Instructor: Grace McFetters Caldwell Location: The Joel Fund When: Saturday, May 31 When: 10 am - 1 pm Learn to prolong your wardrobe or make changes to vintage clothing for resale! This class is all about mending clothes (mostly denim) to give the mending character and appeal. Visible mending has been growing in popularity and…

Instructor: Colin O’Boyle When: Sunday, June 8th, 1:00-4:00 PM Where: The Joel Fund ​​In this three-hour workshop, students will have a chance to practice the Viking art of wood decoration known as "kolrosing." Everyone will finish the workshop with some items to take home, as well as the skills needed to make more in the…

Instructor: Jessica Streamo Location: The Joel Fund When: Saturday, June 14, Time: 1:00-4:00 pm Beading is a wonderful way to spend a summer afternoon! Time literally flies when you become immersed in your project. This open level workshop welcomes beginners and students already familiar with beading. Beginners will start pony beads to get more comfortable…

Instructor: Annelies Gentile Location: TJF When: Saturday, June 21st Time: 1:00-3:00 PM Kintsugi is a Japanese word that represents binding broken pottery with gold. In this workshop, we will modify this ancient process for new and varied learners and easy for all abilities. We will use tile, small bowls, or plates as the ceramic that…

Instructor: Emily Malpass When: Wednesday, June 25th Where: TJF Time: 11 am - 1 pm This one-time workshop will provide you with the materials and techniques needed to create a mug, tumbler, or cup for your morning coffee/tea or favorite beverage, or to give as a special gift to someone you love. We will roll…

Instructor: June Guralnick Location: Yates Mill Park - 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603 When: Saturday, 6/28 – 1:00-4:00 p.m. (E.S.T.) In case of rain the class will be virtual. If you find nature inspiring and writing and/or drawing fun, this class is for you! Nature is a way we both observe the beauty…

Instructor: Grace McFetters Caldwell When: Saturday, July 12, 9 am - 1 pm Where: TJF If you have ever been intimidated to learn to sew on a sewing machine, now is your chance to learn with The Joel Fund! In the no-nonsense class, instructor Grace McFetters Caldwell will take you through the basic mechanics of…

Instructor: Emily Malpass Date: Friday, July 18 When: 11 am - 1 pm This one-time workshop will provide you with the materials and techniques needed to create a small origami-style trinket tray for your jewelry, keys, or other small items, or to give as a special gift to someone you love. We will roll our…