Best Crafty Classes In Denver
By Deborah Flomberg
If you've always wanted to take a craft class or two, it can be a little daunting to figure out where to go and how to find the course that interests you most. Luckily, there are loads of local craft shops that offer up classes and workshops of their own, all taught by experts who can really help you hone your craft-making skills. Take one course or take a bunch, it all depends on what inspires you and what sparks your own creativity. If you're ready to get crafting, here are five great local spots to take a crafty class or three.
Demo and Dialogue
Meininger Art Supply
499 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 698-3838
www.meininger.com
One of Denver's most popular local art supply shops has teamed up with the Art Students League of Denver to present a series of classes titled "Demo and Dialogue." Held Saturday afternoons at Meininger Art Supply, "Demo and Dialogue" workshops include topics like "Figure Painting Fundamentals," "Celebrtion of Mo'Print: The Month of Printmaking," "A Touch of Whimsy: Playful Tableware" and "Oil Pastels into Abstraction." All demonstrations include time to learn from the instructor and for you to create lively and interesting discussion about the topic at hand. Art Student League members get in free, or non-members pay the suggested donation of five dollars.
Fancy Tiger Crafts
59 N. Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 733-3855
www.fancytigercrafts.com
Fancy Tiger Crafts describes itself as the shop that "specializes in craft supplies for the modern crafter" and that means loads of fun fabrics, amazing yarn and tons of great classes to spark your creative side. Browse through the website to check out a plethora of different courses offered, all on one specific craft our outcome. Make a beautiful pair of leggings in your favorite fabric, learn how to knit or master the basics of sewing. From hats to scarves to dresses, sweaters and more, there are loads of different classes to check out and each is priced depending on the item you'll be making.
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Craft Scraps
5856 S. Lowell Blvd.
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 798-2192
www.craftscraps.com
Crafters all know how much left-over stuff they have lying around after a project. The owners of Craft Scraps realized this too, and formed a shop dedicated to re-sale of craft scraps bought from other crafters at places like trade shows and fairs. You'll find all the great craft supplies and a fraction of the cost here, plus the shop has a dedicated space for workshops of all kinds. Registration and class information is all done by phone here, and there are workshops for every skill level and for ages six and up. So check out the website and stop by this great local hot spot to learn some new crafting skills while keeping your carbon footprint down and recycling old craft supplies. It's green and it's crafty.
Ornamental Beads
5712 W. 38th Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80212
(303) 567-2222
www.ornabead.com
Another wonderful local craft shop, Ornamental Beads originally opened in 1971 as the Clear Creek Trading Company. Over the years the name changed and the focus honed in on rare, old or unusual beads and all sorts of crystal, seed, glass and pony beads. In fact, this colorful local shop has just about any bead you could possibly want. And if you're new to the beading world, there are lots of different classes offered for all skill levels. You can make everything from bracelets to earrings to key chains and everything in-between. Plus you'll learn lots of other skills for this craft like wire wrapping, chain mail, basic bead stringing, tassel making and more. If beading is your go-to craft, then Ornamental Beads should be your go-to shop.
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The Lamb Shoppe
3512 E. 12th Ave
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 322-2217
www.thelambshoppe.com
If you've always wanted to learn yarn crafts like knitting or crochet, then the Lamb Shoppe is a great place to visit. You'll find a ton of different yarn-related classes here teaching you everything from the basics of crochet to more advanced knitting, lace-making, ruffled edges and more. Classes often run more than one night and span a few weeks, so you'll really get your time and money out of each class you sign up for, plus you'll end the class with your finished project. Prices vary depending on the project included, so check out the website and take a look at all the different options you have for learning the world of yarn crafts.