A Vision Board Workshop is scheduled for Sunday, May 10, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $35. The focus is on where attendees are, where they are going, and what they want to create. This guided workshop uses images, writing prompts, and creative exploration to build a visual tool that reflects goals, dreams, and […]
The Leatherwork: Trifold Button Stud Leather Purse class is on Sunday, May 10, from 2 to 5 p.m. The class fee is $45. Learn the basics of leathercraft while making a small trifold button-stud leather purse. Choose from a variety of leather colors and textures to create a unique, functional pouch for organizing small essentials. […]
This hands-on workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced makers alike. The three-hour class covers a sturdy 5-by-10-by-5-inch basket. Materials include a mix of reeds, an accent color, and a finished edge with half-round reed and sea grass. The fee is $55. The finished basket works for rolls, crackers, pens, remotes, glasses, or everyday storage. […]
The Shrinky Dinking Earring and Keychain workshop is on Friday, May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. The fee is $45 and includes all materials. Students will create jewelry, charms, hair clips, ornaments, and small designs such as flowers, leaves, or insects. The process is simple with guidance throughout. Each piece shrinks and sets into […]
A kite-making workshop, “Let’s Go Fly a Kite,” is on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is $45. Participants will create a large personalized diamond kite complete with a tail and wind telltale. They can choose ripstop nylon colors and decorate the kite with paint or nylon shapes. Simple designs such as […]
Relief block printing for cards and images will be held Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The class fee is $55. Learn the basics of carving and printing reliefs as you create a small set of stationery or notecards. The class covers transferring an image to a medium-hard rubber block, simple carving […]
The Crepe Paper Parrot Tulips, Flower of the Month workshop is on Friday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fee is $55. Create bold, lifelike parrot tulips using crepe paper, pastels, and wire. Learn to shape petals, add detail, and assemble each flower with simple techniques. Make up to two blooms in […]
On Saturday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to noon, students can create custom T-shirts using bleach, stencils, stamps, and spray techniques. The $45 class focuses on image effects that can transform a plain shirt into a one-of-a-kind design. Attendees are encouraged to wear clothing that can get stained since bleach may splash during the class.
A bottle gourd birdhouse workshop will be held Saturday, May 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. The class fee is $40. Bottle gourds are versatile natural forms used for instruments, vessels, and decorative pieces. Students will create a birdhouse by cutting an opening, sanding, priming, and painting. All skill levels are welcome. Suitable for individuals […]
A beginner sewing workshop with master tailor Barbara Cory of Nordstrom is scheduled for May 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. The class fee is $55. Students will make a beach bag while learning sewing basics, including pattern layout, cutting fabric, threading and maintaining a machine, stitching straight lines, turning corners, reverse stitching, attaching handles, […]
The Mosaic Trivets with Pottery Shards and Glass workshop is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class fee is $55. Students will learn mosaic-making techniques, including clipping, sanding, grouting, and finishing. Each participant will make a one-of-a-kind trivet using pottery shards, glass, and ceramic pieces.
Crepe Paper Hibiscus is scheduled for Friday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fee is $35. Students can choose colors and create up to three hibiscus flowers. The class will cover cutting and shaping petals, building the flower center, and assembling the finished pieces with crepe paper, floral wire, and tape.
A Beeswax Kitchen Wraps workshop runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 30 at the Kilburn Mill. The class fee is $45. Students will create up to six reusable cotton and beeswax wraps in three sizes as an alternative to plastic wrap. The class uses organic cotton, beeswax, plant oil, and tree resin […]
A vision board workshop will be held on Sunday, May 31, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $35. The class blends guided reflection with collage work to help participants define goals and direction. Using magazines, images, and provided materials, students create a personalized board that reflects their plans and priorities. Writing prompts support the […]
This workshop focuses on making hand-painted gourd birdhouses. It will be held on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The class fee is $45. Students will cut an opening, sand, prime, and paint their gourds to make unique homes for birds. The project is suitable for all skill levels. Guests are encouraged […]
Resin Open Bezel Keychain, Necklace, and Earrings is on Friday, June 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. The fee is $55. Make custom resin jewelry in this beginner-friendly workshop. All materials are provided. The class will design keychains, necklaces, and earrings using UV resin and open bezel settings. Choose from botanicals, dried flowers, gold leaf, […]
Flower Power: Flower Pounding on Paper is on Sunday, June 14, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The class fee is $45. Tatakizome is an ancient Japanese technique that transfers flowers onto fabric or paper. It is simple and produces vivid results. Students will create a design on cotton rag watercolor paper, then use a hammer […]
Crepe Paper Peony workshop will be held on Thursday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fee is $35. Participants will learn to cut and shape peony petals and form stamens using crepe paper and styrofoam. They will also construct stems and leaves, then assemble the flowers using floral wire, hot glue, and […]
A gold leafing workshop introduces the time-honored technique of gilding, first used by ancient Egyptians and later adopted by the Romans. Students will learn the basics of applying gold leaf to three-dimensional objects. Topics include surface preparation, proper adhesives, applying the gold leaf, polishing, and optional varnishing. Thursday, June 25, from 1o to 11:30 a.m. […]
In this workshop students will create detailed paper poppies using professional-quality crepe paper, clay, pastels, thread, and paint in this hands-on workshop. The class covers tracing, cutting, shaping petals and leaves, and assembling the flowers with wire, glue, and floral tape. Each attendee can complete multiple flowers as time allows. The fee is $55.
Make miniature vegetable-themed earrings and charms on Friday, June 26, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Students will use polymer clay and jewelry findings to create their own designs. Admission is $35.
The workshop teaches the decorative paper art of quilling through the creation of handmade earrings. Admission is $45. Students will roll and shape paper into colorful designs using traditional quilling tools. Sample patterns will be available, along with the option to create original styles. Quilling originated in 15th-century France and Italy and was once used […]
Author Sarah Vieira will hold a book signing from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at 3GenLove: The Wandering Tale, 127 W. Rodney French Blvd., first floor of Kilburn Mill. Vieira will sign copies of "This Wasn't the Plan," a memoir that explores motherhood, autism, ADHD, and rebuilding life after an unexpected turn. Signed […]
The tide clocks workshop will be held Sunday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Admission is $55. Participants will design a tide clock on a Masonite base using paint, paper, and collage techniques. Each piece is assembled with a one-hand clock mechanism. All supplies are included. Participants may bring shells, sea glass, or […]
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