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ADULT HOBBY WORKSHOPS (Ages 16+)
Hands-on Hobby Workshops for ages 16+ are held twice a month in the Discovery Lab Maker Space at Sloan Museum of Discovery. Explore new skills like whittling, crochet, bookbinding, and more in these 2.5-hour, beginner-friendly classes. Each workshop includes expert instruction, all tools and materials, and plenty of time to create. Advance registration is required, and space is limited.
AVAILABLE
WORKSHOPS
FALL 2026
Needle Felting
Date: October 8, 2026
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $20
Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery | Discovery Lab
Work with wool and needles as you turn a bundle of fluff into a wonderful sculpture. Learn where to find materials, and how to use them in this hands-on, beginner friendly workshop.
Space is limited; Register by October 5.
Knitting
Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: $20
Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery | Discovery Lab
Explore the craft of knitting in this beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll learn foundational techniques and essential stitches while working on a homemade project in a creative atmosphere.
Space is limited; Register by October 14.
REGISTEREmbroidery
Date: November 12, 2026
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $20
Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery | Discovery Lab
Discover the art of embroidery in a hands-on workshop designed for beginners. Participants will learn essential stitching techniques and explore creative patterns and textures while working on their own projects to take home.
Space is limited; Register by November 9.
REGISTERJewelry-Making
Date: November 21, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: $20
Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery
Unleash your creativity in this beginner-friendly workshop! Participants will learn the foundations of jewelry making, including crimping, loop making, and opening/closing jump rings. You’ll create your own one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces while building confidence to continue exploring this rewarding craft.
Space is limited; Register by November 18.
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