Take A Craft Class In the New Year: January 2026 Workshops
- Melissa Galbraith
- Dec 29, 2025
- 3 min read
Hello new year, hello crafting! What's something you've decided to try in 2026?
Last year my friend Sara inspired me to make a bingo card instead of new year resolutions. It made working towards my goals feel much more fun and attainable. While I didn't cross off all or even half of the squares on my bingo card in 2025, I stuck with far more of my 'resolutions' than I usually do. For 2026 the bingo card is back! Hopefully I can cross more goals off my card this year, start small with good habits, and dream even bigger than last year.
Is crafting, spending time with friends, or making time for yourself part of your 2026 goals? If so, I have a few workshops you might want to check out.
With an MCreativeJ hand embroidery or dyeing class you'll enjoy a hands-on workshop with materials provided. You'll learn new skills, techniques, and get to ask all the questions you'd like. Even if you've never tried the craft before, you'll start at the very beginning and be guided through step-by-step. I try to make every class approachable and fun as you learn something new!
What are you waiting for? See what workshops are happening this January!
January 2026 Workshops
January 8: Word of the Year Embroidery at Swoon City from 6:30-8:30pm PST
Want to decide on a focus for your year? Join us to decide on a word or phrase that clarifies what you will focus on in 2026. Fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ will show you how to use 5 different beginner-friendly embroidery stitches that are great for stitching lettering, along with tips and tricks to embroider your word or phrase of the year. You will receive a full kit that includes a wooden embroidery hoop, embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, surprise cotton fabric, transfer pen, and printed instructions.
January 10: Winter Botanical Embroidery Basics at Make Apothecary from 1-3pm PST
Let's stitch some winter greenery. Learn a new skill or brush up on an old one with local fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. We’ll cover embroidery basics like the satin stitch, back stitch, stem stitch, French knot, lazy daisy stitch while stitching winter plants in this hands-on, two-hour workshop. Each attendee will receive a workshop kit that includes an embroidery hoop, assorted full skeins of DMC embroidery thread, cotton fabric, winter botanical transfer designs, an embroidery needle, felt, a sawtooth hook, and printed instructions. Whether you're an embroidery newbie or a stitching pro, you're sure to learn new stitches, techniques, and tips!
January 16: Ice Dyeing at Swoon City from 6:30-8:30pm PST
Explore the magic of ice dyeing with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. Learn how to fold and bind fabric to create patterns and designs as well as the playful nature of ice dye. You’ll love playing with different folding techniques and seeing your designs come to life after the ice melts! Each attendee will receive four cotton tea towels to create their own patterns and are also encouraged to bring additional cotton materials to dye. This class can get messy, so please wear clothing you don’t mind getting a little dye on.
January 17: Sashiko Style Mending at Wyldwood Creative from 10am-12noon PST
Want to learn how to stylishly mend your clothing? Sashiko is a Japanese mending technique that uses the running stitch to patch and reinforce garments with stylish geometric stitch patterns. In this 2-hour hands-on workshop with fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ you’ll learn how to get started mending your clothing with sashiko. We’ll cover how to design a pattern, reinforce a garment with a patch, prep your thread, create the running stitch, finish your thread, and care for your garment. You can bring a garment to class to mend or practice on sample cotton fabric. All other materials are provided.
Looking for more workshops and crafty events?
See all upcoming hand embroidery workshops and craft events.
Can't join me for an in-person workshop?
Try my Domestika course! This virtual workshop is a great way to learn at your own pace from where ever you are! My course will walk you through how to create a stained glass inspired embroidery. It's beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone who wants to get into hand embroidery.
