Learn a new skill and relax with a fun class!
At Scrappy Elephant, you’ll find a range of art classes for all ages. From weekly toddler art and story time to adult only classes, there’s something for everyone. Learn watercolor techniques, try your hand at mosaics, improve your crochet skills, and so much more. There’s never been a better time to learn a new skill at an affordable cost.
Interested in teaching a class at Scrappy Elephant? Email us at info@scrappyelephant.com for the class form.
Gift Cards
Want to give the gift of a new skill? Purchase a gift card in store or call us at a (434) 207-2106 to purchase over the phone for the creatives in your life to put toward a Scrappy Elephant class!
Scholarships
Available for ALL classes. Please fill out the form below with all the required information and our team will be in touch.
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Upcycled Journal Making and Beginning Book Binding
In the top five list of items any crafter might have lingering in their craft cave is unused paper and scraps of material. With that and a little bit of mat board, glue, string, and the desire to journal or keep records of all your crafts and feelings, you can make a journal of your very own.
In this class, local craft-o-logist, Rebecca, will show you how to put together a journal using up-cycled items such as fabric, paper, cardboard, and string. You will also be introduced to the art of bookbinding and go home with a journal your own and the knowledge and resources to continue your new craft.
Ages 12 and up
$45
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Crochet for Beginners
Join Emma as she teaches you the basics of crochet. Leave with a crochet hook and a small crocheted washcloth.
$25
age 12 and up
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Watercolor Foundations: Materials, Techniques, and Confidence
Ready to dive into the vibrant world of watercolor? Whether you’re completely new or looking to build a stronger foundation, this comprehensive, hands-on workshop will set you up for success. We’ll explore the essential materials—paints (pan vs. tube), brushes, and paper—and how different combinations can completely change your results. You’ll leave knowing exactly what tools work best for your creative goals.
Next, we’ll unlock the core watercolor techniques that every artist needs: *wet-on-wet*, *wet-on-dry*, *dry brush*, *layering*, *glazing*, *charging*, and *lifting*. You’ll learn how to control water and pigment ratios to create everything from dreamy blends to crisp lines. Through guided exercises, you’ll practice washes, gradients, and simple shapes to reinforce your technique and boost your confidence.
All materials are provided—including plenty of paper for notes and practice. Bring your curiosity, your creativity, and your questions!
📩 Questions? Reach out to Blake at ArtByBBlossoms@gmail.com
🎨 Let’s paint something amazing together!
Ages 15 and up
$40
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Crocheted Granny Squares
Join Emma as she teaches you how to mix colors and make crocheted granny squares. Basic crochet experience needed. Leave with a bamboo crochet hook and a granny square!
Ages 12 and up
$25
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Morning Toddler Time
Join the amazing Minou for an hour of toddler fun- singing, story time, and creative art exploration. Come in clothes you don’t mind getting messy!
Every Thursday morning at 10:30
$13
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Expressive Painting: Autumn Botanicals in Watercolor
Celebrate the changing of the seasons as we explore the process of creating a loose, intuitive watercolor and ink painting of autumn botanicals!
In this beginner-friendly class, Heather will share techniques for capturing the essence of a vibrant seasonal botanical by emphasizing movement and spontaneity over realism. We’ll focus on ways to simplify the subject and be inspired by the intermingling of the watercolor pigments on the page, letting go of the need to depict every detail.
Beginning with some warm up exercises to become more comfortable with our tools and the behavior of water, pigments, and ink, we’ll then create a colorful painting that combines loose watercolor with the structure of ink. All materials will be provided, and you’ll leave with a completed painting as well as principles that will enable you to create future paintings in this expressive style.
This class is designed as a standalone course but also works beautifully in tandem with the second course in the series, “Expressive Painting: Autumn Botanicals in Ink.” Each course takes a different approach to the same topic, and participating in both would serve as a more comprehensive two-part workshop on how to combine these versatile media.
Come enjoy this relaxed time of painting together as we exercise creative intuition and explore the exciting ways that watercolor and ink can interact.
Ages 15 and up
$35
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Mending Workshop
The goal of this class is to learn some simple clothing repair techniques such as fixing a hem, sewing on a button, repairing split seams, patching holes (with visible or invisible mending) and replacing elastic. Participants are encouraged to bring in their own articles of clothing in need of repair and learn to fix them during class time. Sewing notions will be provided. A basic knowledge of sewing by hand or by machine is ideal but can also be taught. Demo repair projects will be available for practice.
ages 15 and up
$20
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Expressive Painting: Autumn Botanicals in Ink
Celebrate the changing of the seasons as we explore the process of creating a loose, intuitive watercolor and ink painting of autumn botanicals!
In this beginner-friendly class, Heather will share techniques for capturing the essence of a vibrant seasonal botanical by emphasizing movement and spontaneity over realism. We’ll focus on ways to simplify in ink and be inspired by the intermingling of the watercolor pigments on the page, letting go of the need to depict every detail and yet still conveying the exquisite nature of our subjects.
Starting with some exercises to become better acquainted with our tools, we’ll then create an ink drawing that conveys the defining qualities of our chosen subject, finishing with evocative touches of watercolor that enhance the effects of the ink. Techniques for enhancing contrast and using background watercolor washes to add texture and interest will help create a gorgeous final painting that fuses the delicacy of ink with the energy of watercolor.
This class is designed as a standalone course but also works beautifully in tandem with the first course in the series, “Expressive Painting: Autumn Botanicals in Watercolor.” Each course takes a different approach to the same topic, and participating in both would serve as a more comprehensive two-part workshop on how to combine these versatile media .
Come enjoy this relaxed time of drawing and painting together as we exercise creative intuition and explore the exciting ways that watercolor and ink can interact.
ages 15 and up
$35
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Morning Toddler Time
Join the amazing Minou for an hour of toddler fun- singing, story time, and creative art exploration. Come in clothes you don’t mind getting messy!
Every Thursday morning at 10:30
$13
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Upcycled Journal Making and Beginning Book Binding
In the top five list of items any crafter might have lingering in their craft cave is unused paper and scraps of material. With that and a little bit of mat board, glue, string, and the desire to journal or keep records of all your crafts and feelings, you can make a journal of your very own.
In this class, local craft-o-logist, Rebecca, will show you how to put together a journal using up-cycled items such as fabric, paper, cardboard, and string. You will also be introduced to the art of bookbinding and go home with a journal your own and the knowledge and resources to continue your new craft.
Ages 12 and up
$45
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Khatt Calligraphy Workshop
Learn the basics of traditional calligraphy developed in South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. No experience required. You'll take home a beautiful piece you can display in your home. Part of Welcoming Greater Charlottesville's Welcoming Week 2025.
Ages 12 and up
Suggested donation of $10
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Beginner Drawing for Adults
Learn the basics of drawing in this adult drawing class. Practice sketching, shading, observational drawing and more in pencil, charcoal and pastel.
Materials provided.
ages 16 and up
$120 for six weeks of classes
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Wednesday Night Beginner Sewing for Adults
Geared towards beginners, this series with Becky will cover the components of working with a sewing machine as we make a variety of items as you learn basic techniques. Students will bring a working machine (including power cord and pedal) but if they don’t have one, we can provide one. A sewing kit (pins, measuring tape, marking tools, fabric scissors, ruler) is suggested, but not required. We’ll use items from Scrappy Elephant for our projects, including tote bags, zipper pouches and more.
Four Wednesdays from 5:30pm-7pm
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Morning Toddler Time
Join the amazing Minou for an hour of toddler fun- singing, story time, and creative art exploration. Come in clothes you don’t mind getting messy!
Every Thursday morning at 10:30
$13
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Spooky Macrame Magnets
Come join us and make some festive decor for the spooky season! We will be using cotton rope to create a macrame ghost, jack o’ lantern, pumpkin, and/or bat. This simple project is perfect for those who have never done macrame as well as those more experienced. Everyone will have the opportunity to make multiple mini magnets to spruce up your decor for the fall season. Bring your friends, kids, partner, parents, and anyone for this workshop to get you in the Halloween mood!
ages 8 and up
$30
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Miniature Making II: Creating Brick, Stone, Clapboard and Tile surfaces
We’ll use egg cartons, packaging materials, cardboard and polymer clay to create the surfaces, along with glue, paint, spackle and pastels.
Due to drying times, all the surfaces you make, will not be completed in class, but nearly so; you will receive detailed instruction on how to finish at home.
Ages 16 and up
$40
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Beginner Sewing Class for Adults
Geared towards beginners, this series with Becky will cover the components of working with a sewing machine as we make a variety of items as you learn basic techniques. Students will bring a working machine (including power cord and pedal) but if they don’t have one, we can provide one. A sewing kit (pins, measuring tape, marking tools, fabric scissors, ruler) is suggested, but not required. We’ll use items from Scrappy Elephant for our projects, including tote bags, zipper pouches and more.
Ages 16 and up
$150 for four weeks, class meets every Tuesday from 12-1:30
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Morning Toddler Time
Join the amazing Minou for an hour of toddler fun- singing, story time, and creative art exploration. Come in clothes you don’t mind getting messy!
Every Thursday morning at 10:30
$13
Sign up here!
Adult Sewing 102
This series of classes is for the sewist that has some sewing experience, but still wants some instructional help while sharpening their skills. Led by Becky, you’ll choose your own projects (or work with one chosen by Becky). Students will bring a working machine (including power cord and pedal) but if they don’t have one, we can provide one. A sewing kit (pins, measuring tape, marking tools, fabric scissors, ruler) is suggested, but not required.
Ages 16 and up
$150 for four Thursday classes
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Embroidery Stitch Sampler 1
Join Jennifer Perkinson for a class creating an embroidery sampler. A stitch sampler is a piece of fabric with a variety of stitches, often used for practice or reference. Those new to embroidery or wanting to practice and stitch with others are welcome. This is one of two October classes working on a stitch sampler. The classes will cover different stitches and can be taken individually or together. You’ll be provided with supplies needed for class and written instructions to take home for completing your project or future reference.
Ages 13 and up
$25
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Expressive Watercolor and Ink: Autumn Mushrooms
What better conveys the warm autumnal spirit than fungi? Come embrace all of the cozy fall feels with us as we create a loose, intuitive watercolor and ink painting of mushrooms!
In this beginner-friendly class, Heather will share techniques for capturing the essence of various mushrooms by emphasizing movement and spontaneity over realism. We’ll focus on ways to simplify the subject and be inspired by the intermingling of the watercolor pigments on the page, letting go of the need to depict every detail.
Beginning with some warm up exercises to become more comfortable with our tools and the behavior of water, pigments, and ink, we’ll then create a painting that combines loose watercolor with the structure of ink. All materials will be provided, and you’ll leave with a completed painting as well as principles that will enable you to create future paintings in this expressive style.
This class is designed as a standalone course but also works beautifully in tandem with the first two courses in the “Expressive Painting: Autumn Botanicals” series. Each course takes a different approach, and this class addresses ways to mix compelling neutral hues in watercolor to extend the range of available colors in a palette and add depth to paintings. Participating in multiple classes in this autumn-themed series would serve as a more comprehensive workshop on how to combine these versatile media.
Come enjoy this relaxed time of painting together as we exercise creative intuition and explore the exciting ways that watercolor and ink can interact.
ages 15 and up
$35
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Day-Off School Mini Camp
1st-5th Grade Students can come create some awesome Fall Themed Crafts on the Day off for Albemarle County Schools!
Materials and Snacks included!
$75
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Morning Toddler Time
Join the amazing Minou for an hour of toddler fun- singing, story time, and creative art exploration. Come in clothes you don’t mind getting messy!
Every Thursday morning at 10:30
$13
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Day Off School Mini Camp
1st-5th Grade Students can come create some awesome Fall Themed Crafts on the Day off for Charlottesville City Schools!
Materials and Snacks included.
$75
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Needle Felted Owls
Join Ari (they/them) to learn how to make a soft little owl figure using a specialized notched needle to sculpt dyed wool. You’ll learn to create three-dimensional forms and add details, and you’ll develop the foundational skills to continue needle felting at home. You’ll come away with at least one owl to keep or give as a gift, as well as a felting mat and needle of your own.
Ages 12 and up
$40
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Needle Felted Mothman
Let's make a cryptid! Join Ari (they/them) to learn how to make a cute and spooky little Mothman using a specialized notched needle to sculpt dyed wool. You’ll learn to create three-dimensional forms and add details, and you’ll develop the foundational skills to continue needle felting at home. You’ll come away with a mini Mothman to keep or give as a gift, as well as a felting mat and needle of your own. Beginners and returning students welcome!
ages 12 and up
$40
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Embroidery Stitch Sampler 2
Join Jennifer Perkinson for a class creating an embroidery sampler. A stitch sampler is a piece of fabric with a variety of stitches, often used for practice or reference. Those new to embroidery or wanting to practice and stitch with others are welcome. This is one of two October classes working on a stitch sampler. The classes will cover different stitches and can be taken individually or together. You’ll be provided with supplies needed for class and written instructions to take home for completing your project or future reference.
Ages 13 and up
$25
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Upcycled Journal Making and Beginning Book Binding
In the top five list of items any crafter might have lingering in their craft cave is unused paper and scraps of material. With that and a little bit of mat board, glue, string, and the desire to journal or keep records of all your crafts and feelings, you can make a journal of your very own.
In this class, local craft-o-logist, Rebecca, will show you how to put together a journal using up-cycled items such as fabric, paper, cardboard, and string. You will also be introduced to the art of bookbinding and go home with a journal your own and the knowledge and resources to continue your new craft.
Ages 12 and up
$45
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Morning Toddler Time
Join the amazing Minou for an hour of toddler fun- singing, story time, and creative art exploration. Come in clothes you don’t mind getting messy!
Every Thursday morning at 10:30
$13
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Stick and Stitch Embroidery
Join Ari (they/them) to learn how to make and use a dissolvable stick-on pattern for embroidery.
We’ll start by drawing, tracing, or stenciling an image onto the stick-on stabilizer. Then we’ll go over the lines with embroidery stitches. Ari will teach a few basic stitches, or if you are an experienced embroiderer you can go with what you know! We will have some relaxed time for stitching, then get a hands-on demo of how the stabilizer dissolves so that you can do it on your own once your embroidery is finished. Small and simple patterns can be finished in class, and if you want to do something more complex you’ll be able to wrap it up at home.
Bring a washable cloth item you’d like to add some embroidery to, or use cloth provided by the instructor. If you have an image you’d like to trace and use for a pattern, bring that along too.
Beginners and intermediate embroiderers welcome!
ages 12 and up
$40
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Needle felted pumpkins, gourds and jack-o'-lanterns
Join Ari (they/them) to learn how to make a soft little pumpkin, gourd or jack-o’-lantern using a specialized notched needle to sculpt dyed wool. These are perfect for autumnal or Halloween decor. You’ll learn to create three-dimensional forms and add details, and you’ll develop the foundational skills to continue needle felting at home. You’ll come away with at least one pumpkin, gourd or jack-o'-lantern to keep or give as a gift, as well as a felting mat and needle of your own.
Beginners and returning students welcome!
ages 12 and up
$40
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Bead and Leather Earrings
Come for a fun class using leather, wire wrapping and small accent beads to create statement earrings. If you love mixed texture/material creations, this is a great project and final designs will be unique and the result of your imagination.
ages 16 and up
$35
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Beaded Hoop Earrings
Use small beads and basic wire wrapping to create colorful hoop earrings with an accent semi precious stone. You’ll leave with a finished pair of earrings. Warning, be prepared for compliments.
ages 16 and up
$38
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Morning Toddler Time
Join the amazing Minou for an hour of toddler fun- singing, story time, and creative art exploration. Come in clothes you don’t mind getting messy!
Every Thursday morning at 10:30
$13
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Day Off School Mini Camp
1st-5th Grade Students can come create fun storybook themed art projects during their day off school!
Materials and Snacks included.
$75
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Day Off School Mini Camp
1st-5th Grade Students can come create fun storybook themed art projects during their day off school!
Materials and Snacks included.
$75
Sign up here!
Kids Sewing 102
This series is for the sewist that has some sewing experience but still wants some instructional help while sharpening their skills. Led by Becky, students will work on a variety of projects based on their ages and skills, including learning how to self-draft clothing. Students will bring a working machine (including power cord and pedal) but if they don’t have one, we can provide one. A sewing kit (pins, measuring tape, marking tools, fabric scissors, ruler) is suggested, but not required.
Ages 8 and up
$250 for 8 Thursdays, September 11th-October 30th
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Thursday Afternoon Club Create
Club Create is a series of afterschool art classes at the Scrappy Elephant Classroom. Students will create different projects using a variety of art materials including drawing, painting, clay and fiber art. They will also meet other kids who love arts and crafts!
1st-5th graders
$200 for 8 Thursdays, September 11- October 30
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Adult Sewing 102
This series of classes is for the sewist that has some sewing experience, but still wants some instructional help while sharpening their skills. Led by Becky, you’ll choose your own projects (or work with one chosen by Becky). Students will bring a working machine (including power cord and pedal) but if they don’t have one, we can provide one. A sewing kit (pins, measuring tape, marking tools, fabric scissors, ruler) is suggested, but not required.
Ages 16 and up
$150 for four Thursday classes
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Beginner Stop Motion Animation Class
Learn the basics of hand drawn, cut paper, object and clay animation. Then create your own short animated movie! This is a six week session.
Students must bring a tablet or laptop with built in camera that faces away from keyboard. A small number of devices are available to borrow on a first come, first served basis.
for ages 9-12
$200 for 8 Tuesdays, September 9th- October 28th
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Kids Intro to Sewing
Geared towards beginners, this series with Becky will cover the components of working with a sewing machine as we make a variety of items as you learn basic techniques. Students will bring a working machine (including power cord and pedal) but if they don’t have one, we can provide one. A sewing kit (pins, measuring tape, marking tools, fabric scissors, ruler) is suggested, but not required. We’ll use items from Scrappy Elephant for our projects, including tote bags, zipper pouches and more.
Ages 8 and up
$250 for 8 Tuesdays September 9th- October 28th
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Tuesday Afternoon Club Create
Club Create is a series of afterschool art classes at the Scrappy Elephant. Students will create different projects using a variety of art materials including drawing, painting, clay and fiber art with an experience art educator. They will also meet other kids who love arts and crafts!
for 1st-5th graders
$200 for 8 classes, meeting every Tuesday, September 9th-October
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Beginner Sewing Class for Adults
Geared towards beginners, this series with Becky will cover the components of working with a sewing machine as we make a variety of items as you learn basic techniques. Students will bring a working machine (including power cord and pedal) but if they don’t have one, we can provide one. A sewing kit (pins, measuring tape, marking tools, fabric scissors, ruler) is suggested, but not required. We’ll use items from Scrappy Elephant for our projects, including tote bags, zipper pouches and more.
Ages 16 and up
$150 for four weeks
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Making Minatures
Learn to create miniature furniture, plants, accessories, food and more, then create a mini room or scene of your own!
for 9-11 year olds
$200 for 8 Mondays, September 8- October 27
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Learn to Knit
Join Emma as she teaches you the basics of knitting. No experience needed. Leave with a pair of knitting needles, the beginning of a scarf, and enough yarn to finish it!
ages 12 and up
$25
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Crochet for Beginners
Join Emma as she teaches you the basics of crochet. Leave with a crochet hook and a small crocheted washcloth.
$25
age 12 and up
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Mosaic 201: Mosaic your house number
Eileen has been installing community mosaics throughout Charlottesville in schools and Habitat for Humanity buildings. Her work can be seen at C’ville Arts Coop on the Downtown Mall.
This workshop will challenge your skills and creativity with shaping, placement and intentional design making a personal house number or flat garden ornament for your home with outdoor-proof materials. Bring at least two printed images for inspiration and let’s see what beautiful mosaic pieces emerge.
No prior experience is necessary.
Ages 12-122.
5 1/2 hours with a 40 minute break to let the tiles set before grouting.
$68
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East Asian Brush Painting
East Asian Brush painting consists of many styles of painting that originated in China centuries ago and spread throughout Japan and Korea. In this class, you will learn how to use the Four Treasures- the brush, the ink, the inkstone and paper. East Asian Brush paintings evoke the poetry of nature using beautiful lines and forms to bring life to the subject. You will learn how to use ink freely with a controlled brush stroke in order to capture the essence of the subject.
About the teacher: Nga Bui Katz (pronounced Na) was born in Vietnam. She has spent the last sixty years in the United States, now calling Charlottesville home. Nga spent seven years learning Japanese art in Tokyo, then studied Chinese Art at the Honolulu Acadamy of Art, and studied for a decade with Master Henry Wo Yue Kee. Nga says, “Being an artist is to be in a dream world. I can build bridges, create mountains, make waterfalls or just a garden full of colorful flowers with beautiful birds and creatures who share our planet. They make us happy whether in life or in my paintings. About all else, I am Nature’s painter.”
Ages 18 and up
$200 for four classes that meet every Friday in September starting at 10am. Supplies included in cost.
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Morning Toddler Time
Join the amazing Minou for an hour of toddler fun- singing, story time, and creative art exploration. Come in clothes you don’t mind getting messy!
Every Thursday morning at 10:30
$13
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Crochet a Bunny
Join Emma as she teaches you how to make Tasha Gibb (@cosycrochetbytasha)’s Bunny pattern! This class will come with yarn, hooks and the paid pattern. You will be learning how to slip stitch, single crochet, decrease and increase! You will also learn Emma’s tricks and tips for stuffed animal making.
Ages 15 and up, basic crochet knowledge helpful
$100 for four classes every Wednesday night, September 3rd- 24th
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Miniature Hoop Embroidery
Join Jennifer Perkinson for a class creating an embroidery design inside a 2in hoop. You will receive an embroidery hoop, needle and thread set up with an optional design to follow as we learn and stitch together. You'll leave with a handout of the stitches we've covered and a few other helpful ones for storing in your embroidery bags for future reference. You can use your finished product as a magnet, wall hanging, or something else!
Beginner and intermediate friendly.
Ages 13 and up
$25
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Make a Mini-Zine with Jess!
A zine is a self-published, handmade, or small press booklet that is distributed for the purpose of sharing ideas, experiences, and perspectives, often of historically marginalized or underrepresented subcultures. Zines come in many different shapes and sizes and can be about ANYTHING, but it’s especially satisfying to make an 8-page mini-zine from ONE piece of printer paper.
Join local artist and zine-maker Jess Walters for an interactive workshop “How to Make A Mini-Zine.” We will explore a variety of examples of zines, learn some of Jess’ favorite collage techniques, and pick up some copying tips and tricks before transforming an ordinary piece of paper into a creative work of art.
Jess will demonstrate how to fold a single sheet of paper into an 8-page mini-zine and materials and prompts will be provided* for folks to fill out their zine with writing, stickers, drawings, and/or collage. Take your zine home, make copies to share with friends, or bring some to swap at Charlottesville ZineFest, coming up on October 18, 2025 at JMRL Central Library.
Jess Walters (they/them) is a local artist, advocate, and independent scholar. Their work focuses on the intersections of art and health and they strategize to improve accessibility accommodations in creative and cultural arts spaces to cultivate inclusive opportunities for community engagement. Walters is an Arts Research Fellow at the UVA Center for Health Humanities and Ethics, a Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) and a founding member of Charlottesville ZineFest. Their artwork has been featured at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, Second Street Gallery, and New City Arts’ Welcome Gallery.
*All instructions and materials required zine-making will be provided, including items from Jess’ personal collage library. However, if participants would like to bring photographs, books, magazines, or other paper materials specific to their interests or passions to collage with, they are invited and encouraged to do so.
ages 16 and up
pay what you can, suggested price $10
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Morning Toddler Time
Join the amazing Minou for an hour of toddler fun- singing, story time, and creative art exploration. Come in clothes you don’t mind getting messy!
Every Thursday morning at 10:30
$13
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Crochet for Beginners
Join Emma as she teaches you the basics of crochet. Leave with a crochet hook and a small crocheted washcloth.
$25
age 12 and up
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Learn to Knit
Join Emma as she teaches you the basics of knitting. No experience needed. Leave with a pair of knitting needles, the beginning of a scarf, and enough yarn to finish it!
ages 12 and up
$25
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Flower Embroidery
Join Jennifer Perkinson for a class focusing on different types of floral embroidery stitches. You will receive an embroidery hoop, needle and thread set up with outlines to follow as we cover learning and practicing the stitches together and embroidering a few flowers. You'll leave with a handout of the stitches we've covered and a few other helpful ones for storing in your embroidery bags for future reference. If you have an item you'd like to embroider on, feel free to bring that along to consider using during class or talk about.
Beginner and intermediate friendly.
Ages 13 and up
$25
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Oyster Trinket Dishes
Come make your own trinket dishes by decoupaging repurposed oyster shells. We will use printed napkins to apply patterns and add some paint to make them pop. Option to add on string for hanging.
All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring a favorite paper napkin if you like. Participants will leave with 3-5 completed shells (they will need to continue drying a bit more at your home).
Ages 13 and up
$25
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Mending Workshop
The goal of this class is to learn some simple clothing repair techniques such as fixing a hem, sewing on a button, repairing split seams, patching holes (with visible or invisible mending) and replacing elastic. Participants are encouraged to bring in their own articles of clothing in need of repair and learn to fix them during class time. Sewing notions will be provided. A basic knowledge of sewing by hand or by machine is ideal but can also be taught. Demo repair projects will be available for practice.
ages 15 and up
$20
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Morning Toddler Time
Join the amazing Minou for an hour of toddler fun- singing, story time, and creative art exploration. Come in clothes you don’t mind getting messy!
Every Thursday morning at 10:30
$13
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Scrappy Elephant Craftivism and Kindivism
In Partnership with Draw Charlottesville
Come out on Sunday, August 17 from 3 - 5 pm to paint kindness rocks with us. You can give your rock(s) to a friend or leave them around town for others to find them. If you’d like to see more kindness in the world, please create some with us! No artistic experience necessary. We will have rocks and paint - but you can also bring your own.
open to all ages
FREE!
Crochet for Beginners
Join Emma as she teaches you the basics of crochet. Leave with a crochet hook and a small crocheted washcloth.
$25
age 12 and up
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Learn to Knit
Join Emma as she teaches you the basics of knitting. No experience needed. Leave with a pair of knitting needles, the beginning of a scarf, and enough yarn to finish it!
ages 12 and up
$25
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Intro to Making Miniatures
Join Michele as she teaches you the basics of building miniature structures.
Understanding dynamics and scale of 3-D construction. We will create mini houses, using sheet music-covered cardboard, including windows, doors, and shutters. Perhaps even a chimney. (Photo examples are more advanced versions of the project.)
Ages 15 and up
$25
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Upcycled Journal Making and Beginning Book Binding
In the top five list of items any crafter might have lingering in their craft cave is unused paper and scraps of material. With that and a little bit of mat board, glue, string, and the desire to journal or keep records of all your crafts and feelings, you can make a journal of your very own.
In this class, local craft-o-logist, Rebecca, will show you how to put together a journal using up-cycled items such as fabric, paper, cardboard, and string. You will also be introduced to the art of bookbinding and go home with a journal or three of your own and the knowledge and resources to continue your new craft.
Ages 12 and up
$45
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Tiny Worlds: An introduction to teatro lambe-lambe
Learn the basics of this Brazilian form of street theater and build your own miniature world and puppet show. Puppeteer Cecilia Cackley will introduce the history of lambe-lambe, the basic principles of a lambe-lambe show and give you time for experimenting and feedback on your ideas. This class is perfect for anyone interested in puppets, miniatures and theater.
Ages 10 and up
$30
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Transformational Yoga and Soul Painting
Breathe, Stretch, Meditate! Join Kara Snapp for an embodied experience of Transformational Yoga and Soul Painting! In this unique, somatic experience, you'll be guided through a gentle and inspiring yoga and meditation practice founded in self-awareness. You'll integrate your practice through a prompt-driven creative process, culminating in a completed work of mixed media. Though it is not necessary, feel free to bring any of your own supplies from home that call to you.
Please bring water, an open heart, a journal and a yoga mat, if you have one. Please dress for movement. This practice is suitable for all abilities and chair-based modifications can be offered. No previous experience with yoga or meditation is necessary. No hands-on assists will be offered, and you will be asked to sign a waiver. Kara is fully insured as a yoga teacher and yoga therapist.
Kara has a passion for creating, and is certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists and Registered with Yoga Alliance. She has a broad scope of practices, and in this class you may experience techniques founded in Yogic and Buddhist philosophies and practices, psychology, and neuroscience, including movement, dialogue, meditation, and breathwork and of course, creative expression.
See www.embodhisomatics.com for more information.
Ages 18 and up
$45
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