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A Turkey Wing hand broom is an epic example of Appalachian folk art. It could be considered a functional tool or a decorated art piece. These brooms are made with natural broomcorn. Instructor AB will teach you the traditional techniques for binding and shaping the broomcorn, which is made from sorghum, to create a fun and unique experience…others call it a spiritual occurrence. Let’s sweep it up. Ages 13+ years and up is recommended. Materials fee: $10 (cash) to be paid to instructor at the start of the workshop Visit: Hand Broom Making Workshop San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Ages 6-12 years welcome! Calling all young artists and nature lovers! In this 2-part pottery class, kids will design and sculpt their very own whimsical homes–perfect for garden fairies or friendly frogs. In the first 2.5 hour session, children will learn hand-building techniques to shape their magical dwellings from clay, adding creative touches like leaf roofs, mushroom chimneys, lily pad porches, and more. In the second 1-hour session, held two weeks later, they’ll bring their creations to life with vibrant paints and glazes. Projects will be ready to pick up 3-4 weeks after class. No experience necessary. All materials and tools provided. Visit: Kids Handbuilding Ceramics | Tiny House Workshop San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Ages 6-12 years welcome! In this 2-part workshop, kids are invited to let their imaginations run wild as they create a unique, spooky (or not so spooky) masterpiece. Students will learn skills and techniques that can be used for any pottery project idea that comes to mind. Our instructor will lead students through the entire process–from building a creature to adding eerie surface decorations that bring ideas to life. Note that this is a 2-part series where students will create with clay at the first 2.5 hour session and return 2 weeks later to apply glaze in a one hour session. Projects will be ready to pick up 3-4 weeks after class. No experience necessary. All materials and tools provided. Visit: Kids Handbuilding Ceramics | Monster Making Workshop San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrate handmade, delicious meals with an unforgettable culinary experience! Join us for a Night in Italy, where you’ll learn to craft authentic Italian dishes. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover: • How to make fresh, homemade pasta from scratch • Delicious Italian appetizers that set the perfect mood • The secrets behind rich, flavorful sauces • A special demonstration on creating a creamy Tiramisu. Whether you’re sharing this experience with a partner, a friend, or treating yourself, this workshop promises an evening full of flavor and laughter. Come hungry for both food and connection—and leave with new skills to recreate the magic of Italy at home. This workshop is for 10+yrs with a participating adult, or 15+yrs. All ingredients and materials included. Visit: Handmade Italian Night | Culinary Workshop San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and at work, and build your wisdom and inner peace. This secular and modern approach to traditional Buddhist teachings is led by Ashley Davis, co-founder of The Center for Harmonious Living. Audience: Adult Location: Homeschool Resource Center Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/meditation-happy-life-449162

The seasons are changing, and it’s a beautiful time of year to celebrate by creating whimsical fused glass art for your garden or windows! Your bright and cheerful sun catchers and garden sticks will make your garden, indoor potted plants, or windows sparkle! Instructor Suzanne Balestri will guide you in glass cutting techniques an design considerations to create your own artful creations to compliment your garden or to display in a sunny window. You will also receive two instructional videos a few days before the workshop so you’ll have a head start on what to expect. Students can make up to 3 pieces measuring approximately 1.5” x 11” each. All glass art will be kiln-fired after class and ready for pick up at the Craft Collective approximately one week after class. All materials are included, including 2 pre-class video instructions, and materials and firing for 3 glass pieces. Additional pieces can be made in class for $5 each (payable with cash in class). Materials fee of $10 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class. Beginners welcome. Ages 13+ years, or 8+ years with adult. Visit: Fused Glass Garden & Window Art Workshop San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Generally offered at 1 p.m. on the 4th Sunday of the month, plus some Fridays from late May to late August. This walking tour focuses on the Presidio de San Diego, buried underground below the Serra Museum. Learn about the historical significance of this site going back to deep time, how the unique river and marine environment attracted people to the site since time immemorial. Discover how archaeologists and historians have been able to understand what buildings and structures were there, and reconstruct what they may have looked like. Afterwards, browse around the new exhibition inside the Serra Museum. Hear from Kumeyaay people today, the people that lived along the river’s edge since time immemorial, as well as the stories of people that came to settle the area, and why the Presidio continues to be a significant site. Led by SDHC staff or volunteers, this tour is offered regularly at the Serra Museum, and is also available by appointment for groups. San Diego History Center on Facebook / Youtube

There are many ways of dyeing with indigo, but its magic can be experienced in its most direct way by simply using fresh indigo leaves, water, and air! This workshop is a unique opportunity to work with indigo from the “ground up” and understand the beautiful chemistry of indigo and create a beautiful silk scarf in the setting it was grown. This workshop is held at an off-site location, at the inspirational Ranchito Milkyway farm in Bonita. This class is appropriate for ages 12+ years old or 8+yrs with an accompanying adult. OFF-SITE WORKSHOP LOCATION: Ranchito Milkyway, 7275 San Miguel Rd, Bonita, CA 91902 Visit: Fresh Indigo Natural Dye | From Leaf to Fiber San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Beginners and families welcome! In this workshop, you will learn about essential oils and ways to use them in daily life. This is the perfect workshop for a child (or teen) and adult who love exploring new creative crafts together! Create your own personal blend to take home with you, and a new understanding on how to implement them into your routine! Note that the price is per person making a blend, so please add to your order as many as will participate in making their own project. If adult and child will make a perfume together, purchase one space. If both adult and child would like to make their own perfumes, sign up for two spaces. If you’d like to dive deeper into perfume making, explore more in Natural Perfume | Make your own Essential Oil Blend. And learn to make your own essential oils with Audrey in Essential Oils | Distill and Blend your own Hydrosol Toner. No experience necessary. All materials included. This class is appropriate for ages 8+ years and older with an adult who will help handle and pour ingredients. Visit: Family Perfume Making | Make your own Essential Oil Blend San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

In this first beginner sewing class students will learn how to thread a sewing machine, wind a bobbin, sew a straight stitch and pivot a corner. We will construct a pillow case together. You will also learn some very basic info about fabrics. If time allows for each student you will also learn how to finish your raw edges of the fabric using a zigzag stitch. You will leave class with a finished pillowcase. All materials are included. It’s best to learn on your own sewing machine, but you may also borrow one of ours. Please note, if bringing your own sewing machine it is very important to make sure it is fully functional. You will need all the cords, the manual, the presser foot, at least 1 bobbin and the bobbin case. Check this ahead of time. ***If you’re attending with your child, and participating only as support, just purchase 1 enrollment. No experience necessary. Adults and age 7+ (with adult) welcome! Please be punctual to this class. Students who show up more than 15min late will not be able to catch up, and will be turned away to keep the class on schedule. Plan ahead for traffic and parking. Visit: Family & Beginners Sewing 101 | Sewing Machine Basics San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook