The Café will be closed for remodel from Aug 12 through Sept 5, 2024. | Due to construction, Museum parking may be limited at the time of your visit. Look for additional parking in free or metered spaces along nearby streets.

Intro to Needle Felting: Sea Otter

Enjoy the sea life by attending this needle felting workshop where students will create a small adorable sea otter. Students will learn to use wire armature to create the base and then blend the wool to sculpte the otter that will be about 7 inches. This workshop is perfect for beginner and experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided. 

Wednesday, July 17
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Alterations 101: Learn to Alter and Repair

Do you have a piece of clothing that you’ve always wanted to fix or alter? This is the class for you! Bring in any article(s) of clothing that need alterations or repairing except for clothing with waterproofing material. Students will work under the guidence of the instructor and learn introductory techniques for altering and repairing your clothing. Some experience is helpful but not necessary. The Museum will have machines for students to use during class. 

*Note: Only bring in your machine if you are very familiar with using it. 

Thursday, May 30
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (15+) | All levels

Intro to Needle Felting: Sparkly Swan

Join us for this needle felting workshop, where each student will create a “sparkly white swan.”  Beginning with wire armature and adding wool and sheep locks, each student will leave with a three-dimensional swan that fits in the palm of their hand. This workshop is perfect for beginner and experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided. 

Sunday, June 9
10 am – 1pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Intro to Needle Felting: Succulents

In this needle felting workshop, students will learn different needle felting techniques to sculpt and shape leaves along with blending colors for accents. Each sweet wool succulent will then be potted into a tiny wood bowl. Students can choose to make either a Sedum Adolphii, an Echeveria Lola or a Zebra plant. This workshop is perfect for beginner and experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided.

Sunday, May 5
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Intro to Needle Felting: Spring Bunny

Hop over and learn how to needle felt this sweet purple bunny gazing at a spring bloom. During the workshop, students will learn how to sculpt wool into three dimensional shapes as well as blend wool colors. This workshop is perfect for beginners or experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided.

Monday, March 25
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Intro to Needle Felting: Spring Bunny

Hop over and learn how to needle felt this sweet purple bunny gazing at a spring bloom. During the workshop, students will learn how to sculpt wool into three dimensional shapes as well as blend wool colors. This workshop is perfect for beginners or experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided.

Sunday, March 24
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Intro to Needle Felting: Spread Love with a Hedgehog

Fall in love with needle felting while making this little hedgehog who’ll share his heart with you. In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of needle felting along with using a mold to create tiny accessories. All materials are provided.

Monday, February 19
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adults (15+) | All Levels

Intro to Needle Felting: Spread Love with a Hedgehog

Fall in love with needle felting while making this little hedgehog who’ll share his heart with you. In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of needle felting along with using a mold to create tiny accessories. All materials are provided.

Sunday, February 18
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adults (15+) | All Levels

Introduction to Sewing: Mastering the Basics

In this 4 week course students will learn to master the basics of sewing and complete your very own pillow cover from a design and fabric of your choosing. If you’re a beginner or someone who needs a refresher, this class is for you!  Students will learn basic sewing machine mechanics and accessories, sewing machine control and coordination (sewing in lines, curves and corners), basic hand sewing and stitches, fabric and notion selection, proper cutting techniques, and how to start designing and executing  your own sewing projects. 

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine and supplies if you’d like. 

Thursdays, April 4 – 25
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age:
Adult (15+) | Beginner to Intermediate

Alterations 101: Learn to Alter or Repair

Do you have a piece of clothing that you’ve always wanted to fix or alter? This is the class for you! Bring in any article(s) of clothing that need alterations or repairing except for clothing with waterproofing material. Students will work under the guidence of the instructor and learn introductory techniques for altering and repairing your clothing. Some experience is helpful but not necessary. The Museum will have machines for students to use during class. 

*Note: Only bring in your machine if you are very familiar with using it. 

Thursday, March 21
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Pena
Age: Adult (15+) | All levels