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Intro to English Paper Piecing (Quilting)In this class we'll learn the basics of English paper piecing a quilt using a simple shape like a diamond or hexagon. We will provide the paper patterns. Participants should bring fabric shears and any […]
Bring your sewing machine and a sewing project you're working on! Use our space and get some help from our facilitator Mel if you need it!
Art and Junk Journaling WorkshopJunk journaling and art journaling workshop. Drop ins welcome! Bring your own journal and use the materials in The Art Room to decorate your journal. Don’t have a journal? Join us to get started on a […]
Join us with your fiber craft of choice!Bring your knitting, crochet, needlework or hand sewing projects and join us for an evening of crafting and community in The Art Room. Feel free to bring drinks and snacks! Third Wednesday of […]
Create your own sunshine plaque out of clay with Rebel Arts Creative Community! Create your own Ceramic Sunshine Plaque to hang in your home, porch, or garden! Kelly and Katie will teach a few clay and design techniques in a […]
Come celebrate World Puppetry Day and make some puppets!Come celebrate World Puppetry Day with us! Give lonely socks a second life by turning them into fun puppet characters. Participants will also get to meet local puppet characters from Project ANiMA.Supplies […]
Unlock new Sewing Skills! Learn how to do basic alterations on your finished garments!In this class, Mel will teach you how to execute basic alterations on your finished garments. Need to take in on the waist on pants? Wanna learn […]
Learn how to maintain your own Sewing Machine!This is a preventative maintenance course, meant to show the steps any household sewing machine owner should know. It covers home machines and simple troubleshooting. It covers finding manuals and accessories for used […]
Become a Volunteer at the 757 Creative ReUse Center!Join our team of Volunteers! We're currently looking for folks who can help receive donations, sort and organize inventory, merchandise the retail zone and act as facilitators in The Art Room.Volunteers are […]
Come hang out with your beading project you've been putting off and work with friends! Or come join in and start something new!This is a social workshop where you are encuraged to bring your own beads and beading project to […]
Learn how to embroider critters like a frog, fish, or unicorn!Learn the basics to start your embroidery journey!In this workshop participants will learn the basics of embroidery. We'll go over picking and prepping your material, using a hoop or frame, […]
Come play with clay with Rebel Arts Creative Community!Rebel Arts Creative Community invites you to bring a friend and get to know fellow Norfolk creatives while playing with clay at their Open Studio-style tables (clay and tools will be provided). […]
Learn to spin your own yarn!Have you ever wanted to know how yarn was made? Here's your chance to learn about traditional spinning on a drop spindle.In this class Beth will give a talk about the history of spinning yarn […]
Basic Machine Sewing for Beginners!This class is intended for those who have never sewn by machine (or maybe it's been a long time). We'll discuss the basics of how sewing machines work and practice using them without thread before we […]
Learn the basics of Crochet and starting a project!In this class Elle will teach you the basics of crochet. Learn the chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet stitches. If you have yarn you'd like to use, please bring that, […]
Join us with your fiber craft of choice!Bring your knitting, crochet, needlework or hand sewing projects and join us for an evening of crafting and community in The Art Room. Feel free to bring drinks and snacks! Third Wednesday of […]
Want to learn how to compost but you don't know where to start? This is for you!Curious about composting but not sure where to begin? This workshop will walk through practical, approachable ways to compost at home whether you have […]
Bring your sewing machine and a sewing project you're working on! Use our space and get some help from our facilitator Mel if you need it!
This is an intermediate leveled class where Elle will guide you through making a new crochet project!In this class Elle will guide you through the process of creating an intermediate leveled crochet project. You should leave with the skills to […]