2026 WORKSHOPS
Workshops & Demonstrations - Free demonstrations followed by workshop. Advanced registration required for workshops; some workshops require advance paid registration.
For workshops at Fayerweather Craft Guild sign up in the shop or call 401-789-9072 during shop hours.
For workshops at the Narragansett Community Center sign up at the Narragansett Community Center, 53 Mumford Rd, Narragansett, RI, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or call 401-782-0675.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Woven Reed Cachepot Basket
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
at Narragansett Community Center
Weave a cachepot basket (5½” x 3½”) with reed and seagrass, ideal for holding a plant (plant included) with Kate Conroy. Ages 12 and up. Limit 8 participants. Pre-paid registration required. Workshop fee $15
Friday, May 22, 2026
Make a Beautiful Pysanky Egg
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
at Narragansett Community Center
Draw unique patterns in beeswax on a real eggshell and use various dyes to complete a Ukrainian traditional Pysanka with Liz Buddington. Adults only. Limit 8 participants. Pre-paid registration required. Workshop fee $10
Saturday, June 27 2026
Patriotic Fabric Pinwheels
11:00 a.m. to Noon
at Fayerweather Craft Guild
Celebrate our country’s 250th Anniversary and make a Patriotic Pinwheel with Marie Cobleigh! Use it as a pin, attach it to a gift, stand it in a floral arrangement or plant, or attach it to your purse. It’s fun and easy to make. (Please bring small, sharp scissors). Ages 10 and up. Limit 8 participants. Workshop fee $3
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Succulent Centerpiece
11:00 a.m. to Noon
at Fayerweather Craft Guild
Make a long-lasting low maintenance centerpiece for your summer table with Paula Buckheit. Ages 12 and up. Limit 8 participants. Pre-paid registration required. Workshop fee $40
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Rug Hooking Demonstration
10:30 a.m. to Noon
at Fayerweather Craft Guild
Try your hand at rug hooking. The tools and supplies will be demonstrated by Marie Cobleigh and each participant will have the opportunity to try hooking a sample piece. All participants will go home with a hooked ornament. Ages 12 and up. Limit 6 participants. Demonstration fee $3
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Creating Yarn with Spindles Demonstration
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
at Fayerweather Craft Guild
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. Free.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Dimensional Card Making
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at Fayerweather Craft Guild
Create 1-2 dimensional greeting cards using stamps, embossing folders, and various specialty papers and embellishments with Marijane Minty. Ages 12 and up. Limit 6 participants. Workshop fee $5
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Woven Seasonal Door Basket
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at Fayerweather Craft Guild
Have fun weaving a beautiful seasonal door basket with Kate Conroy on a 6X10 handle, embellished with a pip wreath. Ages 12 and up. Limit 8 participants. Workshop fee $17
Friday, August 14, 2026
Folded Fabric Star Ornament
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at Fayerweather Craft Guild
Learn to make a beautiful fabric star ornament with Gail Holder. Age 12 and up. Limit 6 participants. Workshop fee $5
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Needle Felting Workshop
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
at Fayerweather Craft Guild
Learn basic needle felting techniques with Patty Harrington. Create a 4” diameter (approx.) pumpkin for your fall decor. Supplies included (enough to make 2 pumpkins). Ages 13 and up. Limit 8 participants. Workshop fee $15
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Spinning - Creating Yarn with a Spinning Wheel Demonstration
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
at Fayerweather Craft Guild
From fleece to yarn observe the art of preparing and spinning wool on a spinning wheel with Patty Harrington. Free.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Needle Felting
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
at Narragansett Community Center
Learn basic needle felting techniques with Patty Harrington. Create a 4” diameter (approx.) pumpkin for your fall decor. Supplies included (enough to make 2 pumpkins). Ages 13 and up. Limit 8 participants. Pre-paid registration required. Workshop fee $15
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece
11:00 a.m. to Noon
at Fayerweather Craft Guild
Make a long lasting, low-maintenance pumpkin centerpiece with Paula Buckheit. For age 12 and up. Limit 8 participants. Pre-paid registration required. Workshop fee $40