WORKSHOPS + EVENTS

Drop-In Workshop: Resin Jewelry 

Here's your chance to dip your toes in the sparkly waters of resin and jewelry making! We'll guide you through the ins and outs of designing, creating, and assembling with an assortment of decorative materials at your disposal to embed into a colorful array of two part epoxy resin. Think dried flowers, beads, glitter, and small decorative items. 

Choose to create a unique pendant on a chain or a pair of earrings! All supplies will be  provided included the resin materials and jewelry tools, findings, and gift boxes. 

Saturday May 10th

DROP-IN anytime between 12pm and 3pm

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 20-30 minutes to complete this project so please plan accordingly.

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

All ages are welcome but note that all youngsters must be accompanied by an adult.

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About the Instructor:

Trice Clark is a mom, maker, and all-around DIY enthusiast. As a self-taught artist she has dabbled in different mediums from woodworking to welding. Using these skills Clark has built activations for local Detroit music festivals, parties, and brand events. Prior to the pandemic her do it yourself workshop, Designer Hack, guided attendees through recreating high-end trends in accessories and home decor for a fraction of the cost. She began making jewelry in 5th grade and exhibited her work in Michigan Fashion Week, Fashion Massacre, and during Detroit’s Month of Design. Whether its hosting classes or creating installations Trice Clark always sets out to make enjoying art an interactive experience.

Ceramics Workshop: Glazing Bubble Planter Pots

Sunday May 11th from 1pm to 4pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Learn all about ceramic decorating techniques as you make a unique planter pot of your own. These little cuties are perfect for cacti, succulents, or any small (4") houseplant!

In this hands-on workshop, you will paint a mini planter pot using a variety of colorful underglazes. Mitch will walk you through glazing techniques as you decorate your planter and its matching drip tray.

Once your glaze is set, your pot will be loaded into the kiln to be fired. All pots will be ready for pick up 1 week after class when the kiln firing is complete.

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.

Special Mother's Day Weekend Event!

Collage Workshop: Framed Pressed Flowers

Sunday May 11th from 2pm to 4pm

Entry Level Class — No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Enjoy some time with your POST pals while we create unique compositions with the natural beauty of locally grown flowers. A perfect workshop to take with your mom!

This 2 hour make + take workshop is all about getting creative as you create a botanical collage that reflects your style. We will have a variety of unique dried flowers, ferns, leaves in a wide array of color schemes to choose from. 

Everyone will take home their unique piece, framed in a Mutual Adoration wood frame. Glass and mating is included.

Choose from a selection of handcrafted 11x14" reclaimed wood frames. We'll have a variety of colors, wood stains, and frame widths available to choose from. Please send a note at least one week in advance if you have any special requests.

We welcome and encourage you to bring your own pressed flowers if you feel so inclined.

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

• 6-8pm (almost) 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!

Come hang out with your POST pals for some fibers and textile crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, needlework, sewing, or other 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. We don't love the somewhat gendered term "stitch & bitch" but you know...it is what is!

Coffee 101 Workshop with Dessert Oasis

Saturday May 1th from 10:30am to 12:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 18+

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Join us in the POST CAFE for a deep dive into the world of coffee with the Education Team from our featured roaster, Dessert Oasis. Sample a variety of beans while you learn about the roasting process and explore your own palate and preferences.

During the session we will learn:

• About coffee, its origin, and how it's harvested from seed to cup.
• How to evaluate the tasting notes and other characteristics of coffee beans to judge their quality through fragrance, acidity, aftertaste, balance, body and flavor.
• How to extract the best coffee through different methods.

Everyone will take home a bag of beans too!

About the instructors:

Basketry Workshop: Square Market Baskets

Saturday May 17th from 1pm to 5pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 16+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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

This 4 hour intro level class will focus on a Square Market Basket with an oak handle. Everyone will leave with their handcrafted basket measuring approximately 8x8x8 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. 

Intro to Lettering Workshop: Brush Pen Basics

Saturday May 17th from 3pm to 5pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 10+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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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.

Enameled Copper Dish Workshop with Courtney Fischer 

Sunday May 18th from 10am to 1pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Join Jewelry artist Courtney Fischer for a fun and creative workshop!

Courtney will be here to guide you step-by-step through the kiln firing process to create a beautiful one-of-a-kind enamel dish. Learn how to fire enamel on copper and choose from a wide array of colors and textures. The small trinket dish measures approximately 4 x 3 inches - perfect for holding jewelry and other treasures!

All supplies are provided, including a practice piece you may turn into a keychain. No experience required! Let your creativity run wild.

About the Instructor:

Courtney began making jewelry over a decade ago and lives in Michigan with her husband, daughter, and their yellow lab. All of Courtney's work is hand forged in her backyard studio. A feature of her jewelry is creating an antiqued look with a modern approach. She hopes to make tiny pieces of art that are inspired by nature and can be enjoyed on a daily basis.

Jewelry Workshop: Intro to Polymer Clay

Sunday May 18th from 12pm to 3pm

Entry Level Class — No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Local artist Trice Clark will guide you through the process of designing jewelry from scratch.

During this 3 hour workshop, you’ll learn fundamental skills for working with vibrant polymer clay as you create a custom pendant necklace. We’ll practice shaping and manipulation techniques to yield clay beads. You’ll also learn color mixing techniques to bring forth custom hues. 

Trice will guide you through the process of layering and cutting to create striking patterns for one-of-a-kind necklace or pair of earrings. Dive into decorative techniques such as terrazzo, stripes, and marble effects. Move on to creating the holes to add your jump rings, and learn finishing techniques.

Everyone will create unique earrings or pendants as well as an assortment of practice beads.

About the Instructor:

Trice Clark is a mom, maker, and all-around DIY enthusiast. As a self-taught artist she has dabbled in different mediums from woodworking to welding. Using these skills Clark has built activations for local Detroit music festivals, parties, and brand events. Prior to the pandemic her do it yourself workshop, Designer Hack, guided attendees through recreating high-end trends in accessories and home decor for a fraction of the cost. She began making jewelry in 5th grade and exhibited her work in Michigan Fashion Week, Fashion Massacre, and during Detroit’s Month of Design. Whether its hosting classes or creating installations Trice Clark always sets out to make enjoying art an interactive experience.

Pom Pom Garland Workshop

Wednesday May 21st from 6pm to 9pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 10+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Join us for a session of crafty fun while we plan parties, chat about upcoming celebrations, and learn a new skill. These garlands are great for year-round decorating and would make lovely gifts as well. 

Create colorful & festive decor, while learning the art of pom pom making. Each student will be provided with all the supplies to work on their unique project. We will work with cotton, acrylic, and wool yarns.

Everyone will leave with a completed 8ft garland with poms in varying sizes, along with the know-how and inspiration to continue making on their own.

About the Instructor:

Julie Broekman (formerly Rudziensky) was born and raised in Michigan. She is an automotive color and material designer by day and a jewelry designer/maker by night. Her jewelry line, Fate & Coincidence, is a mix of boho-modern style that is sold in over 50 stores around the country. She is a lover of wildlife, nature, and color.

Two-Day Workshop: Box Tops - Intro to Garment Sewing

Saturday May 24th from 10am to 2pm 

AND

Sunday May 25th from 10am to 2pm

Intermediate Level* 

Age 18+

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Spend the weekend in the POST studio! Join the sustainable, "me-made" movement as you sew your very own slow fashion staple from scratch!

We will guide you through the ins and outs of clothing creation as we navigate All Well Studio’s Sleeveless Box Top Pattern together. This easy-wearing boxy top is not just an ideal choice for sun-soaked days or savvy layering, it's also a remarkable lesson in garment making.

The All Well Studio Box Top pattern was designed so a complete beginner can use it to make their very first garment AND a seasoned sewist can whip it up quick and have a great time in the process. This pattern is for everyone!

We'll have a variety of fabrics for you to choose from, ranging in colors, patterns and texture. If you'd like to bring your own fabric, you will need 2 yards of a light to mid weight fabric (up to 5ish oz or 175gsm) that is 45"-60"wide. Avoid anything that is slippery (like satin or silk) or stretchy (like jersey).

Students will take home a Sleeveless Box Top, the full set of All Well Studio pattern files and instructions (which comes with 4 variations), and All Well Studio’s complete Hacking Guide with 14 hacking ideas and essential techniques. 

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

* No garment sewing experience necessary, however you should know your way around a sewing machine. This a great class for students who have taken our Sewing Machine Essentials workshop or have some (even minimal) experience sewing on a machine.

About the Instructor:

Angela Zachary, a third-generation textile hand-crafter with over two decades of teaching experience, finds pure joy in crafting and fostering community. Her passion for creating is fostered out of a love for sustainability, and learning to slow down.

About the Studio Behind the Pattern:

All Well is a creative sewing studio producing simple, intuitive, and super-hackable sewing patterns written with sewists of all skill levels, from never-sewn-before to super-advanced, in mind. Besides patterns, they are making creative and beautiful learning resources for sewists like zines, prints, tutorials, and other learning tools like videos and blog posts.

Screen Printing Workshop: Pet Portraits with Melissa Dettloff

Saturday May 24th from 10:30am to 2pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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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 an artist and teacher based in Detroit, and she has been screen printing for over twenty years. She makes colorful screen prints out of her home studio, which she shares with her greyhound, Bernadette.

Woodworking Workshop: Reclaimed Wood Assemblage Wall Hanging

Sunday May 25th from 1pm to 5pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 18+

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Join us for a fun session of creating art pieces using reclaimed wood. Get a peek at our wood shop, learn how to use hand tools, and experience the behind-the-scenes world of working with locally sourced reclaimed wood while building your own design. 

During this make + take workshop, we will teach you how to construct a framed assemblage using various types, colors, and configurations of wood. This project is perfect for experimentation or you may design a piece to fit your color scheme at home. We’ll be hands-on all afternoon - painting, staining, cutting, gluing, nailing, and assembling. No woodworking experience is needed!

Each student will create their own unique piece with pattern, color, and texture. Mutual Adoration will provide all materials needed, including frames, and hanging hardware for each finished piece. 

• Aprons will be provided, but please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little bit dirty. Stain, paint, and finishing oils will stain your clothing!

• All students must wear closed toe shoes for this workshop.

About the instructors:

Wayne Maki is a woodworker, maker, and entrepreneur. As co-owner of Mutual Adoration and POST, he builds frames, housewares, and large furniture pieces, mostly using reclaimed wood.

Trice Clark is a mom, maker, and all-around DIY enthusiast. As a self-taught artist she has dabbled in different mediums from woodworking to welding. Using these skills Clark has built activations for local Detroit music festivals, parties, and brand events. Prior to the pandemic her do it yourself workshop, Designer Hack, guided attendees through recreating high-end trends in accessories and home decor for a fraction of the cost. She began making jewelry in 5th grade and exhibited her work in Michigan Fashion Week, Fashion Massacre, and during Detroit’s Month of Design. Whether its hosting classes or creating installations Trice Clark always sets out to make enjoying art an interactive experience.

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PS: it's an open mic!

Hosted by Siena Hassett, this cabaret includes music, poetry, visual arts, and whatever else our community brings to the table. Come try out your material in this beautiful, creative, and safe space. We welcome performances and projects of all kinds; music, poetry, theatre, puppetry, visual arts, powerpoint presentations...

• 6-8pm on the last Wednesday evening of the month.
• Everyone is welcome to join this FREE community-building event.
• POST CAFE will be open and serving coffees, teas, mocktails, and more.
• POST SHOP will be open for browsing and shopping too!

Interested in performing? Sign up online by adding a note to your order. You can also sign up in person ahead of time or simply add your name to the list the night of the event.

Interested in watching? Stop by and grab a seat on the last Wednesday of every month. RSVPs in advance are appreciated but not necessary.

About the host:

Embroidery Workshop: Meadow Sampler

Saturday May 31st from 10am to 1pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Join us for a 3-hour embroidery extravaganza while we work on this amazing sampler together. Students will learn a variety of techniques including french knots, back, satin, and running stitches.

This ready-to-stitch sampler by artist Rebecca Ringquist is preprinted on cotton quilting fabric. POST provides the thread, needles, hoop, and backing fabric to get you going!

Everyone will take home their in-progress sampler, supplies, an instructional zine, and the know-how to complete the project.

Finished piece will measure approximately 8x9 inches

About the Instructor:

Angela Zachary, a third-generation textile hand-crafter with over two decades of teaching experience, finds pure joy in crafting and fostering community. Her passion for creating is fostered out of a love for sustainability, and learning to slow down.

About the designer:

Rebecca Ringquist is a Portland-based visual artist and designer. Her stitched drawings on fabric explore issues of identity through thinly veiled metaphors utilizing old fashioned imagery and double entendres. She learned how to embroider in college in a feminist art history class, and has been inspired by the history of American needlework ever since. Approaching the technique of embroidery as a way of drawing, Ringquist has taught hundreds of people new ways of making marks on fabric through classes and workshops around the country.

Knitting Workshop: Beginner's Session with Ashley Welser

Saturday May 31st 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 workshop will focus on creating simple garments with an emphasis on experimenting with yarn of different colors, textures, and fiber content to create a one of a kind garment. 

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 create your very own scarf. Ashley has many tips & tricks including visual aids and simple rhymes to help students learn the ancient craft of knitting.

All materials will be provided - we'll have a variety of fibers and colors 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.

Visible Mending Workshop: Sashiko & Boro Techniques

Saturday May 31st from 3pm to 5pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Learn how to repair your denim staples with the centuries old art of Sashiko and Boro mending.

A traditional sewing technique from Japan, Sashiko means "little stabs," which perfectly describes the distinctive running stitch that defines Sashiko's style. Boro is the result of generations of repetitive sashiko repairs, patches, and reworking the same textile to extend its use for generations. This workshop will introduce you to how to use these visible mending techniques on denim. So, gather your favorite ripped, worn, and snagged denim jackets, jeans, and chambray shirts!

Everyone will try various stitches and learn how to choose techniques that will make a strong, long-lasting repair. We’ll cover best practices with a variety of denim and linen fabrics available for patching and stabilizing your pieces.

** Please bring your own clothing to mend and any preferred patching fabric you may have. Jeans, chinos, denim skirts/jackets, chambray shirts all work great! **

About the Instructor: 

Angela Zachary, a third-generation textile hand-crafter with over two decades of teaching experience, finds pure joy in crafting and fostering community. Her passion for creating is fostered out of a love for sustainability, and learning to slow down.

Ceramics Workshop: Customizing Functional Puff Pipes with Mitch Segall of Central Ceramics Co.

Saturday May 31st from 5:30 to 7:30pm 

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 21+ only

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Join us for an adults-only POST-after-dark session!

Spend a chill evening with friends while you customize your own unique bowl. With a variety of colorful underglaze paints at your fingertips, Mitch will guide you through glazing techniques as you decorate your fully functional puff pipe.

We will have a variety of prepared blank pieces for you to choose from. Please see photos as examples. Please note that shapes and sizes vary, based on available supply.

Once your glaze is set, your pipe will be loaded into the kiln to be fired. All pipes will be ready for pick up 1-2 weeks after class when the kiln firing is complete.

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.

Cocktails & Cookies with Salud Detroit and Kellie Bakes & Co.

Sunday June 1st from 2pm to 4pm

Entry Level Class — No experience necessary

Age 21+ only

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Come solo or bring your pals to POST for this fun cocktails & cookies class!

Learn to prepare a classic brunch style cocktail, the French 75. Robyn will teach a few variations in addition to the classic recipe. Create three different cocktails with one recipe! And while we're sipping our drinks, Kellie will take everyone through cookie decorating 101. Learn how to use royal icing to create the perfect cookie canvas.

Students will taste, practice, and gain confidence using pro-level specialty tools. Take home recipes cards and the know-how to step up your baking and bartending skills at home. You'll take home cookies too (if you don't just break down and eat them all during the festivities)!

About the Instructors:

Collage Workshop with Shug (Sheri Lee Robinson)

Friday June 6th from 5pm to 9pm

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. 

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.

Ceramic Workshop: Handbuilding Terracotta Planters with Rachel Gervais

Saturday June 7th from 10:30am to 2:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 16+

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Say goodbye to those run-of-the-mill, assembly line planters and say hello to a world of creativity with clay! Local pottery whiz, Rachel Gervais, invites you to get your hands dirty with terracotta clay.

This 4-1/2 hour workshop is all about taking baby steps into the world of ceramics. We'll guide you on how to construct clay like a pro, ensuring your masterpiece is as sturdy as it is stylish. From imprinting textures to adding shapes, we're all about letting your creativity run wild. When the dust (or rather, clay) settles, you'll be the proud parent of a planter, complete with a tailor-made tray. Now, how's that for a clay date?

Your bespoke planter will be ready for collection 2 weeks after class, post its bisque firing glow-up. 

About the Instructor:

Rachel Gervais is an artist +educator based in Hamtramck, MI. With a BFA in Ceramics from CCS, Rachel has used her education to fuel her love for craft and share those skills with all ages. She loves exploring the quality of texture and the intimate relationship of holding a cup, bowl, or small vase.

Sewing Workshop: Drawstring Bags for Beginners

Saturday June 7th from 10am to 1pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Learn your way around a sewing machine while you unleash your inner designer. Whether you need a project pouch for all those craft supplies, a travel bag to add to your luggage, or an upgrade for your sack lunch, why not make it all your own? Craft a very useful bag while you become best buds with your sewing machine!

We'll have a variety of fabrics to choose from, ranging in colors, patterns and texture. Students will also have access to a large stash of ribbon, rope, cords, and toggles to finish off their bags.

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

About the Instructor: Angela Zachary, a third-generation textile hand-crafter with over two decades of teaching experience, finds pure joy in crafting and fostering community. Her passion for creating is fostered out of a love for sustainability, and learning to slow down.

Marbling Workshop: water bath marbling on multiple mediums

Sunday June 8th from 10am to 12:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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This class is perfect for anyone who sometimes feels intimidated by arts and crafts. Because the process is very free-flowing, everyone will have some successful results!

Water marbling is an ancient technique of lightly applying pigments onto the surface of thickened water in order to create beautiful, swirling designs that may be transferred onto a range of different surfaces such as paper, leather, fabric, and more. 

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn about the origins of marbling art and how it has been applied in various forms. Playing with colors and a variety of tools will allow you to experiment with different patterns. 

We’ll show you how to properly dip paper, leather, wood, and fabric into the bath in order to perfectly transfer your trippy patterns. We'll also discuss uses for the results beyond the workshop. So many projects can be made with your marbled pieces!

About the Instructor:

Clare Fox is a Detroit-based visual artist, instructor, and curator. Her academic and professional background is in Printmaking, though her studio practice also includes experimental photography, sculpture, and woodworking. Clare is the creative director and a co-founder of Mutual Adoration and POST.

Enameled Jewelry Workshop with Courtney Fischer

Sunday June 8th from 2pm to 5pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adul

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Jewelry artist, Courtney Fischer will be here to guide you step-by-step through the process of creating colorful pendants, earrings, and more! Make your own beautiful one-of-a-kind kiln fire enamel jewelry in the POST studio.

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to fire opaque enamel onto copper and assemble complete pieces using chain, jump rings, and earring hooks. All tools and materials are provided.

After completing a practice piece, you may choose to make a necklace or a pair of earrings. You can even turn your practice piece into a keychain or pendant. Choose from a wide array of colorful enamel and let your creativity run wild!

About the Instructor:

Courtney began making jewelry over a decade ago and lives in Michigan with her husband, daughter, and their yellow lab. All of Courtney's work is hand forged in her backyard studio. A feature of her jewelry is creating an antiqued look with a modern approach. She hopes to make tiny pieces of art that are inspired by nature and can be enjoyed on a daily basis.

Sustainable Fashion Workshop: Reverse Appliqué Embroidery

Saturday June 14th from 10am to 1pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Join us for a 3-hour stitching bonanza where we'll navigate the labyrinth of various embroidery stitches while mixing a wide array of fabrics.

Forget about those logos, stains, or anything that you want to remove from a garment! We'll replace that pesky bit with a peek of another fabric, surrounded by expertly crafted stitches. Bring any garments that you'd like to give a glow up! Bring scraps of fabrics that you have on hand or raid our stash. No need to bring anything with though - everyone in the class may opt to simply create patches and practice pieces with our fabrics. 

Collage Workshop: Framed Pressed Flowers

Saturday June 14th from 3pm to 5pm

Entry Level Class — No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Enjoy some time with your POST pals while we create unique compositions with the natural beauty of locally grown flowers. 

This 2 hour make + take workshop is all about getting creative as you create a botanical collage that reflects your style. We will have a variety of unique dried flowers, ferns, leaves in a wide array of color schemes to choose from. 

Everyone will take home their unique piece, framed in a Mutual Adoration wood frame. Glass and mating is included.

Choose from a selection of handcrafted 11x14" reclaimed wood frames. We'll have a variety of colors, wood stains, and frame widths available to choose from. Please send a note at least one week in advance if you have any special requests.

We welcome and encourage you to bring your own pressed flowers if you feel so inclined.

Screen Printing Workshop: Pet Portraits with Melissa Dettloff

Sunday June 15th from 10:30am to 2pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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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 an artist and teacher based in Detroit, and she has been screen printing for over twenty years. She makes colorful screen prints out of her home studio, which she shares with her greyhound, Bernadette.

Pom Pom Garland Workshop

Wednesday June 18th from 6pm to 9pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 10+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Join us for a session of crafty fun while we plan parties, chat about upcoming celebrations, and learn a new skill. These garlands are great for year-round decorating and would make lovely gifts as well. 

Create colorful & festive decor, while learning the art of pom pom making. Each student will be provided with all the supplies to work on their unique project. We will work with cotton, acrylic, and wool yarns.

Everyone will leave with a completed 8ft garland with poms in varying sizes, along with the know-how and inspiration to continue making on their own.

About the Instructor:

Julie Broekman (formerly Rudziensky) was born and raised in Michigan. She is an automotive color and material designer by day and a jewelry designer/maker by night. Her jewelry line, Fate & Coincidence, is a mix of boho-modern style that is sold in over 50 stores around the country. She is a lover of wildlife, nature, and color.

Craft Cocktail Workshop: The Botanicals of Gin

with Dr. Kevin Peterson, of Sfumato & Castalia

Friday June 20th from 5pm to 7pm

21+ only

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About the Instructor:

Dr. Peterson's background spans physics, engineering, perfumery, and bar ownership. His new book, Cocktail Theory - A Sensory Approach to Transcendent Drinks, is a detailed look at the theory and philosophy behind the Detroit cocktail bar he co-founded, Castalia, that operates as a perfumery by day, but by night transforms to serve scent-paired drinks. 

Ceramics Workshop: Bird Baths

Sunday May 4th from 10:30am to 2:30pm

Entry Level Class — No experience necessary

Age 16+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Add some whimsy to your garden while giving the birds and bees the most adorable bath in the neighborhood! Join Barb Gervais to create a ceramic hanging bird bath, customized with artful textures, colorful glazes, and tiny hand-painted birds, bees, and other critters. 

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

Each bird bath will then be glazed by Barb and go through two kiln firings ensuring a proper finish. The hanging chain is included and will be attached so it’s ready to hang in your garden!

We will call/email when the projects are ready for pick up (1-2 weeks after 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.

Embroidery Workshop: SCHOOLHOUSE LETTERING

Saturday June 21st from 3pm to 6pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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For newbies and pros alike - we all could use some practice on lettering. Imagine the monograms, quotes, and poems that you could add to your projects! 

Join us for a 3-hour embroidery extravaganza while we work on this amazing sampler together. Students will learn a variety of techniques including french knots, back, satin, and chain stitches.

This ready-to-stitch sampler by artist Rebecca Ringquist is preprinted on cotton quilting fabric. POST provides the thread, needles, hoop, and backing fabric to get you going!

Everyone will take home their in-progress sampler, supplies, an instructional zine, and the know-how to complete the project.

Finished piece will measure approximately 10x12 inches

About the Instructor:

Angela Zachary, a third-generation textile hand-crafter with over two decades of teaching experience, finds pure joy in crafting and fostering community. Her passion for creating is fostered out of a love for sustainability, and learning to slow down.

About the Designer:

Rebecca Ringquist is a Portland-based visual artist and designer. Her stitched drawings on fabric explore issues of identity through thinly veiled metaphors utilizing old fashioned imagery and double entendres. She learned how to embroider in college in a feminist art history class, and has been inspired by the history of American needlework ever since. Approaching the technique of embroidery as a way of drawing, Ringquist has taught hundreds of people new ways of making marks on fabric through classes and workshops around the country.

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PS: it's an open mic!

Hosted by Siena Hassett, this cabaret includes music, poetry, visual arts, and whatever else our community brings to the table. Come try out your material in this beautiful, creative, and safe space. We welcome performances and projects of all kinds; music, poetry, theatre, puppetry, visual arts, powerpoint presentations...

• 6-8pm on the last Wednesday evening of the month.
• Everyone is welcome to join this FREE community-building event.
• POST CAFE will be open and serving coffees, teas, mocktails, and more.
• POST SHOP will be open for browsing and shopping too!

Interested in performing? Sign up online by adding a note to your order. You can also sign up in person ahead of time or simply add your name to the list the night of the event.

Interested in watching? Stop by and grab a seat on the last Wednesday of every month. RSVPs in advance are appreciated but not necessary.

About the host:

Botanical Eco-Printing Workshop 

Friday June 27th from 6pm to 8pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Discover the joy of eco-printing using nothing but fresh botanicals and elbow grease to print directly onto natural fiber. 

In this 2 hour rendezvous with nature, we'll experiment with accessible natural dye techniques that can be used to create colorfast, eco-chic clothing and artwork at home. Work with fresh blooms and foliage, harnessing their capricious charm to create rich textures that bring the vibrancy of nature into your life, one hue at a time.

We'll have all the materials and supplies needed for the project. We also welcome and encourage you to bring foraging of your own to experiment with! Everyone will take home a naturally dyed bandana, and the know-how to recreate the process at home.

About the Instructor:

Julia Targus is the face behind Electric Pink Arts and Crafts. With a BFA in Fiber Arts from Wayne State University, Julia has used her education to fuel her love for textiles. She has been working with POST to teach tapestry weaving since the spring of 2018 and has thoroughly enjoyed spreading her love for this unique craft.

Macrame + Reclaimed Wood Hanging Shelf Workshop

Saturday June 28th from 10am to 1pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Learn various macrame techniques to create a functional and very beautiful craft. Using various knots and twists, students will turn a wooden board into a decorative hanging shelf. We'll provide sturdy macrame rope in a wide array of colors. 

Select a unique piece of reclaimed wood from the Mutual Adoration wood shop to complete your project. The boards have been sanded, stained, and finished specifically for the macrame hangers. Decorative and utilitarian! 

Everyone will take home a handcrafted wood + macrame shelf, ready to hang!

About the Instructor: Angela Zachary, a third-generation textile hand-crafter with over two decades of teaching experience, finds pure joy in crafting and fostering community. Her passion for creating is fostered out of a love for sustainability, and learning to slow down.

Ceramics Workshop: Glazing Porcelain Bud Vases

Saturday June 28th from 11am to 2pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 16+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Learn all about porcelain decorating techniques as you make a unique bud vase of your own!

In this 3 hour workshop, you will get to choose your vase from a selection of pre-thrown greenware—each designed and hand thrown by Rachel Gervais. With a variety of color underglaze paints at your disposal, Rachel will walk you through glazing techniques as you decorate your chosen piece.

Once your glaze is set, your vase will be loaded into the kiln to be fired. All vases will be ready for pick up 1 week after class when the kiln firing is complete.

About the Instructor:

Rachel Gervais is an artist + educator based in Hamtramck, MI. With a BFA in Ceramics from CCS, Rachel has used her education to fuel her love for craft and share those skills with all ages. She loves exploring the quality of texture and the intimate relationship of holding a cup, bowl, or small vase.

Screen Printing Workshop: Tea Towels

Saturday June 28th from 2pm to 5pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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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.

Collage Workshop with Shug (Sheri Lee Robinson)

Sunday June 29th from 1pm to 5pm

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. 

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.

Ceramics Workshop: Glazing Porcelain Trays

Sunday July 19th from 11am to 2pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 16+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Learn all about porcelain decorating techniques as you make a unique home accent of your own! Perfect for a commemorative jewelry plate, stylish soap dish, or one-of-a-kind catch-all tray to treasure for years to come. 

In this 3 hour workshop, you choose your tray from a selection of bisqueware — each hand built  by Rachel Gervais. With a variety of colored underglaze paints at your disposal, Rachel will walk you through glazing techniques as you decorate your chosen piece.

Please note, all trays will be ready for pick up 1 week after class, when the kiln firing is complete.

Ceramics Workshop: Customizing Functional Puff Pipes with Mitch Segall of Central Ceramics Co.

Saturday July 19th from 5:30 to 7:30pm 

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 21+ only

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Join us for an adults-only POST-after-dark session!

Spend a chill evening with friends while you customize your own unique bowl. With a variety of colorful underglaze paints at your fingertips, Mitch will guide you through glazing techniques as you decorate your fully functional puff pipe.

We will have a variety of prepared blank pieces for you to choose from. Please see photos as examples. Please note that shapes and sizes vary, based on available supply.

Once your glaze is set, your pipe will be loaded into the kiln to be fired. All pipes will be ready for pick up 1-2 weeks after class when the kiln firing is complete.

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.

Collage Workshop with Julie from Fate & Coincidence

Wednesday August 13th from 6pm to 8pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 10+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Learn the art of collage while working on a unique composition with a color pro! We will talk about the basics of composition, subject, matter, and meaning with your collage. Each student will be provided with all the supplies to complete their project - including a pack of curated new and vintage paper pieces, stickers, and more.

Each attendee will take home one or two completed collages along with the know-how and inspiration to continue making on their own.

About the Instructor:

Julie Broekman (formerly Rudziensky) was born and raised in Michigan. She is an automotive color and material designer by day and a jewelry designer/maker by night. Her jewelry line, Fate & Coincidence, is a mix of boho-modern style that is sold in over 50 stores around the country. She is a lover of wildlife, nature, and color.