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Join The Katydid in Downtown Petoskey for a guided Manadala Dish Painting Class. You will be painting a mandala on a small porcelain bowl. Perfect for placing on your bedside table, vanity, or window sill to keep rings in while you sleep or wash up. The word mandala is an ancient Sanskrit word meaning circle. It is said to represent the universe. Mandalas typically start in the center and radiate out from there in an ever-widening pattern, using colors and shapes to design an intricate pattern. There is no wrong or right in the art of mandala. You make choices that feel right to you, at the moment, and when you are done, you stand back and admire your creation. No experience is required. All materials will be provided.

Grab your team and join in on the St. Patrick’s Puzzling Party at The Katydid ( https://petoskeyarea.com/places/the-katydid/ ) in Petoskey.
In teams of up to four, put together a 500-piece puzzle, competing against other teams to see who can put it together the fastest. The team who wins will receive a “pot of gold” which includes:

$100 in Downtown Dollars
$200 in Katydid Gift Certificates
$100 in Roast & Toast ( https://petoskeyarea.com/places/roast-toast/ ) Gift Certificates
$100 in Grandpa Shorter’s ( https://petoskeyarea.com/places/grandpa-shorters-gifts/ ) Gift Certificates

While competing, you will also enjoy delicious food and beverages!

They are able to host 8 teams of 4. No need to have your own team, you can join by yourself and be randomly paired with others!

Group Reservation Discount: If you purchase enough tickets to fill out a 4-person team, you will only have to pay $100 ($25/ticket).

The Katydid is offering an Aurora Chasers Pastel Class. If you seek the thrill of chasing the Aurora Borealis, look no further! Using inspiration from amazing photography, in the class, you will be capturing the Aurora Borealis above Little Traverse Bay. With black paper and pastels, Karen Mazzoline will provide tips and tricks for creating a beautiful finished artwork to take home at the end of the session. You don’t want to miss this popular class!

Tickets are $ 40 per person.

The Katydid to host author Melissa F. Kaelin as she teaches about Aurora Mythology. She will also be signing copies of her book, “Below the 45th Parallel: The Beginner’s Guide to Chasing the Aurora in the Great Lakes Region.”

Tickets are $15 per person.

The Katydid in Petoskey will host Aurora Chasing Tips/Advice & Book Signing with Melissa F. Kaelin. Join Melissa as she teaches tips on chasing the Aurora Borealis! She will also be signing copies of her book, “Below the 45th Parallel: The Beginner’s Guide to Chasing the Aurora in the Great Lakes Region.”

Although this is a free event, it is still required to obtain a ticket.

Join Grandpa Shorter’s at The Katydid in Petoskey for Hop into Spring Creative Card Making Class. Everything’s coming up carrots when it comes to making projects featuring bunnies, carrots, and more bunnies!  Three delightful cards and a treat container will brighten both your spirits and those of the recipient when you send or give them!  Whether you are new to paper crafting or rubber stamping, or a seasoned stamper, this class will provide you with a variety of elements to get your creativity inspired. There are plenty of options for individual creativity and sentiment choices.  No experience is necessary – you will receive all the support and inspiration needed to make beautiful cards!  All supplies are provided.

Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased by calling 231-758-1030 or by visiting www.grandpashorters.com/shop.

Join Grandpa Shorter’s at The Katydid in Petoskey for Mandala Quilt Block Making Class. The word mandala is an ancient Sanskrit word meaning circle. It is said to represent the universe. Mandalas typically start in the center and radiate out from there in an ever-widening pattern, using colors and shapes to design an intricate pattern. There is no wrong or right in the art of mandala. You make choices that feel right to you, at the moment, and when you are done, you stand back and admire your creation.

For this class, we will be using acrylic on canvas to make mandala quilt blocks! No experience is required. All materials will be provided. 

Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased by calling 231-758-1030 or by visiting www.grandpashorters.com/shop.