Rooted in craft.
Growing community.
Fall 2026
Course Catalog
*These courses are generally intended for adults however some of them are suitable for parents to attend with children. Please read the course descriptions for more details on appropriate age ranges.
We also offer kids only classes that can be found here.
Instructor: Brad Huhta
Saturday, August 29 | 9AM-4PM
Cost: $60 ($50+$10 material fee)
Venue: The Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine Street
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Spend a day making a broom that you can use daily and pass on to your kids someday. In this class we will learn to wrap 2-3 layers of broom corn tightly around a wooden handle and then weave the stem into an attractive pattern. After sewing a few lines through the broom corn and trimming it, this one-of-a-kind broom will be ready for years of service in your home or to gift to that special person in your life.
Moderate hand and arm strength required. All materials will be provided but if desired, bring your own handle made from a strong, straight piece of wood 4 feet long with a diameter of between 1” to 1.5”.
Instructor: Hillary DeCecchis
Wednesday, September 23 | 5PM-7PM
Cost: $45 ($30 + $15 material fee)
Venue: Aster Garden Center, 924 W. Superior Street
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Join me for a hands-on introduction to Sashiko, a traditional Japanese stitching technique celebrated for its beauty, strength, and rhythm. In this workshop, you’ll learn foundational patterns and discover how to use Sashiko to transform everyday mending into something both functional and beautiful.
Perfect for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike, this class offers a chance to slow down, connect, and create with intention. All materials are provided.
Ages 12 and up welcome.
Instructor: Meryl Kastin
Sunday, September 27 | 2PM-5PM
Cost: $45
Venue: Pine Street Woods - 11915 W. Pine Street
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Learn to positively identify local herbs with clinical and field herbalist, Meryl Kastin. We will also discuss the best times for gathering for the most potent medicines, how to prepare the herbs into various remedies, as well as where and when to use them. Meryl has over 40 years of experience working with herbs.
Families Welcome.
Instructor: Brianna Larson
Saturday and Sunday, October 3 & 4 | 9AM-5PM
Cost: $120
Venue: The Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine Street
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Weave your own hat using cattails and tule. In this advanced weaving class, students will learn how to shape and curve their baskets into the form they desire. Get to know a few native plants intimately in this two-day workshop.
Adults only please.
Instructor: Hillary DeCecchis
Tuesday, October 6 | 5PM-7:30PM
Cost: $30 ($20 + $10 material fee)
Venue: Aster Garden Center, 924 W. Superior Street
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Unlock the beauty of hand embroidery and give a favorite garment new life. In this engaging, beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn essential embroidery stitches and techniques for adding thoughtful, artful embellishments to your clothing.
We’ll work with “Stick and Stitch” botanical patterns to guide your designs, while also encouraging your own creative expression. All materials and instruction are provided — just bring a garment you’d love to transform and enjoy the process of making something uniquely yours.
Instructor: Brianna Larson
Saturday, October 10 | 9AM-5PM
Cost: $90 ($80+$10 material fee)
Venue: The Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine Street
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Tablet weaving is an ancient textile technique used across many cultures to create strong, patterned bands. Make an adjustable strap for your favorite bag that accents it with color and style. In this one-day workshop, students will learn how to warp a project, thread it through cards to create a pattern, weave a band, and then add hardware to the strap so it attaches to any bag.
All hardware and materials included. No prior weaving experience is required.
Ages 15+
Instructor: Meryl Kastin
Sunday, October 25 | 2PM-5PM
Cost: $45
Venue: Pine Street Woods - 11915 W. Pine Street
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Learn to positively identify local herbs with clinical and field herbalist, Meryl Kastin. We will also discuss the best times for gathering for the most potent medicines, how to prepare the herbs into various remedies, as well as where and when to use them. Meryl has over 40 years of experience working with herbs.
Families Welcome.
Instructor: Brad Huhta
Saturday, October 17 | 10AM-2PM
Cost: $50 ($30+$20 material fee)
Venue: The Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine Street
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Get ready for Halloween or your next game of Quidditch by making your very own “riding broom”.
Participants will have the option to use dyed or undyed broom corn to create a one-of-a-kind broom. A variety of colors of broom corn and nylon twine will be available. A basic straight broom stick will be provided but students have the option to bring their own unique, curvy broom stick. Ideal diameter for the stick is 1” - 1 ½” diameter.
A partial refund on the materials fee can be given if students bring their own broom stick or choose to use only undyed broom corn.
Ages 15+
Instructor: Weezil Samter
Tuesday, October, 20 | 6PM-8PM
Cost: $35 ($25+$10 material fee)
Venue: The Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine Street
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Learn how to weave this intricate copper wire chain to make a beautiful necklace or bracelet. The method used to make this jewelry is a style of knotless netting which is also used to make textiles. Weezil is known around Sandpoint for his skill at making all sorts of beautiful jewelry and art from recycled copper, as well as his generosity in sharing this craft with others.
Ages 15+
Instructor: Weezil Samter
Tuesday, November 3 | 6PM-8PM
Cost: $35 ($25+$10 material fee)
Venue: The Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine Street
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Learn from the talented wire bender, Weezil. Using recycled materials, students will bend and twist copper to make this beautiful bracelet. Weezil is known around Sandpoint for his skill at turning recycled copper wire into creative jewelry and art, as well as his generosity in sharing this craft with others. All tools and materials are provided.
Ages 15+
Instructor: Brad Huhta
Sunday, November 8 | 9AM-4PM
Cost: $60 ($50+$10 material fee)
Venue: The Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine Street
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Spend a day making a broom that you can use daily and pass on to your kids someday. In this class we will learn to wrap 2-3 layers of broom corn tightly around a wooden handle and then weave the stem into an attractive pattern. After sewing a few lines through the broom corn and trimming it, this one-of-a-kind broom will be ready for years of service in your home or to gift to that special person in your life.
Moderate hand and arm strength required. All materials will be provided but if desired, bring your own handle made from a strong, straight piece of wood 4 feet long with a diameter of between 1” to 1.5”.