Arts & Crafts Workshops

designed to inspire

Mount Horeb, WI

Building Community through creative exploration

  • Arts & Craft Workshops

    Unleash your inner artist and discover the joy of creating at Lab Magenta Arts & Crafts! Whether you're eager to explore a brand new hobby, rekindle a passion you've set aside, or simply savor the rewarding act of making something with your own hands, our welcoming space is here for you. We believe in the power of creative expression and provide a supportive, low-pressure environment where you can learn, connect with others, and build confidence in your own abilities. Come join us and experience the magic of bringing your ideas to life!

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    Close-up of paint supplies, including jars, cans, and a palette filled with vibrant colors, scattered on a surface covered in paint splatters.

  • Building Cooking Skills

    Conquer your kitchen fears and ignite your culinary passion! Whether you're feeling intimidated by knives, unsure where to begin, or simply want to expand your skills, our private classes offer tailored instruction to empower you every step of the way. From mastering fundamental knife techniques to creating exciting vegetable and protein dishes, and even exploring the art of baking, we'll help you grow at your own pace and discover the joy of creating delicious meals. Take the first step on your culinary journey and explore our class options below.

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A Black and White photo of David Gobeli, owner of Lab Magenta

From David, Founder of Lab Magenta

I believe every new idea exists in three stages: Ignorance, Learning, and Understanding. Ignorance and Understanding are static states—resting points. It's the journey of Learning that truly challenges us. Learning is arduous. It demands effort, grit, and the willingness to embrace frustration. Setbacks, unfamiliar concepts, and the struggle to master new skills push our minds to their limits. Progress often feels incremental, punctuated by frustrating regressions.

Creative learning, in particular, is a crucible. We're not simply absorbing facts; we're forging our own paths, often through a messy process of trial and error. Each time we stumble, yet rise again, we cultivate creative resilience. We learn to embrace failure as a stepping stone, extracting wisdom from our mistakes. And then, something magical happens. We discover the sheer exhilaration of learning, of grasping a new concept, of bringing something new into the world. Eventually, our creative confidence blossoms. Mistakes become valuable pieces of information, tools in our ever-expanding arsenal of knowledge.

Don't let the fear of imperfection, of getting your hands dirty, get in the way of learning something new. Invest in your creative future and I promise, you'll astonish yourself. And I'd be honored to help you on that journey.

“Take Chances, make mistakes, get messy!”

—Ms. Frizzle

Upcoming events

  • Close up photo of four lit white candles on a shelf with a white vase filled with pink cherry blossom stems. On the shelf surface is littered some cherry blossom petals. It is overall a calming scene.

    Spring Candle Making

    03.07.2025 7:00-9:00PM

    Unleash your inner artist and discover the soothing art of candle making! In this workshop, you'll explore the captivating world of fragrance and learn the essential techniques for creating your own personalized candles.

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  • A thin, natural twig, varying in color from light to medium brown, is attached vertically to a square white background. The twig is slightly curved and has small, tightly wrapped threads in red, orange, yellow, black, white, and gray.

    Geometric Botanical Paper Embroidery

    03.14.2023 7:00-8:30PM

    In this class, you'll learn the fundamental techniques of this unique craft, transforming paper into stunning works of art with needle and thread. We'll focus on creating beautiful geometric botanical designs.

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