as of today we only have two slots left in our popular soapmaking workshop. please sign up soon if you (and a friend!) would like to join in on the fun!

we’re looking forward to our workshops this weekend and wanted to make sure we got the word out that they are close to being sold out. saturday, blockprinting and decoupage have 2 slots each. (btw, the next decoupage will be scheduled in june. join the mailing list on the home page if you’d like an email when new workshops are added.) sunday, tokyo tie bag and our learn-to-sew series fashion lab: session 105 also only have room for 2. if you’d like us to save one of these slots for you, sign up today!

always wanted to learn how to sew? our next 7 week learn-to-sew series, a.k.a. fashion lab session 104, is starting on tue 4/17 at 630pm. as of this morning we only have 1 slot left, so I figured I should get the word out before it sells out. to register, simply follow this link. and after signing up, please let us know when/if you’d like to take a free intro to sewing machine class. fun stuff!

hey, makers! I’ve just posted a new panty class. this is a very special appearance with guest instructor laura of lola haze and is only offered every few months. if you have an interest in lingerie construction and/or sewing with knits you belong in this workshop. I’ve taken it myselfand I can honestly say the panties fit perfectly and are super easy to make. fun stuff!

I’m very excited to announce our first-time ever weekend fashion lab : session 105 starting sun 4/22 at 11am. our learn-to-sew series is our most popular offering, so if workshop is of interest, you’ll want to sign up soon. as always, we hope to see you in class!

spring is almost officially here so I’m hard at work booking new things for the new season. take a peek at the online calendar for the most recent additions including fashion lab sessions in april, may and june, decoupage (sat 4/21), blockprinting (sat 4/21), fabric dyeing : tie-dye and shibori (sat 4/28), a weekend sewing I: make a skirt skirt (sun may 6 + 13) and more! I will also be sending a newsletter to our mailing list very soon announcing everything that’s new and noteworthy. if you haven’t already joined, please use the link on the home page and we’ll be in touch.

we’ve had many, many requests for this class over the years, so I’m very proud to finally announce this first-time ever offering starting later this month: serger basics: how to thread and stitch. if you already own a serger, or have thought about buying one, but are intimidated by the whole threading and stitching process, this is the workshop for you! hope to see you in class!

hey, makers!

do you love design sponge? I bet your answer to this question is Y-E-S. that’s why I’m totally thrilled to be featured on the site today, teaching the color theory coasters from my new book, embroider everything workshop. if you have any interest in or love of embroidery or needlepoint, it’s worth checking out. in the video I show a number of techniques like threading the needle (surprisingly tricky to do with thick tapestry wool!), working the basic continental stitch, how to follow a charted design and finishing steps. of course I teach all of these things plus much more in the make studio, too! the next intro to needlepoint workshop is happening on sun mar 4 at 2pm.

in sewing-related news I’ve added a last-minute zip-o-riffic pillow on sat 1/28 at noon. if you’re interested in making home decor items and want to take your skills to the next level this is the class for you! btw, if you’ve only taken the intro to sewing machine workshop don’t be intimidated by the zipper. I will teach you everything you need to know!

while I’m at it, I should also mention that there are only 2 slots left in the next fashion lab: session 102 (starts tues 2/7 at 630pm). both of our january labs sold out (!), so I’ve added march dates to keep up with the demand (weds 3/14 at 630pm). please let me know if you’re interested in april dates or anything else! I’m happy to add new things to the calendar.

speaking of new things, I’m working on a make kids: intro to sewing machine (ages 7-13) series starting next month, as well as a spring break and summer fashion camp for kids and teens. (wish I wasn’t too old to go!) I’ll send out a newsletter as soon as the curriculum is set and the dates are booked. if you’d like to be contacted I can also add you to a waiting list. just send an email to info@makeworkshop.com and I will be in touch with the dates and times. please also spread the word to any parents or kids that you think might be interested! I really appreciate any help with getting the word out.

last, but not least, we still have room in the mon 1/30 earrings workshop as well as tues 1/31 one-day crochet, along with many other offerings moving forward into february. seriously, where does the time go? as always, we hope to see you in the make studio soon!

hey, makers!
hope you’ve been having an excellent 2012. with the new year in full swing things have been extra busy around the make studio. several dates have sold out in the last few weeks, so I’ve added lots of extra workshops through march to help keep up with demand. new and noteworthy offerings that are still available include knitting II: baby sweater (thu 1/19), 2-hour pillow making workshop (only 2 spots left! tue 1/24), make earrings : one-night workshop (mon 1/30) and one-day crochet (tue 1/31). there are also dates for panty making, decoupage, soapmaking, intro to jewelry design, soldered ring(s), blockprinting, fashion and home lab learn-to-sew series and more scheduled in feb-apr. our new site allows you to see everything in date order here, which is pretty cool. or you can simply visit the online calendar. and if there’s ever a class you’d like to take and it’s not on the schedule and/or at a time that works for you, please just send an email to and we’ll do our best to add a session. please note that we are especially flexible during the week from 11am-4pm as well as weekend afternoons.

by popular demand: make is now offering open sewing studio hours. there are 4 sessions on the schedule so far–friday night(s) and/or a sunday afternoon–starting with a date on friday 1/20 at 630pm. fun stuff!