Upcoming events & Classes
Bones In Jars also offers a “menu” of one-on-one classes! Email bonesinjars@gmail.com or message us on social media if you’d like to schedule something!
Owl Pellet Class
Owl Pellet Dissection Class
Date: Saturday Nov 23rd & Sunday Nov 24th
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Description: If you’d like to have your very own bones in jars, this new class is the place to be! Come hang out at Bones In Jars, learn how to dissect owl pellets, and take them home for display or your own projects! This event is offered twice on separate days (Saturday the 23rd & Sunday the 24th, both 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Bones In Jars Storefront-Studio. Please make sure to select the desired date upon purchase!
$35 per person (Bones In Jars does absorb fees but the price will be slightly more after tax).
Each participant will receive 1 owl pellet for dissection, a pair of latex gloves, a pair of plastic tweezers, a face mask, and a small jar to take your bones home in!
Each participant will get to keep the bones and the jar theyve been put in, but the supplies (tweezers) used for the project must remain at Bones In Jars.
All ages are welcome, but an adult must accompany those 10 and under.
No Refunds
Get Caught Shopping Smal!
Get ready to Shop Small! Bones In Jars is participating in The Chamber’s “Get Caught Shopping Small” event where by visiting participating businesses, you have a chance of being given a free item by the Chamber Elves!
Beaver On The Shop Shelf Location
Bones In Jars will be a location for the Beaver On The Shop Shelf Promotional Event Dec 5th - Dec 8th.
Spot the beaver plush in-store and be entered to win a prize ! Winner will be notified on Dec 9th
Cocoa Walk - Free Chai Cupcakes!
Stop at Bones In Jars during this year’s Cocoa Walk (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) as supplies lasts for free chai cupcakes! Check out more information about the Cocoa Walk Here!
Insect Ornament Making Class
Insect Ornament Making Class - Sign Up Here!
Date: Saturday Dec 14th & Sunday Dec 15th
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Description:
If you’ve enjoyed Bug Pinning & Display Classes or you want to make a bug display without the pinning, this is the class for you! Create a unique ornament perfect for your strange and unusual Christmas tree, or just to display year-round! Utilize Moss, bugs, and paint pens to customize one insect ornament!
This event is offered twice on separate days (Saturday the 14th & Sunday the 15th), both 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the Bones In Jars Storefront-Studio. Please make sure to select the desired date upon purchase!
Ticket Sales End the day before the first event (November 15th)!
$25 Per Person (Bones In Jars does absorb fees but the price will be slightly more after tax).
Each participant will receive 1-2 insects for displaying, one circle of wood as the base ornament, and various mosses and paint pens to choose from for decorating.
Each participant will get to keep the display they create, but the supplies (paint pens, excess supplies, etc) used for the project must remain at Bones In Jars.
All ages are welcome, but an adult must accompany those 10 and under.
No Refunds
Bug Pinning & Display Class
If you're brand new to bug pinning, an experienced collector, or just want a fun insect-themed way to spend an afternoon, this class is for you! Come hang out at Bones In Jars, learn how to pin bugs, and display them in unique, creative ways! There will be various beetles to choose from as well as decorations to display them with!
This event is offered twice on separate days (Saturday the 16 & Sunday the 17th), both 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM in the Bones In Jars Storefront-Studio. Please make sure to select the desired date upon purchase!
Ticket Sales End the day before the first event (November 15th)!
$25 Per Person (Bones In Jars does absorb fees but the price will be slightly more after tax).
Each participant will receive 1 bug for pinning, one small piece of foam for pinning on, one display, and various mosses to choose from for decorating.
Each participant will get to keep the display they create, but the supplies (pins not still in the bug, forceps, & glue) used for the project must remain at Bones In Jars.
All ages are welcome, but an adult must accompany those 10 and under.
No Refunds
Home For The Holidays Shopping Event
Saturday, Nov 7th - Sunday Nov 10th
Giveaway Drawing Monday, Nov 11th
Location: Bones In Jars (and more!)
Bones In Jars (as well as every participating small business) will have a prize giveaway drawing, you can enter to if you stop by during the dates of the event. The event in full runs Nov 4th - 10th, Bones In Jars is only open the 7th - 10th.
Also: pick up a "Home for the Holidays" shopping passport at participating locations and when you've shopped at half of them, sign your name, email and phone to the back of the passport and drop it into the Chamber mail slot in the front door for your chance to win a $250 or $100 Chamber Check. Live drawings on Monday.
Creepy Crawly Keychain Making
Creepy Crawly Keychain Creation ($15 each)
Date: Tuesday October 29th
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Description: Drop In As Supplies Last! If you like bugs (fake ones specifically) and want to take them everywhere you go, this is the class for you! Participants of this class will get to make any soft plastic bug of their choosing into a keychain buddy for the spooky season, or year-round!
$15 per person
Each participant will receive 1 plastic bug, 1 keychain ring, 1 screw-in attachment, a few jumphooks, & jewlery making tools to use
Each participant will get to keep the keychain they have made, but the supplies (jewelry making tools, etc) used for the project must remain at Bones In Jars.
All ages are welcome, but an adult must accompany those 10 and under.
No Refunds
This event is located in the Bones In Jars Storefront-Studio, 121 Front Street.
Heat Shrink Earring Making
Heat Shrink Earring Making ($20 for each pair)
Date: Monday October 28th
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Description: Drop In As Supplies Last! Make your own pair of Spooky-Season themed earrings at this heat-shrink paper based class! You can trace one of the pre-existing Halloween themed designs or make up your own using paint pens, then have them shrunk down into earrings with a heat gun!
$20 per person
Each participant will 2 sheets of heat-shrink paper, 2 brass fishhook earrings attachments, a few jumphooks, jewlery making tools to use, various colored paint pens to use, & a hole punch to use
Each participant will get to keep the earrings they have created, but the supplies (heat gun, paint pens jewelry making tools, hole punch etc) used for the project must remain at Bones In Jars.
All ages are welcome, but an adult must accompany those 10 and under.
No Refunds
This event is located in the Bones In Jars Storefront-Studio, 121 Front Street.
Fall Downtown Fest Trick Or Treat!
Bones In Jars will once again be a Trick or Treat location for Fall Downtown Fest!
Check out what else is going on at Fall Downtown Fest Here!
Free DIY Specimen Jar Collage!
Free DIY Specimen Jar Collage
Date: Saturday October 26th
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Description: Stop by Bones In Jars during Fall Downtown Fest (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, as supplies lasts) for free collage fun! You, your kiddos, or anyone’s who’s interested can take 1 jar printout and glue in pre-cut bone, bug, & other spooky designs to create your own 2D specimen jar! There will be a table in the atrium space of 121 Front Street (the building Bones In Jars is located in) with a few chairs and all the supplies. Plus my lovely neighbors will be participating in the festivities as well!
Price: Free
Bones In Jars First Birthday Celebrations!
Bones In Jars Birthday Giveaway: Sign up for a chance to win on Instagram or Facebook (starts 10/1). Winner will be randomly chosen 10/9.
NEW Free stickers will be available with every purchase Thursday Oct 3rd - Sunday Oct 6th!
Anti-Bear Monster Factory
Anti-Bear Monster Factory Class, hosted by Zoey Popp!
Spooky season is right around the corner, why not make a new creepy-cuddly friend to celebrate it with? In this class, hosted by Guest Artist and creator of Cowhead’s Monstertorium, Zoey Popp, you’ll customize your own anti-bear! Paint a pre-made clay face of your choice, sew it on to a stuffed animal, and customize to your hearts content!
Ticket Sales close Saturday, September 28th!
Date: Sunday, Sept 29th
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
$25 Per Person (Bones In Jars does absorb fees but the price will be slightly more after tax).
Each participant will receive 1 base plushie to use, 1 clay face to paint, an amount of thread, sewing supplies, and acrylic paints
Each participant will get to keep the anti-bear they create, but the supplies (sewing supplies, acrylic paints, etc) used for the project must remain at Bones In Jars.
All ages are welcome, but an adult must accompany those 10 and under.
No Refunds.
Located at Bones In Jars, 121 Front St, Beaver Dam, WI
Weird Hours / Possibly Closed!
I’m having Wisdom Teeth Surgery The 27th and am not sure how much recovery time I will need! I am planning to be closed currently but may open instead if I am feeling okay!
Resin Bone Jewelry Class (Copy)
This class offers the opportunity to try out using UV Resin to encase small bones for oddity jewelry! Bones In Jars frequently has jewelry of this sort for sale in-store, but this class allows you to create a custom piece specifically to your liking!
This event is offered twice on separate days (April 27th & 28th), both 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Bones In Jars Storefront Studio. Please make sure to select the desired date upon purchase!
$30 Per Person (Bones In Jars does absorb fees but the price will be slightly more after tax).
DM me through Instagram or Facebook if you would prefer to pay cash!
Each participant will receive 1 black bezel, a few small bones (first come first serve), toothpicks & a pair of tweezers, latex gloves, either a necklace chain & clasps or pins to stick to the back, and various collage materials to choose from.
Each participant will get to keep the necklace or pin they create, but the supplies (resin, tweezers, etc) used for the project must remain at Bones In Jars.
I will take care of curing pieces between layers of resin due to the small size of the UV curing light
13 & up
No Refunds
I unfortunately have limited sizes of latex gloves, bring ones in your own size if you want to be sure they fit.
Gel Plate Printing With Natural Elements
Bring a favorite piece of foliage from your yard, or share our gathered plants and learn to capture their beauty on a gel plate with acrylic paints.
$25 Per Person (Bones In Jars does absorb fees but the price will be slightly more after tax).
DM me through Instagram or Facebook if you would prefer to pay cash!
all ages welcome, those 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult
No Refunds
July Bug Pinning & Display
If you're looking for a unique way to spend an afternoon this winter, this workshop is for you! Come hang out at Bones In Jars , learn how to pin bugs, and display them in unique ways!
Get Tickets Here! - Ticket Sales end July 26th at 6 PM!
Date: Saturday July 27th & Sunday July 28th
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
If you're brand new to bug pinning, an experienced collector, or just want a fun insect-themed way to spend an afternoon, this class is for you! Come hang out at Bones In Jars, learn how to pin bugs, and display them in unique, creative ways! There will be various beetles & spiders to choose from as well as decorations to display them with! This event is offered twice on separate days (July 27th & Sunday July 28th), both 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM in the Bones In Jars Storefront-Studio. Please make sure to select the desired date upon purchase!
$25 Per Person (Bones In Jars does absorb fees but the price will be slightly more after tax).
Each participant will receive 1 bug for pinning, one small piece of foam for pinning on, one display, and various mosses to choose from for decorating.
Each participant will get to keep the display they create, but the supplies (pins not still in the bug, forceps, & glue) used for the project must remain at Bones In Jars.
All ages are welcome, but an adult must accompany those 10 and under.
No Refunds.
Price: $25 Per Person
Booth At The Women’s Affiliate Day In The Park Craft Fair
The Bones In Jars storefront studio will be closed Sunday, July 14th but will have a booth at the Day In The Park Craft Fair! Stop by, say hi, and check out new items!
Learn more about the 53rd Annual Day In The Park Craft Fair Here!
Irreverent TV Collage
Using the power of cut out comic book word bubbles paired with other paper bits and images, create your own unique 2”x2” mini collage to mount into a 3D printed console television frame.
$25 Per Person (Bones In Jars does absorb fees but the price will be slightly more after tax).
DM me through Instagram or Facebook if you would prefer to pay cash!
Each participant will receive 1 3D printed TV and paper collage supplies
All ages are welcome, but those 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult
No Refunds
Beaver Dam Pride!
Bones In Jars will be closed for Beaver Dam Pride! Wesley will be face painting
Studio Storefront Closed
Bones In Jars will be closed because Wesley’s friends are getting married !!
Peony Fest - Needle Felted Cryptids Class
Needle felting is a form of fibers art that binds wool roving to itself through the use of barbed needles, allowing for both structural and sculptural creation. In this class, we will teach the basics of needle felting and participants will each choose a favorite cryptid creature to create in miniature for. Nessie, Bigfoot, maybe even a Wisconsin Hodag - you decide which magical creature to make.
$30 per person / Teens & Up
Peony Fest - Rug Tufting Demo
From 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM June 8th, there will be a rug tufting demonstration at the Bones In Jars store-front studio to celebrate Peony Fest!
Rug tufting is a form of fibers art that employs the use of a mechanized tufting tool to punch threads through a fabric canvas which is then sealed, backed and trimmed. Stop down to see our current work in progress and discuss the wide range of functional and decorative uses of this process.
Bug Pinning & Display Class
If you're brand new to bug pinning, an experienced collector, or just want a fun insect-themed way to spend an afternoon, this class is for you! Come hang out at Bones In Jars, learn how to pin bugs, and display them in unique, creative ways! There will be various beetles & spiders to choose from as well as decorations to display them with! This event is offered twice on separate days (May 25th & 26th), both 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Bones In Jars Storefront-Studio. Please make sure to select the desired date upon purchase!
$25 Per Person (Bones In Jars does absorb fees but the price will be slightly more after tax).
Each participant will receive 1 bug for pinning, one small piece of foam for pinning on, one display, and various mosses to choose from for decorating.
Each participant will get to keep the display they create, but the supplies (pins not still in the bug, forceps, & glue) used for the project must remain at Bones In Jars.
All ages are welcome, but an adult must accompany those 10 and under.
No Refunds.
Studio Storefront Closes at 12:30 PM
Bones In Jars will be closed after the Mom & Me Lego Printing event, around 12:30 PM, Wesley will be face painting at Ooga Brewing!
Mom & Me Lego Printmaking Event
A day-before Mother’s Day event for creative moms and their creative kids. Print with legos and spend time with family! Using Lego baseplates as your canvas and Lego flat circles and squares as your paint, create design(s) to ink with water soluble ink pads and print with a Provisional Press. Make as many designs as time allows and run up to 10 total prints on a variety of paper choices.
$25 Per each Mom & Child (Bones In Jars does absorb fees but the price will be slightly more after tax).
$10 add ons are available to bring one extra child
DM me through Instagram or Facebook if you would prefer to pay cash
No Refunds