Upcoming May Workshops Filling Quickly @ NYMRCC

Limited Spots Still Available – Register Now!

NEW YORK MILLS, MN, April 29, 2026—  The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center (NYMRCC) is excited to share a fresh lineup of hands-on workshops this May, following a series of busy, engaging, and fun sessions that have drawn strong community interest. With recent workshops filling up fast, participants are encouraged to register early to secure their spot.

Artistic Director Megan Shirley-Ross works not only to create recurring programs that share her own artistic knowledge and experience, but also to invite regional artists to share theirs—supporting the Cultural Center’s mission to “celebrate the local” and provide artist opportunities.

Previous and upcoming workshops highlight this growing and dynamic programming. A recent workshop with Annalee Beaver explored a unique printmaking method using Tetrapaks (recycled food packaging) and was a fun success.

Additional workshops including Crepe Paper Flower Making with Leona Rogers on May 2 and Berry Basket Making with Shannon Lucas Westrum are both sold out, demonstrating the expanded offerings being provided and the strong community response.

Upcoming sessions with space still available (all taught by Megan Shirley-Ross) include:

• Morning with Megan: Needle Felted Landscapes Click here to register.
  Saturday, May 9 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  An ongoing, family-friendly workshop series held on the second Saturday of each month, this session offers a creative, hands-on opportunity to explore texture and design through needle felting techniques.

• Finnish Stamped Tea Towels (held @ Elevate in Perham) Click here to register.
  Wednesday, May 13 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
  Part of a heritage and folk art–inspired partnership series with Elevate in Perham, participants will learn how to design and carve a stamp featuring a simple repeating pattern, inspired by Finnish design company Marimekko.

• Acrylic Texture Painting (Art for Lunch) Call 218-385-3339 to register.
  Thursday, May 14 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
  Part of the Art for Lunch series, where participants get a taste of an artistic medium, concept, or practice, this session invites makers to explore using a texture medium to create both abstract and floral mini paintings using a variety of tools.

“These workshops have been incredibly lively and rewarding,” said Megan Shirley-Ross, Artistic Director. “They’re not only a chance to learn something new, but also to connect, create, and have fun—and people are signing up quickly.” With momentum continuing to build, May sessions are expected to fill soon. Early registration is strongly recommended.

Participants can find more information and register by visiting kulcher.org or calling the Cultural Center at 218-385-3339. To stay up to date on new workshops—including the upcoming release of the summer workshop series—sign up for the Cultural Center’s newsletter or follow along on social media.

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About NYMRCC
The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is a vibrant community hub dedicated to inspiring creativity, supporting the arts, and enriching the cultural life of the region through exhibitions, performances, educational programs, and community events.