Winter Solstice Sewing and Crafts

Knitting: Traditional Washcloth
2026-03-22 15:00 - 17:30 (America/Anchorage) | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
This is a good class for beginner knitters. Students will learn how to make a traditional washcloth from corner to corner.
Materials are available for a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you can bring your own. You will need a size 4 yarn (100% cotton or 100% wool) and US 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles.

Block of the month 6 – Road Tripping!
2026-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 | AK

Garment Sewing School (Month 3)
2026-03-24 18:00 - 21:00 | AK

Ukrainian Egg Basics - March 28
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | AK
Come learn how to make Ukrainian Eggs! All supplies are included and you will leave with a unique egg that is all your own.

Crochet: Granny Square Tote Bag
2026-03-28 15:30 - 18:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
THIS IS A TWO-PART CLASS
This is a great class for beginners.
3/28: We will learn the basic granny square and then connect them together to create a tote bag. There will be a little bit of homework to take with you because we will not be able to create all 5 granny squares during the first class.
4/11: During the second class, we will connect the squares together and add the straps to complete the bag!
Supplies are available for purchase at a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you can bring your own. You will need a size 4 yarn (worsted) and a size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook. You will also need a darning needle and scissors.

Crochet: Tapestry Crochet Tulips
2026-03-29 15:00 - 17:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
This is a good class for an intermediate or adventurous beginner crocheter. Students will learn how to create an image in their crochet utilizing the tapestry crochet method.
Materials are available for a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you may bring your own. You will need 3 colors of worsted weight (size 4) yarn and a size G (4.0) or H (5.0) crochet hook, depending on your preference.

All the Zippers! You must have a sewing machine!
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Come learn all about zippers! We will cover centered, lapped, exposed and invisible zippers. Students should bring 2 regular zippers, 1 #5 zipper and one invisible zipper. Zipper kits are available for purchase for $12.
In addition to zippers, you will need a zipper foot for your machine, manual, and if you have one an invisible zipper foot.
For this class you MUST have your own sewing machine. If you do not yet own a machine, we are having a second class just for you!

Embroidery: Otter (Landly AK)
2026-04-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
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The Swimming Otter design by Landly AK is the perfect introduction to hand embroidery. In this class you will learn 6 stitches in a 4-hour period. All supplies needed will be provided but feel to bring any of your own things if you prefer. I recommend you bring glasses that you wear, even occasionally.
You will go home with your piece, 5-inch hoop, size 5 needle and thread needed to complete any leftover work at home. This class is best fit for 12 years and older. If you have a younger kiddo that you know will do well in this class, feel free to reach out to me and we can discuss making an exception.
Please keep in mind that embroidery is a slower craft and that it is likely you do not finish the piece before class is over.
If you are unable to register online and would like to attend, please message me so I can plan for your attendance. No refunds but if you are unable to attend class after signing up, we can move you to a later class within the year of 2026, as long as you reach out to me any time before class starts.

Crochet: Simple Beanie
2026-04-04 15:30 - 18:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Students will learn how to make a simple beanie hat using the double crochet stitch. The hat is worked from top to bottom!
Supplies are available at Winter Solstice or you can bring your own. You will need a size 4 (worsted) weight yarn and an H (5.0mm) crochet hook for this project.

All the Zippers! Sewing Machine Provided!
2026-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Come learn all about zippers! We will cover centered, lapped, exposed and invisible zippers. Students should bring 2 regular zippers, 1 #5 zipper and one invisible zipper. Zipper kits are available for purchase for $12.
For this class you will be using the shop Janome sewing machines. We have zipper feet so you will be all set!

Crochet: Granny Square Tote Bag PART 2
2026-04-11 15:30 - 18:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
THIS IS A TWO-PART CLASS

4/11: During the second class, we will connect the squares together and add the straps to complete the bag!

Supplies are available for purchase at a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you can bring your own. You will need a size 4 yarn (worsted) and a size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook. You will also need a darning needle and scissors.

Sewsocial - Bias tape!
2026-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | AK
For this month’s sewsocial we are going to be talking all about bias tape! As you might have heard bias tape is not as easy as it once was to find! We want to help you make your own! We are going to talk about true bias tape (made on the bias), straight grain bias and cross grain bias. We will show you how to use a maker and why making your own adds a special touch to every project.

Block of the month 4 – Road Tripping!
2026-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | AK
Welcome to the fourth month of the Block of the Month Road Tripping series! These are a monthly block class where you can pop in and out at any time! The whole quilt can be used with fat quarters or with the solid colors suggested by the pattern.
This block requires A Road Trip Quilt pattern and fat quarters. Bring your quilting supplies, and if you forget something no stress the shop has extras.

Splash Fabric Market Tote!
2026-04-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Splash Fabric is our new favorite fabric in the shop! Come learn how to sew a fabulous water resistant, eco-friendly and food safe bag perfect for farmers markets!
For this class you will need 1/2 yard Splash Fabric, thread to match, 2 yard of webbing for the handles and super non-stick sewing machine needles.
Sign up either in the shop or online. We have lots more Splash Fabric on the way to pick from too!
Feel free to bring your sewing machine or rent one from us the day of the class for $10

Beginning Hand Embroidery Tea Towels
2026-04-22 17:30 - 20:30 | AK
Come learn to use an iron on transfer to make an amazing embroidery tea towel! You will need a flour sack tea towel, iron on transfer, 5 primary color DMC floss thread colors, 2 needles and a 6″ hoop.

Splash Fabric Apron!
2026-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | AK
Fish and gardening season is coming! These are the perfect aprons for gutting fish or digging in the dirt. bias t this class.
This class you will need:
1 yard Splash Fabric
4 yards of bias tape
Nonstick Sewing Machine Needle Size 80
Don’t have a machine of your own? We rent them! For $10 a machine can be rented for the class.

Garment Sewing School (Month 4)
2026-04-28 18:00 - 21:00 | AK

Beginner Knit Socks!
2026-04-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Want to learn how to make super awesome socks? Come learn to knit with us! You will need a one hundred gram skein of yarn, or two if you want some cool stripes and a set of US 1 (2.25 mm) double pointed knitting needles.

Knitting: Scrunchie
2026-05-02 12:00 - 14:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Students will learn how to make a cute scrunchie! You will learn the knit and purl stitches to create this project.
Materials are available for a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you may bring your own. You will need US size 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles and a size 4 (worsted weight) yarn.
Sign up at: https://camillascrafts.square.site/

Knit: Catnip Candy Toy
2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
This is a good beginner class. Students will learn how to knit and purl to create a little candy for their cat toy! Catnip will be provided 🙂
Materials are available at a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you can bring your own! You will need a 100% cotton yarn in size 4 (worsted weight) and US size 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles.
Sign up at: https://camillascrafts.square.site/

Knit shirt NO serger needed
2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:30 | AK
Learn how to sew your next favorite short or long sleeve crewneck tee while sewing knits. We will go over choosing and cutting for your size, machine settings, tips and tricks for sewing with knits, and sewing garments.
Materials are not included. Students will need ball point needles, pointelle, ribbed fabric, and matching thread as well as the pattern which Winter Solstice has in stock and printed for you. The fabric requirements and size chart can be found in the class image gallery and staff at Winter Solstice are happy to help you locate materials.
This is a beginner course, though some ability to use a sewing machine would be helpful.
Two nights! May 7 and May 14th from 6 to 8:30

Crochet: Granny Tote Bag PART 1
2026-05-16 12:00 - 14:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
This is a great class for beginners.
5/16: We will learn the basic granny square and then connect them together to create a tote bag. There will be a little bit of homework to take with you because we will not be able to create all 5 granny squares during the first class.
5/30: During the second class, we will connect the squares together and add the straps to complete the bag!
Supplies are available for purchase at a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you can bring your own. You will need a size 4 yarn (worsted) and a size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook. You will also need a darning needle and scissors.
Sign up at: https://camillascrafts.square.site/

Challenge Show & Tell
2026-05-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Come hang out with the awesome Winter Solstice Crew and show off your challenge creation (or anything else you want to share). We want people to mingle with other crafters, enjoy some snacks and share!

Splash Roll Up Tote
2026-05-20 17:30 - 20:30 | AK
Come learn to make an awesome dry bag that makes a great lunch bag using Splash waterproof fabric!
You will need:
2 half yards of Splash Fabric (one for inside and one for the outside)
Non-stick sewing machine needle size 80
1″ parachute buckle
One yard 1″ Webbing
Thread to match fabric
Fabric Clips
Sewing Machine (We have them available for rent for an additional $10)

Block of the month 5 – Road Tripping!
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Welcome to the fifth month of the Block of the Month Road Tripping series! These are a monthly block class where you can pop in and out at any time! The whole quilt can be used with fat quarters or with the solid colors suggested by the pattern.
Didn’t come to any of the previous months? NO WORRIES! We would love to have you join us!
This block requires A Road Trip Quilt pattern and fat quarters. Bring your quilting supplies, and if you forget something no stress the shop has extras.
Don’t have a sewing machine? No worries we rent them for $10!

Garment Sewing School (Month 5)
2026-05-26 18:00 - 21:00 | AK

Jul Designs Trunk Show!
2026-05-28 12:00 - 13:00 | AK
We are thrilled to show off our newest items that we are carrying in the shop Jul Designs! This trunk show will be featuring a representative from Jul Desings coming to us live via the web!
Come enjoy snacks and mingle with other crafty friends!
This is a FREE event!

Kuspuk Making 3 Night Class
2026-05-28 17:30 - 20:30 | AK
Come learn to make a custom kuspuk! Beginners WELCOME!
You will need:
Approximately 4 yards of cotton (If you wait till the first day you can use your measurements for the specific fabric amount for you)
Thread to match
Pins
Scissors
Measuring tape
Sewing Machine – available for rent at Winter Solstice if you don’t have one
This will be a three-night class! 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM
First class is on Thursday May 28th
Second class June 4th
Final class June 11th

Crochet: Granny Square Tote PART 2
2026-05-30 12:00 - 14:30 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
THIS IS A TWO-PART CLASS

5/30: During the second class, we will connect the squares together and add the straps to complete the bag!

Supplies are available for purchase at a discounted price at Winter Solstice, or you can bring your own. You will need a size 4 yarn (worsted) and a size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook. You will also need a darning needle and scissors.

Kuspuk Night 2
2026-06-04 17:30 - 20:30 | AK
Night 2 of a three night class
