Crafts   

This interactive workshop combines meditation, journaling, goal affirmation, and art-making into one experience. You’ll develop a personal affirmation that aligns with your goals and bring it to life through a custom-designed affirmation card. By exploring the Life Path Color connected to your birthday, you’ll discover how color can influence your intentions and motivation. You will then use cardstock and a variety of media to create at least one (and, time permitting, more) affirmation card(s) to inspire focus, confidence, and a deeper connection to their aspirations. It’s about the journey and the process.

Learn the basics of hand embroidery while creating a beautiful floral design. This class is perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their skills. You'll explore various stitches, color combinations, and techniques to bring your floral pattern to life.

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on workshop, where you’ll design your very own unique silk art scarf. Using vibrant Colorhue Instant Set Dyes, you’ll explore a variety of dyeing techniques, including the timeless art of shibori (folding and binding to create stunning patterns). Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop offers something for everyone. You’ll learn how to mix colors, experiment with dynamic patterns, and dive into the fascinating world of silk dyeing. By the end of the session, you’ll have your own beautifully crafted scarf to take home – a perfect gift for yourself or someone special. Join us for a fun, creative experience and leave with new skills, inspiration, and a handmade scarf that’s as unique as you are.

Get ready to cozy up with your very own handmade chunky pillow. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn the art of hand knitting using plush, oversized yarn to create a luxurious and stylish pillow perfect for your home or as a gift. With guided step-by-step instruction, you'll leave the class with a completed circular pillow and the skills to create more on your own. No prior knitting experience is required—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm for crafting something truly unique and comfy!

Take a look at some pictures from Honest Art's past classes here.

Inspired by the Japanese method of metal forge modeling, this class will adapt similar techniques to transform polymer clay into a mokume gane design. Students will learn the step-by-step approach and then create jewelry pieces and/or a trinket bowl out of the clay designs. Finished pieces will be baked and sealed before class ends.

Watch a short video introducing mokume gane here.

Take a look at some pictures from Carlise Azmitia's past classes here.

Paperback book folding is the perfect craft for recycled decor. We will use this method to make a vintage-style birdcage out of used books. Embellish your finished birdcage with cutout birds, flowers, ink stain, ribbon, and more. You'll leave with a beautiful decorative piece that everyone will be talking about.

Watch a short video introducing book folding here.

Take a look at some pictures from Carlise Azmitia's past classes here.

Beaded beads are woven with a needle and thread using a combination of Swarovski crystal, pearls, Czech glass, and seed beads. Choose a palette and create a unique pendant necklace. Some beading experience is helpful.

Take a look at some pictures from Marianne Olbermann's past classes here.

Explore the ancient technique of broom-making. Fiber artist and educator Poliana Danila will guide you through this craft of working with natural materials to create a useful and beautiful hand broom. Using natural and black-dyed sorghum, you'll make a 16-inch broom that can be used as a sweeper and/or displayed as an art piece on your wall or mantle. 

Dive into the world of block printing and create your own custom rubber stamps. This beginner-friendly class will guide you through the entire process, from designing your stamp to carving and printing. Join us and leave with your very own handmade stamps, ready to use for personalizing stationery, creating artwork, or adding a unique touch to any project. Happy stamping!

Take a look at some pictures from Hayley Ferber's past classes here.

Using glass-specific paints, each student will customize a pair of 12 oz. wine glasses …perfect to give away as a gift or to keep and enjoy. There will be design instructions including:

• Amalfi lemons with stems
• Floral tutorials: tulips, roses, lilacs, daisies
• Chevron “Missoni” style lines
• Bubbles and dots
• Hearts
• So much more!

The glasses are hand-washable.

On a large 16x20 in. gallery-wrapped canvas, we will be exploring a drip art technique using an array of acrylic paints, including neons, metallics, and glitter. Recreating the trending “drippy heart,” you are sure to go home with a masterpiece worthy of a living room wall.

Momigami is a Japanese paper technique that involves kneading paper to create a soft, fabric-like texture. Momigami paper is durable, flexible, and can be used in many ways. In this class, we will use this technique to create colorful, unique covers and glue them on notebooks to make beautiful, personalized journals. This meditative and recycled art practice will help you wind down from your hectic day.

Watch a short video introducing Momigami here.

Take a look at some pictures from Carlise Azmitia's past classes here.