Each of four Saturdays in February, Hantverk Galleri and the Twinflower Inn will sponsor eight workshops: Feb. 7, 14, 21, & 28. These hands-on workshops are geared to motivate and inspire, help folks learn a new skill, do something special for themselves and cure the winter blahs!

Potter and Hantverk Galleri owner Lou Hanson says, “Sometimes, it is all about you!”

Each morning there will be a Mind/Body inspirational workshop with yoga or meditation. Each afternoon there are creativity building workshops in felting, clay & gluten-free baking. And in between participants are encouraged to treat themselves to a wonderful lunch at one of three Bishop Hill restaurants! Massage therapists are also available the first and last weekends.

Saturday February 7th, Hantverk Galleri’s workshop, Fabulous You! offers a chance to design, create and color a textured and personalized porcelain heart shaped plate for your favorite Valentine. The plate will be available the next Friday in time for Valentine’s Day. Samantha Hartley will help folks learn how to meditate and experience the relaxation, peace, and calm that meditation brings. The class begins promptly at 10:30 and costs $25. Elmira A. Akama is offering 1/2 hour and 1 hour massages on Feb 7 from 9-4 at the Twinflower Inn.

The second Saturday, February 14th, Valentine’s Day, the workshop is Fabulous Felting! at Hantverk Galleri.  Participants will learn to use colorful wool roving to felt heart-shaped coasters, bookmarks, a cell phone case or a Valentine card. At 10:30 am, for just $5, Christy DeSmit of the Kewanee Yoga Center will offer a midwinter yoga session to expand radiance within yourself and within your life through gentle yoga poses, breathing and mindfulness meditation.

Fabulous Spring Flowers! is the theme for Saturday, February 21st . HantverkGalleri will help you decorate a handmade porcelain bulb vase with an original design. After the bulb blooms you can use the vase for summer flowers. Deb Freuh is offering Tarot Card Readings, 15 minutes for $20, at the Twinflower Inn from 10-4.

Saturday, February 28th is time for Fabulous Gluten Free Baking! a hands on workshop full of gluten free baking tips, techniques and gluten free treats to take home. At the Twinflower Inn, Stephanie Adams Taylor, owner of  Taylor Made Massage in Cambridge, will be offering chair massages from 10-4.  30 Minutes for $30.

Hantverk Galleri workshops will inspire you to discover your inner artist! Workshops are $25 per person per workshop. If you sign up for all 4 workshops you can save 15%.  Sessions begin at 1:30 pm at HantverkGalleri, 403 N. Bishop Hill Street, Bishop Hill,IL. Call 309.927.3064 or visit www.hantverkgalleri.com  to register for all morning and afternoon workshops.

Check out The Twinflower Inn facebook page for more information. Space is limited so registration is required. Get all the details at: www.hantverkgalleri.com or call: 309-927-3064.