Private Crafternoon for Friends

Looking for a creative way to gather your group and make something beautiful together? Book our workshop space for your own unique, fibre art or other creative art based class designed just for you and your friends.

The listed price is based on a group of 6 people ($50 per person, including supplies).

Whether you’re into weaving, embroidery, visible mending, mixed-media textile art or any other creative activity (see the list of suggested topics below), this private workshop gives you the freedom to shape the experience around your group’s interests and skill levels. Suggest your own project idea or collaborate with us to design a custom class that reflects your style and creative goals.

During your 2 hour session, you’ll enjoy:

• A welcoming workshop space within our store (after the store is closed for the day, so you’ll have uninterrupted time)

• Large tables, comfortable seating and good lighting

• Access to basic tools and equipment plus full instruction in the topic of your choice

• The option to bring refreshments for your group; feel free to bring cake to celebrate or any other food/drink to enjoy for your session

• A relaxed, social atmosphere perfect for creativity and connection

This is ideal for:

• Birthday celebrations, Wedding Showers, Baby Showers

• Creative friend dates

• Skill-sharing gatherings

• Club meetups

• Just-because creative time together

We’re happy to help you design something truly one-of-a-kind — from beginner-friendly samplers to ambitious collaborative textile pieces.

Want to learn how to crochet flowers for your bridal bouquets? Or maybe you want to make a group baby quilt for your best friend's new arrival...or how about handmade silk pocket squares for the groom and all his buddies? So many options available (see below)! We can base the workshop on an upcoming important event in your life or simply design a class for your friends to have a creative evening out together.

Book your group session and create lasting memories together. Reach out to start planning your custom fibre art experience!

Some topics to choose from: (we can also custom design a project for your group within these topics)

Learn to Knit

Learn to Crochet

Learn Tunisian Crochet

Learn the Art of Needle Felting

Learn the Art of Needle Tatting

Learn the Art of Shuttle Tatting

Learn how to Quilt (English Paper Piecing)

Machine Quilting Basics

Learn Mosaic Embroidery

Learn Embroidery Techniques

Embroidery on Vintage Images

Visible Mending Techniques including Sashiko

Fabric Printing

Sew Handmade Pocket Squares

Sewing Machine Skills (Project based)

Crochet a Coin Purse (Intermediate lesson)

Colourwork Knitting Techniques (Intermediate lesson)Stranded, Fair Isle & Duplicate Stitch

Crochet Amigurumi

Learn to Knit Socks (Intermediate/Advanced lesson)

Creative Slow Stitching Techniques

Crochet Storage Baskets (Intermediate lesson)

Botanical Embroidery

Knit Shawl Design

Jewelry Making (wire wrapped rings, dried florals in resin, upcycling vintage jewelry and other techniques...choose one!)

Learn How to Draft a Sewing Pattern

Make your Own Resin Buttons with Dried Flowers

Learn to Weave

Doll Making (hand sewn felt dolls)

Patchwork Repair Inside and Out

Patching with a Mini Loom (Speed Weve style of loom)

Candle Making (fully customized by your group with dried florals, crystals and more)

Upon booking, please email us at [email protected] to choose your topic and start planning your private session! We'll design your private workshop for you and gather all the supplies needed so your group will have everything ready to go on the day of your event!

*****Please note***** when you use the ‘contact organizer‘ feature on Eventbrite, we never receive any messages on our end. If you need to get a hold of us for any reason, please email us at [email protected] OR send us a DM on our Instagram page @edsmercantiletoronto OR use the contact form on our website www.edsmercantiletoronto. com

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