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.
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 delicious and crusty loaves. This workshop will cover creating and nurturing a sourdough starter, tools and equipment, ingredients, prep, baking and troubleshooting. We will sample a variety of fresh sourdough loaves to talk about variations in taste and texture. During the workshop, we will mix, prep, and shape dough to take and bake at home the following day.
Your class fee includes a glass jar with sourdough starter, a proofing basket to use and keep, plus written instructions and recipes. Students need to bring 1) a large mixing bowl 2) a kitchen towel 3) an apron (optional). At home, you will need a Dutch oven or roasting pan with lid that can be safely heated to 450 degrees.
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.
Learn Shibori, a traditional Japanese method of creating fabric patterns through folding, binding, twisting, and clamping.
This workshop focuses on pattern design and resist techniques, while using fiber-reactive dyes for vibrant, lasting color with simple setup. You will experiment with several Shibori methods and dye your own custom textiles. Unlike our past Shibori classes that focused solely on indigo, we will have multiple color options available.
All materials are provided, including four large cotton tea towels. You may also bring one small cotton item to personalize.
This class is held and and ticketed through Olympic College Bremerton, but taught by Dream Maker Creative. As such, this class is not eligible for use with gift cards or discounts.
Learn to create a handmade hardbound journal with cardboard, cord and beautiful paper. After you assemble the cover, you’ll learn simple bookbinding techniques to attach a stack of thick, unlined paper to the cover using the Coptic binding method. Paper hoarders will love this craft, as your stash will provide a never-ending variety of bookbinding possibilities. You get to raid our paper stash for this class or you may bring 2 sheets of coordinating 12×12 card stock. Finished journals measure 5 inches by 7 inches and will hold up to 60 sheets. These are great as notebooks, sketchbooks and more. We will talk about other binding techniques, tools, etc. though the methods are vast. But you’ll walk away with the skills to get started with this rewarding hobby.
This workshop will be held at Dream Maker Creative on the Key Peninsula and is suitable for ages 12+ (minors must attend with adult). Prepaid ticket required .
This lovely 3 part sun-catcher will pick up even filtered light when hung in your kitchen or bathroom window. This project incorporates colored glass cabochons held together with UV resin inside 3 3-inch stainless steel metal rings. You’ll learn how to work with this kind of resin, which is quick curing under ultraviolet light. And you’ll piece it all together using jump rings and jewelry pliers. We’ll also discuss other appropriate projects that utilize UV resin and how to color the resin if you choose.
This class is for ages 12 to adult, but all participants must have a paid ticket. Class is held at Gathered by Josephine’s in Port Orchard WA.
This class is perfect for bakers who have tried making 100% sourdough bread and want quicker, more flexible ways to use their starter. We will bake a mix of simple, delicious recipes using sourdough discard, including several mini loaves that will be prepped and baked during class. Students who already have a starter should bring it so we can evaluate its health and usability, and anyone without a starter will be provided with one to take home. While discard breads do not always have a strong sour flavor, the starter adds a pleasant tang, extra moisture, and improved digestibility. Throughout the class we will talk about how to maintain your starter, how to adapt recipes for your taste and schedule, and how to confidently bake flavorful everyday breads without the long fermentation process. This class does not cover the full artisan sourdough process – see our other workshops.
Please bring a jar of your starter if you have one.This workshop is for ages 12+, but under 16’s must attend with an adult. No observers – all participants must have a pre-paid ticket.
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.
**Rescheduled due to instructor illness**
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.
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces students to the art of macramé while creating a functional and decorative plant hanger. Designed for those with no prior experience, the class covers foundational macramé techniques including measuring and cutting cord, square knot, half-hitch, wrapping knot, and finishing methods. Students will learn how to start and end a project cleanly and will be guided in customizing their plant hangers length, knot placement, and overall style. By the end of class, each participant will complete at least one macramé plant hanger suitable for indoor use.
This class is held in partnership with Olympic College Continuing Education. It is not eligible for use with Dream Maker gift cards or discounts.
