
Turn Your Grocery Bags into Books!
Transform paper grocery bags into handmade journals and sketchbooks using three-hole pamphlet stitching and concertina folds. This beginner-friendly book arts workshop explores creative paper construction and upcycling.
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Create a vibrant Frida Kahlo-inspired shadow box using reclaimed fabrics, buttons, flowers, colored pencils, and other treasures. This beginner-friendly mixed-media workshop welcomes children with an adult and independent participants ages 16+.

Create a vibrant Frida Kahlo-inspired shadow box using reclaimed fabrics, buttons, flowers, colored pencils, and other treasures. This beginner-friendly mixed-media workshop welcomes children with an adult and independent participants ages 16+.
Create a vibrant Frida Kahlo-inspired shadow box using reclaimed fabrics, buttons, flowers, colored pencils, and other treasures. This beginner-friendly mixed-media workshop welcomes children with an adult and independent participants ages 16+.

Design a personal junk journal for preserving daily memories, photos, mementos, inspiring quotes, and gratitude lists. Explore collage and imaginative paper art as a springboard for a daily creative practice.

Design a personal junk journal for preserving daily memories, photos, mementos, inspiring quotes, and gratitude lists. Explore collage and imaginative paper art as a springboard for a daily creative practice.
Design a personal junk journal for preserving daily memories, photos, mementos, inspiring quotes, and gratitude lists. Explore collage and imaginative paper art as a springboard for a daily creative practice.

Hands-on beginner floor loom weaving turns fabric scraps into a functional rag rug through an accessible folk-art practice. Learn weaving techniques and contribute to a shared community textile.

Hands-on beginner floor loom weaving turns fabric scraps into a functional rag rug through an accessible folk-art practice. Learn weaving techniques and contribute to a shared community textile.
Hands-on beginner floor loom weaving turns fabric scraps into a functional rag rug through an accessible folk-art practice. Learn weaving techniques and contribute to a shared community textile.
Young makers ages five and up fold colorful paper into playful creations during a hands-on origami workshop, building beginner crafting skills in a relaxed community setting.
Young makers ages five and up fold colorful paper into playful creations during a hands-on origami workshop, building beginner crafting skills in a relaxed community setting.
Young makers ages five and up fold colorful paper into playful creations during a hands-on origami workshop, building beginner crafting skills in a relaxed community setting.

Learn step by step to transform loose pages into a handcrafted journal, sketchbook, or mini storybook. All materials are provided, and beginners ages 10 and up are welcome.

Learn step by step to transform loose pages into a handcrafted journal, sketchbook, or mini storybook. All materials are provided, and beginners ages 10 and up are welcome.
Learn step by step to transform loose pages into a handcrafted journal, sketchbook, or mini storybook. All materials are provided, and beginners ages 10 and up are welcome.

Cutting, collage, and layered mixed-media experiments create a relaxed creative outlet for seasoned artists and curious beginners alike. Unwind, share ideas, and connect with fellow makers through handmade journal pages.

Cutting, collage, and layered mixed-media experiments create a relaxed creative outlet for seasoned artists and curious beginners alike. Unwind, share ideas, and connect with fellow makers through handmade journal pages.
Cutting, collage, and layered mixed-media experiments create a relaxed creative outlet for seasoned artists and curious beginners alike. Unwind, share ideas, and connect with fellow makers through handmade journal pages.

Create vibrant, stitch-free Japanese patchwork pictures by tucking fabric scraps into carved grooves, transforming cloth into paint-like designs. Bring clothing or scraps to recycle, or use materials provided.

Create vibrant, stitch-free Japanese patchwork pictures by tucking fabric scraps into carved grooves, transforming cloth into paint-like designs. Bring clothing or scraps to recycle, or use materials provided.
Create vibrant, stitch-free Japanese patchwork pictures by tucking fabric scraps into carved grooves, transforming cloth into paint-like designs. Bring clothing or scraps to recycle, or use materials provided.

Cut, collage, and experiment with mixed media techniques in a relaxed creative gathering for seasoned artists and curious beginners, with shared inspiration and connection among local makers.

Cut, collage, and experiment with mixed media techniques in a relaxed creative gathering for seasoned artists and curious beginners, with shared inspiration and connection among local makers.
Cut, collage, and experiment with mixed media techniques in a relaxed creative gathering for seasoned artists and curious beginners, with shared inspiration and connection among local makers.

Cut or tear colorful tissue and printed napkins, then collage them onto repurposed glass jars with decoupage glue. Create translucent decorative lanterns and luminaries in this hands-on paper craft workshop.

Cut or tear colorful tissue and printed napkins, then collage them onto repurposed glass jars with decoupage glue. Create translucent decorative lanterns and luminaries in this hands-on paper craft workshop.
Cut or tear colorful tissue and printed napkins, then collage them onto repurposed glass jars with decoupage glue. Create translucent decorative lanterns and luminaries in this hands-on paper craft workshop.

Transform worn or ordinary sweatshirts and T-shirts with reverse appliqué embroidery, learning playful techniques to mend frayed fabric or add imaginative textile detail in a hands-on clothing upcycling workshop.

Transform worn or ordinary sweatshirts and T-shirts with reverse appliqué embroidery, learning playful techniques to mend frayed fabric or add imaginative textile detail in a hands-on clothing upcycling workshop.
Transform worn or ordinary sweatshirts and T-shirts with reverse appliqué embroidery, learning playful techniques to mend frayed fabric or add imaginative textile detail in a hands-on clothing upcycling workshop.

Hands-on studio session exploring layered watercolor washes, mark-making, and mixed-media additions to build rich surface textures. Expect guided technique demos plus time to experiment with papers, tools, and personal imagery.

Hands-on studio session exploring layered watercolor washes, mark-making, and mixed-media additions to build rich surface textures. Expect guided technique demos plus time to experiment with papers, tools, and personal imagery.
Hands-on studio session exploring layered watercolor washes, mark-making, and mixed-media additions to build rich surface textures. Expect guided technique demos plus time to experiment with papers, tools, and personal imagery.

Messy mixed-media experimentation turns perfectionism into playful process, with supplied materials and permission to make wonderfully ugly work. An art therapist guides beginners and blocked artists toward creative freedom.

Messy mixed-media experimentation turns perfectionism into playful process, with supplied materials and permission to make wonderfully ugly work. An art therapist guides beginners and blocked artists toward creative freedom.
Messy mixed-media experimentation turns perfectionism into playful process, with supplied materials and permission to make wonderfully ugly work. An art therapist guides beginners and blocked artists toward creative freedom.

Transform repurposed jars and glass containers into glowing decorative luminaries using decoupage, layering cut or torn tissue and printed napkin papers onto transparent surfaces for colorful, collage-like designs.

Transform repurposed jars and glass containers into glowing decorative luminaries using decoupage, layering cut or torn tissue and printed napkin papers onto transparent surfaces for colorful, collage-like designs.
Transform repurposed jars and glass containers into glowing decorative luminaries using decoupage, layering cut or torn tissue and printed napkin papers onto transparent surfaces for colorful, collage-like designs.

Learn the steps of botanical illustration using reference materials, guidebooks, colored pencils, and watercolors. This hands-on workshop lays the groundwork for turning finished illustrations into zines.

Learn the steps of botanical illustration using reference materials, guidebooks, colored pencils, and watercolors. This hands-on workshop lays the groundwork for turning finished illustrations into zines.
Learn the steps of botanical illustration using reference materials, guidebooks, colored pencils, and watercolors. This hands-on workshop lays the groundwork for turning finished illustrations into zines.

Carve custom stamps in a hands-on printmaking session inspired by harvest, abundance, gratitude, and new beginnings. Slow down, reflect, and create a personal piece in a welcoming studio setting.

Carve custom stamps in a hands-on printmaking session inspired by harvest, abundance, gratitude, and new beginnings. Slow down, reflect, and create a personal piece in a welcoming studio setting.
Carve custom stamps in a hands-on printmaking session inspired by harvest, abundance, gratitude, and new beginnings. Slow down, reflect, and create a personal piece in a welcoming studio setting.

Create a handmade ancestor zine through four weeks of creative reflection, exploring generational stories, inherited gifts, and responsibilities. This phone-free workshop connects personal history with the generations before and after us.

Create a handmade ancestor zine through four weeks of creative reflection, exploring generational stories, inherited gifts, and responsibilities. This phone-free workshop connects personal history with the generations before and after us.
Create a handmade ancestor zine through four weeks of creative reflection, exploring generational stories, inherited gifts, and responsibilities. This phone-free workshop connects personal history with the generations before and after us.
Break down discarded paper and old books into fresh handmade sheets, then turn them into upcycled holiday cards. A hands-on paper craft workshop focused on reuse and creative making.
Break down discarded paper and old books into fresh handmade sheets, then turn them into upcycled holiday cards. A hands-on paper craft workshop focused on reuse and creative making.
Break down discarded paper and old books into fresh handmade sheets, then turn them into upcycled holiday cards. A hands-on paper craft workshop focused on reuse and creative making.

Explore the history and hands-on process of ecoprinting, using natural materials to transfer botanical patterns onto fabric. Create and take home your own printed textile.

Explore the history and hands-on process of ecoprinting, using natural materials to transfer botanical patterns onto fabric. Create and take home your own printed textile.
Explore the history and hands-on process of ecoprinting, using natural materials to transfer botanical patterns onto fabric. Create and take home your own printed textile.

Cut, layer, and glue paper ephemera, textures, and found materials into festive mixed media collage holiday cards. A hands-on studio workshop geared to beginners who want one-of-a-kind handmade greetings and creative seasonal gift-making.

Cut, layer, and glue paper ephemera, textures, and found materials into festive mixed media collage holiday cards. A hands-on studio workshop geared to beginners who want one-of-a-kind handmade greetings and creative seasonal gift-making.
Cut, layer, and glue paper ephemera, textures, and found materials into festive mixed media collage holiday cards. A hands-on studio workshop geared to beginners who want one-of-a-kind handmade greetings and creative seasonal gift-making.

Hands-on instruction covers knitting and crocheting basics, with starter project ideas for curious beginners and experienced makers. Bring your skills or questions for a welcoming, all-levels fiber arts session.

Hands-on instruction covers knitting and crocheting basics, with starter project ideas for curious beginners and experienced makers. Bring your skills or questions for a welcoming, all-levels fiber arts session.
Hands-on instruction covers knitting and crocheting basics, with starter project ideas for curious beginners and experienced makers. Bring your skills or questions for a welcoming, all-levels fiber arts session.
