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

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

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

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 sewing machines and supplies for students. 

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

Wednesday, February 21
5:30 – 8:30 pm

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

In this introductory class, student will gain a basic understanding of history, techniques, tools and styles of Western marbling. Students will get hands on experience of all aspects of marbling from paper priming and preparatory mixing of water medium and paints, to the creation of classic patterns. Specific attention will be given to learning how to obtain particular designs using a diverse array of rakes and combs. Students will have ample time for experimentation with guidance from the instructor.

Saturday, May 4 
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Age: Adult (15+) | All levels

Did you know that elves originate from Germanic folklore and are known to be mystical and mischievous? Join this workshop and have fun making an adorable lil’ elf, perfect to hang, sit on a shelf, or give as a gift during the upcoming holiday season. In this workshop, the instructor will cover the basics of needle felting, while you learn to create these three-dimensional unique elves with fun little faces.. This course is perfect for the beginner or more advanced student. All materials will be provided.

Sunday, December 10
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Adult: (15+) | All levels

Did you know that elves originate from Germanic folklore and are known to be mystical and mischievous? Join this workshop and have fun making an adorable lil’ elf, perfect to hang, sit on a shelf, or give as a gift during the upcoming holiday season. In this workshop, the instructor will cover the basics of needle felting, while you learn to create these three-dimensional unique elves with fun little faces.. This course is perfect for the beginner or more advanced student. All materials will be provided.

Wednesday, December 13
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Adult: (15+) | All levels

This popular marbling workshop will introduce students marbling techniques on fabric that can be used for covering books and boxes. Students will begin the day by working on basic marbling skills. With the instructor’s guidance, they will work on new patterns with an eye for nuance. The main focus will be on marbling fabric to create book cloth, and techniques for other textile uses will also be discussed. At the end of the day, the instructor will demonstrate how to prepare pieces of marbled cloth for use in bookbinding. Students will leave with their own stack of 15 marbled fabric pieces. All materials provided with registration.

Saturday, May 6 
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adults (15+) |  All levels

Witness this magical process that transfers the paint from the surface of the water to a baseball hat. In this 4-hour workshop, students will have the opportunity to marble 3 hats.  Pietro will show students how to print on the baseball hats using an array of different patterns and colors that you can choose from.  After some guided practice with some of your favorite colors, students will then have the opportunity to marble 3 beautiful hats.

Saturday, March 11 
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adult (15+) | All levels

Witness this magical process that transfers the paint from the surface of the water to a silk scarf. In this one-day workshop, Pietro will show students how to print on silk scarves using an array of different patterns and colors that you can choose from.  After some guided practice with some of your favorite colors, students will have the opportunity to paint 2 beautiful scarves.

Saturday, December 10
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adult (15+) | All levels