Event Details
The Evening Book Club will meet on Thursday, September 12th at 6:30pm in the library conference room. The book for this month is American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
Event Details
The Evening Book Club will meet on Thursday, September 12th at 6:30pm in the library conference room. The book for this month is American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm
Location
North Mankato Taylor Library
1001 Belgrade Ave., North Mankato
Event Details
Weekly opportunity to tour the shops, check out the tools and purchase your memberships. Open House 3:00-6:00 pm Open Jam Session 8:00-10:00 pm
Event Details
- Weekly opportunity to tour the shops, check out the tools and purchase your memberships.
- Open House 3:00-6:00 pm
- Open Jam Session 8:00-10:00 pm
Time
(Tuesday) 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Mankato Makerspace
1700 3rd Ave., Mankato
Event Details
If you haven't participated in a canvas painting event, here is your chance! Learn to paint with step-by-step instructions and create a funky, book-themed piece of art. Registration required; ages
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If you haven’t participated in a canvas painting event, here is your chance! Learn to paint with step-by-step instructions and create a funky, book-themed piece of art. Registration required; ages 18 and up.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Blue Earth County Library
100 E. Main St., Mankato
Event Details
Learn what a picture book is, which types there are, basic elements to consider for writing and illustrating your own and also do a quick writing exercise. Join Trisha Speed-Shaskan,
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Learn what a picture book is, which types there are, basic elements to consider for writing and illustrating your own and also do a quick writing exercise. Join Trisha Speed-Shaskan, author of more than 50 published picture books, and her husband Stephen Shaskan, the author/illustrator of four picture books, for this great session for adults.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
Blue Earth County Library
100 E. Main St., Mankato
Event Details
Hosted by North Mankato Taylor Library and Design & Wine Sign up to paint your pet! (Not literally—just on a 16x20 canvas) After you register for this free event, send a
Event Details
Hosted by North Mankato Taylor Library and Design & Wine
Sign up to paint your pet! (Not literally—just on a 16×20 canvas) After you register for this free event, send a picture of your pet to huhrich@nmlibrary.org by September 13th so I can send it to Design & Wine. From there they will make an outline of your pet on canvas for you to paint at our workshop on September 19th. Must be a clear, close up picture in order to get the most detail. Limit one pet per picture. Feel free to bring your own beverage. Registration required. Open to ages 18+
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
North Mankato Taylor Library
1001 Belgrade Ave., North Mankato
Event Details
Join the library staff as they re-purpose junk into cute, functional treasures! Library and Environmental Services staff have come up with great ways to have some creative fun with "junk!"
Event Details
Join the library staff as they re-purpose junk into cute, functional treasures! Library and Environmental Services staff have come up with great ways to have some creative fun with “junk!” Make one project or all of them! Free and open to all ages.
Time
(Friday) 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Blue Earth County Library
100 E. Main St., Mankato
Event Details
Teens ages 11-18 are invited to join the library for The Greatest Murder on Earth on Friday, September 20th from 6:30-8:00pm. Registration required. Characters are chosen at registration. Snacks and
Event Details
Teens ages 11-18 are invited to join the library for The Greatest Murder on Earth on Friday, September 20th from 6:30-8:00pm. Registration required. Characters are chosen at registration. Snacks and beverages provided.
Time
(Friday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
North Mankato Taylor Library
1001 Belgrade Ave., North Mankato
Event Details
Members can exhibit for free, non-members pay $30. Music will also be provided so bring your money, your thirst and have a lovely couple of hours shopping some truly
Event Details
- Members can exhibit for free, non-members pay $30.
- Music will also be provided so bring your money, your thirst and have a lovely couple of hours shopping some truly unique items!
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Mankato Makerspace
1700 3rd Ave., Mankato
Event Details
Ever wanted to draw manga? Want to improve skills that you already have? Join the library for an evening with local artist Jeff Mackie, who will offer some great instruction
Event Details
Ever wanted to draw manga? Want to improve skills that you already have? Join the library for an evening with local artist Jeff Mackie, who will offer some great instruction and tips for drawing manga. Free and open to ages 8+.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Blue Earth County Library
100 E. Main St., Mankato
Event Details
Weekly opportunity to tour the shops, check out the tools and purchase your memberships. Open House 3:00-6:00 pm Open Jam Session 8:00-10:00 pm
Event Details
- Weekly opportunity to tour the shops, check out the tools and purchase your memberships.
- Open House 3:00-6:00 pm
- Open Jam Session 8:00-10:00 pm
Time
(Tuesday) 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Mankato Makerspace
1700 3rd Ave., Mankato
Event Details
We meet every 4th Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in photography is welcome to join us. We share a collective experience of photography and the love of the "lens" A winner
Event Details
We meet every 4th Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in photography is welcome to join us.
We share a collective experience of photography and the love of the “lens”
A winner is chosen each month for our monthly photo assignment.
Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Emy Frentz Art Guild
523 South Second Street, Mankato
Event Details
Neutral Groundz Coffee Shop Teens ages 11-18 are invited to join the North Mankato Library for their teen book club on Thursday, September 26th at 4:00pm at Neutral Groundz Coffee Shop
Event Details
Neutral Groundz Coffee Shop
Teens ages 11-18 are invited to join the North Mankato Library for their teen book club on Thursday, September 26th at 4:00pm at Neutral Groundz Coffee Shop on Belgrade. Beverage provided. No registration necessary. Bring a book to share.
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 pm - 1:00 am
Location
Neutral Groundz
229 Belgrade Ave., North Mankato
Event Details
Girls in grades 3-6 and their significant female adult are invited to join the library to kick off the new season of Mother Daughter Book Club on Thursday, September 26th
Event Details
Girls in grades 3-6 and their significant female adult are invited to join the library to kick off the new season of Mother Daughter Book Club on Thursday, September 26th at 6:00pm. This is a meet and greet event. The group will decide what book they would like to read for the next month that evening.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm
Location
North Mankato Taylor Library
1001 Belgrade Ave., North Mankato
Event Details
Who would have thought that there are so many things that you can do with old books!! Join the library to make an adorable, festive fall pumpkin, and share
Event Details
Who would have thought that there are so many things that you can do with old books!! Join the library to make an adorable, festive fall pumpkin, and share ideas about what else you can make. Supplies will be provided. Open to all ages, but little ones will need adult assistance and supervision.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Blue Earth County Library
100 E. Main St., Mankato
Event Details
Cook It Book Club will meet on Monday, September 30th at 6:00pm. Stop by the front desk and choose a recipe from this month's featured cookbooks. Make the dish and
Event Details
Cook It Book Club will meet on Monday, September 30th at 6:00pm. Stop by the front desk and choose a recipe from this month’s featured cookbooks. Make the dish and bring it to the meeting.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 pm
Location
North Mankato Taylor Library
1001 Belgrade Ave., North Mankato
october
Event Details
Weekly opportunity to tour the shops, check out the tools and purchase your memberships. Open House 3:00-6:00 pm Open Jam Session 8:00-10:00 pm
Event Details
- Weekly opportunity to tour the shops, check out the tools and purchase your memberships.
- Open House 3:00-6:00 pm
- Open Jam Session 8:00-10:00 pm
Time
(Tuesday) 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Mankato Makerspace
1700 3rd Ave., Mankato
Event Details
Weekly opportunity to tour the shops, check out the tools and purchase your memberships. Open House 3:00-6:00 pm Open Jam Session 8:00-10:00 pm
Event Details
- Weekly opportunity to tour the shops, check out the tools and purchase your memberships.
- Open House 3:00-6:00 pm
- Open Jam Session 8:00-10:00 pm
Time
(Tuesday) 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Mankato Makerspace
1700 3rd Ave., Mankato
Event Details
Get inspired! OPEN CLAY STUDIO 3-5 pm. Every second Sunday of the month: Free. No advance registration or experience required. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult participant.
Event Details
Get inspired! OPEN CLAY STUDIO 3-5 pm. Every second Sunday of the month: Free. No advance registration or experience required. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult participant. Hosted by Clay Studio Instructor Caitlin Robb.
Time
(Sunday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Arts Center of Saint Peter
315 S Minnesota Ave, St. Peter
Event Details
Weekly opportunity to tour the shops, check out the tools and purchase your memberships. Open House 3:00-6:00 pm Open Jam Session 8:00-10:00 pm
Event Details
- Weekly opportunity to tour the shops, check out the tools and purchase your memberships.
- Open House 3:00-6:00 pm
- Open Jam Session 8:00-10:00 pm
Time
(Tuesday) 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Mankato Makerspace
1700 3rd Ave., Mankato
Event Details
Weekly opportunity to tour the shops, check out the tools and purchase your memberships. Open House 3:00-6:00 pm Open Jam Session 8:00-10:00 pm
Event Details
- Weekly opportunity to tour the shops, check out the tools and purchase your memberships.
- Open House 3:00-6:00 pm
- Open Jam Session 8:00-10:00 pm
Time
(Tuesday) 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Mankato Makerspace
1700 3rd Ave., Mankato
Event Details
We meet every 4th Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in photography is welcome to join us. We share a collective experience of photography and the love of the "lens" A winner
Event Details
We meet every 4th Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in photography is welcome to join us.
We share a collective experience of photography and the love of the “lens”
A winner is chosen each month for our monthly photo assignment.
Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Emy Frentz Art Guild
523 South Second Street, Mankato
Event Details
Weekly opportunity to tour the shops, check out the tools and purchase your memberships. Open House 3:00-6:00 pm Open Jam Session 8:00-10:00 pm
Event Details
- Weekly opportunity to tour the shops, check out the tools and purchase your memberships.
- Open House 3:00-6:00 pm
- Open Jam Session 8:00-10:00 pm
Time
(Tuesday) 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Mankato Makerspace
1700 3rd Ave., Mankato
november
Event Details
Get inspired! OPEN CLAY STUDIO 3-5 pm. Every second Sunday of the month: Free. No advance registration or experience required. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult participant.
Event Details
Get inspired! OPEN CLAY STUDIO 3-5 pm. Every second Sunday of the month: Free. No advance registration or experience required. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult participant. Hosted by Clay Studio Instructor Caitlin Robb.
Time
(Sunday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Arts Center of Saint Peter
315 S Minnesota Ave, St. Peter
Event Details
We meet every 4th Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in photography is welcome to join us. We share a collective experience of photography and the love of the "lens" A winner
Event Details
We meet every 4th Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in photography is welcome to join us.
We share a collective experience of photography and the love of the “lens”
A winner is chosen each month for our monthly photo assignment.
Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Emy Frentz Art Guild
523 South Second Street, Mankato
december
Event Details
Get inspired! OPEN CLAY STUDIO 3-5 pm. Every second Sunday of the month: Free. No advance registration or experience required. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult participant.
Event Details
Get inspired! OPEN CLAY STUDIO 3-5 pm. Every second Sunday of the month: Free. No advance registration or experience required. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult participant. Hosted by Clay Studio Instructor Caitlin Robb.
Time
(Sunday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Arts Center of Saint Peter
315 S Minnesota Ave, St. Peter
Event Details
We meet every 4th Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in photography is welcome to join us. We share a collective experience of photography and the love of the "lens" A winner
Event Details
We meet every 4th Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in photography is welcome to join us.
We share a collective experience of photography and the love of the “lens”
A winner is chosen each month for our monthly photo assignment.
Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Emy Frentz Art Guild
523 South Second Street, Mankato
january
Event Details
We meet every 4th Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in photography is welcome to join us. We share a collective experience of photography and the love of the "lens" A winner
Event Details
We meet every 4th Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in photography is welcome to join us.
We share a collective experience of photography and the love of the “lens”
A winner is chosen each month for our monthly photo assignment.
Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Emy Frentz Art Guild
523 South Second Street, Mankato