As we start to wind down and cozy up, it’s the perfect time to sign up for a craft workshop or a leisurely evening of art and culture. I’ve rounded up a few ideas to get you started and keep you inspired and creative throughout the season.
Fall 2018
Discovering Color – Exploring Mushroom and Lichen Dyeing
Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7 | Private Studio| Seattle, WA | 9:00 to 3:00 | $300
Two day workshop where you will learn the tried and true recipes for dyeing with mushrooms and lichens.
All About Air Plants
Sunday, October 7 | Field Trip Society | Seattle, WA | 2:00 to 3:30 | $65
Learn how to care for tillandsia (air plants) while creating living sculptures such as a mobile, wall hanging, or table-top piece.
Macrame Wall Hanging
Thursday, October 11 | Studio Life | Seattle, WA | 6:00 to 8:00 | $75
Layne Eckhardt teaches this intermediate level macrame workshop, designed for those who can tie the square knot independently and would like to build upon and expand their macrame skills.
Kokedama Workshop
Saturday, October 13 | Volunteer Park Conservatory | Seattle, WA | 12:00 to 3:00 | $25
Learn how to make kokedama, a moss ball enclosure for plants.
Sashiko Stitched Petal Pouch
Thursdays, October 18 + 25 | Dry Goods | Seattle, WA | 6:30 to 9:30 | $105
During the first class, you will learn sashiko stitching and the second class you will cut and assemble the Petal Pouch, a pattern from Noodlehead. Some experience with a sewing machine is suggested.
Stone & Water
Saturday, October 20 | Glasswing | Seattle, WA | 12:00 to 1:00 | $75
In this workshop, architect and gardener, Fiona Booth, will demonstrate the steps involved in making custom lightweight planters out of concrete.
Get Your Dye On – Shibori
Sunday, October 21 | Dry Goods | Seattle, WA | 12:00 to 2:30 | $85
In this three-hour class, you’ll see how to make your own small-batch vat of indigo and learn about various techniques to make one-of-a-kind dyed goods and textiles.
Handmade Card Workshop
Thursday, October 25 | Studio Life | Seattle, WA | 7:00 to 9:00 | $30
Learn how to make handmade cards with simple materials with Emily Jamieson.
Letterpress Holidays with Grapheme
Sunday, November 11 | Field Trip Society | Seattle, WA | 1:00 to 4:00 | $80
In this three-hour workshop you will learn how to use a large Vandercook proof press. The class will cover how to hand set type and the basics of using photopolymer plates. Best of all, you’ll leave with a set of 16 holiday cards.
Studio Tour: Bespoke Shoemaking
Saturday, November 17 | MackerelCrow Studio | Seattle, WA | 10:00 to 11:30 | $28
Visit industrial designer and shoemaker Michael Barakat in his studio to learn about the art of shoemaking.
The New Orleans Po’ Boy
Saturday, November 24 | Pantry at Delancey | Seattle, WA | 6:00 to 9:30 | $90
Laura Pyles teaches how to make the New Orleans famous sandwich along with tasty accompaniments.
Urban Craft Uprising 2018 Winter Show
Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2 | Seattle Center| Seattle, WA | 10:00 to 6:00 | Free
Shop a wide variety of hand-crafted goods, including clothes, jewelry, gifts, toys, housewares, and more.
Wreath Making Workshop
Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2 | Kruckeberg Botanic Garden| Shorline, WA | Multiple times | $35
Just in time for the holidays, create a wreath made of locally-sourced greenery.
Renegade Craft Fair
Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16 | Magnuson Park | Seattle, WA | 11:00 to 5:00 | Free
Shop a wide variety of hand-crafted goods, including clothes, jewelry, gifts, toys, housewares, and more.
Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash.
