Crafts Classes in Chicago, IL

Peace out and learn to embroider in this virtual embroidery workshop hosted via Zoom! In this beginner workshop, you’ll master embroidery basics as you complete a cute little peace-sign hoop designed by Marigold & Mars. This class will cover: How to transfer a printed image to fabric What types of fabric, embroidery floss, needles and other...

Got a hole in your favorite pair of jeans? It's all good... you can patch them up! Join us to learn sashiko, a Japanese hand sewing technique used for visible mending, decorative stitching, and more! This class will cover: How to create geometric sashiko stitch patterns What types of fabric, thread, needles and other tools are...

Welcoming both men and women alike, knitting can be used to create garments and patterns of many varieties. You will be introduced to needle and string types, stitching patterns, and how to cast-on, knit, purl stitch and cast-off or finish-off. End the class with fun garment(s) made by you! Material List: 2 skein Red Heart yarn 4-ply Yarn weight:...

Start stitching! Learn easy embroidery stitches in our beginner-friendly Embroidery WebJam, hosted online via Zoom. We’ll give you a rundown on the basics of this classic craft! In just under 2 hours you’ll learn: How to prep your embroidery hoop for DIY magic How to create and transfer your design onto fabric How to use embroidery thread...

Take creative inspiration from 19th- and 20th-century English gardens blooming with delicate roses with names like Amnesia, Quicksand, and Early Grey. Step-by-step, learn easy techniques for crafting an opulent tabletop from a bygone era. Our choice of container-faux mercury glass footed compote bowls and fern covered glass hurricane vases-is the...

Prepare yourself for cuteness, this CraftJam will be aww-some. It’s time to learn needle felting! Needle felting is the art of sculpting wool with special barbed needles. Stabbing the wool over and over again meshes the wool fibers together, creating a firm, textile object. Needle felting is an ideal craft, because it has a quick learning curve,...

Prepare yourself for cuteness, this CraftJam will be aww-some. It’s time to learn needle felting! Needle felting is the art of sculpting wool with special barbed needles. Stabbing the wool over and over again meshes the wool fibers together, creating a firm, textile object. Needle felting is an ideal craft, because it has a quick learning curve,...

Kick your embroidery skills up a notch in this virtual workshop! Learn how to add texture and depth to your needlework while you make your way through a lovely, floral stitch sampler. Led by Brooklyn-based embroidery artist Angela Stewart, this workshop will cover: Methods for transferring a printed image to fabric How to create several embroidery...

In this hour long class learn how to make your own gorgeous crown to wear on fun Zoom occasions in this Virtual Zoom Crown Making Class workshop hosted via Zoom. This is a beginner level workshop, no prior experience necessary. Join Kentucky Derby fascinator professional Lisa Shaub for our one hour Virtual Zoom Crown Making Class where we create...

Has picking back up crochet been on your to-do list? You’re in luck because we’re bringing back one of our popular classes from 2017 and refreshing it for the upcoming spring season! Grab your yarn and crochet hook and join us to learn how to make fun (and functional!) daisy and sunflower crochet coasters, all while brushing up on your craft skills...

Has picking back up crochet been on your to-do list? You’re in luck because we’re bringing back one of our popular classes from 2017 and refreshing it for the upcoming spring season! Grab your yarn and crochet hook and join us to learn how to make fun (and functional!) daisy and sunflower crochet coasters, all while brushing up on your craft skills...

Learn the basic techniques of hand lettering in our beginner-friendly Hand Lettering two session WebJam, hosted online via Zoom. Learn techniques of hand lettering in our two session Beginner Hand Lettering WebJam, hosted online via Zoom. Part 1 will introduce basic techniques and Part 2 will provide an opportunity to build on what you learned in...

This crash course is designed for individuals looking to improve the quality and look of photos for a blog, website or presentation, as well as for any size business looking to quickly and efficiently produce great images of small products such as crafts, apparel and textile, jewelry and flowers, food items, or services and events. It is a hands-on...

This DIY Darkroom course is divided in 4 segments: #1: Lo-fi Darkroom #2: DIY Cameras & Developers #3: Camera-less Photography #4: Historic Processes Access to water will be necessary for all courses some materials may need to be sourced either from your local supermarket or ordered online. Segment 3 space that can be made 'light safe'...

Maybe work-from-home has had you using your oven a little more? Maybe a little less? (No shame in all those take-out orders!) Well, get ready to fire it up for a whole new reason with our very first earring class. Wait, you make earrings in the oven?! If they’re made out of polymer clay, yes! Join us for this fun, fresh new workshop and learn...