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SUMMARY:Sewing Fundamentals: Drawstring Bottle Bag
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Morning Workshop\nNew to machine sewing? This beginner sewing workshop is the perfect starting point.  Jump-start your sewing journey in this hands-on Sewing Fundamentals Workshop designed for absolute beginners. Instructor Carson Eddy will help you get acquainted with sewing machines\, tools\, and equipment — then put your new skills to work creating a festive Drawstring Bottle Bag to take home or gift. \nLimited seats available.  Registration closes on December 8. \nUpon completion of this workshop you will be certified to use the sewing machines independently during Open Maker Hours. \nWhat you’ll learn \n\nHow to set up a sewing machine\nWinding & loading a bobbin\nThreading the machine correctly\nSewing a complete beginner project\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \nDate: Thursday\, December 10 (10:00 am – 12:30 pm) \nCost: $45 (materials included) \nMin # of Students: 3 \nMax # of Students: 6 \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.  
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/sewing-fundamentals-bottle-gift-bag-workshop/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fiber Arts,Sewing,Sewing Machine Certification
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SUMMARY:Craft: Neurographic Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Friday Morning Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeurographic art is a mindful\, intuitive drawing process that combines flowing lines\, organic shapes\, and vibrant color to quiet your inner critic and awaken your natural creative flow. Join instructor Liz Heichelbech for this two-hour\, playful\, and restorative Neurographic Art Workshop — designed to spark creativity\, deepen connection\, and bring more joy into everyday life. This class is offered monthly. \nLimited seats available. Registration closes December 8. \nIn this guided Neurographic Art class\, we slow down together\, experiment freely\, and create in a warm\, welcoming community where the creative process matters far more than the finished product. Through simple\, structured exercises rooted in mindful art-making\, you’ll relax\, play\, and trust your intuition — and along the way\, discover unexpected insights through drawing. \nWhat You’ll Practice: \n\nFirst\, reconnect with your creativity in a low-pressure\, beginner-friendly space\nFrom there\, practice mindfulness through drawing\, color\, and intuitive mark-making\nAs you go\, cultivate self-expression\, imagination\, and creative confidence\nMeanwhile\, experience the joy of making art in a supportive community setting\nFinally\, embrace curiosity\, spontaneity\, and the freedom of “not knowing”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisite: No experience needed \n\nMin # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $45 (materials included) \nDate: Friday\, Dec 11 (10:00 am-12:00 pm) \nInstructor: Liz Heichelbech \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment requirement will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/neurographic-art-workshop/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Crafts,Drawing,Paper Crafts
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SUMMARY:Custom Book Cover Ornament Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Turn your favorite reads into a custom ornament! Feature covers from beloved novels\, children’s books\, or even Broadway playbills in a personalized ornament for your tree or as a gift for a book lover. Come prepared with at least 12 titles you want to include in your ornament. \nWhat you’ll do: \n\nCreate a custom ornament featuring at least 12 titles\nLearn basic Cricut and Print Then Cut skills and get certified to use the Cricut machines during open maker hours\nLearn the skills to make more ornaments for friends or your book club\n\n  \nPrerequisite: Basic computer skills \nMinimum # of Students: 2 \nMaximum # of Students: 8 \nCost: $45 (materials included) \nDate: Fri\, Dec 11 (10am-12:30pm) \n  \nJust a friendly reminder that classes which do not meet the minimum enrollment requirements will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/custom-book-cover-ornament-workshop/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Crafts
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SUMMARY:Floral: Holiday Wreath Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Morning Workshop \nTransform your home this season with a one-of-a-kind handmade wreath! Join us for a festive holiday wreath-making workshop where you’ll craft a stunning\, personalized wreath from scratch — perfect for your front door\, mantle\, or as a thoughtful handmade gift. Sip on holiday mocktails and sing along to classic carols while you create something truly special. \nSeats Sell Out Quickly! Registration closes December 9. \nWhether you’re looking for a fun holiday activity\, a unique festive experience\, or a way to make a handmade Christmas gift\, this workshop delivers winter whimsy from the first carol to the last ornament. \nEverything is provided\, including: \n\nFresh holly\, berries\, and winter greenery\nTwinkling lights\, ornaments\, and bulbs\nDried oranges and seasonal accents\nAll tools and materials to build your wreath from start to finish\n\n\n\nPrerequisite:  No experience needed \nMin # of Students: 5 \nMax # of Students: 15 \nCost: $95 (materials included) \nDate: Saturday\, December 12 (10:00 am-12:30 pm) \nInstructor: Candice Wolk \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/holiday-wreath-3/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Floral Arts
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SUMMARY:Fiber Art: Sashiko Coaster Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Morning Workshop\nLearn Japanese embroidery and make a handmade holiday gift.  Looking for a creative\, calming craft to try this holiday season? Join instructor Mariko Sugimori for a fun\, beginner-friendly Sashiko Workshop where you’ll learn the art of traditional Japanese embroidery — and go home with a set of handmade coasters you can keep or give as a heartfelt holiday gift. \nDuring this morning of mindful crafting\, you’ll practice two beautiful Sashiko stitch patterns: moyouzashi and kugurizashi. Whether you’re new to embroidery or looking to expand your needlework skills\, this Japanese stitching class is the perfect way to slow down\, create\, and connect. \nLimited seats available. Registration closes December 14. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nAn introduction to Sashiko\, the traditional Japanese art of decorative stitching\nTwo classic Sashiko techniques: moyouzashi (pattern stitching) and kugurizashi (weaving stitches)\nHow to create a finished handmade coaster — a perfect DIY holiday gift\nMindful\, meditative stitching skills you can continue at home\n\nPrerequisite: Some hand-sewing experience recommended \nMin # of Students: 5 \nMax # of Students: 15 \nCost: $65 (materials included) \nDate: Thursday\, December 17 (10:00 am-12:30 pm) \nInstructor: Mariko Sugimori \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/sashiko-coaster-workshop/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Embroidery,Fiber Arts,Sewing
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SUMMARY:Jewelry: Pearl Knotting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Friday Morning Workshop\nLearn the timeless art of pearl knotting on silk cord — a classic\, professional-grade beading technique used by jewelers to create elegant\, knotted jewelry and to restring broken pearl pieces. In this hands-on class\, instructor Carson Eddy will help you master this beautiful and practical skill.  Complete your own freshwater pearl bracelet from a selection of white or colored pearls to keep or gift. \nLimited seats available.  Registration closes December 15. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nTraditional pearl knotting techniques on silk cord using an awl or tweezers\nHow to string\, knot\, and finish a professional-quality beaded bracelet\nHow to restring and repair broken knotted jewelry at home\n\nThis Class Is Perfect For: \n\nJewelry makers and beaders at any skill level\nAnyone looking to learn professional pearl stringing and knotting\nDIYers who want to restring or repair their own pearl jewelry at home\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \nMin # of Students: 3 \nMax # of Students: 6 \nDate: Friday\, December 18 (10:00 am – 12:30 pm) \nCost: $45 ($10 materials fee paid to instructor) \nInstructor: Carson Eddy \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment requirement will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/pearl-knotting-on-silk-cord-workshop/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Crafts
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