10:00 am - 2:00 pm - $65 per person
Available Dates: June 5, 19, & 26 and July 17, 24, & 31
This class focuses on the beauty of imperfect stitching, mindful making, and creative exploration.
Sacred Slow Stitch is a meditative textile workshop inspired by the global slow craft movement and traditional hand-stitching practices.
Students will work with a curated selection of fabrics—including vintage textiles, globally curated fabrics & unique baubles, glorious trims, fanciful ribbons, multi weight cottons, and natural fibers—to build a layered textile composition. Through simple hand stitches and intuitive design, participants will create a slow-stitched textile collage panel that can be framed as artwork, incorporated into a journal cover, or used in future textile projects.
Participants will create: A finished slow-stitched textile collage panel.

Hand-Formed Textile Flowers
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - $65 per person
Available dates: Coming soon
This class is beginner-friendly and offers a playful introduction to working with felt fibers.
In Felt Flower Studio, students will learn the art of cutting and shaping felt fibers to create beautiful handmade blossoms. We will use hot glue and wire in this class. Hand Stitching can also be used.
Using basic felt sheets and scissor cutting techniques, participants will craft a small collection of vibrant felt flowers that can be used as brooches, hair accessories, textile embellishments, or decorative objects.
Participants will create:
A small collection of handmade felt flowers.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - $60 per person (founding class offer)
Available Dates: June 1, 8, & 22
In this playful and creatively layered workshop, students will explore the art of paper weaving using painted papers, vintage materials, botanical prints, maps, handmade textures, metallic accents, and other beautifully curated elements. Inspired by both traditional weaving and contemporary collage art, this class transforms simple strips of paper into richly textured compositions full of movement, color, and personality.
Participants will learn foundational weaving techniques while experimenting with layering, pattern, texture, and composition to create one-of-a-kind woven artworks suitable for framing, journaling, or mixed media projects. The process is approachable for beginners while still offering plenty of room for creative expression and artistic exploration.
No prior experience is necessary. All materials are included, and each student will leave with finished woven pieces and the inspiration to continue exploring paper-based art forms at home.
10:00am - 2:00 pm - $75 per person (founding class offer)
Available Dates: June 4, 18, & 25
All materials provided.
A complimentary curated spread of snacks and sips. Craft Cocktails, Wine and Beer available for sale.
This Old House invites you to transform a precut burlap foundation (several shapes and sizes to choose from) into a charming fabric sculpture. You'll embellish your house with an array of beautiful felts, fabrics, buttons, trims, and laces, stitching each element by hand carefully into place. Once complete, we'll stuff your creation to bring it to life as a freestanding soft sculpture—a whimsical, three-dimensional artwork that's uniquely yours to display and treasure.
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - $50 per person (founding class offer)
Available Dates: June 4, 18, & 25
A complimentary curated spread of snacks and sips. Craft Cocktails, Wine and Beer available for sale.
Layered Art Composition is the elevated art cousin to collage, at it’s base, it is transforming fragments into meaning. By pulling images, fabrics, and found objects from their original context, and reassembling them, you create something entirely new and deeply personal. The physical act of cutting, tearing, and arranging becomes a meditation, a way to process the world through tactile creation. In this class, you'll craft an intentional guided by your own instincts and desires, all while sharing the creative energy and support of making art together in community.
We provide an extensive library of beautiful papers, images, and materials to work with, and a framed canvas on which to place them.
You're equally welcome to bring photographs, found objects, or any papers that speak to you.

10:00 am - 2:00 pm - $85 per person (founding class offer)
Available Dates: June 5, June 19, & June 25
All materials provided.
A complimentary curated spread of snacks and sips.
Kawandi Slow Stitch invites you into the meditative world of mindful hand stitching, rooted in the rich textile traditions of Africa. You'll create a stunning twelve by twelve inch panel using fabrics personally curated from around the globe, gathered over years of intentional collecting and bringing together textures, patterns, and histories from cultures near and far. Using the simple, rhythmic stitching techniques of the Kawandi tradition, you'll stitch these beautiful materials together one square at a time into a one-of-a-kind work of art that is as personal as it is meaningful. Come slow down, stitch, and create something truly your own.
Craft Cocktails, Wine and Beer available for sale.

Deluxe Experience
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - $75 per person (founding event offer)
Available Dates: June 19 & 26
Your ticket includes all materials, one cocktail or mocktail of your choice, and a spread of generous hors d'oeuvres to keep you inspired throughout the evening.
Mushroom Magic is an enchanting Friday night experience where creativity meets cocktails and good company. This deluxe evening workshop invites you to slow down and sculpt your very own whimsical three-dimensional mushroom from beautifully colored wool roving using simple needle felting techniques. No experience necessary—just a love of the magical and a willingness to get your hands into something wonderful. Each mushroom will be as unique as the hands that made it, resulting in a charming keepsake you'll be proud to display. Come for the craft, stay for the magic.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm - $65 per person
Available Dates: July 14, July 21, & July 28.
This class is ideal for both beginners and experienced makers.
Painted Stitches combines watercolor painting with hand stitching to create unique mixed-media artwork.
Students will begin by painting loose watercolor backgrounds and shapes on hand-made Mexican heavyweight watercolor paper. Once dry, the artwork is enhanced with hand embroidery, fabric fragments, and stitched details.
The result is a stitched mixed-media art piece that blends painting, textile techniques, and personal expression.
Participants will create:
A watercolor and stitched mixed-media textile artwork.
A Hand-Stitched Textile Wall Hanging
10:00 am - 2:00pm · $185 per person
Dates available: June 1 (4-part sessions - June 1, 8, 15, & 22)
Approximate finished size: 20" x 24" · Materials included ·
Luxury material upgrades available for purchase. Light refreshments provided · Cocktails, Wine, or Beer available for purchase · Limited to 8 participants
In this three-part workshop, participants create a 20" x 24" textile wall hanging composed of four hand-stitched panels, arranged to resemble the structure of a window.
Using Kawandi-inspired techniques, we explore layered fabric, intuitive composition, and visible stitching as both structure and design. Each section is developed individually across sessions, then assembled into a cohesive finished piece.
Instruction is clear and supportive, with time to work both in class and, if desired, between sessions. Some stitching can be completed at home, allowing participants to move at their own pace and deepen their engagement with the process.
Designed for beginners and experienced makers alike.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm · $60 per person
Dates available: June 13, 20, & 27
Every handmade book begins as a simple collection of paper, thread, texture, and intention. In this beginner-friendly workshop, we’ll explore the foundational art of bookbinding through simple stitching techniques, beautiful papers, and thoughtfully chosen materials.
Students will learn how to fold, assemble, and bind their own small hand-stitched journal while exploring the quiet, tactile rhythm of working with paper by hand. Throughout the class, we’ll incorporate curated materials such as handmade papers, botanical elements, vintage pages, textiles, and decorative details to create books that feel personal, artistic, and one of a kind.
No prior experience is necessary. This class is designed for beginners, creatives, writers, journal lovers, and anyone drawn to slow, intentional making.
All materials are included. Students will leave with a finished handbound journal and the foundational skills to continue exploring the art of bookbinding at home.
A Textile Surface Workshop
10:00 am - 3:00 pm · $125 per person
Dates available: June 11, 18 & 25
All materials included · Light refreshments provided · Cocktails available for purchase · Limited to 8 participants for each workshop.
This hands-on workshop explores wet felting through the creation of landscape inspired textile compositions.
Using wool fibers, water, and agitation, participants build layered scenes where color and texture blend into a cohesive felted surface. Guidance focuses on composition, color transitions, and the natural movement of fiber to create depth and atmosphere.
Each participant leaves with a finished felted piece that can be displayed as artwork or incorporated into future textile projects.
Small-Batch Pickled Vegetables
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm · $125 per person
Dates available: July 14, 28, & 30
All ingredients and materials included · Recipe booklet provided · Take home products included · Light refreshments provided · Limited to 8 participants
This hands-on workshop explores the fundamentals of small-batch pickling using peak-season vegetables sourced locally whenever possible.
Participants learn how to balance acidity, salt, and aromatics while working with fresh ingredients to create vibrant, flavor-driven pickles. Emphasis is placed on seasonality, technique, and building profiles that can be easily recreated at home.
Each participant prepares and takes home a selection of pickled vegetables made during the class, along with a printed recipe booklet for continued use.
Elixirs, Rimmers, and Methods
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm · $145 per person · 21+ only
Dates available: July 14, 24, & 31
All ingredients and materials included · Recipe booklet provided · Glass bottles + take-home products included · Sealed cocktail take-home included · Light refreshments provided · Limited to 8 participants
This hands-on workshop focuses on the elements behind the cocktails—house made elixirs, simmers, fgarnishes, and flavor-driven rimmers that define the Never Blue approach.
Participants will create components for three signature Never Blue cocktails, learning how to build layered, balanced flavors using fresh ingredients and techniques developed through years in the kitchen and bar. Emphasis is placed on flavor, restraint, and the small details that elevate a drink.
Throughout the session, participants will taste and evaluate the elements created, gaining a deeper understanding of how each component contributes to the finished cocktail.
Each participant prepares and takes home a selection of cocktail elements, including bottled syrups and components, along with a printed recipe booklet.
Participants will also take home a sealed, ready-to-enjoy version of each cocktail created during the class to enjoy later.

6pm - 9pm - $60 per person (founding class offer)
Available Dates: June 2, June 9, and June 23
All materials provided.
A complimentary curated spread of snacks and sips.Craft Cocktails, Wine and Beer available for sale.
Ink and Water is a meditative painting class that combines the fluidity of watercolor with the precision of ink. You'll begin by creating expressive watercolor paintings, then return with a fine-line permanent pen to add intricate linework, filling negative spaces and bringing depth to your piece. The result is a uniquely personal artwork where color and pattern dance together—a slow, contemplative process that celebrates both spontaneity and intention.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - $65 per person
Available Dates: July 15 & 29 and August 5
No experience is necessary. All materials are provided, though participants are encouraged to bring personal photographs, letters, fabric scraps, or treasured paper items they may wish to incorporate.
Step into the unique and satisfying world of layered paper, gathered fragments, and handmade storytelling.
In this workshop, sometimes referred to as “Junk Journaling” we’ll create richly textured journals using vintage papers, handwritten notes, old book pages, fabric scraps, stitching, watercolor, photographs, stamps, and found ephemera. Each journal becomes a deeply personal collection of memories, inspiration, and creative exploration — no two are ever alike.
Participants will learn simple binding techniques, page layering, composition, pocket-making, and decorative details while working with an abundant selection of curated materials. Whether you’re a writer, artist, collector, or simply someone who loves beautiful old paper, this class invites you to create intuitively and imperfectly.
No experience is necessary. All materials are provided, though participants are encouraged to bring personal photographs, letters, fabric scraps, or treasured paper items they may wish to incorporate.
Expect a relaxed, welcoming studio atmosphere filled with paper, texture, conversation, tea, and inspiration.
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