Workshops & Events
Monthly events designed to help you slow down, learn new skills, connect, create, and feel inspired
Stitch & Bitch Knitting Courses
Hosted every Monday by local textile artist Nina Cherie
Beginners Knitting Course
For beginner knitters. Learn how to knit with our 4 class beginners workshop! This workshop will take you through how to cast on, bind off, knit, purl, and read a simple knitting pattern. Ultimately you'll complete a knit beanie!
Advanced Sock Knitting Course
In this 8 class course we will be knitting our first pair of socks together! Techniques we will cover: The magic loop technique, knitting in the round, structural knitting, and kitchener stitch. This is an advanced course for those who feel confident at basic knitting and are ready to level up their knitting skills. It's also a great follow up course for those who have completed the beginner knitting course.
Accountability Club
For moderate to advanced knitters. Want to keep up with your craft but don't need the hands-on instruction? Join our knitting accountability club which meets every Monday and knit with our community.
Clothing Swap
Hosted by The Nest
Donate the excess in your wardrobe, swap & trade with community, and refresh your wardrobe. It's good for your closet, wallet, and the planet.
All leftover clothing from the Swap is donated to our local Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter.
For Beginner - Advanced Sewists
Sewing Courses
Sewing 101: Beginner's Sewing Course
Learn how to sew with our 4-class beginner's sewing course. In this course you will complete a tote bag, learn to sew, select the best fabric for your projects, measure and cut a pattern, add straps, pockets, lining + MORE!
OPEN SEWING STUDIO HOURS for Moderate to Advanced Sewists
Open sewing studio hours! You will have 2.5 hours to work on your own projects in the studio and access during that time to ask questions and get help from our teacher, Louise.
Movie Night: Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion
Join us for a special documentary showing at The Nest! In our first movie showing, we will be diving into the world of fast fashion with the documentary Brandy Hellville.
Weekly Availability!
Tailoring Fittings
Book a fitting with our in-store tailors to customize your closet! From hemming pants, taking in the waistline, or shortening straps, to a complete garment reconstruction — if you can dream it, we can customize it. View our pricing menu.
Fittings hosted by local tailors Jennifer Lee, René Reyes, Louise Sutton, and Carlin Ash
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