WORKSHOPS + EVENTS

Collage Workshop with Shug (Sheri Lee Robinson)

Saturday January 31st from 10:30am to 2:30pm

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:

Shug (Sheri Lee Robinson) is an accomplished Abstract Art instructor at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center in Birmingham, Michigan and a working fine artist. Her sold out courses have her students glowing with creative flow and leaving with bold new bodies of exciting work Her dedication to her practice and her compelling, surrealist/abstract painting style has attracted admirers and collectors from all over the world.

Knitting Workshop: Beginner's Session with Ashley Welser

Saturday February 7th from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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

This make & take 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.

Basketry Workshop: Waste Baskets

Saturday February 21st from 10am to 2pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 16+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Join us for this hands-on workshop to create a beautiful and functional basket featuring colorful French randing accents. Use this basket as a holder for houseplants or as a wastebasket.

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 8.5 x 8.5 x 9 inches

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. 

Knitting Workshop: Beginner's Session with Ashley Welser

Saturday March 7th from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ OUR CANCELATION POLICY

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

This make & take 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.

Basketry Workshop: Mock Twill Square Baskets

Saturday March 21st from 10am to 2pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 16+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Join us for this hands-on workshop to create a beautiful and functional basket, perfectly sized for fruits and veggies on your countertop. Use this basket anywhere around the house to display collections, hold guest towels, collect craft projects, and so on! The two-color base spokes and contrasting weavers give this basket a unique “mock twill”diagonal weave look.

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 11 x 11 x 4 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. 

Basketry Workshop: Denim Daisy Baskets

Saturday April 4th from 10am to 2pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 16+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Join us for this hands-on workshop to create a charming wall-hanging basket featuring a denim pocket with a painted daisy. Embellishments include fabric straps and matching daisy rivets. 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 7 x 6 inches.

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.