Philadelphia
September
2 eventsFiber Folk Night
Join other fiber crafters for a weekly drop-in gathering to work on your own knitting, weaving, or needlework projects.
Pumpkin Workshops
Blow and shape molten glass into a pumpkin with guidance from a skilled instructor.
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October
37 eventsLongarm Basics Class
Learn to load, thread, and operate a longarm quilting machine, then practice free motion stitching and basic motifs on a 10-foot frame.
Community Crochet Basics
Learn to chain and single crochet, leaving with yarn, a hook, and your first project started.
Introduction to Kinusaiga
Learn kinusaiga, a no-sew Japanese technique, to create a fabric mosaic artwork by layering and pressing colored fabrics into a grooved base.
Ornament Workshops
Shape molten glass into a decorative ornament at the torch, learning to heat, manipulate, and finish your piece.
Introduction to (Wholecloth) Quilting: Mini Quilt
Assemble a mini wholecloth quilt using a pre-printed kit, then machine quilt and finish it in one session.
Brioche Basics - Knit Cowl
Learn 2-color brioche knitting with Lavanya Patricella, mastering the stitch and pattern-reading to knit a cowl.
Ghost Workshop
Blow and shape molten glass into your very own ghost, with the option to add a face or arms. Beginners welcome.
Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Learn to thread and operate a sewing machine, practicing basic stitches on scrap fabric.
Cross Stitch Basics
Learn to read cross-stitch charts, thread your needle, and stitch a cherry design on fabric using Cotton Clara's beginner kit.
Fiber Folk Night
Bring your fiber project to a weekly crafty gathering and work alongside other makers.
Succulent Workshop
Blow and shape molten glass into a flower vase with guidance from a skilled instructor.
GROWN UP Sewing & Pizza Party: DIY Costumes
Sew your Halloween costume from scratch or finish one in progress, then fuel up with pizza and fellow makers.
Make a Felted Eyeglass Case
Felt wool roving into a custom eyeglass case using wet felting techniques, learning to shape and finish your protective pouch by hand.
Beginning Sewing: EXPRESS!
Sew a tote bag from start to finish in one 3-hour class, learning machine basics like straight seams and finishing techniques.
Candy Dish Workshops
Blow and shape molten glass into a double-walled candy dish, learning to work with heat and gravity to form your own functional piece.
Quilted Zipper Pouch Class
Sew a quilted zipper pouch and master installing zippers into fabric seams in this three-hour class for confident beginners.
Community Knit Basics
Learn to cast on and knit your first stitches, picking yarn from our Little Free Fiber Library and leaving with your needles and in-progress piece.
Fiber Folk Night
Bring your fiber project to a weekly open crafting circle with other makers at the shop.
Make-It Friday Workshop: Upcycled Earrings Workshop (2-pairs)
Transform upcycled materials into two pairs of wearable earrings, learning techniques to turn everyday objects into stylish accessories.
Make-It Friday Workshop: Mug-nificent Mugs October
Hand-build and personalize a ceramic mug, adding texture and surface design, then the studio fires and glazes it for pickup in 2-4 weeks.
Make-It Friday Workshop: Spooky Screenprinting!
Screen print spooky designs on paper or fabric, learning the basics of the printing process in a relaxed Friday night session.
American Sewing Guild Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting
Meet with local sewists at the American Sewing Guild Philadelphia Chapter monthly gathering, open to all skill levels.
Create Traditional African Batik & Adire Textiles
Apply hot wax to cotton fabric, dye it in vibrant colors, then remove the wax to reveal intricate batik and adire patterns.
GROWN UP Sewing & Pizza Party: DIY Costumes
Sew your Halloween costume with other adults, then fuel up on pizza and keep working through the evening.
Wavy Bowl Workshops
Blow and shape molten glass into a wavy bowl with guidance from a skilled instructor.
Get It Done: A Mending Workshop
Bring worn clothes and learn patching, appliqué, sashiko, and other mending techniques to repair and wear them again.
Vase Workshops
Blow molten glass into a flower vase, learning shaping techniques from a skilled instructor.
Pinstriped Drinking Glass Workshop
Blow and shape molten glass into a pinstriped drinking glass with guidance from a skilled instructor.
Practical Magic Craft Night
Create spell jars and design your own wand while celebrating Halloween at a historic mansion with treats and music.
Drinking Glass Workshop
Blow and shape molten glass into a drinking glass at the furnace, learning the fundamentals of glassblowing from scratch.
Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Learn to thread, operate, and stitch on a sewing machine, practicing on scrap fabric to master the basics.
Wavy Bowl Workshops
Blow molten glass and shape it into a wavy bowl, learning the fundamentals from a skilled instructor.
Botanical Alchemy: Mandala Banners with Nature
Create a nature mandala on a cotton banner using hand-dyed fabric and seasonal botanicals, leaving with a one-of-a-kind hanging.
Wheel Spinning 1.0
Learn to spin yarn on a wheel, draft fibers smoothly, and leave with handspun yarn to keep.
Keira Wiggins Fiber Batt Pop-up
Card a colorful fiber batt on a drum carder during Keira Wiggins' pop-up, choosing from a range of textures and hues.
Wheel Spinning 2.0
Refine your drafting, treadling, and plying to spin yarn with consistency, learning how wheel mechanics shape the final product.
Queer Stitch Night
Bring your hand-stitching or machine-sewing project to a queer-friendly crafting circle at Needles & Bolts.
November
25 eventsBeginning Sewing: EXPRESS!
Sew a tote bag from start to finish in one streamlined 3-hour session, learning essential machine sewing skills with pre-prepped fabrics.
Vase Workshops
Blow molten glass into a vase, learning to shape and finish your piece with an instructor's guidance.
Woven Mending
Learn to use a darning loom to weave repairs into jeans, sweaters, and socks, adding fabric appliqués for creative mending.
Community Crochet Basics
Learn to chain and single crochet with yarn from our Little Free Fiber Library, leaving with your starter project and hook.
Introduction to Kinusaiga
Learn kinsuaiga, a no-sew Japanese fiber technique, to create a fabric mosaic artwork by layering and pressing colored fabrics together.
Candy Dish Workshops
Blow and shape molten glass into a double-walled candy dish with hands-on guidance from a skilled instructor.
Surface Crochet for Knitters
Learn surface crochet with Lavanya Patricella to add colorwork to a knitted swatch using a crochet hook, with no prior crochet experience needed.
Paperweight Workshops
Shape molten glass into a paperweight, learning glassblowing basics from a skilled instructor.
Make-It Friday Workshop: Sgraffito Workshop
Scratch designs into pre-glazed ceramic plates using the sgraffito technique, then leave with your finished piece.
Make-It Friday: Candlemaking
Hand-pour scented candles, customizing colors and fragrance to create your own set.
Make-It Friday Workshop: Printmaking Cards
Print seasonal cards using a variety of printmaking techniques like stamps, stencils, and block printing.
LIVE! Knit Knit Chit Chat w/ Jessie Mae & Park
Knit alongside designers Jessie Mae and Park as they discuss their creative lives, yarn favorites, and friendship in a live chat event.
Wild Hand Shopping w/ Jessie Mae & Park
Hang out with knitwear designers Jessie Mae and Park as they curate yarn and notions picks and share project inspiration at Wild Hand.
Pumpkin Workshops
Blow and shape molten glass into a pumpkin with hands-on guidance from an experienced instructor.
Two At A Time Toe-Up Fleegle Heel Socks w/ Jessie Maed Designs
Knit two colorblocked mini socks simultaneously using the magic loop technique, learning Jeni's magic cast-on, fleegle heel.
Scraps & Stash w/ Park Williams
Learn to knit with multiple yarn strands held together, combining mismatched weights and fibers to create unique pieces from your scrap yarn.
Granny Square Basics
Learn to crochet a granny square, working in the round and changing colors to build skills for larger projects.
Quilted Zipper Pouch Class
Learn to install a zipper and sew a quilted pouch with fusible fleece, mastering a skill that opens up endless project possibilities.
Succulent Workshop
Blow and shape molten glass into a flower vase with guidance from a skilled instructor.
American Sewing Guild Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting
Attend the American Sewing Guild Philadelphia Chapter monthly meeting, open to all sewists with two free visit passes.
Pinstriped Drinking Glass Workshop
Blow and shape molten glass into a pinstriped drinking glass with guidance from a skilled instructor.
Community Knit Basics
Learn to cast on and knit the basic stitch using yarn from our community library.
Wavy Bowl Workshops
Blow molten glass and shape it into a wavy bowl, learning basic techniques from a skilled instructor.
Ghost Workshop
Blow and shape molten glass into your very own ghost, with the option to add a face or arms. Beginners welcome.
Ornament Workshops
Shape molten glass into a hand-blown ornament under instructor guidance, learning fundamental glassblowing techniques.
December
5 eventsCommunity Knit Basics
Learn to cast on and knit your first stitches, starting a scarf or dishcloth you'll finish at home.
Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Learn to thread and operate a sewing machine, practicing basic stitches on scrap fabric.
Create Traditional African Batik & Adire Textiles
Apply hot wax to cotton fabric, dye it, then remove wax to reveal intricate batik and adire patterns inspired by Yoruba textile traditions.
Beginning Sewing: EXPRESS!
Sew a canvas tote bag from start to finish in three hours, learning basic machine stitching and construction techniques.
Community Crochet Basics
Learn to chain and single crochet with your own yarn from our donation library, leaving with supplies and a work in progress.