Upcoming Workshops & Events
Workshops
Small groups with detailed instruction and guidance. The goal is to learn a new skill(s) that you can build upon on your own or within our studio.
Sunday August 9th 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Calling all fur baby parents! Join us for a beginner friendly paint workshop where the subject is your very own pet!
Participants will send a photo of their pet to Becca Mitchell, local artist and instructor at Little Thistle Studio. She will create a basic sketch outline of your pet so that participants can focus on learning and exploring with acrylic paints.
Only ONE canvas per person. You may submit a photo with 2 pets max.
Photos must be sent to: info@thelittlethistlestudio.com
All materials included. Portraits will be 8×8 canvases.
Monday August 10th 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Our popular embroidery class with a cozy twist! All designs will be fall themed- think pumpkins, coffee, books- lets just say the Gilmore Girls would be jealous. Students will learn the basics when it comes to hand embroidery as well as seven fundamental stitches.
All materials included.
Saturday August 22nd 12:00-3:00 PM
Join us as we learn how to make 3-4 various size pumpkins, gourds, and squash- perfect for some handmade fall decor.
Students will use various hand building techniques and paint with Speedball underglazes to bring their creations to life. All pieces will be fired in our kiln and ready for pick up 10-14 days post workshop.
All materials included.
Sunday September 13th 12:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Learn one of the most classic ceramic decoration techniques, with a Halloween twist!
Sgraffito is the art of carving away layered underglazed on clay that is still leather hard. Participants will each receive 3 pre- underglazed dishes (all dishes will be black). Designs can be anything, but bonus points if it is spooky! Pieces will be fired in our studio kiln and will be dish washer and food safe.
All materials included.
Must be 18 years or older to register.
Wednesday September 30th from 6:30-8:30 PM
Design and create you very own block printed tee, spooky style!
All materials included. Please select your shirt size below.
Must be 18 years or older to register.
Wednesday August 5th 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM OR Thursday August 13th from 5:30 PM- 8:30 PM
Join us as we learn how to create home-store quality serving platters and plates. Students will learn how to roll and compress slabs, use pottery forms, and add texture and surface design to make one-of-a-kind pieces. Stoneware glazes will then be selected by students and all pieces will be fired in the studio’s kiln.
Students will be able to make 1 large platter or plate, 1 medium size platter or plate, and a smaller plate or bowl.
Pieces will be food and dishwasher safe after final firing.
All materials included.
Must be 18 years or older to register.
Monday September 14th 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A beginner friendly embroidery workshop where participants will learn seven fundamental embroidery stitches, as well as how to start and finish an embroidery project. Designs for this installment will be all things spooky!
Participants can choose to either bring an item from home or embroider a tea towel provided by the studio.
All materials included.
Must be 18 years or older to register.
Thursday September 17th 6:30- 8:30
Learn to make a ceramic house plaque to keep for yourself or as a gift! Pieces will be fired in our studio kiln and will be waterproof, perfect for hanging outdoors.
All materials included.
Must be 18 years or older to register.
Thursday October 1st 4-6:00 PM
Come make up to three little ceramic monsters with your kiddo! Pieces will be painted with undergalze and fired in our studio kiln.
Parent MUST be present with child for the entire duration of the workshop.
Price is for one adult AND one kid. If you would like to bring an additional child it is $20/ additional kid.
Monday August 24th from 5:00- 8:00 PM
Join us for a beginner friendly start to a new crochet series- granny squares! Each month will feature a new granny square pattern, and we are starting off strong with all things fall.
All materials included.
Thursday September 24th 5:30-8:00 PM
Join us to learn how to make a set of 3-4 ghost shaped tea lights using real clay and underglazes. All participants will get to choose how they want to accessorize their ghosts, making them truly one-of-a-kind!
All materials included.
Must be 18 years or older to register.
Wednesday September 16th from 10-12:00 PM
Beginner friendly linocut workshop where participants will learn how to carve their very own detailed and personalized address stamp.
All materials included.
Must be 18 years or older to register.
Mini & Me Workshops
Kid friendly workshops. These are for the adult AND child. These are not drop-off workshops.
Saturday August 8th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Celebrate the start of the school year with a special Mini & Me morning brought to you by Bespoke Events Atlanta! Create a charming teapot flower arrangement together using fresh seasonal blooms, then relax with a sweet tea party complete with light treats.
It's the perfect way to reconnect after the first week back at school and make a fun memory together.
Children 3 and up welcome. Ticket includes the cost of one adult and one child. If you wish to bring multiple children, please shoot us a message and we would be happy to make it work!
Events & Clubs
Larger, more social group setting with the goal to make, create, and have a good time.
Bring your favorite craft or current work in progress and join us for an evening of creativity and community.
Your craft can be anything- junk journaling, crocheting, sewing, jewelry, drawing, painting- just keep in mind space (this may not be the night to try and lay out your king size quilt).
We want to take something that is usually a solo activity, and give people a chance to make it social. We hope this becomes a monthly tradition as the studio continues to grow. Bring a friend, bring your mahjong ladies or book club, make it a date night- we promise it will be fun!
Light refreshments provided.
Must be 18 years or older to register.
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Monday July 13th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bring you junk journal, photos, receipts, ticket stubs, and any other memorabilia and join us for a fun night of journaling!
Junk journaling is a creative hobby that combines journaling, scrapbooking, and collage art. People use recycled or found materials like old papers, photos, stickers, receipts, and fabric to decorate personalized journal pages and record memories, thoughts, or ideas.
The studio will provide the following, but feel free to bring your own supplies as well:
markers, pens, crayons, stickers, stencils, various paper cutter shapes, washi tape, glue, tape, paper, cut outs, magazines, and more.
You can also purchase a journal at the studio if you need a fresh one or you are starting one for the first time!