11 Ways to Workshop the Winter Chill Away in Brainerd and Baxter, MN

It is winter in Minnesota and on the coldest days, you may be looking for a fun indoor activity or workshop to pass the time. Whether it’s for a date night, or something for a big group, consider activities at one of these Brainerd/Baxter businesses.

  1. Brainerd Public Library hosts weekly free “Crafternoons” on the third Wednesday of every month offering a variety of crafts. These usually lean towards a younger crowd, but all ages are always welcome.
  2. Charbonneau Studios is the newest art studio in Brainerd, located next to Big Jay’s Pizza Arcade in Downtown, they offer a wide variety of unique classes ranging from sugar scrubs to hand knitting. You can register for all upcoming events on their website.
  3. Country Sunshine, a small business flower farm & greenhouse nursery, offers unique classes such as flower arranging, succulent pots, and wreath making. Follow their Facebook page for upcoming events.
  4. Crazy Plant Company is the newest plant shop in the area and has started to host classes as well. Check out their website for future workshops.
  5. Crossing Arts Alliance offers a variety of workshops and programs for all ages as well as monthly exhibitions by Minnesotan artists. Check out their website for upcoming events.
  6. Landsburg Landscape Nursery, one of the largest garden center’s in the area, hosts an array of plant-based classes and make-and-takes throughout the year. Head over to their website for future dates.
  7. Knotty Pine Bakery offers cookie decorating workshops during every season, they even sell “class passes” if you love attending their workshops and want to save money on the fees! Check out their Facebook page for upcoming events.
  8. Northland Arboretum offers a variety of nature workshops and educational classes, but they also have painting and crafting make-and-takes for all ages. You can register for all Arboretum events on their website.
  9. Painting with Bridget is hosted at CC’s Bar offering a variety of subjects for guided painting. Head over to CC’s Bar Facebook to see when the next event is.
  10. Purple Fern Bath Company has make-and-take classes for all your self care needs. Soap, candles, even bathroom decor – check them out today.
  11. Traveling Art Pub hosts guided painting classes at multiple locations around the area and even offers hosting private parties! Check out their website for upcoming events.

For more happenings, be sure to check out our calendar of events. If your business is hosting an event, please let us know and we’ll add it to the calendar. We hope you enjoy your visit to Brainerd and Baxter, MN, this year!