Mountain Iron, MN, August 4, 2025 ─ The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present Colorful Coiled Baskets, an art workshop with Artist Erika LeMay coming to ALS Libraries September 2 – October 4, 2025.

Learn basic basketry skills and stitch techniques to create a small coiled basket in this guided workshop. Participants will start by wrapping yarn around a cotton rope core to build the base of their basket. Erika LeMay will guide attendees through stitching and creating simple patterns using different colors. Beginner artists will follow along to spiral their baskets outward and upward to complete a functional work of art!

This workshop is a two and a half hour art experience. This workshop is designed for adults, teens, and children ages 11 years or older. Adult assistance will be needed for younger children to participate.

Interested attendees should contact or visit their local library for workshop details, as space and supplies for these workshops are limited.

These free hands-on workshops are being offered at the following locations:

Tuesday, September 2, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Keewatin Public Library

Wednesday, September 3, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Marble Public Library

Thursday, September 4, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Coleraine Public Library

Friday, September 5, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Buhl Public Library

Saturday, September 6, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Duluth Public Library

Saturday, September 6, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Duluth Public Library

Monday, September 8, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Hoyt Lakes Public Library

Tuesday, September 9, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Babbitt Public Library

Wednesday, September 10, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – International Falls Public Library

Wednesday, September 10, 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm – International Falls Public Library

Thursday, September 11, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Baudette Public Library

Friday, September 12, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Aurora Public Library

Monday, September 15, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Two Harbors Public Library

Tuesday, September 16, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Ely Public Library

Wednesday, September 17, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm – Virginia Public Library

Thursday, September 18, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Gilbert Public Library

Friday, September 19, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – West Duluth Branch Library

Saturday, September 20, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Mountain Iron Community Center, hosted by the Mountain Iron Public Library

Monday, September 22, 3:15 pm – 5:45 pm – Chisholm Public Library

Tuesday, September 23, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Calumet Public Library

Wednesday, September 24, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Bovey Public Library

Thursday, September 25, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Grand Rapids Area Library

Thursday, September 25, 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Grand Rapids Area Library

Friday, September 26, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Hibbing Public Library

Saturday, September 27, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Eveleth Public Library

Monday, September 29, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Mount Royal Branch Library, Duluth

Tuesday, September 30, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Carlton Area Public Library

Wednesday, October 1, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – Cloquet Public Library

Wednesday, October 1, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Cloquet Public Library

Thursday, October 2, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Moose Lake Public Library

Friday, October 3, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Silver Bay Public Library

Saturday, October 4, 10:00 pm – 12:30 pm – Grand Marais Public Library

Saturday, October 4, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Grand Marais Public Library

This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF). To learn more about Arrowhead Legacy Events, please see our calendar at www.alslib.info or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alslibinfo.