WORKSHOPS + EVENTS

KNIT NITE happens on most Thursday evenings in the POST studio.

6pm - 8pm

FREE!

Everyone is welcome! 

Come hang out with your POST pals for a night of textile crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, needlework, or fibers project along with any tools and supplies needed. Local fiber artists Ashley Welser and Angela Zachary will be here, making alongside you, offering guidance and support if you run into a pinch. 

• Our CAFE will be open until 6:15 - Arrive promptly to order coffee, tea, etc.
• You're welcome to also bring snacks, wine, and other beverages.
• The shop will be open for browsing and shopping too!

About the hosts:

Ashley Welser's love of knitting and fiber arts blossomed at the age of twelve and quickly became her passion. Her goal as a teacher of fiber arts is to cultivate a love of crafting in a way that inspires students to think creatively about the resources surrounding them and to fill the world with beauty while doing tasks that increase mindfulness and independent thinking. She also owns Ashwelle Fiber Works - a hand spun and hand dyed yarn business emphasizing the creation of unique small batch yarns made slowly, thoughtfully, and with respect to the materials used in the process.

Angela Zachary, a third-generation textile hand-crafter with over two decades of teaching experience, finds pure joy in crafting and fostering community. Her passion for creating is fostered out of a love for sustainability, and learning to slow down.

Vision Board + Planner Workshop

Thursday January 23rd from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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It is time to set goals, create intentions, and clarify your vision for 2025!

Join Stephanie Selvaggio of Naturally Empowered for an afternoon of dreaming, creating, and vision boarding. The way we start our day can dictate the way our day goes. The same goes for our year. Make this year meaningful & intentional.

During this make & take workshop, we'll envision our dreams for 2025, write them down & see them happen. To cement these dreams & goals, we'll create a vision board to remind and inspire us throughout the year. There is scientific research behind writing our goals and dreams down. There is power behind envisioning ourselves living our goals and dreams out. Create the life you love by designing it yourself. Leave feeling empowered to have the best year yet.

Everyone will take home their own Empowered Life Planner along with their vision board.

* If you have already purchased an EMPOWERED LIFE PLANNER, please bring it and we will reimburse you ($35) on the day of class.

All materials for vision boards will be provided, but we encourage you to bring any images, mantras, or special objects along with you to help you focus or to incorporate into your creation. If you have extra magazines, please bring those too! 

About the Instructor:

Stephanie Selvaggio is a certified Holistic Health Coach, yoga instructor & designer of the Empowered Life Planner Designer. She’s been supporting individuals & groups on wellness journeys for over 10 years. She offers an array of programming such as courses, events and retreats, all rooted in the values of her planner. Her integrated approach to well-being includes nutrition, self-care, mindfulness, building healthy habits, stress management, energy work and movement.

Stitched Collage Workshop with Brie Moblo of Beemo Textiles

Saturday January 25th from 10am to 1pm
Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors with guardian)

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Discover the world of artful mixed media collage with Brie Moblo. This hands-on workshop will help you cultivate your artistic aesthetic and creative thinking.

Working with recycled, found, and handcrafted papers and fabrics, students will build on their unique artistic aesthetics with a philosophy toward seeking new discoveries. A blend of techniques will be explored, using a combination of needle, thread, sewing machines, and adhesives to enhance your sense of composition, color, texture, and shape. This workshop will focus on creative thinking and will help students approach collage-making with the eyes of an artmaker.

Students will take home a frame-able 11” x 14” art piece as well as an assortment of practice samples.

Mutual Adoration frames will be available in the shop at a 20% discount for workshop attendees.

Ceramics Workshop: Glazing Porcelain Trays

Sunday January 26th from 11am to 2pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 16+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Learn all about porcelain decorating techniques as you make a unique home accent of your own! Perfect for a commemorative jewelry plate, stylish soap dish, or one-of-a-kind catch-all tray to treasure for years to come. 

In this 3 hour workshop, you choose your tray from a selection of bisqueware — each hand built  by Rachel Gervais. With a variety of colored underglaze paints at your disposal, Rachel will walk you through glazing techniques as you decorate your chosen piece.

Please note, all trays will be ready for pick up 1 week after class, when the kiln firing is complete.

Woodworking Workshop: Reclaimed Wood Assemblage Wall Hanging

Sunday January 26th from 1pm to 5pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 18+

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Join us for a fun session of creating art pieces using reclaimed wood. Get a peek at our wood shop, learn how to use hand tools, and experience the behind-the-scenes world of working with locally sourced reclaimed wood while building your own design. 

During this make + take workshop, we will teach you how to construct a framed assemblage using various types, colors, and configurations of wood. This project is perfect for experimentation or you may design a piece to fit your color scheme at home. We’ll be hands-on all afternoon - painting, staining, cutting, gluing, nailing, and assembling. No woodworking experience is needed!

Each student will create their own unique piece with pattern, color, and texture. Mutual Adoration will provide all materials needed, including frames, and hanging hardware for each finished piece. 

• Aprons will be provided, but please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little bit dirty. Stain, paint, and finishing oils will stain your clothing!

• All students must wear closed toe shoes for this workshop.

About the instructors:

Clare and Wayne, co-founders of Mutual Adoration and POST, are native Detroiters (West side meets East side) and they love sharing their work and their city with the world. Mutual Adoration goods can be found in fine shops and contemporary craft galleries all over the country. Mutual Adoration is a combined effort to meld their individual passions and talents for design, craft, and history. In early 2017, they moved their design and production operations to POST and opened the retail shop later that year. Clare and Wayne have curated the studios, shop, and educational programming in an effort to promote contemporary craft and provide a space for learning, creating, and connecting.

KNIT NITE happens on most Thursday evenings in the POST studio.

6pm - 8pm

FREE!

Everyone is welcome! 

Come hang out with your POST pals for a night of textile crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, needlework, or fibers project along with any tools and supplies needed. Local fiber artists Ashley Welser and Angela Zachary will be here, making alongside you, offering guidance and support if you run into a pinch. 

• Our CAFE will be open until 6:15 - Arrive promptly to order coffee, tea, etc.
• You're welcome to also bring snacks, wine, and other beverages.
• The shop will be open for browsing and shopping too!

About the hosts:

Ashley Welser's love of knitting and fiber arts blossomed at the age of twelve and quickly became her passion. Her goal as a teacher of fiber arts is to cultivate a love of crafting in a way that inspires students to think creatively about the resources surrounding them and to fill the world with beauty while doing tasks that increase mindfulness and independent thinking. She also owns Ashwelle Fiber Works - a hand spun and hand dyed yarn business emphasizing the creation of unique small batch yarns made slowly, thoughtfully, and with respect to the materials used in the process.

Angela Zachary, a third-generation textile hand-crafter with over two decades of teaching experience, finds pure joy in crafting and fostering community. Her passion for creating is fostered out of a love for sustainability, and learning to slow down.

Sewing Workshop: Drawstring Bags for Beginners

Saturday February 1st from 1pm to 4pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ OUR CANCELATION POLICY 

Learn your way around a sewing machine while you unleash your inner designer. Whether you need a project pouch for all those craft supplies, a travel bag to add to your luggage, or an upgrade for your sack lunch, why not make it all your own? Craft a very useful bag while you become best buds with your sewing machine!

We'll have a variety of fabrics to choose from, ranging in colors, patterns and texture. Students will also have access to a large stash of ribbon, rope, cords, and toggles to finish off their bags.

Please bring your own sewing machine if you wish to learn on your own equipment or borrow a studio machine. Please select your preference when you checkout.

About the Instructor: Angela Zachary, a third-generation textile hand-crafter with over two decades of teaching experience, finds pure joy in crafting and fostering community. Her passion for creating is fostered out of a love for sustainability, and learning to slow down.

Jewelry Workshop with Julie from Fate & Coincidence

Sunday February 2nd from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ OUR CANCELATION POLICY

Spend some time with friends in the POST studio, learning and creating our favorite thing…jewelry!!!

During this 3 hour hands-on workshop, Julie will cover the basics of jewelry design and assemblage. She’ll bring in her gorgeous collection of new and vintage beads to inspire your creativity as you build your custom set. Learn her process of design, lay out, material selection, assembly, and finishing using jump rings, flat elements and jewelry pliers. 

Each attendee will take home one completed pair of earrings and a beaded necklace along with the know-how and inspiration to continue making on their own.

About the Instructor:

Julie Broekman (formerly Rudziensky) was born and raised in Michigan. She is an automotive color and material designer by day and a jewelry designer/maker by night. Her jewelry line, Fate & Coincidence, is a mix of boho-modern style that is sold in over 50 stores around the country. She is a lover of wildlife, nature, and color.

KNIT NITE happens on most Thursday evenings in the POST studio.

6pm - 8pm

FREE!

Everyone is welcome! 

Come hang out with your POST pals for a night of textile crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, needlework, or fibers project along with any tools and supplies needed. Local fiber artists Ashley Welser and Angela Zachary will be here, making alongside you, offering guidance and support if you run into a pinch. 

• Our CAFE will be open until 6:15 - Arrive promptly to order coffee, tea, etc.
• You're welcome to also bring snacks, wine, and other beverages.
• The shop will be open for browsing and shopping too!

About the hosts:

Ashley Welser's love of knitting and fiber arts blossomed at the age of twelve and quickly became her passion. Her goal as a teacher of fiber arts is to cultivate a love of crafting in a way that inspires students to think creatively about the resources surrounding them and to fill the world with beauty while doing tasks that increase mindfulness and independent thinking. She also owns Ashwelle Fiber Works - a hand spun and hand dyed yarn business emphasizing the creation of unique small batch yarns made slowly, thoughtfully, and with respect to the materials used in the process.

Angela Zachary, a third-generation textile hand-crafter with over two decades of teaching experience, finds pure joy in crafting and fostering community. Her passion for creating is fostered out of a love for sustainability, and learning to slow down.

Enameled Copper Dish Workshop with Courtney Fischer 

Saturday February 8th from 1-3pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ OUR CANCELATION POLICY

Join Jewelry artist Courtney Fischer for a fun and creative workshop!

Courtney will be here to guide you step-by-step through the kiln firing process to create a beautiful one-of-a-kind enamel dish. Learn how to fire enamel on copper and choose from a wide array of colors and textures. The dish measures ~3-3/8” x 3”x3/4”.

All supplies are provided, including a practice piece you may turn into a keychain. No experience required! Let your creativity run wild.

About the Instructor:

Courtney began making jewelry over a decade ago and lives in Michigan with her husband, daughter, and their yellow lab. All of Courtney's work is hand forged in her backyard studio. A feature of her jewelry is creating an antiqued look with a modern approach. She hopes to make tiny pieces of art that are inspired by nature and can be enjoyed on a daily basis.

Intro to Lettering Workshop: Brush Pen Basics

Saturday February 8th from 3pm to 5pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 10+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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This class is perfect for absolute beginners or anyone wanting to polish up their lettering skills. We will focus on basics, but if you have a project in mind, please bring it!

Brush Lettering Basics is a beginner friendly introduction to the world of calligraphy and hand lettering. Students will learn fundamental techniques using our pro-favorite, Dual Tip Brush Pen. Everyone will take home a workbook and their own brush pen in order to keep practicing. 

About the Instructor:

Nicole St. John Hamborsky is a visual artist based in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. Her specialties include food and beverage photography, modern design and lettering, and creative direction. Nicole is a proud alumni of the College for Creative Studies in Detroit and the owner/operater of upstairs neighbor which specializes in sign painting, calligraphy, lettering, chalkboard illustration, teaching, and more.

Jewelry Workshop: Intro to Polymer Clay

Sunday February 9th from 10am to 1pm

Entry Level Class — No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Perfect for those who love a conversational piece. The intricate design work taught in this class is sure to produce head turning accessories.

Through this 3 hour workshop, we’ll explore the possibilities of what can be created from polymer clay. Trice will guide you through the process of layering and cutting to create striking patterns for one-of-a-kind drop earrings. Dive into decorative techniques such as terrazzo, stripes, and marble effects. Move on to creating the holes to add your jump rings, and learn techniques to add the backings of your earrings.

While it is not required, we do recommend starting with Trice’s Shaping & Color Mixing Essentials Workshop. This session will touch on the same foundational techniques for making jewelry from scratch, however it will move at a faster pace to cover new skills.

Everyone will bring home a stunning pair of drop earrings featuring your custom, intricate designs as well as an assortment of practice beads!

About the Instructor:

Trice Clark is a mom, maker, and all-around DIY enthusiast. As a self-taught artist she has dabbled in different mediums from woodworking to welding. Using these skills Clark has built activations for local Detroit music festivals, parties, and brand events. Prior to the pandemic her do it yourself workshop, Designer Hack, guided attendees through recreating high-end trends in accessories and home decor for a fraction of the cost. She began making jewelry in 5th grade and exhibited her work in Michigan Fashion Week, Fashion Massacre, and during Detroit’s Month of Design. Whether its hosting classes or creating installations Trice Clark always sets out to make enjoying art an interactive experience.

KNIT NITE happens on most Thursday evenings in the POST studio.

6pm - 8pm

FREE!

Everyone is welcome! 

Come hang out with your POST pals for a night of textile crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, needlework, or fibers project along with any tools and supplies needed. Local fiber artists Ashley Welser and Angela Zachary will be here, making alongside you, offering guidance and support if you run into a pinch. 

• Our CAFE will be open until 6:15 - Arrive promptly to order coffee, tea, etc.
• You're welcome to also bring snacks, wine, and other beverages.
• The shop will be open for browsing and shopping too!

About the hosts:

Ashley Welser's love of knitting and fiber arts blossomed at the age of twelve and quickly became her passion. Her goal as a teacher of fiber arts is to cultivate a love of crafting in a way that inspires students to think creatively about the resources surrounding them and to fill the world with beauty while doing tasks that increase mindfulness and independent thinking. She also owns Ashwelle Fiber Works - a hand spun and hand dyed yarn business emphasizing the creation of unique small batch yarns made slowly, thoughtfully, and with respect to the materials used in the process.

Angela Zachary, a third-generation textile hand-crafter with over two decades of teaching experience, finds pure joy in crafting and fostering community. Her passion for creating is fostered out of a love for sustainability, and learning to slow down.

Special Galentine's Day Event!

Collage Workshop: Framed Pressed Flowers

Thursday February 13th from 3pm to 5pm

Entry Level Class — No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ OUR CANCELATION POLICY

Enjoy an afternoon with your POST pals while we sip mimosas, enjoy treats, meet pop up shop makers, and create unique compositions with the natural beauty of locally grown flowers! 

This 2 hour make + take workshop is all about getting creative as you create a botanical collage that reflects your style. We will have a variety of unique dried flowers, ferns, leaves in a wide array of color schemes to choose from. 

Everyone will take home their unique piece, framed in a Mutual Adoration wood frame. Glass and mating is included.

Choose from a selection of handcrafted 11x14" reclaimed wood frames. We'll have a variety of colors, wood stains, and frame widths available to choose from. Please send a note at least one week in advance if you have any special requests.

We welcome and encourage you to bring your own pressed flowers if you feel so inclined.

Ceramics Workshop: Customizing Functional Puff Pipes with Mitch Segall of Central Ceramics Co.

Friday February 14th from 5:30 to 7:30pm 

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 21+ only

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Join us for an adults-only POST-after-dark session for a special Valentine's Day workshop. Bring your sweetie or come on your own to hang with your POST pals. We have HEART SHAPED PIPES (along with other shapes too) so you know it's gonna be cute!

Spend a chill evening with friends while you customize your own unique bowl. With a variety of colorful underglaze paints at your fingertips, Mitch will guide you through glazing techniques as you decorate your fully functional puff pipe!

We will have a variety of prepared blank pieces for you to choose from. Please see photos as examples. Please note that shapes and sizes vary, based on available supply.

Once your glaze is set, your pipe will be loaded into the kiln to be fired. All pipes will be ready for pick up 1 week after class when the kiln firing is complete.

About the Instructor:

Mitch Segall is a native Michigander, a proud MSU alum, and the founder of Central Ceramics Co. He has been working with clay for nearly 20 years and teaching for over 10 years. Mitch has apprenticed in a number of pottery studios and is the manager of Pewabic Pottery’s gallery shop. He loves exploring shape, texture, and color, and stretching those elements within the limitations of clay. Mitch’s current body of work reflects the aesthetics and inspirations discovered during his time living in Central America.

Botanical Eco-Printing Workshop 

Saturday February 15th from 5pm to 7pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Discover the joy of eco-printing using nothing but fresh botanicals and elbow grease to print directly onto natural fiber. 

In this 2 hour rendezvous with nature, we'll experiment with accessible natural dye techniques that can be used to create colorfast, eco-chic clothing and artwork at home. Work with fresh blooms and foliage, harnessing their capricious charm to create rich textures that bring the vibrancy of nature into your life, one hue at a time.

We'll have all the materials and supplies needed for the project. We also welcome and encourage you to bring foraging of your own to experiment with! Everyone will take home a naturally dyed bandana, and the know-how to recreate the process at home.

About the Instructor:

Julia Targus is the face behind Electric Pink Arts and Crafts. With a BFA in Fiber Arts from Wayne State University, Julia has used her education to fuel her love for textiles. She has been working with POST to teach tapestry weaving since the spring of 2018 and has thoroughly enjoyed spreading her love for this unique craft.

MENDING DOUBLE FEATURE!

Saturday FEBRUARY 15th

SASHIKO DENIM MENDING 10am-1pm

NEEDLE FELTING KNIT MENDING 2pm-5pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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It's a Wardrobe Mending Double Feature Day in the POST studio! Join us for Denim Mending, Knit Mending, or both to receive a little discount!

10am-1pm DENIM The morning session will focus on repairing denim staples with the centuries old art of Sashiko and Boro mending. Everyone will try various stitches and learn how to choose techniques that will make a strong, long-lasting repair. We’ll cover best practices with a variety of denim and linen fabrics available for patching and stabilizing your pieces. Please bring your own clothing to mend and any preferred patching fabric you may have. Jeans, chinos, denim skirts/jackets, chambray shirts all work great! Everyone will recieve sashiko needles, threads, floss, and a take-home booklet.

1pm-2pm LUNCH Please bring a lunch or plan to add onto to an order from local favorite, The Sprout House. Our cafe will also be open all day, with Honey Dirt Coffee serving drinks and treats.

2pm-5pm KNITS The afternoon session will focus on Needle Felting. Whether you’re looking to mend moth holes, fill in worn elbows, repair small snags, or simply want to add some pizzazz to that drab old sweater - you are going to love Needle Felting! This workshop will introduce you to visible and invisible mending techniques for use on most knits. Needle felting works well on wool, cashmere, alpaca, and most cotton, acrylic, silk, and linens blends too. A variety of roving and fabrics will be provided for practice. We encourage you to bring in your own knits as well. Everyone will take home a needle felting kit and a take-home booklet.

About the Instructor: 

Angela Zachary, a third-generation textile hand-crafter with over two decades of teaching experience, finds pure joy in crafting and fostering community. Her passion for creating is fostered out of a love for sustainability, and learning to slow down.

Collage Workshop with Julie from Fate & Coincidence

Sunday February 16th from 2pm to 4pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 10+ (minors must accompany an adult)

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ OUR CANCELATION POLICY

Learn the art of collage while working on a unique composition with a color pro! We will talk about the basics of composition, subject, matter, and meaning with your collage. Each student will be provided with all the supplies to complete their project - including a pack of curated new and vintage paper pieces, stickers, and more.

Each attendee will take home one or two completed collages along with the know-how and inspiration to continue making on their own.

About the Instructor:

Julie Broekman (formerly Rudziensky) was born and raised in Michigan. She is an automotive color and material designer by day and a jewelry designer/maker by night. Her jewelry line, Fate & Coincidence, is a mix of boho-modern style that is sold in over 50 stores around the country. She is a lover of wildlife, nature, and color.

KNIT NITE happens on most Thursday evenings in the POST studio.

6pm - 8pm

FREE!

Everyone is welcome! 

Come hang out with your POST pals for a night of textile crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, needlework, or fibers project along with any tools and supplies needed. Local fiber artists Ashley Welser and Angela Zachary will be here, making alongside you, offering guidance and support if you run into a pinch. 

• Our CAFE will be open until 6:15 - Arrive promptly to order coffee, tea, etc.
• You're welcome to also bring snacks, wine, and other beverages.
• The shop will be open for browsing and shopping too!

About the hosts:

Ashley Welser's love of knitting and fiber arts blossomed at the age of twelve and quickly became her passion. Her goal as a teacher of fiber arts is to cultivate a love of crafting in a way that inspires students to think creatively about the resources surrounding them and to fill the world with beauty while doing tasks that increase mindfulness and independent thinking. She also owns Ashwelle Fiber Works - a hand spun and hand dyed yarn business emphasizing the creation of unique small batch yarns made slowly, thoughtfully, and with respect to the materials used in the process.

Angela Zachary, a third-generation textile hand-crafter with over two decades of teaching experience, finds pure joy in crafting and fostering community. Her passion for creating is fostered out of a love for sustainability, and learning to slow down.

Tapestry Weaving Workshop: Beginners Weaving with Julia Targus of Electric Pink Crafts

Saturday February 22nd from 2:30pm to 5:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ OUR CANCELATION POLICY

During this make and take workshop you will be learning the basics of tapestry weaving. You will receive all the supplies needed to create your very own piece of fiber art framed in a handmade reclaimed wood frame created right here in the Mutual Adoration wood shop. We will go over how to continue this craft at home in your own creative way.

No experience needed, just a positive attitude and an excitement for yarn and design. Includes all materials and tools needed for project.

About the Instructor:

Julia Targus is the face behind Electric Pink Arts and Crafts. With a BFA in Fiber Arts from Wayne State University, Julia has used her education to fuel her love for textiles. She has been working with POST to teach tapestry weaving since the spring of 2018 and has thoroughly enjoyed spreading her love for this unique craft.

Two-Day Ceramics Workshop: Making Goos with Melissa Dettloff

Part One: Sunday February 23rd from 10:30am to 12:30pm 

Part Two: Sunday March 2nd from 10:30am to 12:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 10+

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ OUR CANCELATION POLICY

In this two part workshop, you'll learn ceramic hand building basics while creating a unique Goo of your own! 

Your instructor, Melissa will guide you through pinching and coiling, score and slip, and surface decoration via glazing by dipping and painting. No experience is necessary and all tools and materials are provided. 

Please note, your Goos will be ready to pick up in 1-2 weeks after the second session, when the kiln firing is complete. POST staff will call when the projects are ready for pick up.

About the Instructor:

Melissa Dettloff is an artist and teacher based in Detroit, and she has been screen printing for over twenty years. She makes colorful screen prints out of her home studio, which she shares with her greyhound, Bernadette.

Jewelry Workshop: Intro to Resin

Sunday February 23rd from 1pm to 4pm

Entry Level Class — No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ OUR CANCELATION POLICY

Here's your chance to dip your toes in the sparkly waters of resin and jewelry making!

We'll guide you through the ins and outs of designing, creating, and assembling with an assortment of decorative materials at your disposal to embed into a colorful array of two part epoxy resin. Think dried flowers, beads, glitter, and small decorative items!

All supplies are provided including a practice piece that you may turn into a necklace or keychain. We also encourage you to bring any small decorative items to explore how to further personalize your piece!

You'll walk away from this workshop with your practice piece and a stunning pair of earrings or a necklace (your choice) that is so uniquely yours.

About the Instructor:

Trice Clark is a mom, maker, and all-around DIY enthusiast. As a self-taught artist she has dabbled in different mediums from woodworking to welding. Using these skills Clark has built activations for local Detroit music festivals, parties, and brand events. Prior to the pandemic her do it yourself workshop, Designer Hack, guided attendees through recreating high-end trends in accessories and home decor for a fraction of the cost. She began making jewelry in 5th grade and exhibited her work in Michigan Fashion Week, Fashion Massacre, and during Detroit’s Month of Design. Whether its hosting classes or creating installations Trice Clark always sets out to make enjoying art an interactive experience.

KNIT NITE happens on most Thursday evenings in the POST studio.

6pm - 8pm

FREE!

Everyone is welcome! 

Come hang out with your POST pals for a night of textile crafting. Bring your knitting, crochet, needlework, or fibers project along with any tools and supplies needed. Local fiber artists Ashley Welser and Angela Zachary will be here, making alongside you, offering guidance and support if you run into a pinch. 

• Our CAFE will be open until 6:15 - Arrive promptly to order coffee, tea, etc.
• You're welcome to also bring snacks, wine, and other beverages.
• The shop will be open for browsing and shopping too!

About the hosts:

Ashley Welser's love of knitting and fiber arts blossomed at the age of twelve and quickly became her passion. Her goal as a teacher of fiber arts is to cultivate a love of crafting in a way that inspires students to think creatively about the resources surrounding them and to fill the world with beauty while doing tasks that increase mindfulness and independent thinking. She also owns Ashwelle Fiber Works - a hand spun and hand dyed yarn business emphasizing the creation of unique small batch yarns made slowly, thoughtfully, and with respect to the materials used in the process.

Angela Zachary, a third-generation textile hand-crafter with over two decades of teaching experience, finds pure joy in crafting and fostering community. Her passion for creating is fostered out of a love for sustainability, and learning to slow down.

Ceramic Workshop: Handbuilding Terracotta Planters with Rachel Gervais

Saturday March 1st from 11am to 3:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 16+

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ OUR CANCELATION POLICY

Say goodbye to those run-of-the-mill, assembly line planters and say hello to a world of creativity with clay! Local pottery whiz, Rachel Gervais, invites you to get your hands dirty with terracotta clay.

This 4-1/2 hour workshop is all about taking baby steps into the world of ceramics. We'll guide you on how to construct clay like a pro, ensuring your masterpiece is as sturdy as it is stylish. From imprinting textures to adding shapes, we're all about letting your creativity run wild. When the dust (or rather, clay) settles, you'll be the proud parent of a planter, complete with a tailor-made tray. Now, how's that for a clay date?

Your bespoke planter will be ready for collection 2 weeks after class, post its bisque firing glow-up. 

About the Instructor:

Rachel Gervais is an artist +educator based in Hamtramck, MI. With a BFA in Ceramics from CCS, Rachel has used her education to fuel her love for craft and share those skills with all ages. She loves exploring the quality of texture and the intimate relationship of holding a cup, bowl, or small vase.

Botanical Workshop: Framed Floral Collage

Saturday March 1st from 3pm to 5pm

Entry Level Class — No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ OUR CANCELATION POLICY

Create a unique composition with the natural beauty of locally grown flowers! 

This 2 hour make + take workshop is all about getting creative as you create a botanical collage that reflects your style. We will have a variety of unique dried flowers, ferns, leaves in a wide array of color schemes to choose from. 

Everyone will take home their unique piece, framed in a Mutual Adoration wood frame. Glass and mating is included.

Choose from a selection of handcrafted 11x14" reclaimed wood frames. We'll have a variety of colors, wood stains, and frame widths available to choose from. Please send a note at least one week in advance if you have any special requests.

We welcome and encourage you to bring your own pressed flowers if you feel so inclined.

Hammered Copper Jewelry Workshop with Courtney Fischer 

Saturday March 1st from 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Join Jewelry artist Courtney Fischer for a fun and creative workshop!

Time to get crafty with copper, hammers, drills, files, chains, and beads!

Create your own personalized jewelry using copper metal shapes, letter stamps, texture hammers, and patina techniques. Courtney will bring out her amazing stash of metal, patina solutions, vintage chain, and an array of colorful beads.

During this 2 hour make & take workshop, you will learn many jewelry making techniques while creating your own unique pieces. Everyone will create two pieces - two pairs of earrings, two necklaces, or make one of each!

About the Instructor:

Courtney began making jewelry over a decade ago and lives in Michigan with her husband, daughter, and their yellow lab. All of Courtney's work is hand forged in her backyard studio. A feature of her jewelry is creating an antiqued look with a modern approach. She hopes to make tiny pieces of art that are inspired by nature and can be enjoyed on a daily basis.

 Dyeing Natural Fabrics: Batik Techniques with Holly Rogers

Linocut Workshop: Intro to Printmaking with Holly Rogers

Saturday March 8th from 2pm to 5pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary
Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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This 3-hour hands-on workshop is the perfect introduction to relief printmaking!

We’ll demonstrate and discuss the linocut printmaking process from beginning to end, including specific tools, materials and techniques required to start making your own unique prints. Each participant will not only have the chance to practice carving linoleum blocks but will also get to experiment with hands-on printing methods. Use pre-made templates or bring in drawings/designs of your own.

These block printing techniques can be used to customize wrapping paper, cards, tags, prints, and more!

Everyone will leave with an enthusiastic grasp of inking basics, printing techniques, their carved block, and a one-of-a-kind print! As an added bonus, Mutual Adoration frames will be available in the shop at a 20% discount for workshop attendees.

About the Instructor:

Holly is a new transplant to Detroit having recently moved from St. Louis, Missouri. Holly taught a variety of art and plant classes at an art studio in the Central West End of St. Louis – dyeing, planting, felting, paper crafting, candle making, abstract painting, and more. She has a B.A. in Advertising and experience in other creative industries – food photography, recipe development, technical writing and print design. Students will appreciate her upbeat and laid-back approach to creating art. You will hear her signature phrase “it’s going to look hand-made because it is!” and will foster your confidence to create. Holly believes art is all about the “making” – anyone can buy art, but learning to make it is much more interesting!

Screen Printing Workshop: Pet Portraits with Melissa Dettloff

Saturday March 15th from 10:30am to 2pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Your pet deserves 15 minutes of fame! And a custom-made portrait!
Learn the basics of screen printing and create a hand illustrated portrait of your favorite furry friend. We'll be using an accessible, non-darkroom method that can easily be replicated at home. Each participant will create an edition of 6 handmade, 8"x10" custom portraits of their own pet using drawing templates and Melissa’s guidance.

Mutual Adoration frames will be available in the shop at a 20% discount for workshop attendees.

We’ll email all registrants with instructions for how to select and send your pet’s photo before class. Nothing fancy needed - high resolution cell phone photos will work fine on newer phone models.

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About the Instructor:

Melissa Dettloff is an artist and teacher based in Detroit, and she has been screen printing for over twenty years. She makes colorful screen prints out of her home studio, which she shares with her greyhound, Bernadette.

Knitting Workshop: Beginner's Session with Ashley Welser

Saturday March 22nd from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Ready to begin knitting? This is the perfect time to learn the basics!

This workshop will focus on creating simple garments with an emphasis on experimenting with yarn of different colors, textures, and fiber content to create a one of a kind garment. 

This make & take class is for the complete beginner. Ashley will be teaching the group about the tools and fibers used in knitting, and how those tools are used to create fabrics of varying density. She will guide you through basic knitting techniques to create your very own scarf. Ashley has many tips & tricks including visual aids and simple rhymes to help students learn the ancient craft of knitting.

All materials will be provided - we'll have a variety of fibers and colors to choose from.

About the instructor:
Ashley's love of knitting and fiber arts blossomed at the age of twelve and quickly became her passion. Her goal as a teacher of fiber arts is to cultivate a love of crafting in a way that inspires students to think creatively about the resources surrounding them and to fill the world with beauty while doing tasks that increase mindfulness and independent thinking. She also owns Ashwelle Fiber Works - a hand spun and hand dyed yarn business emphasizing the creation of unique small batch yarns made slowly, thoughtfully, and with respect to the materials used in the process.

Macrame + Reclaimed Wood Hanging Shelf Workshop

Saturday March 22nd from 11am to 2pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Learn various macrame techniques to create a functional and very beautiful craft. Using various knots and twists, students will turn a wooden board into a decorative hanging shelf. We'll provide sturdy macrame rope in a wide array of colors. 

Select a unique piece of reclaimed wood from the Mutual Adoration wood shop to complete your project. The boards have been sanded, stained, and finished specifically for the macrame hangers. Decorative and utilitarian! 

Everyone will take home a handcrafted wood + macrame shelf, ready to hang!

About the Instructor: Angela Zachary, a third-generation textile hand-crafter with over two decades of teaching experience, finds pure joy in crafting and fostering community. Her passion for creating is fostered out of a love for sustainability, and learning to slow down.

Intro to Lettering Workshop: Brush Pen Basics

Saturday March 22nd from 3pm to 5pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 10+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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This class is perfect for absolute beginners or anyone wanting to polish up their lettering skills. We will focus on basics, but if you have a project in mind, please bring it!

Brush Lettering Basics is a beginner friendly introduction to the world of calligraphy and hand lettering. Students will learn fundamental techniques using our pro-favorite, Dual Tip Brush Pen. Everyone will take home a workbook and their own brush pen in order to keep practicing. 

About the Instructor:

Nicole St. John Hamborsky is a visual artist based in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. Her specialties include food and beverage photography, modern design and lettering, and creative direction. Nicole is a proud alumni of the College for Creative Studies in Detroit and the owner/operater of upstairs neighbor which specializes in sign painting, calligraphy, lettering, chalkboard illustration, teaching, and more.

Ceramics Workshop: Glazing Porcelain Bud Vases

Saturday March 23rd from 11am to 2pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 16+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Learn all about porcelain decorating techniques as you make a unique bud vase of your own!

In this 3 hour workshop, you will get to choose your vase from a selection of pre-thrown greenware—each designed and hand thrown by Rachel Gervais. With a variety of color underglaze paints at your disposal, Rachel will walk you through glazing techniques as you decorate your chosen piece.

Once your glaze is set, your vase will be loaded into the kiln to be fired. All vases will be ready for pick up 1 week after class when the kiln firing is complete.

About the Instructor:

Rachel Gervais is an artist + educator based in Hamtramck, MI. With a BFA in Ceramics from CCS, Rachel has used her education to fuel her love for craft and share those skills with all ages. She loves exploring the quality of texture and the intimate relationship of holding a cup, bowl, or small vase.

Enameled Jewelry Workshop with Courtney Fischer

Sunday March 23rd from 2pm to 5pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Jewelry artist, Courtney Fischer will be here to guide you step-by-step through the process of creating colorful pendants, earrings, and more! Make your own beautiful one-of-a-kind kiln fire enamel jewelry in the POST studio.

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to fire opaque enamel onto copper and assemble complete pieces using chain, jump rings, and earring hooks. All tools and materials are provided.

After completing a practice piece, you may choose to make a necklace or a pair of earrings. You can even turn your practice piece into a keychain or pendant. Choose from a wide array of colorful enamel and let your creativity run wild!

About the Instructor:

Courtney began making jewelry over a decade ago and lives in Michigan with her husband, daughter, and their yellow lab. All of Courtney's work is hand forged in her backyard studio. A feature of her jewelry is creating an antiqued look with a modern approach. She hopes to make tiny pieces of art that are inspired by nature and can be enjoyed on a daily basis.

Indigo Workshop: Shibori Techniques with Holly Rogers

Saturday March 29th from 10am to 1pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Learn the basics of Indigo dyeing and the Japanese art of Shibori. During this three hour make & take workshop we will fold, tie, and use resist methods to create unique designs on cotton bandanas. Each bandana will be hand-dyed in a beautiful blue vat of natural indigo. We'll have all the materials and supplies needed for the project. We also welcome and encourage you to bring an item of your own!

Bring a worn pair of jeans, a drab blouse or sweater - this is your opportunity to play with revitalizing a piece of your own clothing! Our indigo dye bath will create a fresh blue upon white or cream fabric or add dimension to a color that just isn't you - starting with a yellow, red or purple garment for a rainbow of possibilities! All fabrics must be a natural fiber - no synthetics. Examples include: Cotton, Wool, Silk, Linen, Hemp, Rayon, Ramie.

About the Instructor:

Holly is a new transplant to Detroit having recently moved from St. Louis, Missouri. Holly taught a variety of art and plant classes at an art studio in the Central West End of St. Louis – dyeing, planting, felting, paper crafting, candle making, abstract painting, and more. She has a B.A. in Advertising and experience in other creative industries – food photography, recipe development, technical writing and print design. Students will appreciate her upbeat and laid-back approach to creating art. You will hear her signature phrase “it’s going to look hand-made because it is!” and will foster your confidence to create. Holly believes art is all about the “making” – anyone can buy art, but learning to make it is much more interesting!

Bin Books with Holly Rogers

Collage Workshop with Julie from Fate & Coincidence

Sunday March 30th from 10:30am to 12:30pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 10+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Learn the art of collage while working on a unique composition with a color pro! We will talk about the basics of composition, subject, matter, and meaning with your collage. Each student will be provided with all the supplies to complete their project - including a pack of curated new and vintage paper pieces, stickers, and more.

Each attendee will take home one or two completed collages along with the know-how and inspiration to continue making on their own.

About the Instructor:

Julie Broekman (formerly Rudziensky) was born and raised in Michigan. She is an automotive color and material designer by day and a jewelry designer/maker by night. Her jewelry line, Fate & Coincidence, is a mix of boho-modern style that is sold in over 50 stores around the country. She is a lover of wildlife, nature, and color.

Tapestry Weaving Workshop: Beginners Weaving with Julia Targus of Electric Pink Crafts

Sunday April 6th from 11am to 2pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 14+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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During this make and take workshop you will be learning the basics of tapestry weaving. You will receive all the supplies needed to create your very own piece of fiber art framed in a handmade reclaimed wood frame created right here in the Mutual Adoration wood shop. We will go over how to continue this craft at home in your own creative way.

No experience needed, just a positive attitude and an excitement for yarn and design. Includes all materials and tools needed for project.

About the Instructor:

Julia Targus is the face behind Electric Pink Arts and Crafts. With a BFA in Fiber Arts from Wayne State University, Julia has used her education to fuel her love for textiles. She has been working with POST to teach tapestry weaving since the spring of 2018 and has thoroughly enjoyed spreading her love for this unique craft.

Botanical Eco-Printing Workshop 

Saturday April 26th from 5pm to 7pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary

Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)

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Discover the joy of eco-printing using nothing but fresh botanicals and elbow grease to print directly onto natural fiber. 

In this 2 hour rendezvous with nature, we'll experiment with accessible natural dye techniques that can be used to create colorfast, eco-chic clothing and artwork at home. Work with fresh blooms and foliage, harnessing their capricious charm to create rich textures that bring the vibrancy of nature into your life, one hue at a time.

We'll have all the materials and supplies needed for the project. We also welcome and encourage you to bring foraging of your own to experiment with! Everyone will take home a naturally dyed bandana, and the know-how to recreate the process at home.

About the Instructor:

Julia Targus is the face behind Electric Pink Arts and Crafts. With a BFA in Fiber Arts from Wayne State University, Julia has used her education to fuel her love for textiles. She has been working with POST to teach tapestry weaving since the spring of 2018 and has thoroughly enjoyed spreading her love for this unique craft.