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Cozy Creations: Stuffed Animal Workshop Series

A collage of round plush toys with a dark red border. On the left is a light green frog plush with a white belly and small smiling face. On the right, the top image shows a green cat plush with yellow eyes next to a teal frog plush with button eyes and a blue belly. The bottom right image shows a tan dog plush with a dark brown muzzle beside a pink pig plush with blue embroidered eyes and a light pink snout.

Intermediate - Basics familiarity required
Age Requirement : 18+ and minors 13+ with Guardian Supervision
Ticketed Workshop

Instructor: Christina Quinonez


  Registration is closed for this event
Bring your creativity to life by designing and sewing your own stuffed animals! In this four-session series, held Sundays from March 1st through March 22nd, participants will learn the full process—from stitching and shaping to adding expressive features and personal details. You’ll explore both hand-sewing and basic embroidery techniques while learning how to customize existing patterns to make your creations truly one-of-a-kind.

 

This is a 4-part series held on Sundays in March

What to Expect

Across four sessions, students will gain confidence in each step of the stuffed animal-making process, with guided instruction and hands-on practice. You’ll start with basic stitches and appliqué, move into embroidery and shaping, and finish with details like horns, fingers, or facial features. By the end, you’ll have the skills to confidently tackle any stuffed animal pattern you pick up.

 

Skills You’ll Learn

• Foundational hand-sewing techniques and decorative stitches

• Appliqué and simple embroidery for unique detailing

• Planning and placement for embroidery and embellishments

• Creating darts and gussets for three-dimensional shaping

• Adding features such as buttons, horns, and expressive faces

• Customizing and adapting existing stuffed animal patterns

 

What’s Provided

• All essential tools and materials for class use

• Pattern templates and reference guides

• Instruction and creative guidance from the instructor

 

Who Should Attend

Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in soft sculpture and textile art. Prior sewing experience & comfort using a sewing machine is required. 

 

4 sessions held Sundays, March 1 - March 22

 

When
Sunday March 1st, 2026 from  1:00 PM to  3:00 PM
Location
Classroom @ MakeHaven
770 Chapel St
1st floor, past the back staircase
New Haven, CT 06510
United States
Workshop Ticket Fee
Standard Ticket $99.00
MakeHaven Members $84.00

Need Based Workshop Price Adjustment

MakeHaven offers a price reduction for individuals who are below a threshold income level.
You can apply at: Workshop Price Reduction Request.

Notices

Learn about our event policies, such as cancellations and inclement weather: Event Policies Page
Find the answers to the most commonly asked questions about workshops and events Event and Workshop FAQ.

 

Accessibility

Our facilities undergo periodic reviews to maximize ADA compliance. We offer accessible bathrooms, elevators, and wide walkways. In tool usage, we aim for universal access and work individually to adapt tools for safe usage as necessary. If you anticipate needing an adaptation to participate in this event or have further questions, please contact us at events@makehaven.org.