Duration: 2.5 hours
Ages: 13 and older
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.

Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 10 and older (under 13 with an adult)
Led by: Stacey Hammer (@createatlocallycrafted)

Have you heard the buzz about the trending Japanese craft of Kinusaiga? Pronounced “key-new-sigh-ga,” this unique art form is like quilting with fabric — but no sewing involved!  You just carve a design into crafting foam and gently tuck fabric scraps into the grooves to bring your artwork to life.

During this three-hour workshop, you’ll get to choose from piles of colorful, patterned fabrics, along with a variety of pre-printed template designs. Prefer to make something completely unique? You can also create your own design from scratch.

With step-by-step guidance from an experienced instructor, you’ll learn the techniques you need and then settle into the relaxing rhythm of creating. It’s creative, calming, and surprisingly easy to learn, making it the perfect hands-on activity for beginners and experienced crafters alike. 

As your design takes shape, you’ll see how simple pieces of fabric can transform into a beautiful work of art. And the best part?  You’ll leave with a finished, framed piece of Kinusaiga art to take home and proudly display.

Duration: 2.5 hours
Ages: All ages
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)

Bingo night is back! After a summer hiatus, we’re ready to get back to some fun Friday evenings playing bingo in our workshop. Bring a friend or come solo and enjoy a night of family-friendly fun and community.

Bring your own dinner and we’ll supply water, dessert and prizes. Totally and completely optional but definitely encouraged: Wear your pajamas, slippers or other fun sleepover gear!

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, so bring your family, friends and neighbors to enjoy a fun and friendly evening.

Duration: 2.5 hours
Ages: 14 and older
Led by: Becky Sher (@createatlocallycrafted)

If “learn to knit” has always been on your crafty bucket list, now’s the time to make it happen. In this new “crash course” format, you’ll join Becky Sher, co-owner of Locally Crafted Workshop and a knitter for more than two decades, to learn the basics of the craft. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or refreshing your skills, you’ll leave ready to tackle a real project. 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 stitch.

• How to bind off when you’re finished a project.

This workshop is not meant to turn you into a knitter overnight. But it’s a good chance to try out the basics, get comfortable with the motion of knitting, and ask questions (you can’t do that on YouTube!). You’ll leave with the confidence to practice and further your skills at another class, or by tackling a simple project on your own.

Workshop includes a pair of circular knitting needles to take home and yarn for practice, along with other bits and bobs you’ll need along your knitting journey. Circular needles can be used to knit back and forth (for a scarf, coaster or dishcloth) or in the round (for a cowl or basic hat). All perfect next-step projects!

Duration: 3 hours
Ages: All ages
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)

We took a few months off from Open Studios, which means we’re super-excited to get back in the groove when fall rolls around! September’s Open Studio falls on Labor Day weekend, so plan to bring any family who is in town, or gather up some new school friends and craft together.

These monthly workshops are full of family-friendly, open-ended projects, and this time, all of our projects will be themed around world travel. This was the theme of our August summer camp, and we brainstormed way too many projects, so we thought this was the perfect place to share them.

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:

• Mini travel journals with some prompts and doodles to get you started.

• An easy-to-master collage project with European vibes.

• A beautiful mandala project

• A cool luggage tag that will be the envy of the airport.

• And much more!

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 $17 in advance or $20 at the door (plus fees). 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.

Crafters under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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 (bring reading glasses if you need them!).

You'll take home your two started projects from the class, and a quilling kit with all of the materials 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.

Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 16+
Led by: Adria Aghasi (@artellacreativeclub)

Bring a bit of summer style into your home all year with a gorgeous 3D citrus-themed canvas, painted by you!

This hands-on workshop is designed for crafters of all skill levels— no prior painting experience is required. Local artist Adria Aghasi (@artellacreativeclub) and her sister, Aida, will guide participants step by step through the entire creative process in a fun, relaxed, and welcoming atmosphere.

Participants will learn to:

• Paint a beautiful acrylic background on a 12- by 16-inch canvas.

• Blend colors and create depth with simple painting techniques.

• Paint realistic 3D lemons.

• Assemble and attach the dimensional lemons to the canvas using professional adhesives.

• Create a unique mixed-media artwork ready to display at home.

What’s included:

• All art materials and supplies: Canvas, paints, brushes, adhesives, and pre-prepared molding material for creating the raised lemons.

• Coffee, tea, and a light snack.

• Step-by-step instruction throughout the workshop.

At the end of the class, every participant will leave with:

• A beautiful handmade 3D lemon canvas artwork.

• New painting and mixed-media skills.

• A memorable creative experience to enjoy and share.

This workshop is for crafters ages 16 and older.

About the instructor

Adria Aghasi is an artist, educator, and the founder of Artella Creative Club. She is an Iranian immigrant currently based in Maryland. Her artistic journey began at the age of 13 when she enrolled in an arts high school in Iran. She holds a bachelor’s degree in painting, a bachelor’s degree in Law, and a master’s degree in animation directing.

Over the years, Adria has taught art to children and adults, and her artwork has been featured in books, newspapers, and magazines. She has participated in both solo and group exhibitions, and she is working toward her next solo exhibition while continuing to teach art classes and creative workshops throughout Maryland.

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 or abstract metal table (with removable tray top). In the 90-minute session, you’ll learn about the properties of resin; how to work with it and color it; and if you'd like, how to create amazing wave effects for an extremely realistic look.

Each participant will be provided with a 13” diameter by 19” high metal tray table (choose black or white when you register) as the canvas to create a personalized piece of functional art.

Class includes:

• Introduction to creating resin art — no experience required!

• A 13- by 19-inch metal tray table (choose black or white when you register)

• 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 must be accompanied by an adult. ALLparticipants must purchase a ticket.

Duration: 2.5 hours
Ages: 13 to adult
Led by: Becky Sher (@createatlocallycrafted)

We’ll never get tired of making mini bookcases, but it’s time to go just a little bigger — a mini bookstore! If you’ve ever daydreamed about opening your own bookshop, or just love lingering among the shelves, join us to create the perfect little bookish happy place.

Who knows, this may be the beginning of a whole street of small-town shops! A coffee shop, a yarn shop, a bakery. Let’s build the street from your favorite small-town books.

The workshop includes:

• A wooden townhouse-style birdhouse (approximately 4x5x7 inches).

• Paint, paper, mini books, tiny coffee mugs, beads, charms, plants, and other miniatures and embellishments to create your custom bookshop. Bring your own bits and bobs if there’s something special you want to include.

• All tools, adhesives and other supplies.

• Inspiration, book chat and creative fuel (i.e., snacks!).

P.S. “LCW Book Club” is just our designation for our book-ish craft projects. Don’t worry, you don’t need to read a specific book or even be prepared to talk about books in any kind of formal way. It’s just our no-pressure, crafty “club” for people who love books and book-related things.

This workshop is open to crafters 13 to adult.

Duration: 3 hours
Ages: All ages
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)

Please note: We’ve decided to CANCEL this event because it interferes with the World Cup final. Oops!

Let’s get your wrists decked out for summer! Join us for an Open Studio devoted exclusively to creating the perfect summer bracelet stack. This event is for all ages, so gather up your family and friends and join us for some simple summer crafting. Pop in for a few minutes between activities or stay for hours. Sound like fun? It will be, we guarantee it.

Your all-you-can-craft ticket includes:

• Full access to our Bead Bar with beads in lots of sizes, shapes and colors. We’ll have upgraded options like glass, wood and ceramic, and lots of choices for littler crafters as well.

• Tools and supplies like our favorite stretchy string, safety pins to make friendship pins, keychain hardware and more.

• A friendship bracelet station with patterns, string and even a little instruction if you need it.

• Assistance sizing, tying and finishing your bracelets, and help adding a dollop of knot glue so your pieces will last all summer and beyond.

• A summer soundtrack on repeat.

Kids ages 11 and up may be dropped off. Please see a staff member when you arrive to check in before leaving your child.

Drop-ins are welcome BUT you’ll get a discount if you register ahead. And it really helps us to know how many people to plan for. (Don’t make us beg, but PLEASE buy your tickets ahead if you can.)

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.

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!

Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 9 to 13
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)

Whether your tween needs a chill afternoon after camp, a break from the pool or just a few hours out of the house this summer, send them to us!

Kids ages 9 to 13 are invited for summer afternoon of crafts, snacks and just hanging out. Bring a pal, or come alone and meet other kids who love to craft. We’ll supply snacks and a soundtrack, plus cool projects using lots of fun supplies and techniques. We’ll set up crafting stations like we do for our monthly Open Studio events so kids can explore at their own pace.

This IS a drop-off event; we’ll ask for adult contact info at registration.

Duration: 4 hours
Ages: All ages
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)

Let’s get your wrists decked out for summer! Join us for an Open Studio devoted exclusively to creating the perfect summer bracelet stack. This event is for all ages, so gather up your family and friends and join us for some simple summer crafting. Pop in for a few minutes between activities or stay for hours. Sound like fun? It will be, we guarantee it.

Your all-you-can-craft ticket includes:

• Full access to our Bead Bar with beads in lots of sizes, shapes and colors. We’ll have upgraded options like glass, wood and ceramic, and lots of choices for littler crafters as well.

• Tools and supplies like our favorite stretchy string, safety pins to make friendship pins, keychain hardware and more.

• A friendship bracelet station with patterns, string and even a little instruction if you need it.

• Assistance sizing, tying and finishing your bracelets, and help adding a dollop of knot glue so your pieces will last all summer and beyond.

• A summer soundtrack on repeat.

Kids ages 11 and up may be dropped off. Please see a staff member when you arrive to check in before leaving your child.

Drop-ins are welcome BUT you’ll get a discount if you register ahead. And it really helps us to know how many people to plan for. (Don’t make us beg, but PLEASE buy your tickets ahead if you can.)

Duration: 2 hours
Ages: All ages
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)

Let’s meet up for some summer knitting and crochet! Bring your current project (or the one you’ve been meaning to start) and do some stitching surrounded by fellow makers.

If you’re stuck or need pattern support, don’t be shy; bring your questions and queries. (But if you’re a true beginner and need basic instruction, please ask about private lessons.)

And if you show up with another type of fiber-y project, no one will turn you away at the door.

This event is free, but please sign up to so we know how many people to expect.

Chocolate will be provided.

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 or abstract piece. In the 90-minute session, you’ll learn about the properties of resin; how to work with it and color it; and if you'd like, how to create amazing wave effects for an extremely realistic look.

Class includes:

• Introduction to creating resin art — no experience required!

• A 10-inch wooden lazy Susan or plate in which to create your ocean-themed art (choose one when you register — they are very similar, except the plate doesn't spin!)

• 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 must be accompanied by an adult. ALLparticipants must purchase a ticket.

Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 13 to adult
Led by: Stacey Hammer (@createatlocallycrafted)

In this engaging, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll explore kinusaiga (pronounced “key-new-sigh-ga”), a modern Japanese art form that transforms simple fabric scraps into stunning, textured works of art. By gently tucking fabric into pre-cut grooves on a foam board, you’ll create a richly layered design that resembles a fabric “painting” or quilt.

Relax, unwind, and tap into your creativity as you play with color, pattern, and texture. Whether you’re new to crafting or a seasoned maker, kinusaiga offers a meditative, hands-on experience with impressive results — think florals, landscapes, animals, or abstract designs, all brought to life with fabric.

In this workshop, you’ll learn the essentials — how to work with your template, choose and coordinate fabrics, and use simple tools to build your design piece by piece. 

Your workshop ticket includes: 

• A two-hour instructor-guided workshop

• A 6- by 6-inch floral pattern pre-cut onto a foam base; 

• All tools and a large selection of fabrics

• A 6-inch square shadow box frame.

Join us for a relaxing activity and leave with one-of-a-kind, gallery-worthy piece, and a new creative skill you’ll love coming back to.

Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 10 to adult (under 13 with an adult)
Led by: E. Foley (@foleysdogtraining)

Learn needle-felting techniques to create 100% wool pride-themed accessories to wear or gift to a friend.

Join instructor E. Foley (@foleysdogtraining) for a simple and fun 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'll choose your template — a butterfly or the flag or your choice — color it in with wool, and finish it off by attaching a sturdy hair clip or a magnet.

Each student will receive:

• Three barbed needles (and Band-aids if needed)

• Wool in a variety of colors to create your butterfly or flag

• A hair clip or magnet (your choice)

• 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.

Duration: 2 hours
Ages: all ages
Led by: Matelna Bakes (@matelnabakes)

Step into a one-of-a-kind tasting experience where every crumb tells a story. The Crumb Exchange, hosted by our friends at Matelna Bakes (@matelnabakes), brings together bakers, dessert lovers, and curious foodies for an afternoon of sampling, swapping, and sweet discovery.

Your ticket unlocks access to a curated spread of cookies, cakes, pastries, and unexpected bites. Trade your own creations, taste dozens of unique treats, and connect with a community that knows the best part is often the last bite. Expect cozy vibes, creative flavors, and a room full of people who take their sweets seriously.

Here’s how it works: You’ll bring a batch big enough to share. We recommend about 25 to 30 servings so everyone gets a chance to taste your creation. (For example: One 9-inch cake or 30 chocolate chip cookies, whatever you decide.) We will provide materials to label your baked creations for allergens.

Your ticket includes:

• Access to the full crumb tasting table — each ticket holder must bring a dessert to share for access to the event. 

• A box to stuff with sweet treats you want to take home!

• A flower bar by Agripina and Bloom (@agripina_and_bloom) —arrange your own bouquet.

• A DIY lemonade and seltzer bar with fruit and garnishes.

• A low-key craft project to work on while you chat.

• A chance to share, indulge and network with other dessert lovers

Spots are limited — because the best crumbs don’t last long.

Duration: 2 hours
Ages: all ages
Instructors: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)

Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 7 to adult (under 11 with an adult)
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)

Seems like it’s about time for another mini bookcases workshop! Whether you have a whole collection of tiny shelves already, or you’ve been waiting to try this fun project, we’d love to kick off summer with you.

This time, we’ll be offering summer-themed embellishments (plus all your other favorites, don’t worry). Make a gift for a beach lover, a decoration for your beach house or just celebrate al the best things about the season. From crabs to flip-flops to shells and beach glass, we’ll have everything you need to make a tiny summery nook.

We welcome book and miniature lovers of all ages (well, 7 and up), and we love seeing families work on this project together. So 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 like coffee mugs, picture frames, food, toys, holiday decor and more.

• Plenty of summer-themed pieces, including sand, shells, beach glass, sea animals, summery drinks, sunglasses, flip-flops 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 space.

• Plus, you’re welcome to bring any tiny trinkets or photos to add your own touches. 

This is a perfect family activity, and a lovely way to spend a few relaxing hours to kick off summer.

This workshop is open to crafters ages 7 and up, but kids under 11 should be accompanied by an adult.

Duration: 3 hours
Ages: all ages
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)

We’ve been waiting for this one — it’s time to celebrate summer! Join us at our June Open Studio for craft projects themed to the season of sunshine.    

If you’ve never come to our Open Studio events, here’s a quick rundown: We set up project stations that you can explore at your own pace. Minimal instruction, maximum creativity. We try to plan projects that are open-ended so you can craft your way, but we provide plenty of samples and inspiration. While we encourage families to craft together, these workshops are NOT just for kids. If you need a burst of creative joy in your week, you’ve found it. And in case you’re wondering, we have plenty of crafters who come at 10:01 and leave at 12:59 — we’re happy for you to craft as long as you like.

We’re still finalizing projects, because honestly, our initial list of ideas was too long! We’ll post samples as we finish them, but hopefully you trust us to prep great projects that you’ll love to make.

Our monthly plea: If possible, please buy your tickets ahead of time. It’s a bit cheaper, but mostly, it helps us to plan our materials so we don’t leave any crafters without supplies (or prep way too much!). We know it’s not always possible to plan ahead, but if you can, it helps us make Open Studio the best experience for everyone! 

Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Crafters under 4 are free, but must be accompanied by a paying adult.

All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 16+
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)

Hey, seniors! Want to turn your plain graduation cap into a work of art before the big ceremony? 

We’re here to help with a huge selection of stickers, cardstock, paper, paint markers, ribbon, rhinestones, felt, buttons, washi tape, adhesives and more. For the bedazzling fans out there, we’ll have tons of gems and all the necessary tools so you can bedazzle a logo, plus lots of expertise to share.

If you’ve got elements you want to add (photos, stickers or logos from your college, etc.), bring those along. When you register, we’ll ask you what colors you plan to use so we have plenty of materials on hand.

Important: You do NOT need to have your graduation cap to participate. We will provide a base for you to decorate and tips for attaching it to your mortarboard. We’ll have some sample caps so you can see how it will look. If you do have your cap, bring it along. Please check your school’s guidelines on cap decorating before you come!

Grab a group of friends to make one more high school memory together.

Three sessions:

• Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

• Thursday, May 28, 1 to 3 p.m.

• Wednesday, June 3, 4 to 6 p.m.

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.

Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 16+
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)

Hey, seniors! Want to turn your plain graduation cap into a work of art before the big ceremony? 

We’re here to help with a huge selection of stickers, cardstock, paper, paint markers, ribbon, rhinestones, felt, buttons, washi tape, adhesives and more. For the bedazzling fans out there, we’ll have tons of gems and all the necessary tools so you can bedazzle a logo, plus lots of expertise to share.

If you’ve got elements you want to add (photos, stickers or logos from your college, etc.), bring those along. When you register, we’ll ask you what colors you plan to use so we have plenty of materials on hand.

Important: You do NOT need to have your graduation cap to participate. We will provide a base for you to decorate and tips for attaching it to your mortarboard. We’ll have some sample caps so you can see how it will look. If you do have your cap, bring it along. Please check your school’s guidelines on cap decorating before you come!

Grab a group of friends to make one more high school memory together.

Three sessions:

• Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

• Thursday, May 28, 1 to 3 p.m.

• Wednesday, June 3, 4 to 6 p.m.

Date and time: Tuesday, May 26, and Wednesday, May 27
Duration: 2 hours each night
Ages: 16+
Led by: Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)

(Please note: This is a TWO-session workshop —back to back nights!)

Meld! Joker! Talon! Come learn the fast-paced game of Canasta. This two-evening workshop introduces beginners to the basic rules and simple strategies necessary to master the game.

During the first session, we will teach the basics of Canasta vocabulary, identify specialized hands, and introduce the basic rules and scoring procedures. On the second night 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 light snacks, a handout, sample scoring sheet, and two decks of playing cards. 

This workshop is open to players 16 and older.

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 or abstract piece. In the 90-minute session, you’ll learn about the properties of resin; how to work with it and color it; and if you'd like, how to create amazing wave effects for an extremely realistic look.

Class includes:

• Introduction to creating resin art — no experience required!

• A 10-inch wooden lazy Susan in which to create your ocean-themed art

• 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 must be accompanied by an adult. ALLparticipants must purchase a ticket.

Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 12 and up
Led by: Stacey Hammer, Locally Crafted Workshop (@createatlocallycrafted)

In this fun two-hour workshop, you’ll customize the world’s favorite pastel mini tote bag into a personalized statement piece. Get tote-ally creative in this workshop! Whether you love coloring, patching, bedazzling, or mixing all three, this session is all about expressing your own unique style.

We’ll provide everything you need:

• A new Trader Joe’s pastel mini tote (color selection at registration)

• Paint pens

• Iron-on patches (heat-pressed on site)

• Rhinestones

• Pins

• Other embellishments

• Glue, tools and other suuplies

No experience needed — just bring your creativity and we’ll guide you through techniques and ideas to help bring your vision to life. Perfect for solo creative time or a fun outing with friends, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind trendy tote that’s as practical as it is personal.

Please note: Due to the limited availability of these bags, this is a one-time workshop offering! Tote color choice is on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.

Duration: 2 hours
Ages: 8 to adult (12 and under with an adult)
Led by: Stacey Hammer (@createatlocallycrafted)

Join us for this fun, family-friendly workshop and create a beautiful piece of mosaic art. Participants will choose from a variety of base shapes like a dog, house, or flower. Or pick a square base and create your own unique design. Gluing colorful ceramic and glass tiles to the base, you’ll craft a one-of-a-kind piece you’ll be proud to gift or display.

Ideal for both beginner and experienced crafters, adults and kids, this workshop includes step-by-step instructions, all materials, and a live grouting demonstration. A take-home kit will be provided if you’d like to grout your project later once it has dried.