Most classes are held at Dream Maker Creative, an art studio located in north Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula area. Check out directions and studio photos here. However, we do hold classes at breweries, shops, community centers, etc. throughout Kitsap, Pierce, and Mason counties so always check the location.
Advanced payment/registration is required to hold your spot and will close 72 hours before the event (sometimes extended). No drop-ins, unless you've checked with us and confirmed it's okay. For most adult classes, teens aged 12+ are welcome to attend with a parent/guardian. Classes where this is not the case will be noted. Classes that don't meet the minimum number of attendees may be cancelled and refunded.
Shibori is a traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique known for its deep blue patterns created with indigo. In this hands-on class, you’ll explore various folding, binding, and clamping methods to produce intricate designs on fabric, along with essential fabric preparation techniques.
Class will cover how to set up and use a synthetic indigo dye vat, as well as how to achieve similar results with fiber-reactive dyes. Your class fee includes all materials, including three large tea towels for practice. You may also bring one small cotton item, such as a shirt or pillowcase, or a few smaller pieces like cloth napkins or diapers.
This class is for ages 12 to adult, but minors must attend with an adult. We will have some down time in the middle of this class while waiting for our dyeables, so bring a bag lunch and optionally a project to work on (such as as crochet).
Learn the art of baking delicious sourdough bread in this hands-on workshop. Baking bread is both science and craft and you’ll learn the secrets to creating warm, crusty loaves that will impress your friends and family. This workshop will cover creating and nurturing a sourdough starter, tools, ingredients, prep, baking and troubleshooting. During the workshop, we will bake and eat a loaf that’s been prepared the previous day, while starting your own dough to take and bake at home the following day. You’ll go home with a starter kit including a glass jar with our well developed starter, a proofing basket, a razor for scoring, baking parchment, written instructions, plus the dough you made in class.
Please bring the following supplies to class: 1) a large mixing bowl 2) a kitchen towel 3) an apron (optional). We will have spatulas, scales, measuring cups, etc. for class
At home, you will need a dutch oven or roasting pan with lid that can bake to 450 degrees.
Explore the fascinating art of cyanotype, a photographic process that uses light-sensitive chemicals to create distinctive blue prints. In this two-hour workshop, students will learn how to prepare materials, select objects for printing, expose designs using sunlight or UV lamps, and properly develop and preserve their artwork. You’ll also discover creative ways to enhance prints through natural toning techniques.
Leave with a collection of handmade cards, bookmarks, and art prints, plus the skills to continue experimenting on your own. All materials supplied.
Tickets for this class are processed through Olympic College Continuing Education. Dream Maker discounts or gift cards can not be used for this class. Teens age 12+ may attend with adult.
Paint Parties are a fun way to gather with some friends and enjoy a creative night out. Each party will focus on recreating a different painting on a 12 x 16 canvas using acrylic paints. Follow along and learn with our guided instruction, or create your own personal masterpiece. Don’t draw? That’s okay, a traceable will be provided. Our focus is on fun, not art skills – though most people are surprised just how good their paintings turn out! Prepaid ticket required – no walk-ins.
Paint Nights at Silver City Brewery are for ages 21+. Your paint night ticket includes one beer or cider. Guest food trucks may be onsite to provide a tasty dinner (not included in price). Stay tuned to find out which food option is scheduled.
If you love vibrant colors, you’ll love ice dyeing. This method for dyeing combines elements of tie-dye, shibori, and clever techniques for manipulating how and where color spreads. We’ll talk about dye splits and color combinations, rack versus muck dyeing, dry or wet dyeing, rinsing, laundering and care. And we’ll explore some common patterns such as spirals, geodes, and stripes along with the beauty and surprise of random sprinkling. Your class fee will include 3 tea towels or bandanas and you may bring 2 cotton items of your own such as shirts, pillow cases, etc. (please limit to max 36″). The dyes we’re using are not suitable for synthetic fibers or protein fibers.
This class is for ages 12 to adult, but minors must attend with an adult. We will have some down time in the middle of this class while waiting for ice to melt, so bring a bag lunch and optionally a project to work on (such as crochet).
Learn beginner resin skills while creating your choice of a bamboo serving board or tray that’s perfect for charcuterie or a pair of 15oz stemless wine glasses. Several styles of boards will be available plus a 14×10 tray. You can create a beautiful ocean-inspired design or create a color scheme and design of your choice. In this hands-on session, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of working with epoxy resin, pigments, and various techniques for achieving a mesmerizing aesthetic. As a bonus, you’ll get to practice with two bamboo coasters before moving on to your main project.
All resin projects will need to stay with us to cure and boards/coasters may need a second coat and/or sanding. Projects will be ready for pickup in 5-7 days after class.
This workshop is for ages 16+. Space is limited and pre-registration required. We need to know your project choice ahead of time in order to be setup and ready to go at class time. So please give us a count for the people you are registering for.
Paint Parties are a fun way to gather with some friends and enjoy a creative night out. Each party will focus on recreating a different painting on a 12 x 16 canvas using acrylic paints. Follow along and learn with our guided instruction, or create your own personal masterpiece. Don’t draw? That’s okay, a traceable will be provided. Our focus is on fun, not art skills – though most people are surprised just how good their paintings turn out! Prepaid ticket required – no walk-ins.
Paint Nights at Silver City Brewery are for ages 21+. Your paint night ticket includes one beer or cider. Guest food trucks may be onsite to provide a tasty dinner (not included in price). Stay tuned to find out which food option is scheduled.
Learn how to make beautiful coiled fabric baskets using just rope and scrap fabric in this hands-on workshop. We’ll show you the techniques to create unique and functional baskets for organizing your home. No experience necessary, just a desire to create!
We will have a variety of fabric scraps available for your use, but you may bring some fabrics from home. Lightweight quilting fabric is best for this project. Usable scraps will be 3/4 inch to 2 inch wide strips that are six inches or longer, but you could also just bring a few fat eights or fat quarters and we can prepare the strips in class.
We’ll probably not complete the baskets in class unless you make a mini one. But you’ll go home with the skill and enough supplies to finish on your own.
Paint Parties are a fun way to gather with some friends and enjoy a creative night out. Each party will focus on recreating a different painting on a 12 x 16 canvas using acrylic paints. Follow along and learn with our guided instruction, or create your own personal masterpiece. Don’t draw? That’s okay, a traceable will be provided. Our focus is on fun, not art skills – though most people are surprised just how good their paintings turn out! Prepaid ticket required – no walk-ins.
Paint Nights at Silver City Brewery are for ages 21+. Your paint night ticket includes one beer or cider. Guest food trucks may be onsite to provide a tasty dinner (not included in price). Stay tuned to find out which food option is scheduled.
