Tuesday, December 1st | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
16+ | $60
A beginner to intermediate workshop that will teach you how to crochet your own no-sew gummy bear! You'll learn how to make a magic ring, bobble stitch, invisible decrease, and use those together to make a simple amigurumi.
Students should already know how to SC and increase, and to have crocheted before. This is a one-off workshop that will send you home with a gummy bear, or at least part of one, the materials and the skills to make amigurumi in general.
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Angie Rau is an artist of many crafts and some of her work can be found upstairs, outside her shared ReCreative studio. She loves teaching others and facilitating more art to be brought into the world! Sustainability is a major theme in her practice, and all the yarn she uses is thrifted or upcycled, often from ReCreative!
Saturday, November 7th | 2pm - 4pm
Saturday, December 13th | 11am - 1pm
12+ | $50
This class is suitable for anyone from absolute hand-sewing beginners to those looking for a refresher on embroidery basics! Students will leave with a project they’ve started and all the supplies they need to continue embroidering. All supplies will be provided.
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Madeline is a Denver-based embroidery and knitting teacher as well as a lifelong obsessive accruer of hobbies and a reuse enthusiast. Follow her @SnarkilyAdorable on Instagram for other updates or email her at SnarkilyAdorable@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Saturday, December 19th | 3pm - 6pm
16+ | $45
Create a one-of-a-kind pet portrait (or any subject you prefer) as you learn a no-sew technique to make a fabric mosaic. This results in a beautiful, unique portrait you can take home and hang right away after one 3-hour session. Bring your scrap fabrics or use the ones we provide. No sewing, thread, or sewing machines, and no skills are required!
***After signing up for this class, please email Melanie your reference photo so she can make your pattern***
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Melanie Schultz is an artist, creator, and educator. Between art classes and shows and her years of experience teaching adults and children, Melanie has dedicated her life to these passions. Teaching lets her share the joy of making with others while helping to build confidence and community.
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Every Thursday | 12:30pm - 2:30pm
FREE DROP-IN
Every Thursday from 12:30-2:30pm, the ReCreative Sewing Lounge gathers to work on projects. Bring in your sewing project to work on and get advice from experienced sewists. We have all the notions you need for sale in the store, and a sewing machine to work on. This is a free, drop in space generously hosted by Jan and Linda, two ReCreative community members.
***We have one sewing machine for use on a first-come, first-serve basis. Feel free to bring your own as well!***
***if you have a group, please contact us first! This drop-in session is a casual opportunity to work on a project in the company of a few fellow crafters***
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Fourth Friday of the Month
6:30pm - 8:00pm
FREE / SUGGESTED DONATION $5
Join the Busy Hands Society on the fourth Friday of every month for a free, drop-in craft night! Bring your own project and enjoy a relaxing evening of creativity and connection with fellow crafters.
While the event is free, we suggest a $5 donation to support the space. Any donations can be made at the event. Please RSVP so we can estimate attendance for the evening!
When: Fourth Friday of every month: January 23rd, February 27th, March 27th, April 24th, May 22nd, No Busy Hands in June, July 24th, August 28th, September 25th, October 23rd, November 27th, December TBD
Where: ReCreative Denver
***if you have a group, please contact us first! This drop-in session is a casual opportunity to work on a project in the company of a few fellow crafters***
Tuesday, October 27th | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, November 24th | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, December 29th | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
16+ | $90
Ever wondered how to sew in a zipper but didn’t know where to start? This beginner-friendly sewing workshop is the perfect introduction to using a sewing machine while creating something fun and functional.
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how a sewing machine works—from threading the needle to selecting stitches—and gain confidence through guided practice. Then, you’ll put your new skills to use by making your very own custom zipper pouch, perfect for storing sewing notions, art supplies, or other treasures.
No prior sewing experience is required. Whether you're brand new or need a refresher, this is a welcoming space to learn the basics at your own pace. All materials and machines are provided, but you're welcome to bring your own machine if you'd like to learn on it.
Leave with a handmade pouch, new skills, and the confidence to keep sewing!
Jackie Drummond (they/she) grew up in Colorado in a multicultural and multigenerational house of sewists. They learned to sew at a young age and received a degree in Technical Theater from Fort Lewis College. There she studied costuming, fashion design, alterations, and machinery from Jane Gould. She is excited to share the foundations of fiber arts through sewing and support the community in their creations! Jackie encourages Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), Queer/2SLGTBQIA+, Children, Elders, Disabled, and Neurodiverse creators to join them in class, where they intentionally hold space for marginalized people to reclaim joy!
Find Jackie on Instagram and follow along for new classes and offerings at their website.
Saturday, November 7th | 11am - 1pm
Sunday, December 13th | 2pm - 4pm
16+ | $60
This class is suitable for anyone from absolute knitting beginners to those looking for a refresher on the basics! In this class students will learn to cast on, knit, and cast off. We’ll also discuss yarn and needle sizes and basic knitting patterns. Students will leave with a project they’ve started and all the supplies they need to continue it. All supplies will be provided.
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Madeline is a Denver-based embroidery and knitting teacher as well as a lifelong obsessive accruer of hobbies and a reuse enthusiast. Follow her @SnarkilyAdorable on Instagram for other updates or email her at SnarkilyAdorable@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Saturday, October 17th | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Saturday, November 21st | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Saturday, December 19th | 11:00am - 2:00pm
16+ | $90
Know how to thread a machine and ready for the next step? Learn the essentials of garment finishing in our Intermediate Sewing: Hemming Workshop at ReCreative Denver. This hands-on class will teach you how to measure, fold, press, and sew clean, professional hems—perfect for adjusting pants, skirts, and more. No experience needed! Great for beginners looking to build confidence with a sewing machine. In this class you'll learn various garment alteration techniques: darning, darting, hems, and more! Please bring a few items [2-5] that need to be hemmed (ex: shirts, pants, curtains…)
Let’s try to avoid very thin or very stretchy materials. We will discuss methods and tools to help you level up into these fabrics, but they are not a very reasonable place to start.
Jackie Drummond (they/she) grew up in Colorado in a multicultural and multigenerational house of sewists. They learned to sew at a young age and received a degree in Technical Theater from Fort Lewis College. There she studied costuming, fashion design, alterations, and machinery from Jane Gould. She is excited to share the foundations of fiber arts through sewing and support the community in their creations! Jackie encourages Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), Queer/2SLGTBQIA+, Children, Elders, Disabled, and Neurodiverse creators to join them in class, where they intentionally hold space for marginalized people to reclaim joy!
Find Jackie on Instagram and follow along for new classes and offerings at their website.
Tuesday, November 17th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
16+ | $60
A beginner's Crochet 101 workshop where students will learn the basics of the craft. This includes chaining, the single crochet stitch, and how to "read" crochet stitches (identify where to place your hook). This is a one-off workshop that will send you home with yarn, a hook, and some simple patterns you can do on your own with your newly acquired skills.
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Angie Rau is an artist of many crafts and some of her work can be found upstairs, outside her shared ReCreative studio. She loves teaching others and facilitating more art to be brought into the world! Sustainability is a major theme in her practice, and all the yarn she uses is thrifted or upcycled, often from ReCreative!
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