About the workshop:

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is delighted to present a special two-day immersive retreat this August featuring renowned artist Anna Gaseitsiwe of "A Paper Florist." This hands-on workshop invites you to explore the art of crafting stunning, lifelike paper flowers within our inspiring museum setting.

Over this creative weekend, participants will:

Master essential techniques for shaping and coloring delicate petals and leaves, including dahlias, cosmos, poppies, and their varying leaf shapes
Work with premium crepe paper and specialty materials provided by the artist
Discover methods for color blending, botanical detailing, and floral composition
Create a personal bouquet to take home and treasure
Connect with fellow art enthusiasts in our museum's serene atmosphere

This retreat welcomes both beginners and experienced makers, offering a perfect opportunity to slow down, appreciate botanical artistry, and develop new creative skills alongside your museum experience. All materials included with your registration.

Join us at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum for this unique opportunity to learn from Anna Gaseitsiwe and craft your own collection of gorgeous paper blooms.

About the instructor:

Anna Gaseitsiwe is a paper artist living in St. Paul, MN. From the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, she has lived in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Tampa, Florida, and Washington, D.C., following her career as an Anti-Money Laundering Investigator. After finally settling in St. Paul, in early 2018 Anna decided it was time to go back to her artistic roots and stumbled into paper flower making. It didn’t take long before the Twin Cities Metro area caught on to the unique art form. Since Anna started making flowers, she’s been featured in the MPLS/St. Paul Magazine, Star Tribune Magazine, and on the Forever Bride online blog. Anna is currently working on a large flower installation with a Minneapolis-based Japanese restaurant as well as teaching workshops around the Twin Cities area.