Thrift Crawl- Solo Traveler $10.00 April 25th & April 26th Love the hunt but prefer to move at your own speed? Thrifty Connections presents the Solo Crawl—a curated thrift expedition from Schenectady to Syracuse designed for the independent shopper. We’ve done the scouting; you do the scoring. With our exclusive guide, you can spend twenty […]
Tiny Book of Flowers Create a little book blooming with creativity! In this charming hands-on class, we’ll make a tiny accordion-style book and transform it into a miniature garden of flowers. You’ll learn how to fold and assemble your book, then decorate each page with colorful papers, flower images, quotes, stamps, washi tapes and more. […]
Bring a little rustic charm into your day as we craft farmhouse-style sunflowers using repurposed canning rings and scrap fabric. In this cozy, hands-on class, you’ll turn humble, everyday materials into cheerful, textured blooms perfect for home décor or gift giving. We’ll guide you step-by-step through the process—no experience needed, just a love of making […]
Altered Altoid Tin: Bird Nest Box Transform an ordinary Altoid tin into a charming miniature bird nest box! In this mixed-media class, you’ll explore the art of decoupage, collage, and assemblage as you give a humble metal tin a completely new life. Inside the tin, you’ll create a tiny, three-dimensional bird nest using a variety of natural […]
A Creative Makers Gathering Calling all makers, creators, and thrifting enthusiasts! If your happy place involves handmade treasures, unique vintage finds, and deep conversations with like-minded creative souls, this event was built just for you. Join us for an intentional, inspiring gathering where we celebrate the beauty of handmade artistry and the thrill of […]
Thursday September 10th 6:00 – 7:15 PM $20 Mindful Blooms: Upcycled Fabric Flower Workshop Unwind, reconnect, and tap into your creative flow with a relaxing and renewing mindful craft experience. We’ll start with a short guided meditation to calm the mind and unleash your inner artist. Then, using a fun mix of colorful repurposed […]
Fall & Halloween Wreath Class Get ready to welcome the season with a wreath that’s uniquely you! In this fun and creative class, you’ll have tons of options to choose from as you design your very own fall or Halloween wreath. If you’ve taken one of our wreath classes before, you already know—there is no shortage of […]
Saturday September 12th 1:00pm-2:30pm $20.00 Vintage-Inspired Recipe Folder & Cookbook Crafting Step back in time and create a one-of-a-kind kitchen keepsake! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design a custom recipe folder using a charming selection of decorative papers, vintage recipe cards, and antique ephemera. Perfect for organizing your favorite family dishes or gifting to a […]
A Creative Makers Gathering September 17th 2:00-3:30 $20 A Creative Makers Gathering Calling all makers, creators, and thrifting enthusiasts! If your happy place involves handmade treasures, unique vintage finds, and deep conversations with like-minded creative souls, this event was built just for you. Join us for an intentional, inspiring gathering where we celebrate […]
Altered Deck Contemplative $15.00 Unwind, slow down, and tap into your creative intuition in this peaceful, ongoing monthly workshop. Transform ordinary playing cards into beautiful, personal works of art—each one a small canvas for self-expression, reflection, and calm. Using simple mixed-media techniques such as collage, paint, and stamping, you’ll alter cards into a soothing […]
Join us for a relaxing art journaling class on Friday September 18th from 1:00 – 2:30. Art journaling is a creative process focusing on visual art-making as a form of self-expression and is available to all levels of experience. This is a recurring monthly class which allows both newcomers to get started at any time […]
Upcycled Leaf Garland Slow down and enjoy a relaxing, creative crafting experience! In this hands-on class, participants will transform paper grocery bags and old book pages into a charming leaf garland. Spend time cutting, shaping, layering, and assembling paper leaves while giving discarded materials a beautiful new life. This calming, nature-inspired project is perfect for […]