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15 events found. Events Events Search and Views Navigation Search Enter Keyword. Search for Events by Keyword. Find Events Event Views Navigation List List Month Day Today Now Now – 6/10/2026 June 10 Select date. June 2026 Wed 3 Open Hands Creative Studio June 3 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm The 815 Artisan Collective 126 W Lincoln, Belvidere, IL, United States This special needs craft gathering is a welcoming, inclusive space where creativity is encouraged and everyone can participate at their own pace. Each session features a simple, hands-on project designed to be adaptable for a variety of abilities, with guidance and support every step of the way. This gathering is all about enjoying the process, building confidence, and creating in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. Caregivers are absolutely welcome to attend—please just let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly and make the experience as comfortable as possible for everyone To skip online fees, you’re also welcome to sign up in-store, or by emailing business@the815artisancollective.com or calling/texting the collective at 815-570-3815. We’re happy to accept payment directly through PayPal, Venmo or Zelle. Get Tickets $18.00 Wed 3 Cozy Stitch Club June 3 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm The 815 Artisan Collective 126 W Lincoln, Belvidere, IL, United States Cozy Stitch Club is a relaxed, welcoming hangout for anyone who loves crafting with their hands. Whether you crochet, knit, hand sew, embroider—or dabble in something else entirely—you’re invited to bring your own project and enjoy a cozy time stitching alongside others. This isn’t a class, just a low-pressure creative gathering. Come to make progress on a project, get help from fellow stitchers, get inspired by what others are working on, or simply enjoy the company and conversation. All skill levels are welcome. To skip online fees, you’re also welcome to sign up in-store, or by emailing business@the815artisancollective.com or calling/texting the collective at 815-570-3815. We’re happy to accept payment directly through PayPal, Venmo or Zelle. Get Tickets Free Thu 4 Creative Hangouts: Make It Pop June 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm The 815 Artisan Collective 126 W Lincoln, Belvidere, IL, United States Ready to level up your style? In Make It Pop, teens will transform everyday items into bold, personalized creations using fun and trendy crafting techniques. Each session features a different project designed to help you decorate and upgrade something just for you. One session might have you puff painting the cover of a journal, another could involve sculpting a unique clay plant holder, or designing a custom monogram piece for your wall. Along the way, you’ll experiment with different materials, textures, and design ideas while learning creative techniques that make your projects stand out. This workshop is perfect for teens who love DIY, decorating their space, and expressing their personal style. With step-by-step guidance and plenty of room for creativity, every creator will leave with something fun, unique, and totally their own. All materials are included, so just bring your creativity and get ready to make it pop! To skip online fees, you’re also welcome to sign up in-store, or by emailing business@the815artisancollective.com or calling/texting the collective at 815-570-3815. We’re happy to accept payment directly through PayPal, Venmo or Zelle. Get Tickets $15.00 Thu 4 Creative Hangouts: Art Lab June 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm The 815 Artisan Collective 126 W Lincoln, Belvidere, IL, United States Calling all creative tweens and teens! Join us each month for Art Lab, a fun, hands-on workshop where participants explore new art techniques and create a one-of-a-kind project to take home. Each session features a fresh project and creative medium, giving creators the chance to experiment with a wide variety of artistic styles throughout the year—everything from faux stained glass and air-dry clay to painting, mixed media, and more. Since every session offers something new, participants can come back month after month and continue growing their artistic abilities. Step-by-step guidance is provided while still leaving plenty of room for personal creativity and self-expression. All materials are included—just show up ready to create! To skip online fees, you’re also welcome to sign up in-store, or by emailing business@the815artisancollective.com or calling/texting the collective at 815-570-3815. We’re happy to accept payment directly through PayPal, Venmo or Zelle. Get Tickets $18.00 Thu 4 Beginner Stitches June 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm The 815 Artisan Collective 126 W Lincoln, Belvidere, IL, United States Join us for a cozy, beginner-focused crochet workshop designed for those who have never picked up a hook before. We’ll cover the absolute basics—what yarn and hook to choose, how to hold your hook and yarn, create a slip knot, and learn foundational stitches like chain and single crochet—while you start your very first project. All materials are included with your registration because if you don’t know how to do something how could you know what to buy for it!! More than just a class, this is a space to gather, connect, and create together. Come for the skills, stay for the community. To skip online fees, you’re also welcome to sign up in-store, or by emailing business@the815artisancollective.com or calling/texting the collective at 815-570-3815. We’re happy to accept payment directly through PayPal, Venmo or Zelle. Get Tickets $18.00 Fri 5 Creative Hangouts: Open Craft Studio June 5 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm The 815 Artisan Collective 126 W Lincoln, Belvidere, IL, United States Grab a seat at the craft table and let your creativity take over! Open Craft Lab is a relaxed, come-as-you-are creative time where young makers can bring any project they’re working on and enjoy crafting alongside friends. Whether you’re crocheting, drawing, painting, making bracelets, sewing, or working on another creative project, this is a welcoming space to create, chat, and share ideas with other crafty tweens and teens. There’s no formal instruction—just a supportive environment filled with creativity and inspiration. Don’t have a project to bring? No problem! We’ll have a variety of craft kits and projects available for purchase in