
Explore—Create—Grow
Hansen Museum Classes & Camps
The Museum hosts a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year for creatives of all skill and age levels. Offerings include everything from culinary to fine art.

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- None/Benefactor Membership $65.00 Per Day
- Patron Membership $58.50 Per Day
- Sustaining Membership $48.75 Per Day
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Class Description
Discover the art of needle felting — a dry felting technique that transforms soft wool roving into charming three-dimensional objects or beautifully textured landscapes suitable for framing. This engaging fiber arts class offers a creative and relaxing experience for beginners and seasoned makers alike.
Instruction will be led by Marsha Jensen of Manhattan, Kansas, who brings both skill and encouragement to the classroom.
All supplies are included in the registration fee, and each participant will receive their own felting toolkit to take home. Join us for a fun and creative experience, and leave with your own handmade felted masterpiece!
What Will I Learn?
In this hands-on class, you will learn the fundamentals of needle felting, beginning with simple shapes to build your skills and confidence. As the class progresses, you will apply those techniques to create your own unique felted landscape. Whether you are new to fiber arts or looking to explore a new creative outlet, this class offers a relaxed and encouraging environment to learn.
Location
Hansen Museum
Community Room
ENROLL TODAY
Class: Needle Felting

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- None/Benefactor Membership $90.00 Per Day
- Patron Membership $81 Per Day
- Sustaining Membership $67.50 Per Day
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Class Description
Join Hope Blakely, a Certified Bob Ross Instructor, for an immersive painting experience inspired by the beloved TV artist. These classes are beginner-friendly yet offer plenty for experienced painters to enjoy as well. No prior experience is required—just follow along step by step and create a stunning painting, just like Bob did on his show.
Please note: The Santa class will run past 4:00 p.m. Please plan accordingly.
What Will I Learn?
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- Basic Painting Techniques: You will learn the foundational skills of oil painting using Bob Ross’s unique wet-on-wet technique.
- Step-by-Step Guidance: Hope will guide you through each stage of the painting process, ensuring that you leave with a beautiful piece of art.
- Creative Expression: While following along, you will also have the opportunity to add your personal touches to your artwork.
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Skill Level
The Magic of Painting classes are designed with beginners in mind, yet enjoyable for painters of all skill levels. Featuring a step-by-step approach, certified instructor Hope Blakely guides participants through the painting process, making it easy to follow along. No prior experience is needed—these classes are a welcoming and creative option for anyone aged 13 and up.
Location
Hansen Museum
Community Room
ENROLL TODAY
Class: Magic of Painting

Class Description
Batter Up: Coffee Cake Class with Anna Schremmer
Learn the ins and outs of making a delicious homemade coffee cake in this hands-on baking class. Participants will prepare an easy, versatile quick bread batter that can be adapted into a variety of bread treats, including coffee cake, muffins, or even a Bundt cake. During this class, each participant will assemble a 9″ x 13″ pan of coffee cake to take home and bake, using fruit fillings and simple techniques that make this recipe a reliable favorite for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
What Will I Learn?
How to make a lovely fruit filled coffee cake from start to finish!
The class will cover:
- How to mix a quick bread batter for coffee cakes
- Techniques for assembling a layered coffee cake with fruit filling
- Tips for adapting the recipe into muffins or Bundt cakes
- Ways to customize the recipe with different fruit flavors and variations
- Simple baking skills to create a dependable go-to-coffee cake recipe
Supply List
Please bring the following supplies to class:
- Granny Fork or Large Mixing Spoon
- Rubber Spatula
- 1 Can of Fruit Pie Filling (any flavor)
- 9″ x 13″ Pan
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Small Mixing Bowl
Location
Hansen Museum Community Room
110 West Main Street, Logan, KS
ENROLL TODAY
Class: Batter Up: Coffee Cake

Class Description
Join us for a fun and creative project-based crochet class where you’ll make your very own adorable teddy bear! Guided by instructor April Teves, participants will be led step-by-step through reading and understanding a crochet pattern while completing the stitches needed to bring a small teddy bear to life. Your finished bear will measure approximately 6–8 inches tall in a sitting position — the perfect handmade keepsake or heartfelt gift.
This is not a beginner class. Participants should have intermediate crochet skills and be comfortable with basic stitches and working in the round. In this supportive and welcoming environment, you’ll build on your existing skills while creating something charming and unique.
What Will I Learn?
During this class, you will strengthen your ability to confidently read and follow a crochet pattern while applying essential techniques used in amigurumi (stuffed crochet projects). Skills covered include creating a magic circle, working single crochet stitches, and mastering single crochet increases and decreases to shape your teddy bear.
Most participants will complete their teddy bear during class. However, depending on individual pace, some may need to finish a few final steps at home. You will leave with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to complete your project independently if necessary, as well as the foundational techniques to continue creating small stuffed crochet projects on your own.
Supply List
Participants required to bring the following supplies to class:
- Yarn of your choice
- Pattern sample used 364 yards of Red Heart Comfort yarn with a 4.0 mm hook. April recommends purchasing extra yarn to ensure you have enough to complete your project. Yarn weight will determine the size of your bear and the hook size needed.
- Experienced crocheters may choose “fur” yarn if desired
- Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn choice)
- Blunt-end yarn needle (for sewing pieces together)
- Scissors
- Polyester stuffing (approximately 100 grams)
- Stitch marker
Instructor will provide the following supplies:
- Eyes
- Noses
Location
Hansen Museum Community Room
110 W. Main Street, Logan, KS
ENROLL TODAY
















