December Crafting

Grab a friend for an evening of crafting

We have 3 fun fiber arts classes this December!

Who’s ready for the cutest trio? Create 3 mini macrame pieces that will be the perfect accent piece or gift!

Join us Thursday, December 2nd at 6:30pm for the Online Mini Macrame Trio Workshop taught by Melisa Joy.

Create 6 beautiful, mini macrame ornaments for that styled boho look! A fantastic class for beginners, no experience required.

Join us Thursday, December 9th at 6:30pm PST for the Online Macrame Ornaments Workshop taught by fiber artist Melisa Joy.

Create a punch needle piece of art for your wall, while learning the basic fundamentals of this traditional technique.

Join us Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 at 5:30pm for our Online Punch Needle Workshop with Caroline Powell of Punch Color Studio.

Book a Fall Workshop with Us!

Virtual Fall Workshops

Crochet Wreath, Block Printing, Macrame, and Punch Needle

Learn how to make your own gorgeous wall hanging in this beginner-friendly online class! Prior experience is helpful, but due to the repetition it is an approachable project for beginners. We’ll work with single-strand cotton rope to create a finished project measuring 10”x16”. It’s a tabletop macrame project without managing loads of excess rope. Join us November 13th at 11am pst for the Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop with Melisa Joy!

Join us Sunday, November 14th, 2021 at 2pm for our Punch Needle Workshop with Caroline Powell of Punch Color Studio. In this 1.5 hour class, you will create a punch needle piece of art for your wall, while learning the basic fundamentals of this traditional technique. Kit is included and no experience is required!

Join us Saturday November 13th at 2pm for a 90-minute beginners' class taught by Leslie Adkins where we'll learn the basics of block printing. One of the oldest forms of printmaking, there are varying techniques. We’ll go through the design and hand carving process, and then transfer the image onto everyday materials.

Join us Wednesday November 17th at 6:30 pm for our Crochet Wreath Workshop with instructor Cara Corey!

Learn to make your own chunky crocheted wreath with super soft merino wool. On its own, the wreath makes a beautiful simple decoration. Or, you can add embellishments to make it more colorful.

New! Summer Knit Tote Workshop

Cara Corey Designs has a new knit workshop perfect for summer!

The Summer Knit Tote Workshop is a beginner-friendly knitting class, where you will learn to make a basic knit stitch using large circular knitting needles. Then you will seam the bottom of your bag and add homemade braided handles. The finished bag is approximately 12x15 inches.

This stitch actually creates a reversible pattern, so you can wear your bag two ways. And by using the large needles, you will get an airy weave that makes the perfect summer bag for markets or the beach. Once you know how to make the bag, you can adapt the pattern to different sizes and shapes.

Your kit will include:
• 200 feet of 3/16" cotton clothesline rope
• A set of size 50/25 mm circular knitting needles
• Printed instructions

WHAT: Summer Knit Tote Workshop

PRICE: $45 class + $35 kit
WHEN: Sunday, June 27th, 1:00pm PST
WHERE: Online via Zoom. You will receive a link a few days prior to class.

Register now - Hurry space is limited! (Register by June 18th to get your kit in time.)

New Mix and Create Workshop

We’ve been eyeing Fernanda Martinez’s art for a few years now, so we are super excited to have her teach a workshop for us! In the Mix and Create Online Workshop participants will create a set of hand painted cards ready to frame, hang, or gift to others. Fernanda’s selection of colors stands out in her work and she’ll be showing how to paint with your own pre-mixed acrylic colors to elevate your color palette. This workshop is intended to be for beginners who want to learn some basic acrylic techniques to apply in multiple projects including canvas painting, journaling, works on paper, and other surfaces.

Fernanda Martínez is a Mexican artist based in Oakland, CA. She graduated in communications and moved to California where she created La Tinta, her personal brand.

WHAT: Mix and Create Workshop

PRICE: $45 class + $40 kit
WHEN: Saturday, March 20th, 1pm-2:15pm PST
WHERE: Online via Zoom. You will receive a link a few days prior to class.

Register now - Hurry space is limited! (Register by March 11th to get your kit in time.)

Two Levels of Embroidery Workshops

Sometimes learning a new skill can be intimidating, but Melisa Joy Creates has created the perfect beginner embroidery kit and class to make it easy for those just starting out with this craft. In the Beginner Embroidery Workshop you’ll learn several basic embroidery stitches and techniques as you create a beautiful, modern stitch sampler. You’ll leave with a skill set that can be used on so many different objects! We’ll talk about how to choose great colors and how to modernize an age-old craft. A handy set of skills that will leave you eager to continue “drawing with thread” on whatever strikes your fancy.

WHAT: Beginner Embroidery Workshop: $65 ($40 workshop + $25 kit)
WHEN: Saturday, March 13th, 11am-1:00 pm pst
WHERE: Online via Zoom. You will receive a link a few days prior to the class.

Register now - Hurry space is limited! (Register by March 5th to get your kit in time.)

NOTE: Age minimum is 15

If you’ve already taken Melisa’s beginner class or if you’re familiar with embroidery, sign up for the March 27th Next Level Embroidery Workshop! You’ll learn over 10 new stitches that will add amazing dimension and texture to your work. We’ll get a bit more free-form and discuss creating your own compositions, choosing a color palette, and how to fix “happy accidents”. Let’s get fancy!

WHAT: Next Level Embroidery Workshop: $70 ($45 workshop + $25 kit)
WHEN: Saturday, March 27th, 11am-1:00 pm pst
WHERE: Online via Zoom. You will receive a link a few days prior to the class.

NOTE: Age minimum is 15

Register now - Hurry space is limited! (Register by March 18th to get your kit in time.)