Stamped Tote Bag
We’re making stamped Tote bags August 15th at Griffin Gardens. Join us to create one of a kind stamps to customize your tote bag!
Leather Lighter Keychain
Celebrate 313 Day with us at Cure Nail House! We will be making leather lighter holders that double as a key chain and bag charm. This is a make & take style workshop 11-2:30pm. Drop by and give yourself at least 30 minutes for krafting.
Experience, Me First
A drop-in Galentine’s Day experience full of intentional play. Shop candles and wellness goodies by Hey Me First, write love letters, take a photo at our Valentine themed set, and create custom charm bracelets.
Stained Glass Polymer Clay Workshop
Learn how to make stained glass effects in polymer clay during this hands on workshop!
Polymer Clay Essentials
Learn the basics for working with polymer clay to create earrings, pendants and more!
Bead making in Spirit Plaza
When I think of the African World Fest I think about all of the beautiful jewelry from local vendors. Strands and strands of gorgeous hand made baubles in tent after tent. Join me Sunday, July 20th in Spirit Plaza from 1-5pm as I teach paper bead making. Drop in anytime for this make and take project.
Drop in resin jewelry
Join us downtown for a drop in resin accessories workshop. Spots are limited so please secure a time slot asap!
Summer Skills Series: DIY Garden Boxes
Wednesday July 9th we’re back at the E. Warren Tool Library for Crosstown Connection’s Summer Skills Series. This time we’re showing you how to make window boxes and garden beds.
space is limited so be sure to RSVP. Since this is a free event please let us know if your availability changes so that we can open up the event to more people.
Drop-in Resin Accessories Workshop
Join us Saturday, July 5th for a uv resin workshop. Make a pair of earrings, a pendant, a key chain and more during our drop in style class between 12 and 3pm. The project takes about 20 minutes to complete so plan accordingly.
RSVP includes one item to take home. If you’d like to make additional pieces they’re a la carte.
First You’re Crazy Then You’re Genius Pop Up
Saturday, June 28th join Jon x Genius and I for First You’re Crazy Then You’re Genius. Jon is releasing new color ways of his iconic tee. I’ll be creating a custom activation that captures the whimsical hues. Shopping, free popsicles, music and more!
Summer Skills Series: Wood Carving Techniques
This is a skill-based experience focused on the art of wood carving. Guest artist and furniture maker Alexis will guide participants in using chisels and hand tools to chip away and dig into the surface of wood, revealing beautiful, intricate patterns. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of carving techniques and a custom piece to continue working on.
Jewelry Workshop: Faux Stone + Marbled Effects in Polymer Clay
Polymer clay is so versatile, there is a wide world of techniques you can use to create some truly extraordinary jewelry. This workshop will focus on mimicking faux stone and marbled effects.
Join us to shape one of a kind jewelry.
Woodworking Workshop: Reclaimed Wood Assemblage Wall Hanging
Learn how to use hand tools, and experience the behind-the-scenes world of working with locally sourced reclaimed wood while building your own design. This is a ticked event.
Intro to polymer clay jewelry
Learn foundational polymer clay techniques to create one-of-a kind statement jewelry. This is a ticketed event.
Drop-in UV Resin Jewelry Workshop
Choose to create a unique pendant or a pair of earrings! All supplies will be provided included the resin materials and jewelry tools, findings, and gift boxes. This drop-in project does not have a specific start and stop time. Just drop-in anytime during the workshop. Please note that most folks will need 20-30 minutes to complete this project so please plan accordingly.
May Creative Cafe Meet Up
Arts & Scraps creative cafes are adult focused drop in programming where they host creative groups from around metro Detroit at our Community Store located at 16135 Harper every second Friday of the month. Join us for the May Creative Cafe where I’ll be teaching us how to make paper flower crafts. Come in and learn how to create handmade flowers for your mama, your hunny or yourself! This is a FREE event no rsvp required
Summer Skills Series: Woodworking at the E.Warren Tool Library
Crosstown Connection is on a mission to close the digital divide by creating access to connection—whether that’s online through public WiFi or in real life through community programming. We believe technology isn’t just digital—it’s any tool that helps people create, connect, and grow.
We’ve partnered with the E. Warren Tool Library to bring our Summer Skills Series to life. Their commitment to access and shared learning aligns perfectly with our belief that technology includes every tool that helps you build a better life—from laptops to lumber.