MAPS Community Education

06/02/2026

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Our Spring catalog just wrapped up, and MAPS Community Education is already building a fantastic lineup for the Fall! 🍂 We have room for new ideas, and we want Merrill community members to fill them. Do you have a unique talent, hobby, or professional skill? Turn your passion into a paycheck! Get paid to share your skills with others. Whether it is crafting, cookies, candles, or crocheting—we want your fresh ideas for our Fall catalog.

⚠️ Proposal Deadline: June 20

Discover the MAPS Community Ed Instructor page, where dedicated educators and community members come together to inspire lifelong learning.

05/14/2026

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We had such a blast with our needle felting class—it was a total hit! Honestly, the end results were just about as cute as they come. If you missed out this time, don't worry!

We’ve got some exciting new classes heading your way this fall.

Here is the scoop:
• The Catalog Drops: Late August!
• Where to Look: Keep an eye out for it in the Foto News.

Mark those calendars now so you don't miss it. We can't wait to see you in class!

05/14/2026

Last night we held our final craft classes of the spring catalog. We had our last Leather and Wood Earring Design workshop with. Great mom and daughter fun!What a night!

Watch for our Fall Catalog in August! We will have so many new and fun opportunities to learn something new!

04/29/2026

The 2nd Epoxy River Charcuterie class was a blast! So many creative ideas!

Jordan Kratz, MAPS Construction and Woodworking Instructor, knocked it out of the park again! We will be back next week to finish them up. Watch for the final product coming soon!!

04/23/2026

Check out some of the amazing Cat Caves created in the Knit With Your Hands - Pet Bed class! It was a fantastic Saturday morning filled with creativity, laughter, and quality time with friends and family. Everyone poured their imagination into crafting fun, cozy hideaways for their beloved furry friends to enjoy at home!

Watch for more knitting classes this fall. Our new catalog will drop late August!

04/22/2026

The Epoxy/Wood River Charcuterie Board Class was full of creative ideas and teamwork! MAPS Construction and Woods Instructor Jordan Kratz was an absolute rockstar! The boards are beautiful and everyone has so much to be proud of!

If you would like to take the class, we have a few seats left in the final two-part class starting next week! Final sign-up is Friday!

Here is the link: https://mapsedu.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=251

04/20/2026

These ladies had such a wonderful time in the Viking Knit Jewelry class, they asked for another one!

So your turn is coming this fall! Keep your eyes open late August for our new catalog. It is going to be filled with some great learning opportunities for everyone!

04/20/2026

04/20/2026

🍞 Fresh From the Oven! 🍞
Our Sourdough Basics workshop with the Merrill Area Public Schools Community Education Program was a "rising" success!

Last Wednesday, our aspiring bakers rolled up their sleeves and dove into the delicious world of wild yeast. From mastering the art of feeding a starter to learning the secrets behind that perfect, crackly crust, it was a night full of friendship, flour and fun! 🥖✨

Everyone went home with:

⚖️ Their very own active sourdough starter.

📖 A step-by-step guide to sourdough success.

🍪 A collection of beginner-friendly recipes to try at home.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made the kitchen such a lively place to learn. Here are a few photos of their first home-baked loaves! 📸

04/15/2026

Last night marked the exciting kickoff of our two-part Epoxy Charcuterie Board class! Led by our skilled construction and woodworking instructor, Jordan Kratz, the class explored safety protocols and dove into designing their unique boards. Stay tuned next week to see the stunning results of their creative efforts!

Due to high demand we have added a second class! Spots are selling fast! Hurry and get your seat!