Sewing & Crafts

T-shirt Quilt Class 

October 26 - 28 @ 6 - 8pm 

Do you need a break and just some time for you? Join this weeknight sewing class for any skill-level sewers, including beginners. There will be instruction and good music. We will be making a small personalized t-shirt quilt. Sewers will learn cutting and basic machine sewing skills. No experience needed for this class offered to adults 18 yeas and older. We will have machines and everything you need, just come and enjoy! If you have access to a sewing machine, you are welcome to bring your own.
Location: Parks & Recreation Classroom
Fee: $30 per participant

Ladies Day Out 

Saturday, November 14 @ 8:30am - 12pm 

Come make your very own handbag! Enjoy great conversation, good music and snacks, and meeting other ladies (16 years & up). Instruction by a lifetime sewer will be provided to walk you step-by-step through making a cloth handbag. This is a good class for beginners, but all levels are welcome. Materials and machines provided. You are welcome to bring your own sewing machine.
Location: Parks & Recreation AP Room
Fee: $25 per participant

Dinner Party Decor 

January 27 & 28 @ 6 - 8pm 

Need some time to yourself? Come join us and learn to sew placemats or a table runner of your choice. We will learn basic sewing and have great conversation. Music, snacks, and all supplies provided. This s a great class for beginner to experienced sewers. You are welcome to bring your own sewing machine.
Location: Parks & Recreation Classroom
Fee: $20 per participant

School is Out! 

Teachers have a training day & the kids are at home. Join us for this fun class! #WPRcreatewithus

BOO-tastic Craft - Friday, October 16 @ 10 - 11am

BOO! Design and create your very own trick or treat bag that gobbles all your candy for safe keeping on Halloween! This class is for 5 - 10 year olds.
Location: Parks & Recreation AP Room
Fee: $8 per participant (includes all supplies)

Bookmaking Camp

November 23, 24 & 25 @ 11am - 12pm

This is perfect for kids who love to get messy and tell stories. Learn how to use materials you can find around your home to create a story through simple printmaking techniques. Then, turn your prints into a hand-sewn book! You will also make a hand-printed satchel to hold your library books. For ages 8 - 13 years.
Location: Parks & Rec Classroom
Fee: $40 per participant

Sewing Scrunchies & Shorts 

November 23, 24 & 25@ 1:30 - 3:30pm 

Each participant will learn basic sewing skills by creating two hair scrunchies and a pair of shorts to take home! This sewing class is for beginner to mid-skilled young sewers from 8 to 16 years old. Cutting material, layout of project, threading the machine, sewing straight seams, pressing seams, and a small amount of hand sewing will be covered within this three-day class. You are welcome to bring your own sewing machine.
Location: Parks & Recreation Classroom
Fee: $40 per participant

Sewing Christmas Gifts 

Wednesday, December 9 @ 4 - 7pm 

Join us for a fun afternoon of hand sewn crafts/gifts for Christmas. We will learn to make ornaments, frames, or coasters. You choose and create your own special design. Laughter and fun guaranteed! This sewing class is for beginner to mid-skilled young sewers from 9 to 12 years old.
Location: Parks & Recreation Classroom
Fee: $15 per participant

Puffy Emoji Mat 

December 28 & 29 @ 9 - 11am

Design your very own emoji mats for your table or wall. Come have fun and learn to hand sew with us. This sewing class is for beginner to mid-skilled young sewers from 8 to 15 years old.
Location: Parks & Recreation Classroom
Fee: $15 per participant

Video Game Art 

December 28 & 29 @ 12 - 1pm

This camp is all about pixels. On the first day we will collage a "pixel" self-portrait out of paper materials and paint. On the second day we will create art inspired by Fortnite. You'll learn how to make a 3-D box llama from mixed media including cardboard, paper, felt, and paint. For ages 6 - 12 years.
Location: Parks & Recreation Classroom
Fee: $30 per participant

Kids Valentine Craft 

Friday, February 5 @ 10 - 11am

Get ready for Valentine's Day by making Valentines for all of your friends! We'll use paper and felt to make fun characters that anyone would love to have hanging around. For ages 6 - 12 years.
Location: Parks & Recreation Classroom
Fee: $8 per participant