Meet & Make: Clip, Stick & Sip
Duration: 90 minutes
Ages: 18+
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
We’ve seen the connections that crafters are making spontaneously in our workshops, so we thought, “why not do it on purpose?” Making friends as an adult can be … tricky, but it’s a lot easier when you’re bonding over a fun, creative activity.
And that’s the goal behind our Meet and Make workshops. We invite you to come alone or bring a friend or two for some low-key crafting and chatting.
We’ve caught the bedazzling bug, so we thought that would be the perfect project for a casual night of creativity. Join us to add some sparkle to hair clips and vinyl stickers, and have a sip of something fun while you’re crafting.
Your ticket includes:
Two claw-style hair clips — we’ll have plain ones in plenty of colors plus some fun shaped clips to spark your creativity. Choose to just add gems to a small part, or cover the whole clip. We’ll have lots of samples.
A vinyl sticker (the kind that goes on your laptop or water bottle). We find these are a fun way to dip a toe into bedazzling — it’s kind of like coloring with gems.
A buffet of gems in a rainbow of colors, plus all the tools you’ll need, like wax picking pencils, gem trays and glue.
A few fun refreshments to round out the evening.
This workshop is open to women ages 18+. (Don’t worry, we’re planning a separate Clip and Sip event for our tween and teen friends.)
Mini Craft Room Trinket Shelf
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 7 to adult (under 11 with adult)
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
March is National Craft Month! (Of course we celebrate crafts every month, but far be it from us to ignore a craft-related holiday.) This seems like the perfect time to try a little twist on our popular mini bookcase project — a mini craft room trinket shelf! All the tiny cuteness of our bookcases, but with some new miniature materials to play with.
Fill your shelf with teeny craft supplies, as well as the books, plants and other tiny items you’ve loved in our previous workshops. We’re using a slightly different shelf base this time, so you can try some new ideas. (No one is forcing you to create a craft room, BTW. All that’s required is a love of tiny things and some creativity.)
This workshop includes:
A 6-by-4-inch bookcase ready for you to customize and embellish. (A little more vertical space for you to play with!)
Lots of tiny craft supplies! Fill jars with mini buttons and pompoms, create teeny knitting needles or pencils, and make miniature bolts of fabric. We’ll have little scraps of felt and tiny coloring pages. Wait until you see the incredibly small embroidery hoops!
Plenty of other miniature decorative items like coffee mugs, plants and more.
A buffet of supplies so you can embellish your shelves; create items like potted plants or flowers in vases; or whatever else you can dream up to make your perfect crafting space.
Don’t forget to raid your own craft supplies for tiny pieces you can add to make it your own.
This workshop is open to crafters ages 7 and up, but kids under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
Needle-Felted Easter Eggs
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 10 to adult (under 13 with an adult)
Led by: E. Foley (@foleysdogtraining)
Craft your own Easter decorations in this beginner-friendly needle-felting workshop with instructor E. Foley (@foleysdogtraining).
Needle felting lets you get out your frustrations by stabbing wool with a barbed needle to create art. In this workshop, you will make three custom Easter eggs. Display them in a basket or bowl for a festive seasonal decoration. Ambitious crafters can try a bunny or a chick.
Each student will receive:
Three barbed needles (and band-aids if needed ☺️)
Three pre-made wool eggs in a natural white color to use as your canvas
Wool in a rainbow of colors to decorate your eggs
A foam felting pad
Printed instructions and tips for making your project shine!
This workshop is for crafters ages 10 to adult. For children, ask yourself, "Would I trust my child with a sharp, barbed needle?" If you would, they can come! Under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Crochet Next Steps: Granny Squares
Duration: 2½ hours
Ages: 12 to adult (with basic crochet knowledge)
Led by: Becky Sher (@createatlocallycrafted)
If you’ve never made a granny square, can you even call yourself a crocheter?! In this advanced beginner workshop, you’ll learn to crochet the classic granny square, which can be used in so many different ways. Even a single granny square makes a cute coaster or wall hanging, so don’t feel like you need to make a whole blanket’s worth in your first attempt. :)
You’ll practice crocheting in the round (instead of back and forth in rows), which is the foundation for many crochet projects, including the popular amigurumi plush characters that you see everywhere.
Please note: This workshop is not for crafters who have never picked up a hook. You should be fairly comfortable with creating a slip knot, making chain stitches, and working single and double crochet stitches. We will do a quick review of the basics, but this workshop is not for absolute beginners. Please watch for our introductory crochet workshops or schedule a private lesson to prepare for this workshop!
In this workshop, you’ll learn:
How to read a crochet pattern.
How to crochet in the round, including making a magic ring or creating a chain circle to start.
How to change colors so you can make a multicolored square.
How to weave in your ends (every crocheter’s least favorite part of a granny square).
Ideas for granny square projects — including some that require only a single square! And tips on working granny “squares” in different shapes.
All materials are included, but if you have yarn lying around, feel free to bring it, along with a matching hook. Granny squares are the ultimate scrap buster!
This workshop is for crafters 12 to adult, with basic crochet knowledge.
Introduction to Mah Jongg (one session)
Duration: 4 hours
Ages: 18+
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
(Please note: This is a one-session workshop — a Mah Jongg bootcamp, if you will!)
Crack! Bam! Dot! Come learn the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg (American style). This one-day workshop introduces beginners to the basic rules and simple strategies necessary to master the game.
During the first part of the session, we will learn the basics of identifying tiles, identifying hands on the card, and learning the basic rules. Then we'll practice playing the game with other beginners. By the end of the class you should feel comfortable joining a low-stakes game.
Enrollment will include a National Mah Jongg league card (a $15 value that you'll use any time you play). We'll offer heavy snacks and drinks, but if you'd like to bring a light lunch, please do.
This workshop is open to crafters ages 18 and older.
Classic Crafts Summer Camp
Dates: Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Duration: 5 hours each day
Ages: 7-12
Instructors: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
Please note: This is a weeklong camp, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
Nothing says summer like crafting, and that’s our specialty! Send your kids to Locally Crafted Workshop this summer for four weeks of themed projects, open crafting stations, games and more. At our workshops and parties, we’ve proven our commitment to well-designed projects with high-quality materials — let us show you what we can do with a whole week of crafting fun!
We’re offering four weeks of themed camps this summer for kids ages 7 to 12. (Fiber Frenzy camp the week of Aug. 3 is for kids ages 8 to 13.) All weeks are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each week is listed separately for registration. See the specific dates and description below.
Campers should bring lunch, a snack and a water bottle.
CLASSIC CRAFTS: June 22-26
We’ll revisit all the classic camp crafts, with a little LCW spin! Dreamcatchers, god’s eyes, friendship bracelets, tie dye and their crafty cousins will get an upgrade with our own additions. Come see all your favorite crafts in a brand-new light. Ages 7 to 12.
Campers should bring a lunch and water bottle each day of camp.
Color Explosion Summer Camp
Dates: Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Duration: 5 hours each day
Ages: 7-12
Instructors: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
Please note: This is a weeklong camp, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
Nothing says summer like crafting, and that’s our specialty! Send your kids to Locally Crafted Workshop this summer for four weeks of themed projects, open crafting stations, games and more. At our workshops and parties, we’ve proven our commitment to well-designed projects with high-quality materials — let us show you what we can do with a whole week of crafting fun!
We’re offering four weeks of themed camps this summer for kids ages 7 to 12. (Fiber Frenzy camp the week of Aug. 3 is for kids ages 8 to 13.) All weeks are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each week is listed separately for registration. See the specific dates and description below.
Campers should bring lunch, a snack and a water bottle.
COLOR EXPLOSION: July 13-17
If you’ve ever crafted with us, you know we love color. Every project this week will explore color in new ways — creating cool combos, experimenting with single-color projects, learning simple color theory and much more. We’ll incorporate some of our favorite projects like beading and trinket collage, and try lots of new ones together. Ages 7 to 12.
Campers should bring a lunch and water bottle each day of camp.
Fiber Frenzy Summer Camp
Dates: Monday, Aug. 3 to Friday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Duration: 5 hours each day
Ages: 8-13
Instructors: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
Please note: This is a weeklong camp, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
Nothing says summer like crafting, and that’s our specialty! Send your kids to Locally Crafted Workshop this summer for four weeks of themed projects, open crafting stations, games and more. At our workshops and parties, we’ve proven our commitment to well-designed projects with high-quality materials — let us show you what we can do with a whole week of crafting fun!
We’re offering four weeks of themed camps this summer for kids ages 7 to 12. (Fiber Frenzy camp the week of Aug. 3 is for kids ages 8 to 13.) All weeks are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each week is listed separately for registration. See the specific dates and description below.
Campers should bring lunch, a snack and a water bottle.
FIBER FRENZY: Aug. 3-7
This week is dedicated to our favorite fiber-art crafts — crochet, cross stitch, embroidery and more. You’ll learn the basics of some of these traditional crafts, but we’ll put a fun, modern spin on them. Make yarn pompoms, learn to finger knit and try stitching in some nontraditional ways. Plus, you’ll take home the skills and tools to keep going if you like what you’ve learned! Ages 8 to 13.
Passport to Craft Summer Camp
Dates: Monday, Aug. 17 to Friday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Duration: 5 hours each day
Ages: 7-12
Instructors: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
Please note: This is a weeklong camp, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
Nothing says summer like crafting, and that’s our specialty! Send your kids to Locally Crafted Workshop this summer for four weeks of themed projects, open crafting stations, games and more. At our workshops and parties, we’ve proven our commitment to well-designed projects with high-quality materials — let us show you what we can do with a whole week of crafting fun!
We’re offering four weeks of themed camps this summer for kids ages 7 to 12. (Fiber Frenzy camp the week of Aug. 3 is for kids ages 8 to 13.) All weeks are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each week is listed separately for registration. See the specific dates and description below.
Campers should bring lunch, a snack and a water bottle.
PASSPORT TO CRAFT:
Aug. 17-21
Travel the world without ever leaving our workshop! We’ll spend the week making projects inspired by famous landmarks and cities, and trying crafts like mosaic and papier mache. Plus, visit our Patch Bar to make an accessory for your next trip. Ages 7 to 12.
Broken Dish Mosaic Art
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 12 to adult
Led by: Stacey and Maddie Hammer (@locallycraftedshop)
Join mother-daughter duo Stacey and Maddie Hammer for a broken dish mosaic workshop.
In this two-hour workshop, participants will learn the basics of mosaic art, and how to cut and shape ceramic dishes into useable mosaic tiles. Choose from either a house or bird shape as a base and glue on tiles to create a beautiful mosaic masterpiece.
All supplies will be provided, including a large selection of thrifted broken plates and traditional pre-cut ceramic and glass tiles. However, you're also welcome to bring one of your own special dishes from home.
Because mosaic glue needs 24 hours to dry before applying grout, participants will go home with instructions and a grouting kit that includes everything they'll need to finish their project.
This workshop is open to crafters 12 to adult. Beginners are welcome — no prior mosaic experience is required.
St. Patrick's Day Open Studio
Duration: 2½ hours
Ages: all ages
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
Come to Rio Saturday, March 14, for the City of Gaithersburg St. Patrick's Day parade, and then join us for a few hours of open crafting — stay for a few minutes, or hang out all day. Bring a friend, a kid, a partner or come alone. Crafters of all ages will find something fun to make, we’re sure of it. This is a low-pressure, good vibes crafting environment. Just the way all crafting should be!
This event is not just for kids! Adults are invited to get crafty with us, whether you've got a kid with you or not.
We’ll have several stations set up for your crafting pleasure, including our Bead Bar, stocked with plenty of green, gold and rainbows. Plus lots of other fun projects inspired by the holiday and the season (which will hopefully not include snow and ice!).
All the projects are open-ended, and ready for you to put your own spin on them. There will be no official instruction, but we will offer lots of inspiration if you need it.
This is not a drop-off event. All children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door. It helps us so much to know how many people to expect, so advance tickets are discounted! Crafters 4 and under are free, but must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Drop-In Community Mah Jongg
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 14 to adult
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
Whether you learned Mah Jongg in one of our workshops or you've been playing for years we hope you'll join us for drop-in community games in our workshop space on the second Thursday of every month.
Please note: This is not a learn-to-play workshop! You should be familiar with the fundamental tenets of American Mah Jongg, including identifying suits, how to read the card and basic gameplay. You do not need to be an expert by any means, but we will not be teaching new players at these events. Of course, friendly assistance is always provided.
All levels are welcome, as long as you know the basics — when you register, you’ll be asked about your experience so we can plan tables accordingly. Even if your only experience (so far!) is in our workshops or some casual lessons with friends, there is a spot for you at our tables.
If you have a card, please bring it. We’ll have cards to lend if you don’t have one. We will provide tile sets, though you're welcome to bring yours to share.
Snacks will be provided. Obviously.
This workshop is open to players ages 14 and older.
Between the Panes: Glass Painting
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 13 to adult (under 16 with an adult)
Out of space on your walls? No problem — make some art that you can display on your windows! In this class with local artist Julie Gross (@juliegrossartist), you’ll paint two beautiful floral compositions inside double-paned glass frames. Julie will teach you techniques for using fine-line applicators and acrylic paints. You’ll coat the final composition in UV resin for durability.
Workshop includes:
Two double-paned glass frames, approximately 4 by 6 inches.
Acrylic paints and fine-line applicators.
Reference images to help you plan your floral composition.
UV resin for coating the final project.
Instruction and inspiration from a local artist.
This workshop is open to crafters 13 to adult. Crafters under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.
Bring Your Own Project
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: all ages
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
It’s time again for one of our favorite nights of the month — bring your current project and join us for a few hours of creativity and camaraderie.
This FREE event is open to crafters of all kinds, so bring your in-progress project (or one you’ve been trying to find time to begin), and join our crafting community. It’s a the-more-the-merrier situation for sure.
Whether it’s knitting, papercrafts, junk journaling, needlework or jewelry-making, we’ve got a place for you in our space. Table space will be available, along with a few basic supplies like scissors, colored pencils and glue sticks, if you forget something. And feel free to bring a snack if that’s how you roll.
If you don’t have a project in progress but want to see what it’s all about, our Bead Bar will be open for business. For $12, it’s an all-you-can-bead situation, with a huge buffet of beads and basic bracelet-making supplies.
Joining us with your own project is FREE, but if you think you’re coming, grab a ticket so we know how many people to expect. Can't wait to craft with you!
Floral Tray Resin Art
Duration: 90 minutes
Ages: 10 to adult (under 13 with an adult)
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
Join us to learn the basics of resin art while you create a gorgeous tray in a floral motif. In the 90-minute session, you’ll learn about the properties of resin; how to work with it and color it; and how to use dried flowers to create your own design.
Class includes:
Introduction to creating resin art — no experience required!
A 4- by 12-inch rectangular ceramic platter in which to create your resin art
All flowers and materials.
Finished project is perfect to display in your home or give as a gift
Please note:
Since resin must cure, you’ll need to come back at least a couple days after the class to pick up the final project.
Resin art can be messy — please dress appropriately.
Kids as young as 10 are welcome to attend, but any participant under 13 but must be accompanied by an adult. ALL participants must purchase a ticket.
Intro to Needlepoint
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 16 to adult
Led by: Kelly Shires (@thestitchingnurse)
Needlepoint is having a moment — and rightfully so! Like so many crafts, needlepoint is great for cognitive health, stress relief, focus and mood-boosting. It’s screen-free, and you can bring a needlepoint project with you anywhere. You’ll never be bored again.
Whether you've never held a needle before or just need a refresher, you are sure to walk away from this beginner class with a newfound love for needlework, and the beginning of a cute project.
In this workshop with Kelly Shires (@thestitchingnurse), you'll start on a simple design that can later be finished as a key fob, paperweight or bookmark. Or just consider it a practice canvas until you’re ready for your first real project.
This class includes a beginner needlepoint kit with everything you need to get started — a $100+ value! (And needlepoint supplies are in high demand right now and sold out in many stores, so let us do the legwork and gather everything for you.) Your kit will include:
Hand-painted/stitch-painted needlepoint canvas
Threads (choose from pink, green or blue with white when you register)
Scissors
Needle
Seam ripper
Project bag
Beginner instruction booklet, complete with how-tos, plus links to needlepoint stores and resources
Also included:
Optional beginners Whatsapp chat for real-time troubleshooting with the instructor if you get stuck after you leave the workshop.
Discussion of finishing techniques, and ideas and resources for finishing projects.
Come ready to learn and fall in love with this new hobby.
About the instructor
Kelly Shires is a registered nurse, mom of three, and a needlepointer for 10 years. She learned to stitch in high school and fell in love. Craving an in-person community for needlepoint, not just the booming online community, she started a stitch club in Montgomery County in 2024. MocoStitchClub has more than 100 members of different ages and experience levels, and meets a few times a month. See Kelly’s stitching on Instagram (@thestitchingnurse) and check out MocoStitchClub (@mocostitchclub).
This workshop is open to crafters ages 16 and older.
Hand-Embroidered Sweatshirts
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 16 to adult
Led by: Jess Giblin, Green Moon Baby (@greenmoonbabyco)
Grab your favorite sweatshirt and come stitch something fun! This beginner-friendly embroidery workshop with Jess Giblin of Green Moon Baby is all about creativity, self-expression, and adding a little personality to the clothes you already love.
In this class, you’ll customize your own sweatshirt with a design or word of your choice. Designs can be stitched on the chest, sleeve, or collar, and there will be tons of options to choose from. Make a sweatshirt that is completely one-of-a-kind. No embroidery experience needed!
What you’ll learn:
How to place and transfer designs onto a sweatshirt
Easy, beginner-friendly embroidery stitches used for lettering and simple designs
How to finish your piece and keep stitching at home
What you’ll make:
A one-of-a-kind hand-embroidered sweatshirt designed by you!
IMPORTANT: You will bring your own sweatshirt to embroider. Cotton (or cotton blend) sweatshirts with a fleecy interior work best. Stretchy fabrics are not recommended and can be tricky to stitch.
What’s provided:
A huge mix of fun designs and words to choose from
Lots of thread colors to play with
All embroidery tools including needles, hoops, threaders, needle minders, and scissors
Step-by-step guidance so you never feel lost
About the instructor
This workshop is taught by Jess Giblin, the founder of Green Moon Baby (@greenmoonbabyco), a Maryland-based embroidery studio known for playful personalization and confidence building workshops. Jess hand-embroiders every item she sells and has taught sold-out classes across the region at creative studios and community spaces. Her classes are known for being welcoming, fun, and surprisingly addictive. You can see more of her work on Instagram at @greenmoonbabyco.
Come stitch, laugh, and leave with a sweatshirt that feels completely you!
This workshop is open to crafters ages 16 to adult.
Love & Magic Potion Workshop
Duration: 90 minutes
Ages: 5 to 12
Led by: Megan Humphrey (@magicmomentsplaykitsbymeg)
Join Magic Moments by Meg (@magicmomentsplaykitsbymeg) for a magical potion workshop celebrating the month of love!
Young potion makers will create their very own love and kindness potion by mixing colorful, sensory-rich ingredients while learning about kindness, friendship, and self-love. Each child will take home a finished potion bottle of their own creation complete with a special, handmade spell card, making this a fun and meaningful keepsake.
This class is perfect for curious kids ages 5 to 12 who love to imagine, explore, and get a bit messy!
Note: This workshop is designed for kids! However, if your child may need extra supervision or support with behavior and following directions, we ask that a parent or guardian stay to help them enjoy the experience. This is a mess-positive workshop so please dress your child in play clothes.
Book Lovers Mini Camp
Duration: 3½ hours
Ages: 7 to 13
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
We’ve discovered there’s a strong overlap between people who love crafting and people who love reading — including kids! School’s out on Tuesday, Feb. 17, so let’s get together for an afternoon of book-ish crafts.
In this mini camp for kids ages 7 to 13, we’ll celebrate our love of reading (and maybe share some book recommendations along the way!).
Among the projects we’ve got planned:
Our favorite project of all time — a tiny bookcase. Choose all kinds of miniatures to fill your bookcase, from books to food to mini animals.
Fun and creative bookmarks (did someone say “sticker bombing”?!)
A book tote at our Patch Bar.
Book-themed flair buttons to decorate our totes.
Another new favorite — bedazzled book covers! (Or other book-themed bedazzling.)
And more!
Campers should bring a water bottle. We will provide an afternoon snack.
Family Bingo Night
Duration: 2½ hours
Ages: all ages
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
We’ve got another Family Bingo Night on the calendar, and this time, we’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day together. Bring your valentine, galentine or “pal”entine and enjoy a night of family-friendly fun and community.
Bring your own dinner and we’ll supply water, valentine treats and prizes.
Doors open at 5:30 for dinner and mingling, and bingo will begin at 6:15. Each player needs a ticket — you’ll receive 10 cards per ticket, so we can play all night!
All ages are welcome — we’ve had a great mix of players at our last two nights, which just adds to the fun. So bring your family, friends and neighbors to enjoy a fun and friendly evening.
Drop-In Community Mah Jongg
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 14 to adults
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
Whether you learned Mah Jongg in one of our workshops or you've been playing for years we hope you'll join us for drop-in community games in our workshop space on the second Thursday of every month.
Please note: This is not a learn-to-play workshop! You should be familiar with the fundamental tenets of American Mah Jongg, including identifying suits, how to read the card and basic gameplay. You do not need to be an expert by any means, but we will not be teaching new players at these events. Of course, friendly assistance is always provided.
All levels are welcome, as long as you know the basics — when you register, you’ll be asked about your experience so we can plan tables accordingly. Even if your only experience (so far!) is in our workshops or some casual lessons with friends, there is a spot for you at our tables.
If you have a card, please bring it. We’ll have cards to lend if you don’t have one. We will provide tile sets, though you're welcome to bring yours to share.
Snacks will be provided. Obviously.
This workshop is open to players ages 14 and older.
Introduction to Mah Jongg
Date and time: Wednesday, Feb. 11, and Thursday, Feb. 12
Duration: 2 hours each night
Ages: 18+
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
(Please note: This is a two-session workshop — Wednesday, Feb. 11, and Thursday, Feb. 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. both evenings.)
Crack! Bam! Dot! Come learn the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg (American style). This two-evening workshop introduces beginners to the basic rules and simple strategies necessary to master the game.
This is a two-part class: During the first night (Wednesday, Feb. 11), we will learn the basics of identifying tiles, identifying hands on the 2025 card, and learning the basic rules. When we meet again the following evening, we will review the information from night one and practice playing the game with other beginners. By the end of the class you should feel comfortable joining a low-stakes game.
Enrollment will include a National Mah Jongg league card (a $15 value that you'll use any time you play). And in true Mah Jongg tradition, snacks will be served!
This workshop is open to crafters ages 18 and older.
Valentine's Day Open Studio
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: all ages
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
Valentine’s Day is one of the best crafting holidays — who can resist a celebration of love and friendship? It’s the perfect theme for our February Open Studio, and we hope you’ll join us.
These monthly workshops are full of family-friendly, open-ended projects, and this time, all of our projects will be themed around the holiday — gifts, decor, cards and more.
As with all of our Open Studio events, we invite you to stay for a few minutes, or hang out all day. Bring a friend, a kid, a partner or come alone. Crafters of all ages will find something fun to make, we’re sure of it. This event is not just for kids! Adults are invited to get crafty with us, whether you've got a kid with you or not.
Our crafting stations this time will include:
A cute camper project all decked out for the holiday.
A Valentine’s spin on one of our favorite crafts — trinket collage!
A card-making station, of course!
And more that we’re still cooking up …
All the projects are open-ended, and ready for you to put your own spin on them. There will be no official instruction, but we will offer lots of inspiration if you need it.
Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door. It helps us so much to know how many people to expect, so advance tickets are discounted! Crafters 4 and under are free, but must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Needle-Felted Doughnut Magnets
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 10 to adult (under 13 with an adult)
Led by: E. Foley (@foleysdogtraining)
Cute and calorie-free doughnuts? Yes, please! Join instructor E. Foley (@foleysdogtraining) for a simple and adorable project that is a perfect introduction to needle felting.
If you can hold a needle and stab with it, you can needle felt!
Needle felting lets you get out your frustrations by stabbing wool with a barbed needle to create art. In this workshop, you will shape your doughnuts (traditional round or heart), add “frosting” and “sprinkles” (100% wool!), and then finish it off with a magnet so you can stick them to your fridge at home.
Each student will receive:
Three barbed needles (and band-aids if needed)
Wool in a variety of colors to create two doughnuts and their toppings
A foam felting pad (your ticket price is discounted if you bring your own!)
Magnets
Printed instructions and tips for making your project shine!
This workshop is for crafters ages 10 to adult. For children, ask yourself, "Would I trust my child with a sharp, barbed needle?" If you would, they can come! Under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Resin Art Heart Dishes
Duration: 90 minutes
Ages: 10 to adult (under 13 with an adult)
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, create beautiful resin heart dishes! In this 90-minute workshop, Stacey and Heather will teach you about epoxy resin and how to use it to create gorgeous, functional works of art. You’ll receive instruction on how to prepare and color the resin, and will have the option to add embellishments of your choice, such as dried pressed flowers, seashells and glitter.
Each participant will make four dishes, so you can gift some and keep some for yourself! Try different techniques and add-ins on each dish.
Class includes:
Introduction to creating resin art — no experience required!
Three 3-inch and one 6-inch ceramic heart dishes and all materials
Detailed instructions
Finished projects to display in your home or give as gifts
Please note:
Beginners are welcome. No prior resin art experience necessary.
Since resin must cure, you’ll need to come back at least a couple days after the class to pick up the final project.
Resin art can be messy — please dress appropriately.
Kids as young as 10 are welcome to attend, but any participant under 13 but must be accompanied by an adult. ALL participants must purchase a ticket.
Vision Board Charm Bracelets
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 16 to adult
Led by: Julie Nicholson, Loud Beads (@loudbeads)
Join Julie of Loud Beads (@loudbeads) for a one-of-a-kind Vision Board Charm Bracelet workshop — a creative, reflective, and meaningful way to set intentions for the year ahead. Instead of creating a traditional paper vision board, participants will design a wearable vision board in the form of a custom charm bracelet they can carry with them every day as a reminder of their goals and intentions.
This guided workshop blends journaling, visualization, and hands-on creativity to help participants reflect on the past year and intentionally design the next.
What participants will learn and experience:
How to reflect on the past year with intention and clarity
How to visualize goals
How to intuitively choose meaningful elements without overthinking
How to assemble and design a custom charm bracelet using jewelry tools
In the workshop, crafters will:
Reflect: Guided journaling prompts to reflect on the previous year in areas like career, lifestyle, health, and relationships
Visualize: Prompts to envision the upcoming year, write manifestations, choose a word or color of the year, and set intentions
Collect: Browse a wide selection of charms representing different energies, symbols, and goals
Create: Assemble a finished charm bracelet that serves as a wearable vision board
What participants will take home:
A completed, custom charm bracelet representing their goals and intentions
Journaling prompts and reflection notes
All materials will be provided, including journaling prompts, jewelry tools, bracelet chain, jump rings and four charms. Additional charms will be available for purchases ($6 to $10 each, payment via Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, or cash).
This workshop is led by Julie Nicholson, owner and creator of Loud Beads (@loudbeads), a handmade jewelry and accessories brand focused on self-expression, creativity, and meaningful design.
Julie specializes in beaded bracelets, charm necklaces and bracelets, bead kits, and interactive charm bar experiences. She is known for creating welcoming, beginner-friendly workshops that encourage creativity and togetherness. Loud Beads has hosted pop-ups, private parties, and creative workshops throughout the DMV area, helping people of all ages express themselves through wearable art.
Come ready to reflect, create, and leave with something beautiful and meaningful!
Mini Bookcases for All Ages (Valentine's Day)
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 7 to adult
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
Yes, another mini bookcases workshop is on the calendar! We’d like to say we’re doing it for you, but really, we’re doing it for us: We can’t stop sharing this project, and we never get tired of seeing the endlessly creative ways that our community customizes these tiny nooks.
This time around, we’ll be offering Valentine’s Day embellishments, so make a bookcase as a gift, use it as holiday decor, or personalize it for your favorite romance reader (maybe that’s you!). We’ll also have plenty of options if you’re not a huge lover of Feb. 14 — commemorate some favorite reads or just create your dream reading nook.
At our December event, we welcomed book and miniature lovers of all ages (well, 7 and up), and we loved seeing families work on this project together. So let’s do that again this time — bring your favorite crafting buddy, regardless of age!
This workshop includes:
A 5-by-5-inch bookcase ready for you to customize and embellish.
Lots of tiny books! We’ll have some mini versions of actual books — contemporary and classic — and some with plain or patterned decorative covers.
Miniature decorative items, including plenty of Valentine’s Day embellishments. If you’ve joined us before, we’ve been sourcing new items so come see what we’ve added.
A buffet of supplies so you can customize your shelves; create items like potted plants or flowers in vases; or whatever else you can dream up to make your perfect space.
Plus, you’re welcome to bring any tiny trinkets or photos to add your own touches.
This workshop is open to crafters ages 7 and up, but kids under 11 should be accompanied by an adult.
Snow Day Open Studio
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: all ages
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
Well, here we are … again. No school for MCPS on Friday, which means your stir-crazy kids (and maybe you too!) need something to do. With the weather and … everything, there’s a lot of pent-up energy around here.
How about a surprise Snow Day Open Studio in our workshop? From 1 to 4 p.m., we’ll set up a variety of open-ended projects to give everyone a chance to craft their energy out. Among the projects we’ll be offering are:
Bracelets at our Bead Bar.
Keychains and bag charms.
Disco ball collages.
Air-dry clay.
Dreamcatchers.
Button-making.
Coloring (not just for little kids!).
Finger knitting.
And whatever else we can conjure up!
This event is open to kids AND adults so if you need to get out of the house, come craft with us! Kids 8 and up may be dropped off, but under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone who plans to craft needs a ticket. Please purchase your ticket in advance so we can control the number of crafters!
A note from us: If you plan to drop off your kids, please have a conversation about respecting our space, materials and other crafters. We will not have a huge amount of staff, and while we want to offer this creative outlet, we need everyone to pitch in to make it a success.
And also … Streets and driveways at Rio are clear, but some surface lots have become holding zones for snow. If you typically park in surface lots, you may want to aim for one of the garages on this trip. And leave yourself a little extra time to park and walk to our workshop.
Ocean-Themed Resin Art
Duration: 90 minutes
Ages: 10 to adult (under 13 with an adult)
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
Join us to learn the basics of resin art and create your own ocean-themed piece. If you can’t live at the beach, this workshop is the next best thing! In the 90-minute session, you’ll learn about the properties of resin; how to work with it and color it; and how to create amazing wave effects for an extremely realistic look.
Class includes:
Introduction to creating resin art — no experience required!
A 6- by 12-inch rectangular ceramic platter in which to create your ocean-themed art
Finished project is perfect to display in your home or give as a gift to a beach lover.
Please note:
Since resin must cure, you’ll need to come back at least a couple days after the class to pick up the final project.
Resin art can be messy — please dress appropriately.
Kids as young as 10 are welcome to attend, but any participant under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. ALL participants must purchase a ticket.
Intro to Knitting
Duration: 2 hours each night
Ages: 14 to adult
Led by: Becky Sher (@createatlocallycrafted)
(Please note: This is a two-session workshop — Thursdays, Jan. 22 and Jan. 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. both evenings.)
It’s always the right time to learn to knit! Here’s why:
It’s portable, so you can take it anywhere you need to stay busy.
It’s satisfying. There are few things better than saying “I made it!” when some compliments your hat, shawl or sweater.
It’s meditative. Once you learn how to do it, you’ll be surprised how calming it can be.
It’s community-building. Everyone wants to chat when you’ve got needles in your hand.
Join Becky Sher, co-owner of Locally Crafted Workshop and a knitter for more than two decades, to learn the basics of the craft in two sessions. (There might be a tiny bit of homework between sessions, but it’s the fun kind!) Whether you’re an absolute beginner or refreshing your skills, you’ll leave ready to tackle your first project (in a future workshop with us, of course!). You’ll learn:
The basics of choosing yarn and needles for a project
How to cast on stitches to begin knitting
How to perform the basic knit and purl stitches
How to increase and decrease to add shaping to a project
How to cast off when you’re finished a project
Workshop includes your own pair of circular knitting needles to take home and yarn for practice. Please bring your favorite tote bag, because it's now your knitting bag. ;)
This workshop is open to crafters ages 14 and older.
Intermediate Paper Quilling
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 12 to adult
Led by: Danielle Reznick (@quillandarch)
In this workshop for crafters who already know quilling basics, you will learn new quilling shapes to upgrade your art pieces. Danielle Reznick of Quilling & Architecture (@quillandarch) will guide you to create a half mandala on a 5- by 7-inch hanging canvas. You will be able to customize your piece with your own colors, shapes, and style.
Note: This class is best for those who attended the Introduction to Paper Quilling workshop, have some prior paper quilling experience or generally have a knack for picking up new art skills!
Bring your quilling kit from the Introduction to Paper Quilling Class or purchase one for $25. The kit includes all the tools and paper you will need. (Please choose the correct ticket when you register.)
For those who bring their own kit from the Introduction to Paper Quilling class: A large, colorful variety of quilling paper will be provided! At the end of class, participants will have the opportunity to select three additional packs of quilling paper to complete their project at home.
Junk Journaling
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 12 to adult
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
Here’s why we (and lots of other people, it seems) love junk journaling:
It’s a great way to preserve memories, from the big milestones to the everyday moments.
It’s a low-pressure, low-cost way to get creative, try new techniques and use fun craft supplies. (Time to stop hoarding the “good” stickers!)
It can be solitary or social, depending on how you like to craft.
Sound good? Then make 2026 the year you start a junk journal, and let us help. This casual, creative workshop is for both brand-new journalers and longtime journal junkies, so no matter where you are in your journaling journey, we hope you’ll join us.
This workshop includes:
A journal (if you want one)! We’ll provide a black, hardcover journal with blank pages. If you prefer to bring your own, that’s fine with us — you’ll pay a lower ticket price. If you’re brand-new, you can decorate your cover and start working on spreads inside. If you’re a seasoned journaler, you do you.
A kit to take home with a few of our favorite journaling materials to use throughout the year.
A buffet of craft supplies, including paper, stickers, washi tape, ephemera and much, much more. We’ll also have adhesives, scissors, pens, etc. And of course, BYOJ (Bring Your Own Junk).
Two prints from our instant photo printer, if you’d like. You’ll send us photos and we’ll print on the spot.
Prompts and ideas to get you started, including some January-appropriate spread themes. We’ll also share ideas for “junk” to collect so you’ll always have material for your journal.
You’re also welcome to bring supplies to share, though of course that’s not required.
Psst ... We plan to host regular, low-cost junk journaling meetups throughout the year, so if you need motivation to work on your spreads once you’ve started, keep an eye out for those.
This workshop is open to crafters ages 11 to adult. We’ve shared junk journaling with lots of tweens and teens, and they’ve loved it. So bring your crafty (older) kid along.
Introduction to Paper Quilling
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 12 to adult
Led by: Danielle Reznick (@quillandarch)
Want to learn the basics of paper quilling? Danielle Reznick from Quilling & Architecture(@quillandarch) will teach you how to create your own quilled flower bookmark and hanging flowers on a 5"x 7" canvas. All you need is patience and good eyesight (reading glasses!).
You'll take home your two started projects from the class, and a quilling kit with all of the components you'll need to complete these projects and others at home.
The quilling kit includes:
Assortment of paper quilling tools: twirling tool, needle tool, quilling coach, tweezers, pins
Glue pen
Quilling corkboard
Quilling scissors
Practice worksheets
Six packages of quilling paper
Bookmark base and canvas for your art pieces!
This workshop is open to crafters 12 to adult.
Intro to Crochet
Duration: 2½ hours
Ages: 13 to adult
Led by: Melissa Franks (@the.woodland.stitch)
Whether you're completely new to crochet or eager to refresh your creative skills, join Melissa of The Woodland Stitch (@the.woodland.stitch) for this hands-on workshop. Melissa will teach you the most basic stitches of crochet (cast on, single crochet, slip stitch), all in the perfect project for book lovers! You'll practice each stitch as you create a stitch sampler bookmark.
Participants will take home:
8.6 x 2-inch completed bookmark
A 5mm/H8 size crochet hook
Yarn and step-by-step instructions to make another bookmark at home!
This workshop is open to crafters ages 13 and older.
Vision Boards
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: All ages (under 11 with an adult)
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
Have some fun setting your goals for the new year, the crafty way. Create a vision board that reflects your goals, dreams, or just all the things that bring you joy going into the new year.
You'll start with a blank board (a fresh slate for the new year!) and then choose from a huge buffet of craft supplies to build your board, including stickers, photos, washi tape, patterned paper, quotes, beads, postcards, and more. Fill every inch of your board with dreams and plans, or leave space to add as the year goes on. Your board can be neat and orderly, or chaotic and maximalist — the tone is totally up to you.
We’ll provide a few prompts and ideas, as well as a “word of the year” list if you want to center your board on a specific theme. This workshop can be whatever you’d like — a serious look at what you want to accomplish in 2026; a chance to play with materials and spark joy; or some combination of the two. Most of all, take a few moments just for yourself to ponder the year ahead!
This workshop is open to all ages (under 11 must be accompanied by an adult), so bring the family for a few hours of creativity and intention-setting.
First Birthday Open Studio
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: all ages
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
It’s our first birthday! We’ve hosted more than 75 birthday parties since we opened in January 2025, and now it’s time for us to throw one for ourselves.
We decided the best way to celebrate was by inviting our community to join us for one of our favorite events — Open Studio. These monthly workshops are full of family-friendly, open-ended projects, and this time, they’re all party- and celebration-themed. While you help us mark our big milestone, you’ll create some fun keepsakes to celebrate your family’s big days.
As with all of our Open Studio events, we invite you to stay for a few minutes, or hang out all day. Bring a friend, a kid, a partner or come alone. Crafters of all ages will find something fun to make, we’re sure of it. This event is not just for kids! Adults are invited to get crafty with us, whether you've got a kid with you or not.
Our crafting stations will include:
Special keepsakes to display for each birthday in your family.
Fun decor items for a festive vibe on birthdays or any day.
A collaborative community craft project that we can’t wait to share!
All the projects are open-ended, and ready for you to put your own spin on them. There will be no official instruction, but we will offer lots of inspiration if you need it.
Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door. It helps us so much to know how many people to expect, so advance tickets are discounted! Crafters 4 and under are free, but must be accompanied by a paying adult.
This is not a drop-off event. All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Family Bingo Night
Duration: 2½ hours
Ages: all ages
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
We’re turning 1! In January, we’re celebrating a year of crafts, games and community, and we’d love to mark the occasion with you.
We hosted our first Family Bingo Night in November, and it was a great night of family fun and community-building. So when we started thinking about ways to celebrate our birthday, another bingo night seemed like the perfect thing. Bring your own dinner and we’ll supply water, birthday treats and prizes.
Doors open at 5:30 for dinner and mingling, and bingo will begin at 6:15. Each player needs a ticket — you’ll receive 10 cards per ticket, so we can play all night!
All ages are welcome — we had a wonderful mix of players last time. So bring your family, friends and neighbors to enjoy a fun and friendly evening.
Drop-In Community Mah Jongg
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 14 to adults
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
Whether you learned Mah Jongg in one of our workshops or you've been playing for years we hope you'll join us for drop-in community games in our workshop space on the second Thursday of every month.
Please note: This is not a learn-to-play workshop! You should be familiar with the fundamental tenets of American Mah Jongg, including identifying suits, how to read the card and basic gameplay. You do not need to be an expert by any means, but we will not be teaching new players at these events. Of course, friendly assistance is always provided.
All levels are welcome, as long as you know the basics — when you register, you’ll be asked about your experience so we can plan tables accordingly. Even if your only experience (so far!) is in our workshops or some casual lessons with friends, there is a spot for you at our tables.
If you have a card, please bring it. We’ll have cards to lend if you don’t have one. We will provide tile sets, though you're welcome to bring yours to share.
Snacks will be provided. Obviously.
This workshop is open to players ages 14 and older.
LCW Book Club: Bedazzled Book Covers
Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 14 to adult
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)
After two fantastic sessions making mini bookcases, we’re ready to move on to our next bookish craft project: Bedazzled book covers! Look, you may not think you’re into rhinestones and bling, but in this case, you’re wrong. Trust us! You won’t believe how much fun it is to gemify your favorite reads, especially surrounded by other book lovers in our welcoming workshop space. With the right supplies in front of you, it’s an easy, social craft, and soon, no book (or anything else) will be safe from sparkles.
We’ll provide:
All the tools you’ll need, including wax picking pencils, gem trays and glue, plus tips on how to use them.
An entire set of thousands of rhinestones just for you! You’ll take home your set, which should be plenty to bedazzle at least a dozen books, probably more. You’re welcome to bring more than one book to the workshop (see details below) — the gems are yours, so you can use as many as you like.
Extra rhinestones in different sizes for added flair. (We’ll explain when and how you might use them.)
Snacks, drinks and a room full of other book lovers to chat with.
Important: YOU will provide the book(s)! Here are a few tips on choosing a book for optimal bedazzling success:
Hardcovers and paperbacks both work great.
Look for a book with good-sized chunks of color and simple shapes. Intricate designs will be tough; the gems are quite small, but not tiny enough to create extremely precise lines and shapes.
It’s up to you which parts you’ll bedazzle — just the title; specific artwork or graphics; random parts of an illustration; or the WHOLE DARN THING! Keep that in mind when you’re choosing.
You’ll have an easier time with book titles set in chunkier typefaces, as opposed to very thin fonts or script letters.
Your book doesn’t have to be fiction! Choose a favorite nonfiction book, a crafting book (!!) or a children’s book that your family loves. Bedazzled Dr. Seuss has our hearts beating faster.
Bring your book club buddies, your neighbors or even your teenage book lover to this evening of sparkly, bookish fun.