WORKSHOPS + EVENTS

Jezyki Workshop

Sunday December 13th from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Jeyzki or "jezyk" paper star ornaments are traditional holiday decorations made in Poland. These intricate ornaments are also known as Polish Porcupines, hedgehogs, or paper star urchins. Whatever you call these spiky beauties, they are super fun to make. Use them to decorate your Christmas tree, create many to string together as garland, or just hang them around your home for year round whimsy!

Learn how to layer, fold, and assemble colorful paper to celebrate the holiday season with your POST pals! In this hands-on workshop, Julie will teach you the traditional techniques for creating jezyki using basic materials so that you’ll be inspired to make them at home with family and friends. 

All materials will be provided.

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.

Basketry Workshop: Stocking Stuffer Baskets

Saturday December 19th from 10:30am to 2:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 16+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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It's a last-minute stocking stuffer - perfect for gifting!

Join us for this hands-on workshop to create a beautiful and functional basket.This small but adorable basket features a choice of holiday colors and a cute “candy” accent button. Use this basket anywhere around the house to hold candy canes, holiday cards, and so on! Features a notched wooden handle and your choice of accent color. 

This class is perfect for absolute beginners or anyone wanting to develop their basket weaving skills. 

Basket weaving is historically a very practical craft along the same traditions as pottery and woodworking. This craft is perfect for modern crafters though. It is functional, beautiful, and sustainable. By utilizing natural materials, you can create lovely pieces to use in a variety of ways around the home.

Your finished basket will measure approximately 4 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches plus handle

All materials and tools are provided.

About the Instructor:

Deb VanderLinde is a lifelong basket weaver and teacher. She has three published basket pattern books (The Basketmak’r) and has also published a pattern magazine (Just Patterns Magazine in the 1990s). As a professional music educator now in retirement, Deb loves teaching basket classes again and supporting people as they learn a new craft. 

Intro to Hand Lettering Workshop: Brush Pen Basics

Saturday December 19th 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.