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Chainmaille Celtic Star
Fascinated by intricate patterns and wearable art? In this class, you'll learn to weave a stunning Celtic Star using colorful metal rings and a bit of patience. Inspired by snowflakes and traditional knotwork, this design makes a striking pendant, ornament, earring, or keychain. Some chainmaill...
Stained Glass Garden Stake
The best part of warm weather is enjoying the sunshine and colorful gardens. This stained glass garden stake project will help you add an extra pop of color to your garden to last all season. In this class, you'll learn the basics of stained glass work from glass cutting, to taping to soldering. G...
Kintsugi Pottery
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of pottery repair where the broken piece is made more beautiful than the original. In this class, you'll learn how to repair broken pottery with the kintsugi method that highlights the cracked and broken places with gold. We will provide everything you need, including a ...
Crochet Amigurumi
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. Come make your own tiny companion in this beginner class. No prior experience needed but it is helpful. All materials provided for use in class. Option to purchase crochet hook to take home is available at checkout.
DIY Party
We offer DIY parties for groups of all kinds. Just pick a date and time for your group. Parties last an hour and a half to two hours and include instruction and materials to complete your projects. Once you book online, we'll follow up by email to find out what project you chose. Popular Proje...
Ceramic Mug
Create a custom mug by hand to make your morning drink of choice even better. No previous skills required and great for all ages. We'll provide templates for you to choose from a standard straight wall mug, a tapered tall mug, a travel mug, a cozy hand pocket mug, or a silly creature cup. Class fee...
5 Week Pottery Class
5 Week Class: Beginner Wheel Throwing Pottery In this class you'll learn the basics of clay and wheel throwing to create various functional pieces. Each Student will be instructed on how to create various cup, mug, bowl and pitcher forms. Structure:The course will consist of 5 sessions. Each ses...
Textured Ghost Painting
Get spooky with us in time for Halloween. Learn to paint with heavy texture and create a fun canvas full of cute little ghosties. This acrylic painting class is perfect for beginners, friends or family night. All materials provided to paint one canvas.
Artist Reception: Thomas P. Fehlner
Come join us for an artist reception for Thomas P. Fehlner, one of our studio members and an amazing oil painter. Tom's portrait work is outstanding, playful in the use of colors and hidden messages, and some even feature use of 3D printing, sculpture and ceramics. His work is currently on display i...
Copper Wind Chimes
Make your own wind chimes in this class that teaches you to work with copper pipe, sheet metal and wood. We'll show you everything you need to know and help along the way. All materials included.
Watercolor Painting
Get an introduction to painting with watercolors, learning varied techniques to add texture, gradients and more. Great for any beginners or those who want to try more than just pastel painting with watercolors. The Fall Watercolor class will have us painting leaves and other fall things. Bring a fr...
Sushi Making
In this sushi making class, you'll learn what ingredients are best to use and how to prepare them to start making your own amazing sushi rolls. You'll get to choose your own combination of ingredients from things like crab, tuna, cucumber, avocado, carrots, plus extra finishing sauces and more. Eac...
Embroidery Basics
Learn the basics of embroidery so you can start embellishing your wardrobe. Or use your new skills to work on projects like patches, an embroidered hoop, or a tea towel. No experience or materials required. You can bring an item of clothing to embellish or work on the provided fabric in hoops here...
Pressed Flower Stained Glass
Pressed flowers are gorgeous to work with. In this class, we'll show you how to cut the glass, arrange your flowers, and solder it all together to create a one of kind piece of art. These look great in the window or on the wall. You'll get to choose your color of glass and flowers from our assortm...
Rebel Art Fest
Rebel Art Fest is a local music and art festival put on by MAKE SOUTH BEND that takes place at Potawatomi Park in South Bend, IN. This event is back for its 9th year on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 12-8pm. Enjoy a full day of music by 15 bands, shop from over 100 artists and makers, eat and drink the a...
DIY Clay Turtle
Make a cool clay project at home with our virtual lessons. This lesson will show you how to create a fun ceramic turtle in air dry clay. This booking is for the virtual lesson alone, which includes video instruction, written instruction and a template to use. For this project you will need about 1...
Etsy 101
Etsy 101 August 23, 1:00 PM • $30 Ready to start selling online? This beginner-friendly class covers the basics of setting up an Etsy shop, writing great product listings, using keywords, and taking better photos. Leave with practical tips to get your handmade goods noticed. Join Renae Michalsk...
Fused Glass
Fused glass is easy to learn as we'll just cut and set the glass and let the kiln do the rest. Make 3 small pendants in this class, great for gifts. Pick up pieces the next day after the kiln has fired them.
Kids Workshop: Solar Art
Ages 8 and up • $35 Make art with the power of the sun. Kids will explore cyanotype printing to create vibrant nature-based images and make UV reactive friendship bracelets that change color outdoors. A creative blend of art, science, and sunshine.
Bob Ross Style Oil Painting
Bob Ross was an American painter and a boss at painting landscapes. In the class you'll learn the basics of oil painting and try his wet-on-wet oil painting technique for painting happy trees and majestic mountains. You'll be glad you did! Unlike other painting classes, you'll be given creative fr...
Chainmaille Fidget
Curious about the ancient art of chainmaille? In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn to transform simple metal rings into a beautiful, tactile fidget using a classic chainmaille weave. No prior experience is needed-just bring your hands and a sense of curiosity. Your finished piece ca...
Woodshop Safety + Basic Use
If you want to start working with the wood shop at MAKE SOUTH BEND, this is a prerequisite course. In the class, you'll be introduced to the different wood working tools and equipment in our shop and how to use them safely. Then, you'll be all set to start your own projects using our table saw, scro...
Stained Glass 101
9/16 and 10/8 will have Halloween themed patterns to choose from. What better way to start your stained glass making journey than with a cool sun catcher? This is the perfect craft to brighten any room or window you place it in. Learn all the skills needed to make Tiffany style stained glass, in...
Alcohol + Ink Tile Coasters
Learn this simply beautiful technique using alcohol, ink, and ceramic tiles to create a flowing, watercolor effect. Grab some friends and sign up for a night of art. Make 4 coasters, each 4"x4". You'll love how easy and fun these are.
Stained Glass After Dark
Join us for an 18+ event that takes stained glass out after dark. We'll have a variety of fun, adult themed stained glass patterns to choose from. Bring some friends for a night of crafty like you've never had before. Learn all the skills needed to make Tiffany style stained glass, including cut...
Happy Hour: Clay + Glass coaster
Want to unwind after work with a short craft and some drinks? The Happy Hour Clay + Glass Coaster class is the perfect thing. We'll show you how to make a simple yet stunning clay coaster, add color with glaze and broken glass that melts beautifully once fired in the kiln. Use the finished piece as ...
Resin Art
Resin art is not only beautiful, but it's incredibly durable. Combining resin with paint, ink and mica creates intriguing results everyone will admire. This is a great date night experience to make something new that requires little talent. You'll be amazed at your results. You'll get to make a set...
Stained Glass Succulents
Do you love plants but wish they would just take care of themselves? Me too. With this stained glass succulent, you can make even the hardiest of plants invincible. Make a three dimensional stained glass succulent with us as you learn the basics of stained glass work from glass cutting, to taping to...
Machine Sewing 101
Would you love to make your own clothes but are intimidated by threading a bobbin? This beginner class will teach you the ins and outs of machine sewing and get you on your way to opening your own tailor business, or at least making a few pillow covers. Class number is constricted by the number of ...
Pour Painting
Pouring paint creates beautifully marbled works that flow, move, swirl, and look like a surreal watery scene. This is a great date night experience to make something new that requires little talent. You'll be amazed at your results. Make two small matching canvases or one canvas and a set of marbled...
Pottery Wheel Throwing
Want to tackle something new, practical and maybe messy? Then making ceramics on the potter's wheel is just what you need. This one time class will give you the all the necessary steps to get you on your way to making custom ceramic dishes. Learn to center, lift, shape and detail a mug or bowl in th...
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