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 6/10/2026 June 10 – 6/18/2026 June 18 Select date. June 2026 Wed 10 Porch Board Painting June 10 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm The 815 Artisan Collective 126 W Lincoln, Belvidere, IL, United States Join us for a fun and creative Porch Board Painting workshop! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design and paint your very own porch sign — the perfect statement piece for your front entrance or patio. You’ll receive step-by-step instruction from an experienced instructor, making it easy and enjoyable whether you’re a beginner or have some painting experience. There will be two theme-related designs to choose from on the day of the workshop, and all materials are included — your porch board, paints, brushes, stencils, and tools. No experience is needed. Just bring your creativity (and wear something you don’t mind getting a little paint on)! In 2–3 hours, you’ll leave with a beautifully hand-painted porch board you’ll be proud to display or gift. 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 $45.00 Thu 11 Creative Hangouts: Modern Embroidery June 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm The 815 Artisan Collective 126 W Lincoln, Belvidere, IL, United States This beginner-friendly workshop introduces teens to the relaxing and artistic world of modern embroidery. They  will learn how to transform simple thread and fabric into beautiful stitched designs while exploring a variety of embroidery stitches and techniques. Throughout the workshop, creators will practice foundational stitches, learn how to follow patterns, transfer designs, and combine stitches to create unique textures and artwork Everyone  will complete a modern embroidery project while gaining the skills needed to continue creating their own designs at home. This workshop is designed with tweens and teens in mind, offering a calm, creative space where creators can focus, learn new skills, and express their creativity. All materials are included, so simply 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 $14.00 Thu 11 Creative Hangouts: Stuffies June 11 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm The 815 Artisan Collective 126 W Lincoln, Belvidere, IL, United States Tweens and teens will learn how to crochet their own adorable plush creations while building confidence with crochet techniques. Each project focuses on creating a fun stuffed character while practicing skills like shaping, increasing, decreasing, and assembling pieces. This is perfect for tweens and teens who already know the basics of crochet and are ready to level up their skills while making something cute and cuddly. Step-by-step guidance helps creators work through each pattern while learning tips and techniques that will help them tackle future crochet projects. 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 11 Beginner Crochet Stuffie June 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm The 815 Artisan Collective 126 W Lincoln, Belvidere, IL, United States Join us for a cozy and creative Beginner Crochet Stuffy Workshop, where yarn, imagination, and community come together. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to transform simple stitches into an adorable handmade stuffie you can proudly take home. We’ll walk through the basics of shaping, increasing and decreasing, stuffing, and finishing techniques, all in a supportive, encouraging environment. All materials are included with your registration, so you can simply show up ready to stitch. Participants should be comfortable with basic crocheting. More than just a class, this is a space to gather, connect, and create alongside fellow makers. Whether you come with a friend or arrive solo, you’ll leave not only with a sweet handmade stuffie, but with new skills, new confidence, and new connections within our creative 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 $25.00 Fri 12 Friday Night Fun: Adult Craft Night June 12 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm The 815 Artisan Collective 126 W Lincoln, Belvidere, IL, United States Spend an afternoon and evening creating and connecting at our Adult Crafting Night at the collective. This come-as-you-are gathering is all about community—bring any project you’re currently working on, whether it’s sewing, knitting, painting, paper crafts, or something else you love. You can also choose from a selection of curated craft kits available for purchase and designed by our instructors. We will order dinner together, just bring drinks and snacks, and settle in for a relaxed, welcoming night of conversation, creativity, and time spent with fellow makers. No instruction, no pressure—just a shared table, good food, and meaningful connection. Get Tickets Free Sat 13 Sunny Days of Summer Event!! June 13 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm The 815 Artisan Collective 126 W Lincoln, Belvidere, IL, United States I’m Shelly, owner of The 815 Artisan Collective in downtown Belvidere. We’re a community-focused shop made up of local vendors offering handmade, repurposed, and vintage items. More than just a store, we’re a place where people come together to create, learn, and connect.   We’re hosting our Sunny Days of Summer event on Saturday, June 13, and we’re looking for a few additional vendors to join us outside in our parking lot! Our goal is to help every vendor be successful and maintain a balanced market, so we limit duplicate or overly similar products.   We’re especially looking for vendors with unique, creative, high-quality handmade or curated items that complement what’s