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 lynchburg@scrappyelephant.com for the class form.
Scholarships
Available for ALL classes. Please fill out the form below with all the required information and our team will be in touch.
Gift Cards
Want to give the gift of a new skill? Purchase a gift card in store or call us at a (804) 391-4007 to purchase over the phone for the creatives in your life to put toward a Scrappy Elephant class!
Sunflower Palette Painting
Come to the Scrappy Elephant and discover the joy of palette knife painting with Lindsay! It is a fun, expressive, forgiving, and versatile painting technique. This Spring inspired painting class will be a fun way to celebrate the start of a new season and learn something new! Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting some paint on.
This class is great for teens and adults.
$35
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March Journaling Journey- Mixed Media Focus
Get a page done in your personal Sketchbook or journal using mixed media. Explore Collage, paint, drawing and more to get you out of a creative block or Explore combos that might shake up your work in a great way.
Please bring your own journal/Sketchbook
Great for all ages.
Bring any sized sketchbook or old book to repurpose into you art journal with you. All other supplies will be provided.
$25
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Floral Watercolor Zentangle
Create a unique zentangle with meditative line usage with masking fluid and add Watercolor for that pop of color. Embrace spring time thoughts with this relaxing activity.
ages 12 and up
$25
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No Kings Protest Free Sign Making
Posterboard and markers provided. All you need to bring is your creativity!
Twisted Knitted Headband
Knit a headband with a twist! In this class, you'll learn some beginner knitting techniques, including casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off. Every learner will make their own headband and will get to take home written instructions on the whole process. All materials will be provided.
ages 13 and up
$25
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Artivist Meet-Ups
Do you want to use your creativity to change the world? All artists, activists, ARTIVISTS, creative and critical thinkers are welcome! Let’s learn from one another and support each other’s initiatives. Led by Dannie Snyder, Interdisciplinary Artivist, we'll discuss our goals, choices in tactics, what's working, what's not, how we can avoid burnout, and resources for developing our theories and practices. This is also a great space to find allies and collaborators as well as to recruit volunteers for your projects.
Dannie Snyder is an independent voter that facilitates many nonpolitical and bipartisan projects that use the arts to inspire local and global change, particularly in regards to her work in access to medicine and healthy foods. While some of her projects may lean more to the left or right, her goal is to foster a safe space where we can all be seen and heard as human beings. We all have fears and flaws, so here is a space where we encourage each other in pursuing our dreams and where we can grow, both personally and as a community.
this is a FREE event, but please register as space is limited
Sign up here!
Knitted Horse Workshop
Learn some basic knitting techniques while making a stuffed horse. Over the 4 sessions you will learn how to cast on, bind off, and increase and decrease stitches and how to properly stuff and sew a stuffed animal. Knitting and sewing needles as well as enough worsted wool yarn and wool stuffing for one toy horse will be supplied. Beginning knitters are welcome.
Ages 8 and up.
$100 for four classes, Thursdays from 1pm-3pm, April 2-April 23
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Sunflower Palette Painting
Come to the Scrappy Elephant and discover the joy of palette knife painting with Lindsay! It is a fun, expressive, forgiving, and versatile painting technique. This Spring inspired painting class will be a fun way to celebrate the start of a new season and learn something new! Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting some paint on.
This class is great for teens and adults.
$35
Sign up here!
Sewing Machine 101
Never touched your machine? This is the class for you. Natania will teach you the basics of your machine. You'll learn everything you need to get started sewing. The class will teach about the the different parts of your machine, how to thread your machine and bobbin, how to read a sewing machine manual (or locate one if you don't have one), and all about sewing accessories that will help you sew with success.
A machine is not necessary for this class, but it will be helpful to have a machine to reference. Natania has a couple machines that can be used during the class. If you do not have a machine, please let us know, so we can prepare properly.
ages 10 and up
$25
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Quilting 101
Throughout the duration of this class, you will learn all of the steps in the quilting process by making a mini wall quilt. During the first week of this class, we will select fabrics for your quilt and start cutting out materials. In the second class, we will piece together your quilt top. During week three, we will quilt your quilt. Finally, during week four, we will finish the quilt with binding and wall hanging tabs if you like. By the end of the 4 week course, you will know all of the necessary steps for making a quilt of any size!
A basic familiarity of your sewing machine is required for this course. If you're not familiar with your sewing machine, the Sewing 101 class on April 5th, will prepare you for this class.
Ages 12 and up
$75, four Fridays from April 10th- May 1st
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Floral Watercolor Zentangle
Create a unique zentangle with meditative line usage with masking fluid and add Watercolor for that pop of color. Embrace spring time thoughts with this relaxing activity.
ages 12 and up
$25
Sign up here!
Artivist Meet-Ups
Do you want to use your creativity to change the world? All artists, activists, ARTIVISTS, creative and critical thinkers are welcome! Let’s learn from one another and support each other’s initiatives. Led by Dannie Snyder, Interdisciplinary Artivist, we'll discuss our goals, choices in tactics, what's working, what's not, how we can avoid burnout, and resources for developing our theories and practices. This is also a great space to find allies and collaborators as well as to recruit volunteers for your projects.
Dannie Snyder is an independent voter that facilitates many nonpolitical and bipartisan projects that use the arts to inspire local and global change, particularly in regards to her work in access to medicine and healthy foods. While some of her projects may lean more to the left or right, her goal is to foster a safe space where we can all be seen and heard as human beings. We all have fears and flaws, so here is a space where we encourage each other in pursuing our dreams and where we can grow, both personally and as a community.
this is a FREE event, but please register as space is limited
Sign up here!
Crochet 101
Join Jordan as she teaches you the basics of crochet. In this hour and a half class you will learn how to make a washcloth. Leave with a crochet hook and a finished washcloth (if you don’t finish, you will leave with everything you need to finish it at home).
Ages 12 and up
$25
Sign up here!
Crochet 102: Granny Squares
Join Jordan as she teaches you how to make the infamous granny square! Basic crochet knowledge required.
Ages 12 and up
$25
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Simple Knitted Dishcloths
This course is designed to teach you the basic techniques of knitting: casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off. Learn how to make a knitted dishcloth and start your knitting journey! All materials will be provided, and instructions will be given at the end of the class going over everything you learned.
ages 13 and up
$25
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Upcycling with Applique
Create a one of a kind clothing item and learn applique in the process! This is a beginner friendly upcycle project that will give you the confidence to upcycle your clothes. Bring a sweatshirt or t-shirt you want to breathe new life into. We'll go over how to do applique work on clothing and how to do reverse applique. You can use some sun bonnet sue blocks that we'll provide or you can find fabric around the store to create your own design. Hearts, butterflies, flowers, boots, you name it, you can applique it. This project is perfect for a shirt with a stain on it or a shirt with a logo you want to hide.
This class is beginner friendly, but does require basic sewing knowledge. If you're a complete beginner consider attending sewing 101 on April 5th to prepare for this class.
ages 10 and up
$35
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Learn How to Knit a Beanie (advanced course)
Learn how to knit a beanie in this 2 hour class. All instructions will be provided at the end of the class so you can finish the project at home.
Basic knitting experience required.
ages 13 and up
$25
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April Journaling Journey- Nature Focused
Come and create a page (or a few) in your Sketchbook with a focus on nature, what better way to accomplish that that with some upcycling?
Create nature scenes with a bit of pizzaz!
Please bring your Sketchbook/journal with you for this event.
ages 8 and up
$25
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Playing with Paper Junk Journal Series
This junk journaling class invites you to explore a creative, tactile art form that transforms the bits and pieces of everyday life into beautiful, eye-catching journal pages eager to tell your story. It’s a creative playground that allows you to express yourself in ways you never expected. Come have fun, make friends, and make magic.
What You Will Learn
• Found material selection — how to choose papers, textures, and objects that add character and meaning.
• Layering and collage techniques — building depth with composition, color, and contrast.
• Page design — creating pockets, flips, tags, clusters, and interactive elements.
• Mixed media methods — using inks, stamps, stencils, distressing, fabric, lace, and simple binding.
What is the Junk Journal Style
• “Clean” – Instead of the heavily distressed, grungy, vintage look many junk journals have, the “clean” style focuses on beauty, color, and a more curated feel.
• Esthetically botanical and floral
What You Leave With
• a handmade junk journal, beautiful and uniquely yours
• a set of new techniques
• the confidence to continue creating at home
ages 16 and up
$120 for six classes, class meets every Tuesday April 21- May 26
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Voices in Motion: Interactive Art Event
Voices in Motion invites you to a free, hands-on art experience. Explore self-guided stations that spark learning, reflection, and conversation while adding your voice to Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Celebrate resilience, honor survivors, and experience the power of collective creativity.
No art experience needed-supplies provided.
Drop in anytime between 10 am-12 pm!
Hosted by Shalom Creatives & YWCA Central Virginia
April Journaling Journey- Nature Focused
Come and create a page (or a few) in your Sketchbook with a focus on nature, what better way to accomplish that that with some upcycling?
Create nature scenes with a bit of pizzaz!
Please bring your Sketchbook/journal with you for this event.
ages 8 and up
$25
Sign up here!
Slow Stitch Sundays: Yo-Yo on the Go
Did your grandmother have a tin filled with all kinds of sharp and pokey things, mixed with thread and fibers? Mine did, and something about it was just magical. The two most used ones were cookie tins that she kept under her couch. She had one that held her bobby pins for her to roll her hair every night and the other held the notions for yo-yos. She would always be tracing her saucers and cutting out circles and making what she called yo-yos. (Now a days you can buy a tool to make them but that's really not necessary.) She didn't have the terminology at the time but what she was doing was regulating her nervous system through repetitive marking, cutting, sewing, and then joining. The project didn't take much mental effort but was something to keep your hands busy.
Join me in this class, Yo Yo on the Go, as I teach you how to make our own yo-yos from scratch and I'll show you some easy ways to make the project portable -- think waiting at the car pick up line or sitting at the brewery with a fun beverage! I will also bring some examples to show how you can use them!
ages 8 and up *be sure the child feels comfortable with hand sewing with needles
$10
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Crochet 102: Granny Squares
Join Jordan as she teaches you how to make the infamous granny square! Basic crochet knowledge required.
Ages 12 and up
$25
Sign up here!
Crochet 101
Join Jordan as she teaches you the basics of crochet. In this hour and a half class you will learn how to make a washcloth. Leave with a crochet hook and a finished washcloth (if you don’t finish, you will leave with everything you need to finish it at home).
Ages 12 and up
$25
Sign up here!
Artivist Meet-Ups
Do you want to use your creativity to change the world? All artists, activists, ARTIVISTS, creative and critical thinkers are welcome! Let’s learn from one another and support each other’s initiatives. Led by Dannie Snyder, Interdisciplinary Artivist, we'll discuss our goals, choices in tactics, what's working, what's not, how we can avoid burnout, and resources for developing our theories and practices. This is also a great space to find allies and collaborators as well as to recruit volunteers for your projects.
Dannie Snyder is an independent voter that facilitates many nonpolitical and bipartisan projects that use the arts to inspire local and global change, particularly in regards to her work in access to medicine and healthy foods. While some of her projects may lean more to the left or right, her goal is to foster a safe space where we can all be seen and heard as human beings. We all have fears and flaws, so here is a space where we encourage each other in pursuing our dreams and where we can grow, both personally and as a community.
this is a FREE event, but please register as space is limited
Sign up here!
February Art Journal Walk
Explore the world of texture around you and capture it in your art journal! We will make one time "stamps" using a moldible material and do texture rubbing.
* this class may involve a walk of a block or two if the weather is not damp.
Ages 10 and up
$20
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Twisted Knitted Headband
Knit a headband with a twist! In this class, you'll learn some beginner knitting techniques, including casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off. Every learner will make their own headband and will get to take home written instructions on the whole process. All materials will be provided.
ages 13 and up
$25
Sign up here!
Galintines, Valentines Zentangles
Bring your valentine, galintine, or come as you are and create a creative set of zentangles using mixed media. You will be guided through the process of creating a floral or heart themed zentangle that will be a nice card or framed gift.
We will use watercolor, masking fluid and a fun mix of mark making materials to create one of a kind pieces!
Ages 8 and up
$20
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Knitted Mug Cozy
In this beginner course, you will learn foundational knitting techniques, including:
• casting on, or starting a knitting project,
• the garter stitch,
• and binding off, or finishing a project.
These techniques will be used to create a reusable cozy, perfect for enjoying a warm beverage in a coffee mug or disposable coffee cup!
No experience or supplies necessary, just a willingness to learn!
ages 12 and up
$25
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Fleece to Fiber Project
Come learn how to spin yarn from a sheep’s fleece and then design a knitted or crocheted project specifically for the yarn you spin.
What you’ll learn:
How to card a sheep fleece with hand carders and a drum carder
How to spin on a spinning wheel and with a drop spindle
How to determine the weight of the yarn you spin
How to design a knitted or crocheted project using the yarn you have spun
Depending on the project you design and your level of experience, you may also learn some new knitting techniques
And if you are new to fiber arts, you will also learn to either knit or crochet to make the project you design.
This is an introduction to spinning and project design for ages 8 and up.
The cost is $200 for 10 weeks of classes that are 2 hours each. This fee includes:
One top-whorl drop spindle that is yours to keep
Knitting needles or crochet hooks appropriate to the project you design, also yours to keep
Access to hand carders, a drum carder, a spinning wheel, and other tools used in hand spinning
Instruction from an experienced spinner who also knits and crochets
Enough fleece to spin into yarn to make projects about the size of those pictured
All classes are Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. on the following dates:
February 12, 19, and 26, March 5, 12, and 26 ,No Class March 19, April 2, 9, 16, and 30
Sign up here!
Crochet 102: Granny Squares
Join Jordan as she teaches you how to make the infamous granny square! Basic crochet knowledge required.
Ages 12 and up
$25
Sign up here!
Crochet 101
Join Jordan as she teaches you the basics of crochet. In this hour and a half class you will learn how to make a washcloth. Leave with a crochet hook and a finished washcloth (if you don’t finish, you will leave with everything you need to finish it at home).
Ages 12 and up
$25
Sign up here!
Winter Wonderland Holiday Palette Knife Painting Class
Come to the Scrappy Elephant and discover the joy of palette knife painting with Lindsay! It is a fun, expressive, forgiving, and versatile painting technique. This Winter Wonderland inspired painting class will be a fun way to get in the holiday spirit and learn something new!
This class is great for children ages 10 and older and all adults are welcome.
All supplies are included.
$35
Sign up here!
Knitted Mug Cozy
In this beginner course, you will learn foundational knitting techniques, including:
• casting on, or starting a knitting project,
• the garter stitch,
• and binding off, or finishing a project.
These techniques will be used to create a reusable cozy, perfect for enjoying a warm beverage in a coffee mug or disposable coffee cup!
No experience or supplies necessary, just a willingness to learn!
ages 12 and up
$25
Sign up here!
January Journaling Journey!
Want to set up a great creative endeavor for the new year? Intimidated by the thought of filling a sketchbook? That first page is always difficult to start! Let's work on some techniques together to get creative and be more free in your art journal journey.
This class will focus on image transfers and incorporating text into pages.
Great for all ages.
Bring any sized sketchbook or old book to repurpose into you art journal with you. All other supplies will be provided.
$25
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Recycled Paper Making Gingerbread Garland
Come to the Scrappy Elephant and learn how to make this adorable Gingerbread Garland with Lindsay! You will learn how to make these gingerbread using recycled paper. Lindsay will demo how to make paper, and then students will paint premade gingerbread by Lindsay and assemble their garlands. Supplies will be given to any student that doesn’t finish their garland during class.
This class is great for teens and adults.
All supplies are included.
$25
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Winter Wonderland Holiday Palette Knife Painting Class
Come to the Scrappy Elephant and discover the joy of palette knife painting with Lindsay! It is a fun, expressive, forgiving, and versatile painting technique. This Winter Wonderland inspired painting class will be a fun way to get in the holiday spirit and learn something new!
This class is great for children ages 10 and older and all adults are welcome.
All supplies are included.
$35
Sign up here!
Printmaking Workshop
Make your own linocut stamp! This class will teach the basics of stamp-making, including planning, carving, and printing. Each participant will make their own stamp and get to keep it once finished. All materials will be provided.
Ages 14 and up
$25
Sign up here!
Winter Wonderland Holiday Palette Knife Painting Class
Come to the Scrappy Elephant and discover the joy of palette knife painting with Lindsay! It is a fun, expressive, forgiving, and versatile painting technique. This Winter Wonderland inspired painting class will be a fun way to get in the holiday spirit and learn something new!
This class is great for children ages 10 and older and all adults are welcome.
All supplies are included.
$35
Sign up here!
Crochet 102: Granny Squares
Join Jordan as she teaches you how to make the infamous granny square! Basic crochet knowledge required.
Ages 12 and up
$25
Sign up here!
Crochet 101
Join Jordan as she teaches you the basics of crochet. In this hour and a half class you will learn how to make a washcloth. Leave with a crochet hook and a finished washcloth (if you don’t finish, you will leave with everything you need to finish it at home).
Ages 12 and up
$25
Sign up here!
Holiday Earring Making Workshop
Join Madi for a fun afternoon of making adorable clay holiday earrings! No experience necessary. Leave with two pairs of earrings!
Ages 12 and up.
$35
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Mini Prints
Learn how to create mini works of art using linoleum block carving and printing techniques. Utilize printmaking tools and different ink applying techniques. This is great for mini works of art, stamps to use anywhere you'd like or to just learn the printmaking basics. A very fun activity that’s great for teens and adults.
All supplies provided
ages 13 and up
$25
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Introduction to experimental watercolor techniques
Come and join Jenny for an hour and a half of fun, using different tools and techniques to move paint around, create interesting textures, blend lovely color combinations and just experiment with the medium of watercolor. When you are done there will be some time to turn those items into gift tags for presents, blank cards for occasions or have a small pile of fantastic collage materials.
This class is great for teens and adults and supplies will be provided.
$25
Sign up here!
Crochet 102: Granny Squares
Join Jordan as she teaches you how to make the infamous granny square! Basic crochet knowledge required.
Ages 12 and up
$25
Sign up here!
Crochet 101
Join Jordan as she teaches you the basics of crochet. In this hour and a half class you will learn how to make a washcloth. Leave with a crochet hook and a finished washcloth (if you don’t finish, you will leave with everything you need to finish it at home).
Ages 12 and up
$25
Sign up here!
Free Make and Take-Bookmarks!
Come to the Scrappy Elephant Studio and make a bookmark for yourself and a friend! FREE for all ages!
Mini Prints
Learn how to create mini works of art using linoleum block carving and printing techniques. Utilize printmaking tools and different ink applying techniques. This is great for mini works of art, stamps to use anywhere you'd like or to just learn the printmaking basics. A very fun activity that’s great for teens and adults.
All supplies provided
ages 13 and up
$25
Sign up here!
Printmaking with Natural Materials
Come on in to the Scrappy Elephant Studio for some printmaking with natural materials! Use experimental printmaking techniques with natural objects, a perfect way to use the fall leaves and other items in your artwork. Utilize stamping, ink rolling, pressing and gell plate to create one of a kind mono prints.
ages 10 and up
pay what you can, suggested donation $25
Sign up here!
Introduction to experimental watercolor techniques
Come and join Jenny for an hour and a half of fun, using different tools and techniques to move paint around, create interesting textures, blend lovely color combinations and just experiment with the medium of watercolor. When you are done there will be some time to turn those items into gift tags for presents, blank cards for occasions or have a small pile of fantastic collage materials.
This class is great for teens and adults and supplies will be provided.
$25
Sign up here!
Palette Knife Painting Class
Come to the Scrappy Elephant and discover the joy of palette knife painting with Lindsay! It is a fun, expressive, and versatile painting technique. This Halloween Starry Night inspired painting class will be a fun way to spend and learn something new to get your in the fall spirit!
This class is great for adults wanting to learn something new.
All supplies are included.
$35
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Learn how to use your sewing machine
Learn to use your sewing machine while making a pot holder.
During this class you'll learn everything you need to know to use your sewing machine including how to thread your machine, wind a bobbin, and do basic stitches. You'll leave the class with a finished potholder and the confidence to use your machine.
ages 13 and up
$40
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