Events
hat follows is a list of upcoming events of interest to members of the Twin Cities Bungalow Club. Some are sponsored by the Bungalow Club and some are not.
Drywall vs. Lath and Plaster
Hands-on Workshop
Stearns History Museum
235 33rd Ave. S., St. Cloud, MN
$30 general admission
320-253-8424
Website for event
Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of drywall vs. lath and plaster from Mark Johnston, owner of Historic Design Consulting and an expert in the building preservation trades. Johnston will demonstrate original 18th- and 19th-century techniques for plaster repair at a beautiful 1915 Prairie-style home built on the banks of the Mississippi River near downtown St. Cloud. He will show how use of modern products can achieve similar results.
Whether you are a home or building owner needing help with repairs; a preservation enthusiast eager to learn; or just want to know how things are built, this workshop is for you!
Class size is limited so register today. Register online or call 320-253-8424.
Twin Cities Bungalow Club presents:
Bungalow Club Home Tour Moving to Fall 2026
For most of the past 30 years, the annual Bungalow Club home tour has taken place in early May. Next year, we are shaking things up—our next tour will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
The reason? Competition. Friendly competition, to be sure, but competition nonetheless. The MSP Home Tour is held in late April or early May. Doors Open Minneapolis is also held in May, as well as Art-A-Whirl. These are terrific events, but many who attend the Bungalow Club tour attend them as well, which results in schedules that are stretched thin.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12, 2026. We will work hard to bring you several houses with the usual mix of stylistically harmonious renovations; beautiful Arts & Crafts art objects; antique furnishings and all-around bungalow charm.
Do you own a bungalow or other early 20th century house that is sympathetic to its origins? Do you appreciate other homeowners who have opened their homes to offer inspiration to others? Maybe it is time to return the favor! Drop us a line at mail@bungalowclub.net.
An Introduction to Hennepin County
An ongoing exhibit
Hennepin History Museum
2303 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis
Adults $8; students/seniors $5
Free for museum members
612-870-1329
hennepinhistory.org/avada_portfolio/an-introduction-to-hennepin-county/
This exhibit consists of six main panels, covering topics from Hennepin County’s pre-settlement home of the Dakota; the establishment of the County in 1852; the rise of local industry; and the diverse immigrant populations that moved here.
Red Wing Pottery Exhibition and Event
Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pottery Museum of Red Wing
240 Harrison St., Red Wing
Admission free
Call ahead for group tours (5 or more, $3 per person)
651-327-2220
potterymuseumredwing.org
There is nothing better than spending a day in Red Wing, Minnesota. While you are there, stop in at the Pottery Museum of Red Wing. The museum houses more than 6,000 vintage pieces of artisan-crafted stoneware, art pottery, dinnerware and folk art.
Currently on view is a special exhibition: “The Red Wing Saloon.” This exhibit shows what a saloon looked like prior to January 16, 1920, when the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed, prohibiting “intoxicating liquors” in the U.S.
See how liquor was dispensed from advertising jugs produced by Red Wing companies for businesses throughout the country. (In one month alone in 1910, the pottery shipped more than 6,400 jugs.)
Classes Offered by Rethos
Preservation Alliance of Minnesota (PAM) has a new name—Rethos—and a greatly expanded ambition. The organization has reinvented itself as a nationwide organization that strengthens communities within the context of historic spaces. Rethos is focused on finding new uses for historic buildings of all types by offering educational programs; coordinating Main Street programs in rural cities; advocating for public policies that bolster historic properties; and fostering investment partnerships to save historic buildings. For a full description of the new organization, visit: www.rethos.org/whynowhyrethos
Photo courtesy of Rethos.
One of Rethos’ goals is to build a community of homeowners, craftspeople, DIYers, realtors, and anyone who cares about (or cares for) old buildings. Hands-on workshops and classes connect you to the tools, skills, and experiences you need to take good care of the places you love.
Bungalow Club members will be especially interested in the Homeowner Workshops. Classes vary but typical topics are window repair including wood rot; leaking pipes and clogs; how furnaces and boilers work; and kitchen cabinets and countertops. Check the Rethos website for the listing of upcoming classes and workshops.
Fix-It Clinics
Repairing a sandal is possible via a Hennepin County Fix-It Clinic virtual session.
Get help with your broken stuff and learn valuable repair skills at free Fix-It Clinics. Currently, one-on-one virtual repair sessions with volunteers are available. Check online for the process to sign up.
Fix-It Clinics offer free, guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and (hopefully) fix small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more. Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the number of repairable items that are thrown in the trash.
Contact Nancy Lo at nancy.lo@co.hennepin.mn.us or 612-348-9195 with questions or to volunteer.
Ramsey County Fix-It Clinics
www.ramseycounty.us/residents/recycling-waste/education/fix-it-clinics
Fix-it Clinics were canceled in 2020. Check their website for updates or call 651-266-1199.
