Fishers Parks has announced a wide variety of art-class offerings where you can learn from local and regional makers and artists. With a full slate of hands-on art programming and workshops in the Maker Labs and Maker Playground at the Fishers Parks HQ, 8100 E. 106th St., there’s something for anyone – from stained glass and eco-dying to home decor and woodworking and more, for both kids and adults.
Click here to register for one or more of these classes.
Needle & Thread Society Meet-Up
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8
The Needle & Thread Society is for any person aged 13 and over who practices or is interested in getting started on fiber art, including embroidery, knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, weaving, needle punch, etc.
Marbling Ornament & Custom Card Workshop
5, 6, or 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9
Choose from three different times for this all-ages workshop hosted by Sewful Cheryl and make your own marbled ornaments and custom holiday cards.
Pom Pom Workshop
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10
Learn how to make pom poms for home decor and gift accents in this workshop, led by local maker and artist, Sewful Cheryl.
Macraweave Workshop
3 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 & 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14
The fiber arts workshop in macraweaving teaches both macrame and weaving in this beautiful art form that lends itself nicely to home decor creations that you can make on your own.
Holiday Wreath Workshop
6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12
Dress up your door for the winter season with fresh, winter greenery. This two-hour class at the Fishers AgriPark will walk you through creating a beautiful wreath for your home using unique bundles of a variety of fir, pine, and spruce trees.
Stained Glass for Beginners
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 27, 28, or 29
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to cut glass, apply the copper foil, and solder your piece together, and by the end, you’ll have your very own creation ready to take home with you.
Punch Needle Workshop
2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 11 and 12
The punch-needle technique is used to create wall hangings, purses, pillows, throw rugs, and so much more. In this two-day workshop, learn how to make your own punch-needle pillow cover or wall hanging.