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?
contact scheduling@reclaimedvt.org
Macrame Hanging Plant Holder
This single session class will teach you how to make your very own hanging plant holders. Choose from a variety of beautiful cordage and the instructor will walk you through construction, different knots and potential pit falls. Feel free to bring in your plants (or at least their pot) for a custom fit!
Natural Dye (Part 1)
You all have asked for it, so here it is! This three part class will take you from fabric selection to mordanting to creating a dye bath to actually dyeing your garment! Students are asked to bring a selection of white items of clothing (light colors are ok too) that are made with natural fibers such as cotton, linen, wool, silk etc.
Intro to Weaving
This class will introduce you to the basics of weaving, from warping a loom to finishing a project.
We will use cardboard to model a few different kinds of looms and explore their different uses. Then, we will weave small pieces on our cardboard looms in order to see the process start to finish.
Natural Dye (Part 2)
You all have asked for it, so here it is! This three part class will take you from fabric selection to mordanting to creating a dye bath to actually dyeing your garment! Students are asked to bring a selection of white items of clothing (light colors are ok too) that are made with natural fibers such as cotton, linen, wool, silk etc.
Upcycled Basket Making
In this class, we will explore plastic bags, newspaper, cardboard, twist ties, and other scrappy junk as prime material for basketmaking. Students are encouraged to bring material they may want to experiment with.
Natural Dye (Part 3)
You all have asked for it, so here it is! This three part class will take you from fabric selection to mordanting to creating a dye bath to actually dyeing your garment! Students are asked to bring a selection of white items of clothing (light colors are ok too) that are made with natural fibers such as cotton, linen, wool, silk etc.
Craft Circle
Come meet some crafty neighbors and share your current project. All arts and crafts are welcome, as long as they fit in your lap or on a table!
Please bring whatever tools or materials you need for your project, but limited community supplies are also available.
free event / no registration
Sewing Machine 101/201 (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+
Craft Circle
Come meet some crafty neighbors and share your current project. All arts and crafts are welcome, as long as they fit in your lap or on a table!
Please bring whatever tools or materials you need for your project, but limited community supplies are also available.
free event / no registration
Sewing Machine 101/201 (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 101/201 (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+
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.
Craft Circle
Come meet some crafty neighbors and share your current project. All arts and crafts are welcome, as long as they fit in your lap or on a table!
Please bring whatever tools or materials you need for your project, but limited community supplies are also available.
free event / no registration
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
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 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
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.
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 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.
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.