Here, There + Everywhere: The Works Seattle Announces Holiday Classes, in-Studio or at-Home
The Works Seattle rolls out its new holiday lineup, full of experiences offered both as in-person and at-home classes. At the shop in Seattle, customers can explore a lineup of classes ranging from Watercolor 101: Poinsettias, Holiday Cheeseboards or Mocktails, Tea Blending, Block Printing and more. The collection of DIY Kits like Gourmet Garden, Cookie Decorating, and Bubble Tea, provide the magic of in-person classes distilled into a box available for shipping nationwide.
Every instructor at The Works holds a background in teaching. “We are facilitators of experiences,” notes The Works Founder, Kellie Phelan. “Whether you’re in the studio or learning from home, our customers depart with both a new skill or craft along with sense of true community and connection.”
While the studio was closed for in-person classes throughout the pandemic, The Works Seattle team successfully pivoted to in-home experiences with DIY Kits. Each box includes project materials, detailed instructions, and a video with a member of the teaching team sharing the secrets to given topics. The carefully crafted boxes have taken off as gift ideas or shared experiences between friends and family. Phelan notes, “it’s not just a pretty box on a shelf, it’s a meaningful package.”
Even with the re-opening of in-person classes, the DIY Kits continue to offer an in-home experience nationwide. This season, new holiday DIY Kits include: Wreath Making (local pickup only), a joyful holiday tradition that includes a step-by-step video, hot chocolate for four, wreath frame and all of the accents; the Cookie Decorating Kit (launching December 1) provides all the ingredients, tips, and tricks to bake and decorate a dozen baked shortbread cookies with colorful royal icing and also learn how to bake the perfect shortbread cookie, make royal icing, and implement decoration methods with unique effects.
As the studio reopens for in-person classes, the Holiday Class Lineup will bring a variety of inspired experiences including:
Holiday Mocktails, November 10: fashion a “Sassy Sangria” punch and learn all about the art of crafting mocktails.
Watercolor 101 Poinsettias, November 11: learn to paint one of the most iconic plants of this festive holiday season. Although it might look complex, after learning a few simple techniques guests can create a stunning painting.
Holiday Cheeseboards, November 17: learn how to craft a beautifully constructed charcuterie board, artfully filled with cheese, meats, fruits, and more.
Block Printing Holiday Cards, November 18: discover block printing and how to use this technique to make one-of-a-kind cards with a custom stamp design.
Wreath Making, November 27, December 2, 11, 16: make a wreath, chock full of a variety of greens and the joy of the holidays.
Visible Mending, December 4: Erin Eggenburg, author of the soon-to-be released book, The Mending Directory, will cover the basics of both embroidery style mending and darning, including how to create patterned designs.
DIY Gifts, Tea Blending, December 15: learn about different types of teas, botanicals, and extracts, as well as how to create your own signature blends at home.
A Female-owned business, The Works Seattle creates connection through experience-based learning. With classes offered in Seattle and DIY Kits available for shipping nationwide, instructors teach a range of skills while connecting through video tutorials or around a table in the studio. Learn to make mochi or beeswax wraps from home or head to the studio for the down low on quick pickles, an insta-worthy charcuterie board or hammered brass earrings. All DIY Kits include necessary materials and step by step video instruction. Classes at the studio require proof of vaccination and a mask. The Works Seattle is located at 151 12th Ave., Seattle, WA, 98122. Everyone is always welcome, no exceptions! Learn more at www.theworksseattle.com and connect on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.