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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Spooky Macrame Magnets
Oct
4

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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Embroidery Stitch Sampler 1
Oct
11

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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Needle Felted Owls
Oct
18

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
Oct
18

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
Oct
18

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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Stick and Stitch Embroidery
Oct
25

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
Oct
25

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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Crochet a Bunny
Sep
3

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
Aug
31

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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Flower Embroidery
Aug
23

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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Macrame Plant Holders
Jul
6

Macrame Plant Holders

In this class, we will explore the art of macrame through making our very own macrame plant hanger. This class is open to those who are complete beginners all the way to those who are experiened with macrame.

We will start this class by going over basic knotting tecniques and once those are mastered, move on to the main project. At the end of the class, you have a finished (or mostly finished) macrame plant hanger that can be used to hang your favorite plant. All matierals will be provided!

ages 10 and up

$35

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 Embroidery on Patterned Fabric
Jun
22

Embroidery on Patterned Fabric

Join instructor Ari (they/them) to learn the basics of embroidery materials and techniques while beginning a fun and flexible project. We’ll cover satin stitch, running stitch, and backstitch- possibly more depending on interest- and you’ll use your new skills to embellish a piece of printed fabric with your own stitches.

We’ll use 4 inch hoops, embroidery floss in a myriad of colors, and a choice of printed fabrics from the instructor’s stash. If you’d rather bring your own non-stretchy fabric (quilting cottons are great!) with a pattern that fits within a 4 inch circle, you are welcome to do so! Projects can be finished as a piece of hangable art using the hoop as a frame, or removed if you’d like to sew them onto something else.

Depending on the complexity of the design you choose, it is likely you will not complete the entire project in class. You’ll go home with the skills to continue embroidering on your own!

Ages 14 and up

$40

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Boro Inspired Visible Mending
Jun
22

Boro Inspired Visible Mending

Come learn some practical visible mending basics from instructor Ari (they/them). These techniques can help with extending the life of your clothing and fabrics while making them more unique and beautiful. Not only that, you’ll be helping to keep materials out of the waste stream!

We’ll cover patching as well as boro-style straight stitching for added strength.

Please bring your own piece of clothing or other fabric item (bag, curtain, etc) to work on. Bring something that is made of a sturdy non-stretchy material; denim or canvas works great! If you don’t currently have a damaged item, you can either bring something of your own to practice on and add some embellishment, or the instructor can provide you with a piece of fabric.

For patches, you can bring non-stretchy fabric that you’d like to use, or the instructor will have some on hand to use.

We’ll get a start on your project and send you home with the materials and know-how to complete it.

Ages 14 and up

$40

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Needle Felted Coasters
Jun
21

Needle Felted Coasters

Join Ari (they/them) to decorate coasters in this introduction to two-dimensional needle felting. Use provided patterns for inspiration, or design your own! We’ll use a specialized notched needle to draw with tufts of dyed wool on a pre-made felt background. You’ll come away with the knowledge to make more two-dimensional felted artwork at home, as well as a felting mat and needle to keep.

ages 12 and up

$40

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Tapestry Crochet
May
17

Tapestry Crochet

Join Emma as she teaches you how to work with different colors via Tapestry Crochet! She will revisit the slip-knot, chaining, and single crochet. You will be learning how to change colors and carry yarn as you work. Please come with pixel art you would like to recreate! If you don’t have a preference, Emma will have some pre-printed to try.

Ages 12 and up

$30

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Stick and Stitch Embroidery
May
11

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 Opossums
May
4

Needle Felted Opossums

Join Ari (they/them) to learn how to make a soft little possum 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 possum 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 Veggies
Apr
19

Needle Felted Veggies

Join Ari (they/them) for a fun felting class. Learn how to make soft and colorful veggie decorations using a specialized barbed 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 one or more completed veggies to keep or give as a gift, as well as a felting mat and needle to keep.

Beginners and intermediate students are welcome!

ages 12 and up

$40

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Needle Felted Sheep
Apr
19

Needle Felted Sheep

Let's make a sheep! Join Ari (they/them) to learn how to make a cute and fuzzy little sheep using a specialized notched needle to sculpt dyed wool. You’ll learn to create three-dimensional forms and add details, use wire armatures to support your figure, and add curly locks. You’ll come away with a mini sheep, as well as a felting mat and needle of your own to keep.

This class is geared toward returning students and folks who have done some felting before, but beginning students who are up for a challenge are very welcome to attend.

ages 14 and up

$45

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Bunny Keepsake
Mar
29

Bunny Keepsake

Join Ari (they/them) to make a sweet bunny keepsake out of recycled felted wool, just in time for spring! This is a combination hand sewing and needle felting class. We will trace patterns and cut out fabric, then decorate the bunnies using applique, beads, buttons, and needle felting. While the focus of instruction won’t be on embroidery, if you already know how you can use those skills here too.

After decorating, we will sew and stuff the bunnies. They can stand upright and are around 10 inches tall. There’s a good chance you will be able to finish them in class, but if not, you’ll go home with everything you need to complete them.

Do you have a wool garment that you shrunk in the wash? Please bring it along to use yourself or to share with the class. Turn oops into art! If you don’t have anything to bring, that’s fine too- Ari can provide fabric.

Beginning and intermediate hand sewers and needle felters are welcome.

ages 14 and up

$45

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