Date: Saturday November 8 from 11:30 am-3:30 pm
Fee: $135 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kate Dwyer
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio

In this class, we will be making bowls using fabric, thread, glue, and balloons. Most students go home with 2 bowls after a very fun workshop!

Please bring a rotary cutter and any cotton or silk fabric you'd like to use.

Date: Sunday, November 16, from 1:00-4:00 pm
Fee: $95 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: Beginning
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Marion Richards
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Discover the enchanting world of Pine Needle Basketry in our beginner-friendly art class! In this hands-on workshop, you'll embark on a creative journey as you learn the art of crafting small pine needle baskets from scratch.

Students will learn how to…

• start a small basket using a base

• coil the basket

• how to use the pine needles

Students will create a small pine needle basket.

*All materials provided

Scholarships through the City of Everett are available for all Sorticulture classes! Please fill out our application form here.

Dates: Sunday, December 14, from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Fee: $95 / discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Gabi Adams
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio

Get into the holiday spirit with this beginner crochet class, where you'll learn to make your very own snowflake ornament. We'll start with the basics—how to hold the hook and yarn, make simple stitches, and read a pattern. You'll choose your yarn, crochet a snowflake, and can even decorate it with glitter or jewels if you like. By the end of class, you'll have a handmade ornament to hang on your tree, wall, or anywhere you'd like to add a little winter magic. No experience needed, and you'll take home your finished snowflake!

All supplies included.

Dates: Saturday, January 10, 10am - 5pm
Fee: $165/ discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All Levels
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Crescent Calimpong
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Come experience the wonder of natural dyeing. In this one-day workshop, we will cover how to scour and mordant on cotton. We will also cover applying natural color to cotton, with an emphasis on immersion dyeing. By the end of the workshop, workshop participants will learn to prepare cotton fabric for the dye bath, as well as prepare their own dye pot. Participants will walk away with 2 naturally dyed cotton bandanas that participants prepped and dyed during the workshop, and 3 cotton samples.

Please bring:

• Apron (or wear clothes you don't mind getting a little messy)

• Dish gloves (optional but nice if you don't want to get dye on your hands) • Wear comfortable/closed-toed shoes

• Lunch, water. There will be a 1-hour lunch break. Participants are welcome to grab lunch nearby.

For more information about natural dyes and Crescent Calimpong, visit www.thoughtsandefforts.com or instagram @thoughtsandefforts

Date: Saturday, January 10, from 11 am -3 pm
Fee: $135/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kate Dwyer
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio

In this class, we will be making bowls using fabric, thread, glue, and balloons. Most students go home with 2 bowls after a very fun workshop!

Please bring a rotary cutter and any cotton or silk fabric you'd like to use.

Date: Saturday, January 17, from 12pm to 3pm
Fee: $95/ discount with member code
Ages: 16+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Marcia Meckelson Miller
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2

Discover the joy of paper weaving—an age-old craft with a fresh, modern twist! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own paper loom and learn how to interlace colorful, painted, and even recycled papers (think old calendars, magazines, or handmade textures) into striking woven designs. We’ll explore simple weaving techniques while encouraging creative freedom and artistic experimentation. Whether you're a seasoned maker or a curious beginner, this is a fun and tactile way to flex your fingers and produce one-of-a-kind paper art.

No experience necessary—just bring your imagination!

Date: Mondays, January 19 - February 9, from 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Fee: $350/ discount with member code
Ages: 13+
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Dimitri Tasakos
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

In this hands-on class, students will learn the fundamentals of creating their very own custom rug from start to finish. Using a tufting gun, participants will discover how to transfer a flat vector image onto canvas, tuft their design, apply glue and backing, and finish their piece with a professional shave. Perfect for individuals or pairs—this class makes a great creative outing for friends, couples, or family members. By the end of the session, each student will have completed one personalized tufted rug to take home and enjoy.

All supplies included.

Date: Tuesday, January 20, from 5 pm - 9 pm
Fee: $120/ discount with member code
Ages: 16+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Dimitri Tasakos
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

In this beginner-friendly class, students will learn how to crochet and customize their own piece of headwear—whether it’s a beanie, mask, or balaclava. Perfect for the colder months, this workshop covers the basics of crochet, including how to read and adapt patterns to fit different head sizes. By the end of the class, students will complete one handmade item and leave with the tools, skills, and patterns needed to continue creating on their own.

Students are more than welcome to bring their own yarn and supplies if they’d like to personalize their project. A beanie can be made with any yarn weight, as long as the pattern is adjusted accordingly—so there’s plenty of room for creativity. That said, all necessary materials will be provided, so no one will be left empty-handed if they don’t bring their own.

Dates: Friday, January 30, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Fee: $20

Ages: 6+

Levels: Beginner

Sessions: 1

Instructor: Breannah Gammon

Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Families and educators—join us for Homeschool Art Day at the Schack Art Center!

Explore a variety of artistic themes and techniques, from watercolor to collage, while building skills in composition, color theory, and art history. Each session features an engaging theme and is designed to complement academic learning by encouraging literacy, observation, critical thinking, communication, and social development.

This program provides a wonderful opportunity for connection and collaboration among homeschool groups in a fun, creative setting.

Please note:

• Youth must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

• Register for each child attending.

• Caregivers must attend with their child(ren) but do not need to register themselves.

For Kindergarten through High School-aged students and their caregivers.

Date: Saturdays, January 31 & February 14 from 9am to 3pm
Fee: $250 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Elizabeth Moncrief
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

Discover the art of weaving in this hands-on introductory course designed to give you a solid foundation in weaving techniques. You'll learn the basic mechanics of weaving while creating a luxurious handwoven scarf—perfect to keep or give as a thoughtful gift.

Students will work on tabletop looms, which are available to take home between sessions. This is a great opportunity to explore the craft without a significant upfront investment and to experiment with your creativity in a relaxed, supportive group setting. Whether you're curious or committed, come see if weaving is your next passion!

All supplies are included.

A refundable $100 deposit is required for the use of the table loom. This deposit will be returned at the end of the workshop, provided the loom is returned in good condition.

Date: Tuesday, February 10, from 5 pm - 9 pm
Fee: $120/ discount with member code
Ages: 16+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Dimitri Tasakos
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

In this beginner-friendly class, students will learn how to crochet and customize their own piece of headwear—whether it’s a beanie, mask, or balaclava. Perfect for the colder months, this workshop covers the basics of crochet, including how to read and adapt patterns to fit different head sizes. By the end of the class, students will complete one handmade item and leave with the tools, skills, and patterns needed to continue creating on their own.

Students are more than welcome to bring their own yarn and supplies if they’d like to personalize their project. A beanie can be made with any yarn weight, as long as the pattern is adjusted accordingly—so there’s plenty of room for creativity. That said, all necessary materials will be provided, so no one will be left empty-handed if they don’t bring their own.

Date: Saturday, May 9, from 12 pm -4 pm
Fee: $135 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Kate Dwyer
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio

In this class, we will be making bowls using fabric, thread, glue, and balloons. Most students go home with 2 bowls after a very fun workshop!

Please bring a rotary cutter and any cotton or silk fabric you'd like to use.