Upcoming Classes & Events
Join us for a class at REclaimED!
We strive to offer classes that the community is interested in and excited about. If you have any requests or suggestions, please let us know in person, at info@reclaimedvt.org, or on our social media.
Interested in teaching at REclaimED?
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Sewing Machine 201 (Part 1)
Have you every wanted to make your very own custom garment? This three part workshop is intended for folks who have used a sewing machine before for basic projects, but would like to advance their knowledge in pattern usage, sewing techniques and other questions they may have. Ages 10+. January 8, 15, 22, 6:00-7:30.
Sewing Machine 201 (Part 2)
Have you every wanted to make your very own custom garment? This three part workshop is intended for folks who have used a sewing machine before for basic projects, but would like to advance their knowledge in pattern usage, sewing techniques and other questions they may have. Ages 10+. January 8, 15, 22, 6:00-7:30.
Sewing Machine 201 (Part 3)
Have you every wanted to make your very own custom garment? This three part workshop is intended for folks who have used a sewing machine before for basic projects, but would like to advance their knowledge in pattern usage, sewing techniques and other questions they may have. Ages 10+. January 8, 15, 22, 6:00-7:30.
Knit Your Own Sweater (Part 1)
Can you knit and purl? Perfect, you can make a sweater. This knit along class is intended for knitters who are ready to make a the jump to a sweater. While the pattern is free participants will need to provide their own yarn. Ages 10+. Jan 28th, Feb 4th, Feb 11th 6:00-7:30
Knit Your Own Sweater (Part 2)
Can you knit and purl? Perfect, you can make a sweater. This knit along class is intended for knitters who are ready to make a the jump to a sweater. While the pattern is free participants will need to provide their own yarn. Ages 10+. Jan 28th, Feb 4th, Feb 11th 6:00-7:30
Knit Your Own Sweater (Part 3)
Can you knit and purl? Perfect, you can make a sweater. This knit along class is intended for knitters who are ready to make a the jump to a sweater. While the pattern is free participants will need to provide their own yarn. Ages 10+. Jan 28th, Feb 4th, Feb 11th 6:00-7:30
Sewing Machine 101 (Part 1)
This three part class will allow you to make simple patterns as well as getting comfortable with running and troubleshooting a sewing machine. Students will learn how to make a pair of pj pants, a tote bag and/or a simple patchwork piece as well as various finishing and repair techniques. Ages 10+
Sewing Machine 101 (Part 2)
This three part class will allow you to make simple patterns as well as getting comfortable with running and troubleshooting a sewing machine. Students will learn how to make a pair of pj pants, a tote bag and/or a simple patchwork piece as well as various finishing and repair techniques. Ages 10+
Sewing Machine 101 (Part 3)
This three part class will allow you to make simple patterns as well as getting comfortable with running and troubleshooting a sewing machine. Students will learn how to make a pair of pj pants, a tote bag and/or a simple patchwork piece as well as various finishing and repair techniques. Ages 10+
Intro to the Spinning Wheel
This class will teach the step by step process of how to turn carded wool into your own beautiful handspun yarn using a spinning wheel.
Wooden Spoon Making (Part 2)
In this two-part course, you will learn how to carve a spoon from a block of wood. You will be guided through the design and carving process to create your very own wooden spoon. Ages 13+
Wooden Spoon Making (Part 1)
In this two-part course, you will learn how to carve a spoon from a block of wood. You will be guided through the design and carving process to create your very own wooden spoon. Ages 13+
Copper Jewelry Smithing
In this course, you will learn the basics of working with copper. Using a piece of reclaimed copper pipe you will craft a bracelet bangle or set of earings. You will leave the class with your own piece of copper jewelry and the knowledge to continue practicing and creating in copper.
Copper Jewelry Smithing
In this course, you will learn the basics of working with copper. Using a piece of reclaimed copper pipe you will craft a bracelet bangle or set of earings. You will leave the class with your own piece of copper jewelry and the knowledge to continue practicing and creating in copper.
Sustainable Holiday Wrapping - Open Workshop
This three hour block will be set aside for people to drop in to wrap their holiday gifts using different sustainable techniques, such as reusable bags, scrap fabric cordage, furoshiki, reusable bows etc. Different stations will be set up for participants to wrap their holiday gifts using these different techniques. Free!
Copper Jewelry Smithing
In this course, you will learn the basics of working with copper. Using a piece of reclaimed copper pipe you will craft a bracelet bangle or set of earings. You will leave the class with your own piece of copper jewelry and the knowledge to continue practicing and creating in copper.
Make your own beeswax fabric wraps
This class will teach you how to make this reusable alternative to cling wrap so you can keep your food fresher for longer.
Intro to the Sewing Machine - Part 3
This three part class will allow you to make simple patterns as well as getting comfortable with running and troubleshooting a sewing machine. Students will learn how to make a pair of pj pants, a tote bag and/or a simple patchwork piece as well as various finishing and repair techniques. Ages 10+
Intro to the Sewing Machine - Part 2
This three part class will allow you to make simple patterns as well as getting comfortable with running and troubleshooting a sewing machine. Students will learn how to make a pair of pj pants, a tote bag and/or a simple patchwork piece as well as various finishing and repair techniques. Ages 10+
Kids Intro to Hand Sewing - Part 3
This three part class will encourage kids to explore the ancient art of sewing. Kids will be taught in an encouraging and patient environment with plenty of room for mistakes and exploration of the craft with their peers! Ages 7+
Intro to the Sewing Machine - Part 1
This three part class will allow you to make simple patterns as well as getting comfortable with running and troubleshooting a sewing machine. Students will learn how to make a pair of pj pants, a tote bag and/or a simple patchwork piece as well as various finishing and repair techniques. Ages 10+
Halloween Party & Fall Market
Join us on Thursday, October 31st from 4:00-8:00 pm for a Halloween Party & Fall Market at Reclaimed!
In addition to a festive cast of vendors, the event will feature a variety of activities for kids and families, including Trick or Treating, Pumpkin Painting, and a Haunted House!
We also look forward to hosting our very first Homemade Costume Contest. We challenge you to ditch the store-bought costumes this year and show us what you can do with reclaimed materials! Prizes for youth and adult winners!
**In order to qualify for this contest, your costume must be homemade using reclaimed, recycled, or repurposed materials.**
Categories (youth and adult): Best Overall, Most Creative Use of Reclaimed Materials, and Crowd Favorite
If you want to get involved, we are currently looking for volunteers to help supervise kids activity stations and/or to be “scarers” in our Haunted House!
We are also still accepting vendors! Festive offerings are encouraged but not required.
If you’re interested in vending or volunteering, contact scheduling@reclaimedvt.org
We hope to see you there!
Kids Intro to Hand Sewing - Part 2
This three part class will encourage kids to explore the ancient art of sewing. Kids will be taught in an encouraging and patient environment with plenty of room for mistakes and exploration of the craft with their peers! Ages 7+
Kids Intro to Hand Sewing - Part 1
This three part class will encourage kids to explore the ancient art of sewing. Kids will be taught in an encouraging and patient environment with plenty of room for mistakes and exploration of the craft with their peers! Ages 7+
Build Your Own Viking Chair
Build your own Viking chair! Great beginners project. Have a cool and portable chair to sit on by the campfire, down by the lake, or just in your backyard. Learn to use small hand tools and optional power tools as you create a fun project that you and your kid can feel good about creating yourself!
Indigo Japanese Tie-Dye
This class will introduce how to set up a natural indigo dye vat as well as introducing some traditional Japanese techniques for tie dye, known as shibori.
Build Your Own Viking Chair
Build your own Viking chair! Great beginners project. Have a cool and portable chair to sit on by the campfire, down by the lake, or just in your backyard. Learn to use small hand tools and optional power tools as you create a fun project that you and your kid can feel good about creating yourself!
Build Your Own Viking Chair
Build your own Viking chair! Great beginners project. Have a cool and portable chair to sit on by the campfire, down by the lake, or just in your backyard. Learn to use small hand tools and optional power tools as you create a fun project that you and your kid can feel good about creating yourself!
Build Your Own Viking Chair
Build your own Viking chair! Great beginners project. Have a cool and portable chair to sit on by the campfire, down by the lake, or just in your backyard. Learn to use small hand tools and optional power tools as you create a fun project that you and your kid can feel good about creating yourself!
Spinning Wheel 101
This class will teach the step by step process of how to turn carded wool into your own beautiful handspun yarn using a spinning wheel.
Back to School Mending and Alteration Extravaganza
This open workshop is designed to help you get all your clothes and textiles ready for the next season. If you are struggling with that mending pile, not sure how to fix or alter a garment this open workshop is for you!
Papermaking
This class will demonstrate the fundamental skills required to make your own paper at home.
Silk Eco-Printing
This class will use plants and flowers grown at the instructors farm as well as plants and flowers foraged from the surrounding area to create lovely printed silhouettes on silk fabric.
Spinning Wheel 101
This class will teach the step by step process of how to turn carded wool into your own beautiful handspun yarn using a spinning wheel.
Reclaimed Maker's Market
Come join us for an open air market celebrating makers, artists, and craftspeople from Poultney and beyond!
Silk Eco-Printing
This class will use plants and flowers grown at the instructors farm as well as plants and flowers foraged from the surrounding area to create lovely printed silhouettes on silk fabric.
Build Your Own Viking Chair
Build your own Viking chair! Great beginners project. Have a cool and portable chair to sit on by the campfire, down by the lake, or just in your backyard. Learn to use small hand tools and optional power tools as you create a fun project that you and your kid can feel good about creating yourself!
Reclaiming Materials: Making a Basket out of Plastic Yarn
In this class, students will use “plarn,” or plastic yarn, to create baskets by exploring a variety of techniques. By using plarn to make baskets, we remove plastic from our waste streams and give it a new life as a usable object.
Reclaiming Materials: Turning Plastic Bags into Yarn
In this class, students will learn how to process plastic bags to create plastic yarn, or “plarn,” which is great for making baskets and mats. By turning bags into yarn, we remove plastic from our waste streams and give it a new life as a usable raw material.
Weaving a Coaster
This class will teach students how to create a loom out of a piece of recycled cardboard and how to use that loom to weave a coaster.