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Adult Workshops At UpCycle, we celebrate the creative side of ALL of us, not just those who call themselves "artists." Our adult programming provides you an opportunity to connect with your right brain ("get in your right mind") and find new, unusual and beautiful ways to use cast-off and recycled materials. Workshops are limited to 14 participants, and are open to anyone ages 16+. Workshops include all materials! Evenings from 7 - 9 PM (please arrive 5 mins early) Location: UpCycle Creative Reuse Studio 2397 S. Dove St. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Please note: If we do not meet the minimum registration of 6, the class may be canceled. Registrations are refundable ONLY if made 7 days in advance of the workshop date. |
ADULT WORKSHOPS 2026
Thursday, Feb 12 - Love Stitched - $30
Looking to weave a little extra love into your Valentine’s Day? Join us to create unique, hand-embroidered Valentine’s cards and love notes using reclaimed supplies from the local community. Whether you’re making something for a loved one or for yourself, this workshop offers a fun and sustainable way to craft heartfelt keepsakes.
Perfect for beginners and experienced stitchers alike, you’ll have access to whimsical, playful, and lovey-dovey templates like hearts, roses, and love-themed quotes to inspire your designs. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own photos or cards to make your piece truly one-of-a-kind!
Thursday, Feb 26 - Charmed Necklaces - $40
Delve into UpCycle's unique collection of charms (and items that can become charms), and create your own personalized statement necklace, led by local upcycled jewelry artist Paloma Vintage Designs! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn to curate and assemble charms into a meaningful piece that tells your unique story.
Choose from our collection of charm findings - vintage keys, delicate lockets, nature motifs, symbols, and decorative connectors. You'll learn how to open and close jump rings, attach charms at varying lengths, and create visual balance in your design. Combine different metals and styles to create a cohesive, wearable piece that's both whimsical and sophisticated. Each necklace is beautifully unique and can be added to over time!
Thursday, Feb 12 - Love Stitched - $30
Looking to weave a little extra love into your Valentine’s Day? Join us to create unique, hand-embroidered Valentine’s cards and love notes using reclaimed supplies from the local community. Whether you’re making something for a loved one or for yourself, this workshop offers a fun and sustainable way to craft heartfelt keepsakes.
Perfect for beginners and experienced stitchers alike, you’ll have access to whimsical, playful, and lovey-dovey templates like hearts, roses, and love-themed quotes to inspire your designs. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own photos or cards to make your piece truly one-of-a-kind!
Thursday, Feb 26 - Charmed Necklaces - $40
Delve into UpCycle's unique collection of charms (and items that can become charms), and create your own personalized statement necklace, led by local upcycled jewelry artist Paloma Vintage Designs! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn to curate and assemble charms into a meaningful piece that tells your unique story.
Choose from our collection of charm findings - vintage keys, delicate lockets, nature motifs, symbols, and decorative connectors. You'll learn how to open and close jump rings, attach charms at varying lengths, and create visual balance in your design. Combine different metals and styles to create a cohesive, wearable piece that's both whimsical and sophisticated. Each necklace is beautifully unique and can be added to over time!
BEginners only! UpCycled sewing series: Pants to Tote Bag
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The UpCycled Sewing Series is back ! In these classes, we'll learn how to use our upcycling muscles to sew beautiful and unique creations using fabric from unexpected places. In the beginner-level Pants to Tote Bag Series, we'll join local artist Laly Makes to turn a pair of unused pants into a functional and customizable tote bag that you'll pick up time and time again. Upcycling existing garments is a super easy and accessible way to get into sewing, because it teaches you how garments are constructed and allows you to re-use existing pieces like pockets and belt loops.
If there's a pair of pants in your closet that you never seem to wear, let's turn them into a tote! We'll learn how to deconstruct the pants, save pre-made usable pieces like pockets, belt loops, and zippers, and use a sewing machine to put all the pieces back together in a whole new way. Bring your own pair of pants or choose from a few thrifted options, and choose a fun lining fabric from UpCycle's stash. You'll go home with brand-new sewing skills, a new way of looking at unwanted clothes, and a custom tote bag designed by YOU! This series will run for 6 sessions, on Mondays and Thursdays from 7-9pm for 3 weeks. This class is designed for beginning level sewers, but open to sewers of all levels (however, please note that beginning sewing instruction is part of the class). All materials are included, but please feel free to bring your own pair of pants to upcycle if you'd like! March 30th, Session 1: Class Intro, Learning to Deconstruct Garments, Choosing Lining Fabric, Bag Design April 2nd, Session 2: Pattern Drafting & Cutting April 6th, Session 3: Sewing Machine Tutorial, Practice April 9th, Session 4: Pinning/Assembly, Sewing on Elements April 13th, Session 5: Sew Lining, Sew Outer April 16th, Session 6: Topstitching & Finishing |
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