Around New Haven
Coming up at MakeHaven
- Create Your Own Hand-Tufted Rug: Beginner Workshop Sun, Oct 25
- Knot Just Knitting: Crochet, Embroidery and more Sun, Oct 25
- LibreLocal Free/Libre and Open Source Software Meetup Sun, Oct 25
Classes, founder events and markets at other New Haven organizations. They run them and you register with them directly. Something missing? Tell us.
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Westville Open Studios
More info to follow
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Felting a Pumpkin Workshop
Needle felt a 4- 6” wool pumpkin using colorful wool & sheep’s locks with all materials and use of tools included along with step-by-step instruction. This is a fun, beginner friendly workshop…
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Mid-Autumn Festival/Diwali Mash-Up
The New Haven Museum will host their second annual Mid-Autumn Festival/Diwali Mash-Up—highlighting two joyous celebrations brought to the Elm City from across Asia—on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from…
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Design & Sew a Statement Cap
Tuesday, 6–9:30 pm, 10/27
Create a one-of-a-kind statement hat that reflects your personal style while learning the fundamentals of hat making. Students will cut, assemble, shape, and finish a soft fabric cap using basic machine sewing techniques, gaining experience with pattern layout, curved seams,…
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Paper Jam Collage Night
Cut. Paste. Create. Join us for Collage night aka Paper Jam!, a laid-back collage night where the only rule is to have fun. We'll provide a huge assortment of vintage magazines, colorful papers,…
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Adult Workshop: Build an Adirondack Chair
Over the course of five weeks, you will produce a full-size Adirondack Chair while learning about the tools and techniques it takes to build one. During each three-hour session, there will be…
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Sewing Machine Basics: Build Skills & Confidence
Thursday, 6:30–8:30 pm, 10/29
Whether your sewing machine is brand new, has been sitting in a closet for years, or simply feels intimidating, this workshop will help you build the skills and confidence to start sewing.
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Stuff to Art
Sunday, 12–2 pm, 11/1
Ever wanted to make something fun but needed the supplies, a place to get messy, or a little inspiration? We have it all! Come relax and get creative in our studio using a wonderful collection of recycled materials.
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STEAM Playground
A school-vacation day of hands-on building and experiments for ages 6–8.
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Chain Reactions - Jacob’s Ladder
A school-vacation day for ages 9–11 building a Jacob’s ladder and other chain-reaction toys.
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Community Sewing Project
Stop by the lobby of the Yale University Art Gallery to participate in our third annual Election Day quilt-inspired community sewing project, meet new people, and enjoy one another’s company. Learn…
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Teen Blacksmithing: Session B
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm, November 03 - November 24
With Greg AmEnde.
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Art with You and Me
Wednesdays, 9:30–10:30 am, 11/4–12/16
An art class for toddlers/Pre-K students and their parent or caregiver to experience drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture together. We will venture into a variety of art techniques while exploring sensory activities, storybooks, and creative development through art and…
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After School Drawing Adventures
Wednesdays, 4:30–6 pm, 11/4–12/16
Students build drawing skills through fun warm-up exercises, guided weekly projects, and time for creative free drawing. We’ll explore shape, composition, value, and technique while encouraging experimentation with materials, scale, and personal expression in a supportive studio…
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Clay Play at Artsplace
In this hands-on class, kids will use air-dry clay to sculpt tiny characters, animals and fun food creations. They’ll learn basic sculpting techniques and how to work with a material that dries…
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Sew Easy at Artsplace
Sewing on a machine is so fun and rewarding! Kids will build their skills learning simple projects sewing animals by hand such as felt birds or bunnies with buttons and colorful stitches. Then…
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Drawing Skills at Artsplace
In this engaging drawing class, students will explore their creativity while learning the fundamentals of drawing through age-appropriate activities. Students will build confidence as they practice…
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Let's Get Sewing
Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating and troubleshooting. Practice using the…
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Fun Art Zone
Saturdays, 10:30 am–12 pm, 11/7–12/12
Creativity meets skill-building for young artists! Explore a variety of artistic techniques, materials, and creative projects in this fun, hands-on class. Experiment with sketching using pencils, pens, and charcoal, and learn to draw from both observation and imagination.
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Art Stuff n’ Fun
Saturdays, 11 am–12 pm, 11/7–12/19
Students will explore a variety of art subjects and materials as we venture into doodles, fabrics, sculpture, paper, painting, and printmaking. This class will encourage individual interpretation as well as working together as a group.
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One-Day Workshop: Applique & Embroidery
Join EWMW visiting artist Alexandria Couch for a 1-day workshop designed for adults and multi-generational collaborations. In this workshop, participants will engage with the use of collage,…
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Stained Glass Ornaments
This beginning course will teach you the basic steps of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained-glass project. Students will choose from one of the designs and create from a…
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Sew Easy for Young People
Sundays, 10:30 am–12:30 pm, 11/8–12/13
Yes, kids can safely sew on a machine! Learn all about how the machine works and then get sewing with simple projects like a pin cushion and small bags.
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Flannel Festival
Grab your favorite flannel and get ready for the ultimate fall day at Dockside! Celebrate the season with crisp autumn vibes, cozy layers, great food, refreshing drinks, and plenty of fun by the…
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Watercolor Made Easy at Artsplace
Learn to use watercolor paints in unexpected ways! Students will explore the versatility of watercolors and how layering your paint can build depth, strengthen and unify colors and give you more…
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Imaginative Worlds: Greek Trade Ships
A school-vacation day for ages 9–11 building model Greek trade ships.
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Imaginative Worlds: A Castle in a Day
A school-vacation day for ages 6–8 building a castle.
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Paint & Sculpt with Wool at Artsplace
Explore the magical medium of wool that is full of painterly qualities. The technique of needle felting enables you to build up textures and colors with colorful wool. The forgiving qualities of…
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Dinosaur “Paint Night” (Ages 6-12)
Program for families with kids ages 6-12. Celebrate DINOvember at the library! Join Miss Nicole to create a beautiful dinosaur sunset painting, perfect to decorate the room of any dinosaur lover!…
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Teen Drawing & Painting
This class begins with still life drawing and foundational skills such as shading, texture, proportion and perspective. Students will use charcoal, graphite and watercolor to draw. Later, they will…
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Shoreline ArtsTrail 2026 Open Studios Weekend
The Shoreline Arts Trail’s 26th annual Open Studios Weekend happens right in your backyard, Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, from 10am to 4pm. The ArtsTrail will feature 38 shoreline…
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Stained Glass Moravian Star
This beginning course will teach you the basic steps of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained-glass project. Students will choose from one of the designs and create from a…
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Drawing Fun & Games: Master Lab at Artsplace
Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Master Lab students will also tackle advanced blind-contour races and…
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Train Opening
Opening day of the museum’s annual American Flyer train show — a family favorite that runs weekends into January.
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Teen Blacksmithing: Session C
Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm, December 01 - December 22
With Greg AmEnde.
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Stained Glass Angel or Candy Cane at Artsplace
This beginning course will teach you the basic steps of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained-glass project. Students will choose from one of the designs and create from a…
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One-Day Workshop: Spoon Carving
Carve a classic wooden spoon from New England hardwood. An introduction to traditional techniques by a master of the art (with a little modern technological help to get things started…) Let…
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Gingerbread Cookie Decorating & Wine Night
Back by popular demand. Save the date. Tickets will go on sale after Labor Day, 2026. Two Dates: December 15 and December 16 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. Take some time for you and your friends and join us to…