Enter the playful world of gel plate printing! Learn easy techniques to layer color, create visual texture, and pattern while creating one-of-a-kind prints. All supplies included!

Fee: $45

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Enter the playful world of gel plate printing! Learn easy techniques to layer color, create visual texture, and pattern while creating one-of-a-kind prints. All supplies included!

Fee: $45

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Learn how to make braided rugs and baskets from old T-shirts. First we'll make yarn from T-shirts. Then you'll learn how to get started on a braided project with your yarn. All materials provided, and you can bring your old T-shirts too.

Fee: $40

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Did you learn about blockprinting in middle or high school? Did you want to practice more? This is the class for you! This is an introductory class to blockprinting where you will learn how to carve your own stamp. This class is perfect for beginners and those who have previously learned blockprinting skills but want to get back into it. Participants will create a stamp of their own design and will print on fabric or paper with use of the instructor's tools. Participants will leave the class with the following items: their own newly carved stamp, their own upcycled item, and test print(s) of their stamp.

Fee: $35

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In this workshop participants will use needle and thread to create a scrappy mini quilt. No experience is necessary. Please bring scrap fabric and sharp scissors. Some fabric will be provided. Needles and thread will be provided. Sewing machines available and you are welcome to bring your own.

Fee: $45

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Boomerang bags is a fun hands-on community volunteer sewing group project to end single use plastic bags. Come sew (pin or iron) with us!!

The Bull City Boomerang program is under the umbrella of Don’t Waste Durham, a 501(c) organization, creating solutions that prevent trash.

Meets monthly on first Tuesdays, 3-5pm in the Design Center at The Scrap Exchange.

Advance sign up not required.

Sewing Circle is hosted on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, come start a new project with Nicole of Ghost Kitty Designs or bring one you're already working on. This is not a sewing class so we recommend coming with some experience! Machines and sergers available for use.

This is a free event and does not require registration to attend.

This is a collaborative clinic! Folks who are bringing machines in to repair will collaborate with Maria so they can leave feeling empowered to maintain their Machines.
Scholarships available if needed! Please e-mail mariaramgon@gmail.com.

¡Esta es una clínica colaborativa! ¡Las personas que traen máquinas para reparar colaborarán con María para que puedan irse sintiéndose capacitados para mantener sus máquinas!
*¡Hay becas disponibles si las necesitas! Por favor, envíame un correo electrónico a mariaramgon@gmail.com

Fee: $25

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Guests choose a secondhand plushie and transform it into a tiny “Purse Pal” keychain using vintage trims, ribbon, charms, and sweet embellishments. Sew, pin, or glue to make it uniquely yours!

Fee: $40

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In this glass workshop you'll learn to transform ordinary glass items into personalized masterpieces! This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, offering step-by-step guidance on using glass etching cream to create beautiful, custom designs. We'll start with a brief overview of the glass etching process, including safety tips and an introduction to the materials you'll be using. Learn how to plan your design. We'll provide templates and ideas for inspiration, but feel free to bring your own designs if you have something specific in mind. Bring your own glass item—whether it's a wine glass, vase, or jar. We'll show you how to prepare it for etching, including cleaning and taping off areas to protect them from the etching cream.

What to Bring:
A glass item of your choice (wine glasses, vases, jars, etc.)

Creativity and enthusiasm!

Provided Materials:

Glass etching cream

Brushes and applicators

Stencils and design templates

By the end of the class, you'll have a beautifully etched glass piece to take home and the skills to create more etched glass items in the future. Whether you're looking to make a unique gift or add a personal touch to your home decor, this class is the perfect place to start. Sign up now and unleash your inner artist!

Fee: $30

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Join instructor Jamye Carr on a journey through the entire process of turning wool from sheep or yarn scraps into beautiful, functional yarn. In this course, we'll explore the fascinating world of fiber science, from the farm to the spinning wheel, and everything in between. Participants will have the opportunity to see different fibers up close, learn how to identify different materials, and spin their own yarn. They will leave this class with their very own spindle!

Fee: $30

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This workshop is for all those interested in hand needle crafts! Embroidery is a super fun and simple hobby that can be used to spice up old jeans or jackets, tote bags, on hoops for gifts, and anything else you can think of. During this workshop, you will learn the basic stitches and techniques to create an embroidered design on the fabric of your choosing. Often called the "tattooing of the fabric world" you'll leave this workshop ready to turn all the fabric you own into works of art!

Fee: $30

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Unlock the power of the sun and make bold cyanotype prints using light, water, and everyday objects! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the basics of sun printing through experimentation. No experience necessary, all materials will be provided and you’re invited to bring items you’d like to print with: for example, pressed plants, photo negatives, transparencies, lace, or small keepsakes that feel meaningful or interesting. You’ll leave with finished cyanotype prints, a working knowledge of the process, and plenty of ideas for making more on your own!

Fee: $40

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In this workshop, learn the fundamentals of darning. Darning is a simple and flexible way to reinforce a weak fabric or repair a hole in a garment. No prior skill needed--- this a a hand stitching activity, and is very portable! Bring something you want to fix, or come practice with our materials.

Fee: $35

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Did you learn about blockprinting in middle or high school? Did you want to practice more? This is the class for you! This is an introductory class to blockprinting where you will learn how to carve your own stamp. This class is perfect for beginners and those who have previously learned blockprinting skills but want to get back into it. Participants will create a stamp of their own design and will print on fabric or paper with use of the instructor's tools. Participants will leave the class with the following items: their own newly carved stamp, their own upcycled item, and test print(s) of their stamp.

Fee: $35

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2nd Thursdays from 5-7pm come craft with your community! Participate in the provided craft which will rotate monthly or bring a project of your own.

Advance sign up not required. $5 fee per person to be paid on the day via QR code or cash.

Join Pintamar for a night of creativity and expression! During this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to craft in community and have fun! Come junk journal, scrapbook, or whatever you creatively need. All crafting supplies will be provided (if you plan to craft in a journal please bring one)

Let’s have unfiltered fun like when we were kids!!! All materials provided. 18+. BYO beverage if you’d like to sip on something while you scribble! 

What’s included?

• All journaling/ collage materials provided

• List of prompts 

• Exclusive event playlist 

• Access to Pinterest inspo board 

• Day-of activities (i.e. crafting with meaningful intentions check-in, mystery junk grab bags, event exclusive Pintamar stickers)

*Feel free to bring any tools and materials that will make your experience fun and comfortable!

QUESTIONS?

 IG: @pintamar_ 

contact@pintamar.com

Fee: $35

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Join Seed Sewer’s as we explore the wonderful world of sewing! In this class you will learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine, get more familiar with various sewing tools, learn pinning, and more! Our goal is to raise your confidence and to get you more comfortable using a sewing machine. Please bring your own machines and supplies if you are able- the instructor will have some machines, supplies, and fabric available for use if needed.

Fee: $45

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Whether you’re a beginner or experienced quilter, this class is for you! Our focus is on using scraps and discarded fabric to make easy, colorful traditional and modern patterns, including rail fence, log cabins, and diagonal-set squares. You'll learn how to incorporate asymmetrical shapes and small pieces into your work for added fun. The class uses machine sewing, but hand sewists are welcome too. If you know how to machine sew but are unable to bring your own, you may borrow a machine from the Design Center to use in-class. All materials provided in class fee.

Fee: $45

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Craft your very own Lafufu—a quirky, Labubu-inspired doll—using reused and repurposed materials. No two creatures will be alike, making your Lafufu a one-of-a-kind character to gift or treasure.

Fee: $35

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Ready to begin your journey into crocheting anything your heart desires? Well, YAY! You’re gonna CROCHET! In this class you’ll have FUN learning the most basic technique and stitches. An assortment of colorful yarns and hooks provided! Bring your own 5 mm hook if you already have one. Middle/High School Aged Students Welcome!

Fee: $35

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Use cardboard and paint to explore color, texture, and layering and make an original 3-D collage piece! 

Fee: $25

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Sewing Circle is hosted on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, come start a new project with Nicole of Ghost Kitty Designs or bring one you're already working on. This is not a sewing class so we recommend coming with some experience! Machines and sergers available for use.

This is a free event and does not require registration to attend.

Join Maria Geary for an afternoon of paper collaging! All materials provided.

Fee: $10

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Join Seed Sewer’s as we explore the wonderful world of sewing! In this class you will learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine, get more familiar with various sewing tools, learn pinning, and more! Our goal is to raise your confidence and to get you more comfortable using a sewing machine. Please bring your own machines and supplies if you are able- the instructor will have some machines, supplies, and fabric available for use if needed.

Fee: $45

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Ready to grow your own adorable flock? In this intermediate-level crochet workshop, you’ll learn step-by-step how to stitch up a plump and personality-filled chicken. Since the pattern is built almost entirely on single crochet, strong mastery of that stitch is a must. By the end, you’ll have one cheerful chicken completed—and the know-how to hatch a whole flock! 🐔✨

Fee: $35

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Let’s take some scrap fabric to build a collage animal, flower, fruit etc that you can sew onto a bag, hoodie, or quilt square! Curate a color palette and let the creatively flow. Will make use of iron-able adhesive (supplied); email jadewillowcreatives@gmail.com with Qs!

Fee: $36

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Sew colorful yarn, ribbon, and beads into a repurposed canvas made from burlap coffee bags. Focus on art as meditation and healing while creating a landscape, floral, or abstract pattern.
Materials provided by instructor.

Fee: $10

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Did you learn about blockprinting in middle or high school? Did you want to practice more? This is the class for you! This is an introductory class to blockprinting where you will learn how to carve your own 4x6" block. This class is perfect for beginners and those who have previously learned blockprinting skills but want to get back into it. Participants will create a 4x6" block of their own design and will print on paper with use of the instructor's tools. Participants will leave the class with the following items: their own newly carved block, and their own prints and test print(s) of their block.

Fee: $35

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Tunisian crochet is often described as a mix between crochet and knitting. As in knitting you will at times have many live stitches, and as in crochet you will use only one hook. But in Tunisian crochet your hook will have a long cord, with length determined by project size.

The class fee includes a skein of yarn. Bring your favorite size 4mm (G, US6) and size 5.5mm (I, US9) non-ergonomic crochet hook with you, Liz will bring extras to loan out.

While we'll be making a small sample project and won't need a corded hook for this class, Liz will bring a variety Tunisian crochet hook sets and talk over their pros and cons.

This workshop will cover the Tunisian Crochet Simple Stitch (Tss) and will include a handout for recommendations on resources for future learning.

Plus+: If attending for the Plus portion, you are welcome to bring your in progress Tunisian Crochet piece to receive troubleshooting and guided practice. Ready to learn a new stitch? We'll be going over Tunisian Crochet Smock Stitch.

The class size is limited to 6 people to ensure plenty of time to ask questions and receive direct instruction.

The foundation of Tunisian crochet starts with a chain stitch, so the instructor asks that if you haven't picked up a hook in awhile, get a little practice in before the workshop.

Got any Qs before signing up? Contact Liz at liz@AnthropoceneOnFire.com

Fee: $35

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The Azuma Bukuro (“bento bag”) is a Japanese cloth bag traditionally made by sewing together hand towels or furoshiki wrapping cloths. Bento Bags make great gift bags, project bags, or handmade gifts. We'll make our bags from easily available fabric.

This class is suitable for beginners as well as experienced sewists; you only need to be able to sew a straight seam.

Fee: $35

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Do you have a piece of clothing, bedding, a stuffed animal, bag, or other beloved object that has developed a hole? Come learn the basics of hand stitching a patch onto almost anything. This workshop will focus on visible mending--- let's be proud about our patches!

Fee: $35

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Join Seed Sewer’s as we explore the wonderful world of sewing! In this class you will learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine, get more familiar with various sewing tools, learn pinning, and more! Our goal is to raise your confidence and to get you more comfortable using a sewing machine. Please bring your own machines and supplies if you are able- the instructor will have some machines, supplies, and fabric available for use if needed.

Fee: $45

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Create a 3-D miniature scene in a repurposed container. All materials provided. Supplies will be for either a winter or spring natural scene.

Fee: $20

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Screw together parts while learning about motors, circuits, and code to make a robotic arm! The workshop will be taught by members of Valence Robotics, a FIRST Robotics Competition team and nonprofit organization based out of Duke University. It is completely beginner friendly targeted to be a family friendly workshop providing an engaging STEAM activity for kids 10 and up.

Fee: Free!

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Our Sewing Class for 6th-12th graders offers students the opportunity to learn and create under the guidance of an experienced seamstress. Students can build foundational skills by constructing small projects like pillows, bags, and accessories, or receive personalized support on their own creative projects. All skill levels are welcome—whether you’re threading a needle for the first time or refining advanced techniques.

Fee: $45

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Design a protective envelope sleeve for your e-reader or a standard print book; can be done with (<) 2 fat quarters, a little batting (provided) and some bias tape! Please email jadewillowcreatives@gmail.com with Qs!

Fee: $36

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Transform surplus materials and scraps into works of art! Spend a peaceful afternoon sorting colors and assembling materials into gradient wall hangings. This meditative process combines creativity with mindfulness as you give new life to overlooked items. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination and enjoy the soothing rhythm of crafting in community.

Fee: $20

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Sewing Circle is hosted on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, come start a new project with Nicole of Ghost Kitty Designs or bring one you're already working on. This is not a sewing class so we recommend coming with some experience! Machines and sergers available for use.

This is a free event and does not require registration to attend.

Boomerang bags is a fun hands-on community volunteer sewing group project to end single use plastic bags. Come sew (pin or iron) with us!!

The Bull City Boomerang program is under the umbrella of Don’t Waste Durham, a 501(c) organization, creating solutions that prevent trash.

Meets monthly on first Tuesdays, 3-5pm in the Design Center at The Scrap Exchange.

Advance sign up not required.

2nd Thursdays from 5-7pm come craft with your community! Participate in the provided craft which will rotate monthly or bring a project of your own.

Advance sign up not required. $5 fee per person to be paid on the day via QR code or cash.

Sewing Circle is hosted on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, come start a new project with Nicole of Ghost Kitty Designs or bring one you're already working on. This is not a sewing class so we recommend coming with some experience! Machines and sergers available for use.

This is a free event and does not require registration to attend.