2025 WORKSHOPS
Workshops & Demonstrations - Free demonstrations followed by workshop. Advanced registration required for workshops; some workshops require advance paid registration.
Sign up in the shop or call 401-789-9072 during shop hours.
Saturday, June 7
Tie-Dyed Silk Scarf Workshop
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Make a beautiful tie-dyed silk scarf in your choice of colors with Cynthia Smyth. Workshop fee $20. Adults only.
Thursday, June 26th
Crumb Quilting Demonstration
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
See how scrap fabric quilt blocks are made with Sandy Borsa and Deb Palmer. You will learn how to create an interesting and unique quilt block of your own design. Free. Limited to 8 participants. Adults only.
Thursday, July 10
Woven Flat Reed Reindeer Workshop
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Christmas in July! Weave a beautiful flat reed reindeer ornament for the holidays with Kate Conroy. Decorate with a bow and a bell. Also, take-home materials to make two more. Workshop fee $10. For age 12 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Thursday, July 17
Succulent Centerpiece Workshop
11 a.m. to Noon
Make a long-lasting low maintenance centerpiece for your summer table with Paula Buckheit. Pre-paid registration required. Workshop fee $35*. Age 12 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Thursday, July 24
Hammered Flower Note Card Workshop
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Create unique note cards with fresh flowers and leaves with Sallie Sirhal. Pre-paid registration required. Workshop fee $15. Age 12 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Saturday, July 26
Creating Yarn with Spindles Demonstration
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Patty Harrington will discuss and demonstrate preparing wool and then spinning wool with a variety of spindles. Spindles and fiber will be available for a trial spin.
Thursday, August 14
Embossed Cards Demonstration
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Learn how to make beautiful embossed cards with Paula Buckheit. $3 fee includes an embossed card of your choice. Ages 12 or older. Limited to 6 participants.
Tuesday, August 26
Folded Fabric Star Ornament Workshop
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Learn to make a beautiful fabric star ornament with Gail Holder. Workshop fee $5. Age 12 or older. Limited to 6 participants.
Saturday, September 20
Spinning - Creating yarn with a Spinning Wheel Demonstration
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
From fleece to yarn observe the art of preparing and spinning wool on a spinning wheel with Patty Harrington.
Thursday, September 25
Bow Workshop
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Learn to make beautiful multi-layered bows for packages and decoration with Shelley St.Coeur. Please bring a sharp pair of scissors. All other materials will be provided. Workshop fee $10. Age 13 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Wednesday, October 8
Needle Felting Workshop
11:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.
Learn basic needle felting techniques with Patty Harrington. We will be making a scary spider for your Halloween decorations. Workshop fee $10 includes supplies. 12yrs and up. Limited to 8 participants.
Thursday, October 16
Origami Ornament Workshop
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Learn to make a beautiful origami hanging ornament out of foam with Shelley St.Coeur. Workshop fee $10. Adults only. Please bring a pair of sharp scissors and a glue gun if you have one. We will have some glue guns to share. An apron is also suggested. Limited to 8 participants.
Saturday, October 25
Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece Workshop
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Make a long lasting, low-maintenance pumpkin centerpiece with Paula Buckheit. Pre-paid registration required. Workshop fee $35. For age 12 or older. Limited to 6 participants.