WORKSHOPS + EVENTS

Drop-In Workshop: Mini Brass Ring Wreath Making

Create your own unique wreath using brass rings, dried flowers, preserved moss, ribbon, yarn, and all sorts of colorful, textural elements.

This easy-to-create project requires nothing but your imagination!

We'll be here to provide all materials, tools, and guidance.

Saturday October 3rd

DROP-IN anytime between 3pm and 6pm

This drop-in project does not have a specific start and stop time. Just drop-in anytime during the workshop. Please note that most folks will need 30-45 minutes to complete this project so please plan accordingly.

All ages are welcome but note that all youngsters must be accompanied by an adult and hot glue guns require supervision.

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Art as Talisman Workshop: Intention Painting with Shug (Sheri Lee Robinson)

Sunday October 4th from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 18+ 

All materials, tools, and supplies are included in the class fee.

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This magical workshop will take you on a journey using your own written intentions to create a potent painting that can have a lasting beneficial impact for yourself and those around you for years to come. What are your intentions and desires? What do you want? 

We will start by exploring our intentions through discussion and some quick jotting down of ideas, then we will write our intentions DIRECTLY onto the canvas, letting them “sink in” before we paint over them. The words will eventually be entirely covered with paint but their power will be very much alive in the finished piece, acting as a talisman or charm. I love abstract art and find it works well for my own intention paintings, but if you want to do a landscape or seascape or a portrait…or just fingerpaint, go for it!  

I will guide you along and ask you to really trust your gut when it comes to applying the paint. We can use our hands, brushes or palette knives to work the materials and have some fun in the process.

• All are welcome to attend and no art-making experience is necessary. 
• Aprons, gloves, and all materials/tools/supplies will be provided.
• Each attendee will take home multiple works of art, along with the know-how and inspiration to continue making on their own.

About the Instructor:

S. Lee Robinson is a Detroit-based abstract and surrealist painter with over 35 years of studio practice. She holds a BFA in Painting from the San Francisco Art Institute and an Art Therapy Practitioner certificate, and currently serves as the 2026 Artist in Residence at The Village Club in Bloomfield Hills through the Women of Impact Residency Program. She teaches abstract and process-based painting at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, and her work has been exhibited internationally and featured in Architectural Digest and California Homes. She teaches the way she paints — intuitively, generously, and with a deep belief that every hand in the room is capable of something honest on the canvas.

Pajaki Workshop

Sunday October 4th from 11am to 2pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Celebrate in style by adding a colorful chandelier made of paper flowers, poms poms, and other colorful ephemera to your home. Design & build your own unique Pajaki!

Pronounced Pah-yonk-ee, this traditional folk art craft is created by Polish women at times of celebration - weddings, holidays, christenings, housewarmings, etc.

In this fun workshop, we’ll work with metal hoops, paper straws, twine, paper flowers, pom poms, hand marbled wooden beads, and much more to create a one-of-a-kind decorative ‘chandelier’. These are traditionally hung around holidays as a decoration for the home, but can also just be hung from the ceiling year around. 

Choose your colors and materials to make it your own!

Each pajaki measures roughly 12” round x 24” long

About the Instructor:

Julie Broekman (née Rudziensky) is a Livonia, MI based artist. By day she works in the automotive design industry, and by night she channels her creativity into jewelry design and the visual arts. Her newest venture, Fisherfolk, features a curated collection of handmade jewelry, vintage home goods, and craft supplies.

A lover of bold color, rich textures, and the beauty of the natural world, Julie draws constant inspiration from her surroundings—infusing her work with vibrancy, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for materials.

Succulent Planter Workshop: Spooky Concrete Gardens 

with Melissa West (Studio M West)

Sunday October 4th from 3pm to 6pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult) 

All supplies are included in class fee.

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Create a spooky haunted garden full of plants, stones, and hand-painted elements with the master of concrete planters, Melissa West!

Learn how to create fun garden accessories with air-dry clay, then curate your own succulent garden. Melissa's handcrafted concrete planters make the perfect foundation to add plants, rocks, and oh-so-many whimsical touches!

Aprons, gloves, and all materials/tools/supplies will be provided.

Each attendee will take home a custom-made garden, along with the know-how and inspiration to continue making on their own.

About the Instructor:

Melissa West is an artist based in Dearborn, holding a BFA in painting. After graduating, she unearthed a passion for creating 3D objects. Over the past six years, she has explored the versatility of concrete, crafting one-of-a-kind planters and home decor pieces. Combining her love for plants with her creative spirit, Melissa is excited to bring a whimsical fairy garden workshop to POST.

Do you like to sew but you're sick of working all alone? Do you prefer to create in a vibrant, fun, communal setting? Do you need to finish a class project? Do you need some big tables and space to spread out? Come on and get social with your POST pals!

POST's new biweekly SEW SOCIAL offers open, self-directed time in our studio to work on sewing projects, big or small. Drop in anytime from noon to 6pm to work in community with other sewists of all skill levels. Open to all pros, hobbyists, and beginners who have mastered sewing machine basics.

Bring your sewing machine, fabric, supplies, and tools.

If you need to use one of POST's sewing machines, please select that option. We have a limited number of machines available. We do charge a bit more for this option due to the cost of wear & tear, maintenance, etc.

Everyone will have access to:

• large tables for cutting and laying out patterns
• rotary cutters & mats
• measuring tools
• irons & ironing boards
• variety of scrap fabrics, notions, thread, and odds & ends
• a knowledgable and supportive community for guidance, fitting, pinning, modeling, and chatting!

Hosted by POST's sewing instructors Donna Killeen & Liz LePage.

SEW SOCIAL is not a sewing class. If you do not know how to use a sewing machine, you should start with our Sewing Machine Essentials workshop. 

Age 18+

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KNIT NITE is not exclusive to knitters, we just like the alliteration!

Come hang out with your POST pals for some fibers and textile crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, needlework, sewing, or other fabric/fibers project along with any tools and supplies needed. This is a free, fun, loosely organized, crafting party with a talented crowd of pros and beginners alike. Need some help with your project? Chances are someone here can offer guidance, inspiration, or at the very least will commiserate with your frustrations. 

• 6-8pm every Thursday evening.
• Everyone is welcome to join this FREE community-building event.
• POST CAFE will be open and serving coffees, teas, and more.
• POST SHOP will be open for browsing and shopping too!

Succulent Planter Workshop: Spooky Concrete Gardens 

with Melissa West (Studio M West)

Saturday October 10th from 10:30am to 12:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult) 

All supplies are included in class fee.

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Create a spooky haunted garden full of plants, stones, and hand-painted elements with the master of concrete planters, Melissa West!

Learn how to create fun garden accessories with air-dry clay, then curate your own succulent garden. Melissa's handcrafted concrete planters make the perfect foundation to add plants, rocks, and oh-so-many whimsical touches!

Aprons, gloves, and all materials/tools/supplies will be provided.

Each attendee will take home a custom-made garden, along with the know-how and inspiration to continue making on their own.

About the Instructor:

Melissa West is an artist based in Dearborn, holding a BFA in painting. After graduating, she unearthed a passion for creating 3D objects. Over the past six years, she has explored the versatility of concrete, crafting one-of-a-kind planters and home decor pieces. Combining her love for plants with her creative spirit, Melissa is excited to bring a whimsical fairy garden workshop to POST.

Screen Printing Workshop: Tea Towels

Saturday October 10th from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

All materials are included in class fee.

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Learn about screen printing and make a trio of colorful unique tea towels. These are perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself!

During this make & take workshop, Shayla will teach you about multi-color placement printing, designing and printing repeat patterns, and special techniques for screen printing on fabric. Everyone will print fun, contemporary patterns onto 100% cotton tea towels. Shayla will guide you through designing, laying out patterns, and mixing colorful inks to use on your tea towels.

Everyone will take home 3 freshly printed cotton tea towels.

Aprons will be provided, but please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little bit dirty. Screen printing ink will stain your clothing!

About the Instructor:

Shayla Johnson is founder and designer of Scarlet Crane Creations which is a dedicated micro-batch textile printing house that specializes hand-printed fabrics used to create home decor products and lifestyle accessories. Unique surface patterns range from free flowing florals to abstract textures in order to produce stylish and sophisticated collections.

Drop-In Workshop: Flower Crown Headband Making

Get crafty in the our studio while you create a festive Flower Crown that will last forever! Drop in for this fun, faux flower filled project and make a headband that is all YOU. 

We'll have some extra creepy accessories if you want to get into the Halloween spirit and kick off spooky season!

All supplies, materials, and tools will be provided. Just bring yourself, your pals and a free spirit.

Saturday October 10th

DROP-IN anytime between 3pm and 6pm

This drop-in project does not have a specific start and stop time. Just drop-in anytime during the workshop. Please note that most folks will need 30-45 minutes to complete this project so please plan accordingly.

All ages are welcome but note that all youngsters must be accompanied by an adult and hot glue guns require supervision.

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Using Foraged Plants to Create Natural Inks

Sunday October 11th from 10:30am to 12:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Create original paintings, book marks, and cards with freshly foraged inks and gain some inspiration for future inky experiments!

Learn how to make natural ink with artist Elizabeth Schmuhl. We'll begin the day outside (so dress for the weather) while we forage for plants. Students are also encouraged to bring plants or other materials from home. Anything can be used to create painting pigments! Back inside, Elizabeth will walk you through the ink-making process using your new finds.

During this 2 hour make + take workshop, Elizabeth will share samples, discuss her process, and demonstrate the ink-making process. Everyone will enjoy a hands-on experience while foraging, experimenting, and painting with freshly created inks.

Students will take home natural inks and several small paintings, book marks, and cards along with the inspiration and know-how to forage and continue creating painting pigments at home.

Aprons and gloves will be provided, but please wear closed-toe shoes and comfy clothing that may get dirty. 

About the Instructor:

Elizabeth Schmuhl is a multidisciplinary artist and the author of several books. Her most recent book, Fishes of the Great Lakes, contains paintings with natural inks made entirely from the Great Lake watershed and materials that surround it. She has taught at the University of Michigan, Art Institute of Chicago’s Oxbow School of Art, Wayne State University, POST, and elsewhere. She lives in Hamtramck + Benton Harbor.

Ceramics Workshop: Hand Building Festive Trees

Sunday October 11th from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Entry Level Class — No experience necessary

Age 16+ (minors must accompany an adult)

All materials are included in class fee.

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Just in time for the holiday season...create your own colorful tree, perfect for lighting up your winter decor. The cone-shaped trees may be glazed in various colors, made with an array of textures, and personalized with endless shapes, cut-outs, and toppers. Barb will guide you through the project - you just need to bring your imagination!

Everyone will create a tree (measuring approximately 8-10" tall) with a coordinating tray. The small tray can be used to hold a candle, turning your tree into a lovely luminary.

During this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn some foundational ceramic basics including:

• Hand-building from a clay slab
• Cutting, shaping, and pinching using forms & pottery tools
• Carving, stamping & marking to create textures
• Slip & score & smoothing techniques
• How to apply underglaze

Once the glaze is set, your pieces will be loaded into the kiln to be fired. All work will be ready within 2 weeks after class. We will call/email to let you know when your projects are ready for pick up. POST is also happy to ship.

About the Instructor:

Barb Gervais is an expressive and somewhat experimental ceramic artist based in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. Barb’s love for clay includes designing whimsical ceramics utilizing lots of color and eye-catching additions to her pieces. She specializes in handbuilding both functional and sculptural pieces. What began as a hobby in the education studio at Pewabic Pottery has become a full time pursuit of creative studio time, vending her wares at art fairs, and now teaching workshops at POST.

Intermediate KNITTING WORKSHOP: Bridge Skills

Sunday October 11th from 3pm to 6pm

Intermediate Level Class*

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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This class is designed for students who have learned basic beginner knitting skills, and want to "bridge the gap" to more advanced techniques. This class is NOT intended for newbies. To learn the basics, check out our beginner knitting workshops.

*Prerequisites: Students must have a good grasp on beginner knitting techniques including:

• Casting on and binding off
• Working knit stitches
• Knowledge of purling is recommended

In this workshop, you’ll get an introduction to intermediate knitting skills by making your choice of either a cup cozy or an ear warmer. 

The patterns used in this class are the “Common Room Coffee Coozie” by Dragon Hoard Designs and the “Everyday Ear Warmer” by Angela Dykman. Skills used in both projects include the long-tail cast on technique joining and knitting in the round and ribbing. If you choose to knit the cup cozy, you’ll also practice knitting with small-circumference needles and reading from a chart.

Materials you’ll need for your choice of project:

CUP COOZIE

• Pattern: Common Room Coffee Coozie
• 1 skein of DK-weight yarn
• 1 set each of size 2.5 and size 5 needles for preferred method of small circumference knitting, such as 9-inch circular needles or double-pointed needles 
• Other basic notions including scissors, tapestry needles and stitch markers

EAR WARMER

• Pattern: Everyday Ear Warmer
• 1 skein of super bulky yarn
• 1 set each of 16-inch circular needles in size 13 and size 15
• Other basic notions including scissors, tapestry needles and stitch markers

This is a make and take workshop, with the aim to have you feeling confident enough in your new skills to finish whichever project you choose on your own. You may even finish it in class if you pick up the skills quickly!

About the instructor:

Julia Cardi is a knitter and crocheter based in Detroit. Her love for knitting began as a solitary hobby during the COVID-19 pandemic (the scarf of dubious quality she made from a kit as a nine-year-old notwithstanding), but what hooked her is the community fiber arts naturally creates, and the respite it provides from her day job.

Ceramic Paw Print Tiles

Sunday October 11th

Select your time slot in the drop-down menu

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It's no secret—we love our dogs here at POST! Now you can join us by making a lasting impression of your pup's paw. Get ready for cuteness overload.

Each appointment will last around 15 minutes. We book sessions throughout the day so that the entire shop and studio is not overrun with pups all at once!

We’ll have everything ready to get a great print in fresh, very soft clay. The ceramic tiles will be finished and bisque fired. We’ll then paint the paw prints in a color of your choice with the name of your pet, before glazing and second firing.

Once your glaze is set, your pieces will be loaded into the kiln to be fired. All work will be ready within 2 weeks after class. Please note that custom framing will add a week. We will call/email to let you know when your projects are ready for pick up. POST is also happy to ship.

About the Instructor:

Mitch Segall is a native Michigander, a proud MSU alum, and the founder of Central Ceramics Co. He has been working with clay for nearly 20 years and teaching for over 10 years. Mitch has apprenticed in a number of pottery studios and is the manager of Pewabic Pottery’s gallery shop. He loves exploring shape, texture, and color, and stretching those elements within the limitations of clay. Mitch’s current body of work reflects the aesthetics and inspirations discovered during his time living in Central America.

Quilting Workshop: Your First Quilt

Two Part workshop meets on:

• Wednesday October 14th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm 
• Wednesday October 21st from 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Beginner Level Class*

Age 16+ (minors must accompany an adult)

All supplies are included in class fee.

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*This is a Beginner Level workshop - this means that you don't need to know much about sewing but you must know how to thread a machine and wind a bobbin. If you are a total newbie and unsure how to use a sewing machine, you may want to start with our Sewing Machine Essentials workshop. 

Welcome to this Introduction to Quilting with Liz LePage! Never used a rotary cutter? Still feel unsure when using your sewing machine? No worries, Liz is here to help! If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to quilt, this class is for you. You’ll learn how to:

• Read a quilt pattern
• Use your sewing machine 
• Measure & cut fabric
• Sew simple patchwork techniques
• Finish your first quilt

Everyone will receive Liz’s Peace & Patchwork Quilt Pattern to create their own 24x24" mini quilt.

POST will provide a variety of fabric, thread, bias tape, and tools. If you have your own  100% cotton fabric, notions, and tools please bring them!

For this project, we'll be using:

• Background fabric: 1 yard
• Two star fabrics: ½ yard each
• Backing fabric: ¾ yard
• Binding fabric: ½ yard (this is what goes around the edge of your quilt at the end!)
• Sewing Thread 
• Rotary Cutter
• Quilting Rulers 

Bring your sewing machine if you wish to learn on your own equipment or you may borrow a studio machine. Please select your preference when you checkout.

About the Instructor:

Liz LePage is a lifelong quilter and educator with a passion for getting people excited about sewing. As a quilt pattern designer, she loves combining simple sewing techniques with in-depth instructions to make sewing accessible to any level of sewist!

Ceramics Workshop: Critter Dish Trinket Trays

Wednesday October 14th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Entry Level Class — No experience necessary

Age 16+ (minors must accompany an adult)

All materials are included in class fee.

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Looking to play with clay while you create a cute and functional dish? This is the workshop for you! Create your own whimsical piece of pottery to use as an incense burner, candle holder, or jewelry tray. Barb will guide you through the project - you just need to bring your imagination!

Everyone will create a small dish (measuring approximately 4-8") from rolled slab clay. Cute little greenware critters such as birds, cats, turtles, and more may be added to create your own magical menagerie.

During this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn some foundational ceramic basics including:

• Hand-building from a clay slab
• Cutting, shaping, and pinching using forms & pottery tools
• Carving, stamping & marking to create textures
• Slip & score & smoothing techniques
• How to apply underglaze

Once the glaze is set, your pieces will be loaded into the kiln to be fired. All work will be ready for pick up 1-2 weeks after class when the kiln firing is complete. We will call/email to let you know when things are ready for pick up. POST can also ship your project if desired. Please inquire about shipping when you come to class. 

About the Instructor:

Barb Gervais is an expressive and somewhat experimental ceramic artist based in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. Barb’s love for clay includes designing whimsical ceramics utilizing lots of color and eye-catching additions to her pieces. She specializes in handbuilding both functional and sculptural pieces. What began as a hobby in the education studio at Pewabic Pottery has become a full time pursuit of creative studio time, vending her wares at art fairs, and now teaching workshops at POST.

KNIT NITE is not exclusive to knitters, we just like the alliteration!

Come hang out with your POST pals for some fibers and textile crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, needlework, sewing, or other fabric/fibers project along with any tools and supplies needed. This is a free, fun, loosely organized, crafting party with a talented crowd of pros and beginners alike. Need some help with your project? Chances are someone here can offer guidance, inspiration, or at the very least will commiserate with your frustrations. 

• 6-8pm every Thursday evening.
• Everyone is welcome to join this FREE community-building event.
• POST CAFE will be open and serving coffees, teas, and more.
• POST SHOP will be open for browsing and shopping too!

Dining Chair Makeover!

PART 1: Friday October 16th from 5pm to 8pm

PART 2: Friday October 23rd from 5pm to 8pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 18+

BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR*

All other tools and materials are included in the class fee.

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This beginner-friendly introduction to upholstery promises to transform you from an upcycling dreamer into a confident furniture DIYer! 

Part 1 is all about the bones. We’ll start with simple chairs in need of new seat cushions. Please bring a chair with you - it doesn’t have to be fancy - any old chair will do. We will go through the steps needed to tear apart old upholstery, remove old foam/batting, and learn how to assess furniture pieces based on age and condition. Repairs will be made as needed for each individual piece.

Part 2 is for rebuilding. We will be making our chairs better than ever! Get hands-on experience in choosing fabrics, working with foam, polyfill, and batting, while you learn the fundamentals to create comfortable and structurally sound seating. 

Everyone will leave with their fully refreshed chair, an extensive how-to handout, and the inspiration to go out and conquer more furniture refinishing projects!

*See the photos for chair inspiration. If you have a chair that you’re not sure fits the class, feel free to email us a photo in advance. We can help advise. As this is an intro class, start simple! A solid wooden chair with only seat upholstery will be best. Save your antique armchair for the advanced session, coming up later this year. If you do not have a chair, we will have some extras at POST. 

Hand tools, power tools, hardware, foam, batting, fabric, and all necessary supplies will be provided. We have a wide array of upholstery fabric to choose from but you are encouraged to bring your own as well. There will be a week in between the two sessions to finalize your fabric choices.

Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that you can get a bit dirty in for this workshop. Refrain from wearing loose clothing or anything that dangles Tie up long hair, scarves, and jewelry. Gloves, eye protection, and aprons will be provided.

About the Instructor:

Lauren Mleczko is an artist living in the Islandview neighborhood of Detroit. With a focus in upholstery and antique furniture, Lauren works under the name of LOLO’S HOUSE.

Sewing Workshop: Adjustable Crossbody Bags

Friday October 16th 

from 12pm to 6pm (with a few breaks) 

Beginner Level* 

Age 16+

All materials are included in class fee.

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*This is a Beginner Level workshop - this means that you don't need to know much about sewing but you must know how to thread a machine and wind a bobbin. If you are a total newbie and unsure how to use a sewing machine, you may want to start with our Sewing Machine Essentials workshop. 

Slings, Fanny Packs, Bum Bags, Belt Bags, whatever you call them, these crossbody carry-alls are always in fashion for good reason! Endlessly versatile and adjustable, these bags can be worn so many ways and made in so many fabrics. We have perfected a super pattern that is easy to learn and features a lined interior, secure zipper closure, inner pocket, and an adjustable strap.

We'll have a variety of fabrics, straps, and zippers for you to choose from. We have a wide array of colors, patterns, and textures for the bag's exterior and interior. You are also welcome to bring your own fabric.

Please bring your own sewing machine if you wish to learn on your own equipment or you may use a POST studio machine during the class. Please select your preference when you checkout.

About the Instructor:

Donna Killeen is the owner and creator of Detroit Apron Company. She enjoys working with natural linen and cotton fabrics to create aprons, hand towels, and market bags. Donna has been teaching at POST since 2018!

Knitting for Beginners Workshop with Ashley Welser

Saturday October 17th from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

All supplies are included in the class fee.

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Ready to begin knitting? This is the perfect time to learn the basics!

This comprehensive class is for the complete beginner. Ashley will be teaching the group about the tools and fibers used in knitting, and how those tools are used to create fabrics of varying density. She will guide you through basic knitting techniques to begin your very own scarf! Ashley has many tips & tricks including visual aids and simple rhymes to help students learn the ancient craft of knitting.

Everyone will take home a set of knitting needles, yarn, instructional handout, and their in-progress piece. All materials will be provided. We'll have a variety of colorful yarn to choose from.

About the Instructor:

Ashley's love of knitting and fiber arts blossomed at the age of twelve and quickly became her passion. Her goal as a teacher of fiber arts is to cultivate a love of crafting in a way that inspires students to think creatively about the resources surrounding them and to fill the world with beauty while doing tasks that increase mindfulness and independent thinking. She also owns Ashwelle Fiber Works - a hand spun and hand dyed yarn business emphasizing the creation of unique small batch yarns made slowly, thoughtfully, and with respect to the materials used in the process.

Intro to Hand Lettering Workshop: Brush Pen Basics

Saturday October 17th from 11am to 1pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 10+ (minors must accompany an adult)

All tools and supplies are included in class fee.

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This class is perfect for absolute beginners or anyone wanting to polish up their lettering skills. We will focus on basics, but if you have a project in mind, please bring it!

Brush Lettering Basics is a beginner friendly introduction to the world of calligraphy and hand lettering. Students will learn fundamental techniques using our pro-favorite, Dual Tip Brush Pen.

Everyone will take home a workbook and their own brush pen in order to keep practicing. 

About the Instructor:

Nicole St. John Hamborsky is a visual artist based in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. Her specialties include food and beverage photography, modern design and lettering, and creative direction. Nicole is a proud alumni of the College for Creative Studies in Detroit and the owner/operater of upstairs neighbor which specializes in sign painting, calligraphy, lettering, chalkboard illustration, teaching, and more.

Hand Lettering Workshop: Pointed Pen Calligraphy

Saturday October 17th from 2pm to 4pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 10+ (minors must accompany an adult)

All tools and supplies are included in class fee.

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This beginner-friendly class is a fun introduction to pointed pen calligraphy. Nicole will share her techniques for addressing envelopes, place cards, and other paper goods.

Students will get comfortable lettering with traditional calligraphy techniques and move on to envelope addressing, table cards, and optional ornament lettering.

Students will bring home the knowledge of pointed pen calligraphy basics, a letter liner, and the tools to start calligraphy at home!

About the Instructor:

Nicole St. John Hamborsky is a visual artist based in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. Her specialties include food and beverage photography, modern design and lettering, and creative direction. Nicole is a proud alumni of the College for Creative Studies in Detroit and the owner/operater of upstairs neighbor which specializes in sign painting, calligraphy, lettering, chalkboard illustration, teaching, and more.

Collage Workshop with Shug (Sheri Lee Robinson)

Saturday October 17th from 2pm to 6pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 18+ 

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Dive into the world of abstract collage with multi-media artist, Shug aka Sheri Lee Robinson.

This intensive workshop will have you elbows-deep in various media as you create bold and exciting new work.  Mixed Media Abstract Collage is a fun and liberating art-making process  that will teach how to create something new with the intention of ripping it up in order to give birth to a brand new work of art. This 4 hour workshop will give you plenty of time to explore, create, and complete a comprehensive series of abstract collages to take home and enjoy. Shug will guide you, step by step, through this journey as we dig in and make A LOT of brand new abstract art. 

Aprons, gloves, and all materials/tools/supplies will be provided.

Each attendee will take home completed collages (measuring 18x24") along with the know-how and inspiration to continue making on their own.

About the Instructor:

S. Lee Robinson is a Detroit-based abstract and surrealist painter with over 35 years of studio practice. She holds a BFA in Painting from the San Francisco Art Institute and an Art Therapy Practitioner certificate, and currently serves as the 2026 Artist in Residence at The Village Club in Bloomfield Hills through the Women of Impact Residency Program. She teaches abstract and process-based painting at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, and her work has been exhibited internationally and featured in Architectural Digest and California Homes. She teaches the way she paints — intuitively, generously, and with a deep belief that every hand in the room is capable of something honest on the canvas.

Dining Chair Makeover!

PART 1: Sunday October 18th from 3pm to 6pm 

PART 2: Sunday October 25th from 3pm to 6pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 18+

BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR *

All other tools and materials are included in the class fee.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ OUR CANCELLATION POLICY

This beginner-friendly introduction to upholstery promises to transform you from an upcycling dreamer into a confident furniture DIYer! 

Part 1 is all about the bones. We’ll start with simple chairs in need of new seat cushions. Please bring a chair with you - it doesn’t have to be fancy - any old chair will do. We will go through the steps needed to tear apart old upholstery, remove old foam/batting, and learn how to assess furniture pieces based on age and condition. Repairs will be made as needed for each individual piece.

Part 2 is for rebuilding. We will be making our chairs better than ever! Get hands-on experience in choosing fabrics, working with foam, polyfill, and batting, while you learn the fundamentals to create comfortable and structurally sound seating. 

Everyone will leave with their fully refreshed chair, an extensive how-to handout, and the inspiration to go out and conquer more furniture refinishing projects!

* See the photos for chair inspiration. If you have a chair that you’re not sure fits the class, feel free to email us a photo in advance. We can help advise. As this is an intro class, start simple! A solid wooden chair with only seat upholstery will be best. Save your antique armchair for the advanced session, coming up later this year. If you do not have a chair, we will have some extras at POST. 

Hand tools, power tools, hardware, foam, batting, fabric, and all necessary supplies will be provided. We have a wide array of upholstery fabric to choose from but you are encouraged to bring your own as well. There will be a week in between the two sessions to finalize your fabric choices.

Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that you can get a bit dirty in for this workshop. Refrain from wearing loose clothing or anything that dangles Tie up long hair, scarves, and jewelry. Gloves, eye protection, and aprons will be provided.

About the Instructor:

Lauren Mleczko is an artist living in the Islandview neighborhood of Detroit. With a focus in upholstery and antique furniture, Lauren works under the name of LOLO’S HOUSE.

Screen Printing Workshop: Pet Portraits

with Melissa Dettloff

Sunday October 18th from 10:30am to 2pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

All materials and tools are included in class fee.

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Your pet deserves 15 minutes of fame! And a custom-made portrait!
Learn the basics of screen printing and create a hand illustrated portrait of your favorite furry friend. We'll be using an accessible, non-darkroom method that can easily be replicated at home. Each participant will create an edition of 6 handmade, 8"x10" custom portraits of their own pet using drawing templates and Melissa’s guidance.

Mutual Adoration frames will be available in the shop at a 20% discount for workshop attendees.

We’ll email all registrants with instructions for how to select and send your pet’s photo before class. Nothing fancy needed - high resolution cell phone photos will work fine on newer phone models.

• Here is a 4-step guide on setting your resolution for Iphones/Ipads. 
• Here is a 4-step guide on setting your resolution for Androids 

About the Instructor:

Melissa Dettloff is a teaching artist in Detroit, making drawings, screen prints, and ceramics at POST and in her home studio. She is the creator of the Goo, a special, squishy being with part of it missing trying to make the world a better place for everyone. First introduced to printmaking as an art student at Wayne State University, Melissa co-owned Ocelot Print Shop, a community screen printing shop in Detroit’s Cass Corridor. In 2020 she co-founded POMPOM (Printmakers of Michigan Printing on Materials), a networking group for printmakers.

Ceramics Studio Session: Making Magic with Mitch

Custom Projects with Mitch Segall

Sunday October 18th from 11am to 2pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

All materials are included in class fee.

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Dreaming of creating something in clay? Just feel like chilling in the studio and getting your hands dirty? This is the workshop for you...

You'll start with an idea (or not), a glob of clay, some hand tools, and over the next few hours, you'll be making magic with Mitch! Whether you want to create something functional or sculptural, this is a safe space for magical thinking and mindful making. Build yourself that perfect mug! Design a holder for a tool that only you use! Bring that object d'art to life! Make your clay dreams become reality!

Mitch will guide you through the process of hand-building, slab-rolling, wedging, sculpting, under-glazing, and preparing a piece for the kiln. If he feels that your vision requires more time, tools, or attention, he may recommend a follow-up visit.

All work completed in the workshop will be ready in 2-3 weeks, after kiln firing. We will call/email to let you know when your projects are ready for pick up. POST is also happy to ship.

About the Instructor:

Mitch Segall is a native Michigander, a proud MSU alum, and the founder of Central Ceramics Co. He has been working with clay for nearly 20 years and teaching for over 10 years. Mitch has apprenticed in a number of pottery studios and is the manager of Pewabic Pottery’s gallery shop. He loves exploring shape, texture, and color, and stretching those elements within the limitations of clay. Mitch’s current body of work reflects the aesthetics and inspirations discovered during his time living in Central America.

Pajaki Workshop

Sunday October 18th from 3pm to 6pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Celebrate in style by adding a colorful chandelier made of paper flowers, poms poms, and other colorful ephemera to your home. Design & build your own unique Pajaki!

Pronounced Pah-yonk-ee, this traditional folk art craft is created by Polish women at times of celebration - weddings, holidays, christenings, housewarmings, etc.

In this fun workshop, we’ll work with metal hoops, paper straws, twine, paper flowers, pom poms, hand marbled wooden beads, and much more to create a one-of-a-kind decorative ‘chandelier’. These are traditionally hung around holidays as a decoration for the home, but can also just be hung from the ceiling year around. 

Choose your colors and materials to make it your own!

Each pajaki measures roughly 12” round x 24” long

About the Instructor:

Julie Broekman (née Rudziensky) is a Livonia, MI based artist. By day she works in the automotive design industry, and by night she channels her creativity into jewelry design and the visual arts. Her newest venture, Fisherfolk, features a curated collection of handmade jewelry, vintage home goods, and craft supplies.

A lover of bold color, rich textures, and the beauty of the natural world, Julie draws constant inspiration from her surroundings—infusing her work with vibrancy, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for materials.

Beginner Crochet Workshop: Learn the Essentials!

Wednesday October 21st from 5:30pm to 8pm

Beginner Level Class

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

All materials included in class fee.

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Learn to crochet!

This entry-level class is designed for the total beginner or those with skills that may be a bit rusty. Curious about crochet but you’re a total newbie? This is the workshop for you!

Rhonda will get you oriented to the hook, hand positions, and managing tension on your yarn. You will learn the following stitches:

• Slip Knot
• Chain Stitch
• Single Crochet

Everyone will practice these stitches and gain a solid foundation in order to get going on a project. With loads of experience and her contagious enthusiasm for craft, Rhonda will set you on your way to a new hobby! 

All tools and materials will be provided. Everyone will take home their practice piece, a crochet hook, some yarn, and an instructional hand-out.

About the Instructor:

Rhonda Hamborsky has been an O.G. POST pal since we opened back in 2017. She may even be in first place for most workshops attended! Possessing a love for all things fiber, Rhonda learned how to crochet from her grandmother, who taught her using the mirror method. Because Rhonda is left-handed, she will be using that same method to teach. Rhonda always has several projects in process, including weaving, crocheting, embroidery and also recently began learning to knit too.

Do you like to sew but you're sick of working all alone? Do you prefer to create in a vibrant, fun, communal setting? Do you need to finish a class project? Do you need some big tables and space to spread out? Come on and get social with your POST pals!

POST's new biweekly SEW SOCIAL offers open, self-directed time in our studio to work on sewing projects, big or small. Drop in anytime from noon to 6pm to work in community with other sewists of all skill levels. Open to all pros, hobbyists, and beginners who have mastered sewing machine basics.

Bring your sewing machine, fabric, supplies, and tools.

If you need to use one of POST's sewing machines, please select that option. We have a limited number of machines available. We do charge a bit more for this option due to the cost of wear & tear, maintenance, etc.

Everyone will have access to:

• large tables for cutting and laying out patterns
• rotary cutters & mats
• measuring tools
• irons & ironing boards
• variety of scrap fabrics, notions, thread, and odds & ends
• a knowledgable and supportive community for guidance, fitting, pinning, modeling, and chatting!

Hosted by POST's sewing instructors Donna Killeen & Liz LePage.

SEW SOCIAL is not a sewing class. If you do not know how to use a sewing machine, you should start with our Sewing Machine Essentials workshop. 

Age 18+

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KNIT NITE is not exclusive to knitters, we just like the alliteration!

Come hang out with your POST pals for some fibers and textile crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, needlework, sewing, or other fabric/fibers project along with any tools and supplies needed. This is a free, fun, loosely organized, crafting party with a talented crowd of pros and beginners alike. Need some help with your project? Chances are someone here can offer guidance, inspiration, or at the very least will commiserate with your frustrations. 

• 6-8pm every Thursday evening.
• Everyone is welcome to join this FREE community-building event.
• POST CAFE will be open and serving coffees, teas, and more.
• POST SHOP will be open for browsing and shopping too!

Sewing Machine Essentials 

Friday October 23rd from 3pm to 5pm

Entry Level Class

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

All fabric, supplies, and notions will be provided. 

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Learn your way around a sewing machine with in-person professional guidance.

Whether you have inherited an old machine, purchased a brand new model, or just want to play around with our studio machines, this workshop is the perfect place to start your sewing journey!

You are welcome to bring your own sewing machine or use one of the POST studio machines. Please select your preference when you checkout.

During this hands-on workshop, we will be working with a variety of scrap fabrics to learn a variety of stitches and machine functions. You will leave with the knowledge and experience to keep sewing. You may even be inspired to turn your practice piece into a finished project!

About the Instructor:

Donna Killeen is the owner and creator of Detroit Apron Company. She enjoys working with natural linen and cotton fabrics to create aprons, hand towels, and market bags. Donna has been teaching at POST since 2018!

Ceramics Workshop: Beaded Mobiles

(part 1) Saturday October 24th from 10:30am to 1:30pm

(part 2) Saturday October 31st from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Entry Level Class — No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

All materials are included in class fee.

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Add some whimsy to your home with a hanging mobile wind chime, made by you. Join Barb Gervais to create this customized beauty featuring hand built clay forms, artful textures, colorful glazes, and oh-so-many beads! 

During this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn some foundational ceramic basics including:

• Hand-building from a clay slab
• Cutting, shaping, and pinching using forms & tools
• Carving & marking to create textures
• Slip & score & smoothing techniques
• How to apply underglaze

Week 1 (3 hour class):

• Students will design and form their own dome and totem pendant from a pre rolled slab. 
• Apply texture and/or carved details to their dome and totem.
  
• Paint underglaze patterns on a selection of bisque fired beads.

Week 2 (3 hour class):

• Students will select various commercial beads to finish their project.
• Barb will guide the group through assembling the mobiles using beads, wire, jewelry tools, pliers, and hanging hardware. 

About the Instructor:

Barb Gervais is an expressive and somewhat experimental ceramic artist based in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. Barb’s love for clay includes designing whimsical ceramics utilizing lots of color and eye-catching additions to her pieces. She specializes in handbuilding both functional and sculptural pieces. What began as a hobby in the education studio at Pewabic Pottery has become a full time pursuit of creative studio time, vending her wares at art fairs, and now teaching workshops at POST.

Intermediate Knitting Workshop: Troubleshooting with Ashley Welser

Saturday October 24th from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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This class is designed for students who have learned basic beginner knitting skills, but have not yet mastered the art of purling or troubleshooting when things go awry. This class is NOT intended for newbies. To learn the basics, check out our beginner knitting workshops.

During this skill-building workshop, Ashley will teach you how to "read" your work. Learn how to troubleshoot  and fix a multitude of problems and missteps!

In class we will be:

• creating a swatch specifically designed to spot and fix mistakes
• examine problems that you are currently facing in your knitting journey

Please bring to class:

• your in-progress knitting project
• yarn of your choice
• needles of your choice

About the Instructor:

Ashley's love of knitting and fiber arts blossomed at the age of twelve and quickly became her passion. Her goal as a teacher of fiber arts is to cultivate a love of crafting in a way that inspires students to think creatively about the resources surrounding them and to fill the world with beauty while doing tasks that increase mindfulness and independent thinking. She also owns Ashwelle Fiber Works - a hand spun and hand dyed yarn business emphasizing the creation of unique small batch yarns made slowly, thoughtfully, and with respect to the materials used in the process.

Hand Lettering Workshop: Chalkboard Lettering

Saturday October 24th from 2pm to 4pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 10+ (minors must accompany an adult)

All materials and tools are included in class fee.

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Join us as we learn the basics of artful chalkboard lettering from a seasoned professional. During this hands-on workshop, Nicole will teach you a variety of techniques using chalkboard markers and traditional chalk including how to season your board, set up your design, and how to letter on your board.

Everyone will receive a wooden framed chalkboard, made by Mutual Adoration, to take home with them. Perfect to hang in your kitchen for menu planning, shopping lists, inspirational quotes, notes, or whatever you like!

No lettering experience is necessary, but if you have taken any of Nicole's other lettering workshops, this is a great class to take your skills to the next level.

All tools and supplies are included. Students will take home 2 POSCA paint pens, 1 wooden chalkboard, a workshop booklet, and the knowledge to continue this practice at home.

About the Instructor:

Nicole St. John Hamborsky is a visual artist based in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. Her specialties include food and beverage photography, modern design and lettering, and creative direction. Nicole is a proud alumni of the College for Creative Studies in Detroit and the owner/operater of upstairs neighbor which specializes in sign painting, calligraphy, lettering, chalkboard illustration, teaching, and more.

Therapeutic Art + Writing Workshop: Requiem (Ancestor Edition) with Shug (Sheri Lee Robinson)

Sunday October 25th from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 18+ 

All materials, tools, and supplies are included in the class fee.

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Dive into the world of therapeutic art making with multi-media artist, Shug aka Sheri Lee Robinson. 

This workshop is a creative journey into the complicated and honored subjects of grief, loss and mourning. Without exception, grief (in its many forms) will touch all of us at some point in our lives. Whether it's a loved one's passing, relationship loss, a move to a new city, job loss, a change in health...there is no way around it...we must go THROUGH it. Let's do this work together, creatively.

Shug will guide you step-by-step through a variety of writing and art therapy-based exercises designed to give you a creative helping hand as you navigate the physical, mental, and emotional world of grief.

In this workshop, you will be given your own blank Requiem Book to work on in class and take home to continue your explorations. Everyone will also create a collage (or several collages!) based on your findings.

Please note: the environment at POST is lively, inviting, and kind. This is a safe space for all. 

About the Instructor:

S. Lee Robinson is a Detroit-based abstract and surrealist painter with over 35 years of studio practice. She holds a BFA in Painting from the San Francisco Art Institute and an Art Therapy Practitioner certificate, and currently serves as the 2026 Artist in Residence at The Village Club in Bloomfield Hills through the Women of Impact Residency Program. She teaches abstract and process-based painting at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, and her work has been exhibited internationally and featured in Architectural Digest and California Homes. She teaches the way she paints — intuitively, generously, and with a deep belief that every hand in the room is capable of something honest on the canvas.

Zines for Everyone Workshop:

Hands-On Intro to Zine-Making

with Melissa Dettloff

Sunday October 25th from 11am to 2pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

All supplies are included in class fee.

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Learn how to turn your thoughts, stories, art, or activism into a self-published mini-magazine in this hands-on zine-making workshop. Whether you’re new to zines or already love them, this workshop is all about creativity, community, and DIY expression.

We'll look at a diverse collection of zines and explore their rich history, from punk to protest to personal storytelling, and guide you through the process of planning, designing, printing, and assembling your own zine using simple materials and various formats and binding options. Expect a relaxed, welcoming space with supplies provided, creative prompts to get you started, and time to cut, collage, draw, and create. We’ll print a handful of zines in the workshop with a desktop printer, and we’ll end the workshop with a zine trade so everyone goes home with a collection of zines.

Come make something weird, personal, radical, beautiful – something that’s 100% yours.

All tools and materials will be provided.

About the Instructor:

Melissa Dettloff is a teaching artist in Detroit, making drawings, screen prints, and ceramics at POST and in her home studio. She is the creator of the Goo, a special, squishy being with part of it missing trying to make the world a better place for everyone. First introduced to printmaking as an art student at Wayne State University, Melissa co-owned Ocelot Print Shop, a community screen printing shop in Detroit’s Cass Corridor. In 2020 she co-founded POMPOM (Printmakers of Michigan Printing on Materials), a networking group for printmakers.

Ceramics Studio Session: Making Magic with Mitch

Custom Projects with Mitch Segall

Sunday October 25th from 3pm to 6pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

All materials are included in class fee.

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Dreaming of creating something in clay? Just feel like chilling in the studio and getting your hands dirty? This is the workshop for you...

You'll start with an idea (or not), a glob of clay, some hand tools, and over the next few hours, you'll be making magic with Mitch! Whether you want to create something functional or sculptural, this is a safe space for magical thinking and mindful making. Build yourself that perfect mug! Design a holder for a tool that only you use! Bring that object d'art to life! Make your clay dreams become reality!

Mitch will guide you through the process of hand-building, slab-rolling, wedging, sculpting, under-glazing, and preparing a piece for the kiln. If he feels that your vision requires more time, tools, or attention, he may recommend a follow-up visit.

All work completed in the workshop will be ready in 2-3 weeks, after kiln firing. We will call/email to let you know when your projects are ready for pick up. POST is also happy to ship.

About the Instructor:

Mitch Segall is a native Michigander, a proud MSU alum, and the founder of Central Ceramics Co. He has been working with clay for nearly 20 years and teaching for over 10 years. Mitch has apprenticed in a number of pottery studios and is the manager of Pewabic Pottery’s gallery shop. He loves exploring shape, texture, and color, and stretching those elements within the limitations of clay. Mitch’s current body of work reflects the aesthetics and inspirations discovered during his time living in Central America.

KNIT NITE is not exclusive to knitters, we just like the alliteration!

Come hang out with your POST pals for some fibers and textile crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, needlework, sewing, or other fabric/fibers project along with any tools and supplies needed. This is a free, fun, loosely organized, crafting party with a talented crowd of pros and beginners alike. Need some help with your project? Chances are someone here can offer guidance, inspiration, or at the very least will commiserate with your frustrations. 

• 6-8pm every Thursday evening.
• Everyone is welcome to join this FREE community-building event.
• POST CAFE will be open and serving coffees, teas, and more.
• POST SHOP will be open for browsing and shopping too!

CODE AS CRAFT 

A free, community-building meet up happening on the last Friday of every month!

Friday October 30th from 4pm to 6pm

Age 18+

We love websites made by hand, and invite you to bring your hobby code projects to POST to work alongside others in the community.

About the Facilitators:

POST's 9 Year Anniversary Halloween Party

• Costumes - not necessary but c'mon it's Halloween
• Crafts - free make & takes
• Birthday Cake 
• Door Prizes
• Workshop Raffles
• Special sales throughout the shop
• Seasonal drinks in the cafe

ADVANCED KNITTING WORKSHOP: Intro to Cableknit

Sunday November 1st from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Advanced Level Class*

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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*Advanced class — Designed for students with a good grasp on basic knitting techniques, but suitable for those who have never done cable knitting before. Students should already be comfortable with casting on and off, knit and purl stitches and working both knits and purls in the same row.

In this workshop, you’ll get an introduction to cabling techniques by knitting your choice of either an ear warmer or a scarf. The patterns used for this class are the the “Cozy Cables Ear Warmer” by Rosie Posie Knit Co. and the “Braidheart” scarf by Kneehigh Patterns.

Julia will guide everyone through the basics of the skill, including right and left crossing cables, the use of a cable needle, and reading from a chart. The goal is to make the skill feel approachable: If you can work knits and purls, you can learn to cable!

Materials you’ll need to bring for your choice of project (see patterns for full details):

EAR WARMER

• Pattern: “Cozy Cables Ear Warmer”
• One skein of bulky weight yarn
• One set of U.S. size 10.5 needles, straight or circular
• Cable needle
• Other basic notions including scissors, tapestry needles and stitch markers
• Optional: Equivalent size crochet hook for provisional cast on. If you choose this cast on method, you’ll also need a third size 10.5 needle for a 3-needle bind off

SCARF

• Pattern: “Braidheart Scarf”
• 1-2 skeins of bulky-weight yarn
• One set of size U.S. size 10 needles, straight or circular
• Cable needle
• Other basic notions including scissors, tapestry needles and stitch markers 
• Note: This pattern comes with the option of adding buttons and buttonholes to make a collar-style cowl. This workshop teaches the pattern as a long scarf without buttons. 

About the instructor:

Julia Cardi is a knitter and crocheter based in Detroit. Her love for knitting began as a solitary hobby during the COVID-19 pandemic (the scarf of dubious quality she made from a kit as a nine-year-old notwithstanding), but what hooked her is the community fiber arts naturally creates, and the respite it provides from her day job.

Ceramics Workshop: Hand Building Festive Trees

Sunday November 1st from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Entry Level Class — No experience necessary

Age 16+ (minors must accompany an adult)

All materials are included in class fee.

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Just in time for the holiday season...create your own colorful tree, perfect for lighting up your winter decor. The cone-shaped trees may be glazed in various colors, made with an array of textures, and personalized with endless shapes, cut-outs, and toppers. Barb will guide you through the project - you just need to bring your imagination!

Everyone will create a tree (measuring approximately 8-10" tall) with a coordinating tray. The small tray can be used to hold a candle, turning your tree into a lovely luminary.

During this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn some foundational ceramic basics including:

• Hand-building from a clay slab
• Cutting, shaping, and pinching using forms & pottery tools
• Carving, stamping & marking to create textures
• Slip & score & smoothing techniques
• How to apply underglaze

Once the glaze is set, your pieces will be loaded into the kiln to be fired. All work will be ready within 2 weeks after class. We will call/email to let you know when your projects are ready for pick up. POST is also happy to ship.

About the Instructor:

Barb Gervais is an expressive and somewhat experimental ceramic artist based in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. Barb’s love for clay includes designing whimsical ceramics utilizing lots of color and eye-catching additions to her pieces. She specializes in handbuilding both functional and sculptural pieces. What began as a hobby in the education studio at Pewabic Pottery has become a full time pursuit of creative studio time, vending her wares at art fairs, and now teaching workshops at POST.

Ceramics Workshop: Critter Dish Trinket Trays

Sunday November 1st from 3pm to 6pm

Entry Level Class — No experience necessary

Age 16+ (minors must accompany an adult)

All materials are included in class fee.

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Looking to play with clay while you create a cute and functional dish? This is the workshop for you! Create your own whimsical piece of pottery to use as an incense burner, candle holder, or jewelry tray. Barb will guide you through the project - you just need to bring your imagination!

Everyone will create a small dish (measuring approximately 4-8") from rolled slab clay. Cute little greenware critters such as birds, cats, turtles, and more may be added to create your own magical menagerie.

During this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn some foundational ceramic basics including:

• Hand-building from a clay slab
• Cutting, shaping, and pinching using forms & pottery tools
• Carving, stamping & marking to create textures
• Slip & score & smoothing techniques
• How to apply underglaze

Once the glaze is set, your pieces will be loaded into the kiln to be fired. All work will be ready for pick up 1-2 weeks after class when the kiln firing is complete. We will call/email to let you know when things are ready for pick up. POST can also ship your project if desired. Please inquire about shipping when you come to class. 

About the Instructor:

Barb Gervais is an expressive and somewhat experimental ceramic artist based in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. Barb’s love for clay includes designing whimsical ceramics utilizing lots of color and eye-catching additions to her pieces. She specializes in handbuilding both functional and sculptural pieces. What began as a hobby in the education studio at Pewabic Pottery has become a full time pursuit of creative studio time, vending her wares at art fairs, and now teaching workshops at POST.

Ceramics Workshop: Making Goos with Melissa Dettloff

Sunday November 1st from 3pm to 6pm 

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 10+

All materials are included in the class fee.

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What's a Goo? A Goo is a cute, curious little being inspired by the world of Melissa’s ceramic Goo family.

Make your own ceramic Goo while learning hand-building basics!

During this fun workshop, Melissa will guide you through pinching and coiling, score and slip. You'll also learn surface decoration techniques via glazing by dipping and painting. 

Please note, your Goos will be ready to pick up in 1-2 weeks after the second session, when the kiln firing is complete. POST staff will call when the projects are ready for pick up. We are also happy to ship. 

About the Instructor:

Melissa Dettloff is a teaching artist in Detroit, making drawings, screen prints, and ceramics at POST and in her home studio. She is the creator of the Goo, a special, squishy being with part of it missing trying to make the world a better place for everyone. First introduced to printmaking as an art student at Wayne State University, Melissa co-owned Ocelot Print Shop, a community screen printing shop in Detroit’s Cass Corridor. In 2020 she co-founded POMPOM (Printmakers of Michigan Printing on Materials), a networking group for printmakers.

Quilting Workshop: The Giant Heart Bag

Two Part workshop meets on:

• Wednesday November 4th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm 
• Wednesday November 11th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Beginner Level Class*

Age 16+ (minors must accompany an adult)

All supplies are included in class fee.

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*This is a Beginner Level workshop - this means that you don't need to know much about sewing but you must know how to thread a machine and wind a bobbin. If you are a total newbie and unsure how to use a sewing machine, you may want to start with our Sewing Machine Essentials workshop. 

Make a delightful heart-shaped bag and learn the basics of bag-making in this intro level sewing & quilting workshop. The Giant Heart Bag is a straightforward pattern that will teach bag making beginners all the basics they’ll need to know for future bag projects. Everyone will receive Liz’s Pattern and will create their own unique bag to take home!

You’ll learn:

• Simple quilting skills to create a big impact
• How to apply interfacing
• How to create interior pockets
• Bias binding application

POST will provide a variety of fabric, interfacing, batting, notions, and tools. If you have preferred fabrics, bias tape, and tools of your own, please bring them! See supply list below for specifics.

For this project, we'll be using:

• Fabric for the outside, 1 yard (quilting cotton or canvas, anything you can quilt through)
• Fabric for the lining, 1 yard (quilting cotton)
• Fabric for the handles, ½ yard (quilting cotton or canvas)
• Fabric for the inner pocket (optional), 2 pieces measuring 7 × 8½” (this is a great opportunity to use up some scraps)
• Decor weight interfacing, 2 pieces measuring about 22 x 26” (Pellon 809 Decor Bond Heavy Fusible Interfacing, but Pellon 808 Craft Fuse will work too)
• Batting scraps, 2 pieces measuring 26 × 32”
  
• 3 yard of ½” double fold bias tape
• Thread for quilting
• Basic sewing supplies such as Iron, Spray bottle with water, Pressing cloth, Basting Spray/Glue, Fabric Scissors, Rotary Cutter, Piecing thread, Marking or pressing tool

Bring your sewing machine if you wish to learn on your own equipment or you may borrow a studio machine. Please select your preference when you checkout.

About the Instructor:

Liz LePage is a lifelong quilter and educator with a passion for getting people excited about sewing. As a quilt pattern designer, she loves combining simple sewing techniques with in-depth instructions to make sewing accessible to any level of sewist!