Winter Solstice Sewing and Crafts

Open Quilt Night
2025-12-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Anchorage) | AK
Want to come quilt with friends? Come join us every 3rd Wednesday to work on your quilting projects! No structure just bring your project and maybe a snack to share.

Introduction to sewing - Learn to make a lined tote bag!
2025-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Come learn to sew with us! NO prior sewing experience needed. We even have machines for you to rent! But if you have a machine you are welcome to bring it with you.
This class requires 2 half yards of cotton fabric. We have lots available for purchase! Thread to coordinate and your willingness to learn something awesome!
We can’t wait to sew with you!

Super Cute Bowl Cozy
2025-12-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Come learn to make an awesome bowl cozy! Perfect for hostess gifts and more it is a microwave safe holder that insulates a bowl and protects your hands from hot, or cold (icecream we are looking at you). All you need is two fat quarters and some batting and you are ready to go!
Sewing machines are available if needed for an addtional fee of $10

Granny Square Cardigan pt. 2
2025-12-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
The finishing class for the granny square cardigan! Students who attended the previous granny square cardigan will come back together again to learn how to sew the 2 halves together and add edging or ribbing to their sweaters.

Silk tie bag
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Come learn to make a super stylish, and useful, bag for your water or wine bottle! We won’t judge or tell. This is a perfect class for those super cute vintage silk neckties. The bag doesn’t HAVE to be made from silk ties, but who doesn’t love silk! You will need two ties, which are the same length, to complete one bag and we have some for you at the shop to purchase.
A sewing machine is needed. You are welcome to bring your own or rent one from the shop for $10.

Mosaic Crochet Candy Cane Motif
2025-12-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Students will learn the basics of how to do a technique called “mosaic crochet” to create a small motif of candy canes. This class is for students who have a basic knowledge of crochet, including the single crochet and double crochet stitches.
Materials are available for purchase for a discounted price at Winter Solstice when you sign up for the class.
Materials needed: 2 different colors of yarn (size 4) and a size 5 mm or 5.5 mm crochet hook

Beginner Sewing - Make a Table Runner
2025-11-23 11:00 - 13:00 | AK
The holidays are coming! Make your table super cute with a custom table runner. This is a super basic class but you do need to have taken a previous introduction class or have some sewing machine knowledge.

Knitted Washcloth
2025-11-22 12:00 - 14:00 | AK
This class is for beginner knitters. We will learn the knit and purl stitches to create a washcloth and understand the basics of knitting!

Materials will be available for purchase at a discounted price for taking the class at Winter Solstice.

Materials needed: 5mm-5.5mm knitting needles, size 4 cotton yarn

Granny Square Cardigan
2025-11-15 12:00 - 14:00 | AK
Nov 15 Granny Square Cardigan (Part 1)
Dec 13 Granny Square Cardigan (Part 2)

This class is for intermediate to beginner crocheters.

In the first class on Nov 15, we will learn how to work in the round, create the granny cluster stitch, and work on making a large hexagon shape as a group. Students will then take the project home to complete both hexagons to bring back to the second class to learn how to stitch the two pieces together and add the ribbing.

Materials will be available for purchase at a discounted price for taking the class at Winter Solstice.

Materials needed: 5mm-5.5mm crochet hook, size 4 yarn (acrylic is best!)

Make a pillow case
2025-11-09 11:00 - 14:00 | AK
Come learn to make a pillow case! Make your bed fun with custom pillow cases. This is a great next step on your sewing adventure after our introduction classes. With FRENCH SEAMS! This is a great skill to learn and perfect before your garment making adventures.

Tunisian Crochet Washcloth
2025-11-01 12:00 - 14:00 | AK
This class is for intermediate and beginners to crochet and tunisian crochet. We will learn how to chain, add the “simple stitch” to the chain, and create a washcloth!

Materials are available for purchase at a discounted price for attending the class at Winter Solstice.

Materials needed: 5mm-5.5 mm tunisian crochet hook and size 4 cotton yarn.

Learn to make a hat (crochet)
2025-10-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Students will learn how to increase their stitches, work in the round, and weave in their ends. The hat will be made top to bottom.

Learn to make a simple scarf (knitting)
2025-10-18 12:00 - 14:00 | AK
Students will learn how to cast on and knit the garter stitch to create a simple scarf. This will be a “take-home” project, as students will not be able to finish during the time allotted. Luckily, it is the same stitch for the whole project! Students are welcome to attend future classes taught by Camilla for help with finishing or troubleshooting as needed.

Pumpkin blocks
2025-10-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Come learn how to make a super cute pumpkin quilt block! We have patterns for two sizes! Make a whole bunch and you have a quilt! Make one big one and you have a cute pillow!

Witchy Hat
2025-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 | AK
Want a super fun Halloween hat? Come make your very own witchy hat….that has a secret. SHHHHH! Are you a good witch or a bad witch? We won’t tell!
This is a super fun and easy class. We have machines to use if you don’t have one and lots of fabrics to choose from. Pink? We have that!
Come play with us!

Introduction to Sewing - Quilted Sewing Machine Cover
2025-10-11 14:00 - 17:00 | AK
Come learn how to make a one of a kind cover for your sewing machine! This class will teach you how to quilt a yard of fabric and turn it into a useful cover complete with pockets! (Who doesn’t love pockets?)
Sewing machines are available. If you do have your own machine you are welcome to bring it but it MUST have a walking foot for it. We do not sell them.
You will need two yards of fabric, thread to match and batting for this class.

Learn to make a granny square (crochet)
2025-10-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Students will learn how to make a simple granny square, how to weave in their ends, and how to connect granny squares together to make larger projects.

Introduction to Sewing - Sewing Machine Cover
2025-09-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
Come learn to quilt fabric and turn it into a custom sewing machine cover.

Introduction To Sewing - Tote Bag
2025-09-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Winter Solstice Sewing & Crafts, 400 W Potter Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
This is a great class for learning how to sew! You’ll be creating a Tote bag.
