Upcoming Events
This is the place to find all of our special, ticketed events. From instructor-led workshops to fun community gatherings, this is where you can sign up for a unique creative experience.
If you’ve got an idea for a workshop you would like to lead or you would like to rent our space for a private event, please reach out to us by emailing hello@thecraftroom.co
Thread for Your Threads: Wearable Embroidery Workshop
Threads for Your Threads: A Wardrobe Refresh
"Are the winter blues getting you down? Give your favorite t-shirt or tote a second life in this hands-on embroidery workshop. Whether you're looking to hide a permanent stain or just want a unique, eco-friendly refresh, join instructor Ashlyn Fowler to learn the art of wearable needlework using a curated 'flash sheet' of designs. Bring a pre-washed item and leave with a custom piece of wearable art."
Ages 14+ | $45 (Materials included)
Ur Local Hookr Pop-Up
Show the love for local fiber art!
Join us at The Craft Room for a special one-day pop-up featuring our friend and local fiber artist, Ur Local Hookr. She’ll be sharing her latest drop of crochet and fiber art goodies for a special showcase of sustainable, handmade talent.
Come show the love, shop small, and discover your next favorite fiber find!
Full Moon Junk Journaling
Join us for a cozy, creative evening under the energy of the full moon! This recurring meetup is a low-pressure, community-focused space to reflect and share with others through the art of junk journaling. We’ll provide a "buffet" of inspiring, thrifted supplies—including vintage papers, stickers, and washi tape—to help you build your pages; just bring your own journal and any personal scraps you’d like to include.
New Sparks & Old Flames: Bedazzle a Bic or a Matchbox
Spark a little joy—or a little fire. Whether you are celebrating a hot new spark or looking to "burn" the memories of an old flame, this hosted drop-in is about making something almost too hot to handle. We are pulling out the "Righteous Gemstones" and vintage sparkles so you can bedazzle a lighter or matchbox that truly makes a statement.
Bead Dating: A Crafty Crush Mixer
Skip the apps and find your next crafty soulmate at our speed-dating style social mixer. You’ll rotate through our organized bins of "new-to-us" beads and charms, swapping stories and icebreakers while you build a one-of-a-kind bag charm or keychain. It’s a low-stakes, high-connection night out designed to help you find your next crafty BFF.
Who it’s for: Adults (18+) looking for community and creative connection.
Ticket Price: $25 (Use code BFFBUNDLE for $5 off when you book with a bestie!).
Between the Sheets: Decorate a Cheeky Bookmark
What happens when two of our favorite hobbies fall in love? Crochet meets reading in our newest workshop where you can cozy up with your next steamy read or spice up your non-fiction with a "cutie" crochet panty bookmark. We have pre-stitched the "book panties"; you get to do the fun part by customizing them with our stash of cool beads, charms, and delicate lace.
Full Moon Junk Journaling
Join us for a cozy, creative evening under the energy of the full moon! This recurring meetup is a low-pressure, community-focused space to reflect and share with others through the art of junk journaling. We’ll provide a "buffet" of inspiring, thrifted supplies—including vintage papers, stickers, and washi tape—to help you build your pages; just bring your own journal and any personal scraps you’d like to include.
Rejoyful: A crafty Letter-WRiting Circle with Salaam Green
Return to the healing art of letter writing! Join us for "ReJoyful," a slow, hands-on workshop designed to help us write joy into the New Year, one letter at a time.
Guided by Birmingham’s Inaugural Poet Laureate, Salaam Green, we will embrace nostalgic vibes using cool stamps, fine pens, and "artsy" stationery to create meaningful correspondence. This is more than just a class; it is a community circle focused on connection and the tactile joy of making by hand.
Winter Crochet Cohort
Kick off your creative year with our 3-part "Hip to be Square" series! Join fiber artist Rachel Brockwell for a winter cohort designed to take you from a single granny square to a finished project. Your bundle ticket secures your seat for three consecutive Thursday nights (Jan 8–22) of instruction in our relaxed, after-hours studio setting.
The Great Fabric Restash
New Year. New Projects. NEW STASH.
Is your sewing room feeling a little empty after the holidays? Or maybe you're looking for that one "perfect" piece to spark your next big idea? Join us at The Craft Room on Saturday, January 17th, for the biggest fabric event of the season!
Winter Crochet Cohort
Kick off your creative year with our 3-part "Hip to be Square" series! Join fiber artist Rachel Brockwell for a winter cohort designed to take you from a single granny square to a finished project. Your bundle ticket secures your seat for three consecutive Thursday nights (Jan 8–22) of instruction in our relaxed, after-hours studio setting.
Tunisian Crochet Workshop: Textured Dish Cloth w/ Anna
Expand your crochet toolkit with the practical art of Tunisian crochet! In this workshop, you will learn the Tunisian Simple Stitch—the fundamental stitch used to create a densely woven and durable fabric perfect for home goods.
Winter Crochet Cohort
Kick off your creative year with our 3-part "Hip to be Square" series! Join fiber artist Rachel Brockwell for a winter cohort designed to take you from a single granny square to a finished project. Your bundle ticket secures your seat for three consecutive Thursday nights (Jan 8–22) of instruction in our relaxed, after-hours studio setting.
Full Moon Junk Journaling
Join us for a cozy, creative evening under the energy of the full moon! This recurring meetup is a low-pressure, community-focused space to reflect and share with others through the art of junk journaling. We’ll provide a "buffet" of inspiring, thrifted supplies—including vintage papers, stickers, and washi tape—to help you build your pages; just bring your own journal and any personal scraps you’d like to include.
Solstice Gathering: Winter Crafts & Warm Company
Join us for a Solstice Gathering on Saturday, December 21st, to welcome the return of the light. This intimate evening is dedicated to slow, sustainable creativity amidst the holiday hustle. We’ll guide you through making aromatic dried citrus and cinnamon ornaments and setting soft intentions for the year ahead.
Sweet Stitches: Felt Gingerbread Ornament Workshop
Get in the holiday spirit with our Sweet Stitches: Gingerbread House workshop on Saturday, December 13th at 2 PM!
Join expert instructor Ashlyn Fowler (@littleredforestneedlework) to create a charming, hand-stitched felt ornament. In this intermediate-level class, you'll master decorative techniques like lazy daisy stitches, French knots, and festive beading to make a keepsake you'll treasure for years.
Intro to Needlepoint
Ready to "get to the point"? Join fiber artist Rachel Brockwell of @UrLocalHookr for this beginner-friendly needlepoint workshop where you'll learn three stitches to complete most needlepoint projects while creating a beautiful, festive bookmark.
Full Moon Junk Journaling
Join us for a cozy, creative evening under the energy of the full moon! This recurring meetup is a low-pressure, community-focused space to reflect and share with others through the art of junk journaling. We’ll provide a "buffet" of inspiring, thrifted supplies—including vintage papers, stickers, and washi tape—to help you build your pages; just bring your own journal and any personal scraps you’d like to include.
Sweet Stitches: Felt Gingerbread Ornament Workshop
Get in the holiday spirit with our Sweet Stitches: Gingerbread House workshop on Saturday, November 22 at 2 PM!
Join expert instructor Ashlyn Fowler (@littleredforestneedlework) to create a charming, hand-stitched felt ornament. In this intermediate-level class, you'll master decorative techniques like lazy daisy stitches, French knots, and festive beading to make a keepsake you'll treasure for years.
Vintage Hippie Pop-up
Mark your calendars!
The @VintageHippie Pop-Up is coming to The Craft Room on Saturday, November 15 (11-5 PM). Get ready to browse a curated collection of unique vintage clothing, retro finds, and secondhand treasures.
Bham Knit Club DIY Stitch Marker Event
We're excited to welcome the Birmingham Knit Club (@birminghamknitclub) for a casual meet-up focused on making DIY stitch markers! Join fellow fiber enthusiasts for a fun afternoon of creating and connecting.
Not Ur Granny's Granny Squares: Crochet Workshop w/ @UrLocalHookr
Ready to learn the building blocks of so many awesome crochet projects?
Join Rachel, the talent behind @UrLocalHookr, for a fun, beginner-friendly workshop focused on mastering the classic granny square—but with a cool, modern twist. You'll learn the basics and leave ready to start your own cozy, colorful creations. All materials provided!
Carpool Cafe & Craft w/ Aperitivo
Dreading that post-school, pre-game chaos this Friday? We've got you.
Swing by The Craft Room for our first-ever Carpool Cafe & Craft with Aperitivo! It's the perfect pit stop for parents and kids to decompress, grab a treat, and get in the spirit for the big Homewood playoff game.
Intuitive collage Workshop w/ Willow
Ready to quiet your mind and listen to your creative intuition?Join collage and mixed media artist Willow Malena for a relaxing, two-hour exploration of intuitive collage, with a focus on play and repurposed materials. This workshop is perfect for all-comers—no experience needed!
West Homewood Halloween Block Party
We’re so excited to be part of the annual West Homewood Halloween Block Party on Friday, October 31st!
We're keeping our doors open late for the celebration. Stop by The Craft Room to show off your costume, grab a special 'crafty' treat, and enjoy a welcoming space for a break or a beverage. We can't wait to celebrate with the neighborhood!
Drop In Costume Clinic
Are you struggling to bring your handmade Halloween costume vision to life? Or are is it 90% done but missing that final 10% of magic? Bring your ideas or your works-in-progress to our DIY Costume Clinic! This special themed craft night is an open-house style series where our team will provide free guidance on your costume ideas and construction.
Drop In Costume Clinic
Are you struggling to bring your handmade Halloween costume vision to life? Or are is it 90% done but missing that final 10% of magic? Bring your ideas or your works-in-progress to our DIY Costume Clinic! This special themed craft night is an open-house style series where our team will provide free guidance on your costume ideas and construction.
Pop up at Miss Sims Garden
Creative Reuse Pop-Up
Join us at the beloved Miss Sims' Garden on Saturday, October 18th for a special pop-up creative reuse craft event.
We’ll have all the supplies you’ll need to make tiny scarecrows from scraps of ribbon, burlap, and raffia, and festive decorative pumpkins from recycled soup cans. No registration required, but it’s appreciated using the source link below.
Stitches & Witches
Calling all fiber witches! 🧙♀️ Grab your current knitting, crochet, or embroidery project and join us for a cozy and spooky craft night.
Don't have a project in the works or just want to start another? No problem! We'll have plenty of preloved yarn, floss, and other fiber treasures on our shelves for you to purchase.
Drop In Costume Clinic
Are you struggling to bring your handmade Halloween costume vision to life? Or are is it 90% done but missing that final 10% of magic? Bring your ideas or your works-in-progress to our DIY Costume Clinic! This special themed craft night is an open-house style series where our team will provide free guidance on your costume ideas and construction.
Scrap Paper Pumpkin Patch
Looking for a fun and creative fall activity? Drop in anytime to experience our Scrap Paper Pumpkin Patch! For just $12, you'll get full access to our curated 'pumpkin patch' bar, stocked with a huge variety of unique papers, festive washi tapes, and all the tools you need to design your own adorable scrap paper pumpkin.
Drop In Costume Clinic
Are you struggling to bring your handmade Halloween costume vision to life? Or are is it 90% done but missing that final 10% of magic? Bring your ideas or your works-in-progress to our DIY Costume Clinic! This special themed craft night is an open-house style series where our team will provide free guidance on your costume ideas and construction.
Spooky Stitches: A beginner Embroidery Workshop
Ready to get into the spooky spirit with a needle and thread? Join our friend and instructor Ashlyn Fowler of @littleredforestneedlwork for a fun, hands-on introduction to the art of embroidery. This workshop is perfect for total beginners! You'll create an adorable "Just a Basic Boo" design on pre-drawn fabric while mastering three foundational stitches. You'll leave with a finished spooky-cute embroidery, ready to hang for Halloween!