05/27/2026
May recap… wow. Just wow. 🥹
In May, we hosted 5 workshops:
• 3 Mosaic Candle Holder Classes
• 2 Fairy Garden Teacup Workshops
And every single one felt special in its own way.
We watched mother-daughter duos, best friends, coworkers, and total strangers sit down at the same table and leave feeling connected.
We heard conversations about concerts, family stories, gardening, creativity, life stress, and even someone sharing they saw Elvis in concert.
⚠️ Warning: These workshops may cause excessive smiling, complete loss of track of time, unexpected creativity, and people leaving saying:
“I didn’t realize how much I needed this.”
“The best hours of my day.”
“You don’t even realize how fast the time goes.”
Another guest shared:
“I’m not crafty at all… and I still loved it.”
And honestly? THAT is exactly why I started Midwest Collective.
Not to create “perfect” art.
But to create spaces where people can unplug for a little while.
Laugh a little louder.
Try something new.
Meet people.
Create something with their hands.
And leave feeling lighter than when they walked in.
From tiny fairy gardens with whimsical little mushrooms and moss…
to mosaic candle holders glowing on kitchen counters across WI and MN now…
May was FULL of creativity, connection, and so many moments I wish I could bottle up forever.
To every single person who signed up, shared a post, brought a friend, commented, encouraged me, or trusted me enough to come to a class…
thank you.
Seriously.
Now, I need your help.
What kinds of workshops, themes, locations, or creative nights would YOU love to see next?
Drop your ideas below because some of my favorite classes have come directly from your suggestions.
A huge shout out to the amazing venues that helped make May’s workshops feel so welcoming, and special The Looking Glass + The Parlor, Locale Makers Market,
The Stone Room, and Riverbend Floral Studio. 🫶
