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Upcoming Classes
October
Wednesday, October 21 (7 - 8:30 PM)
Featured Creator: Chris
Create your own one-of-a-kind framed botanical piece using dried and pressed flowers. Chris Loredo will guide you through arranging and assembling your design into a beautiful finished frame to take home. No experience needed - all materials are provided.
Friday, October 23 (7 - 8:00 PM)
Featured Creator: Lil Bits N Bites
Join us during Westside Exchange Soft Launch Week for a hands-on Woodland Charcuterie Workshop featuring the mother-daughter team behind Lil Bits N Bites!
You’ll learn how to build and style your own woodland-inspired charcuterie board whiling picking up tips and techniques you can use to create beautiful boards at home.
Your ticket includes all ingredients and supplies, hands-on instruction, and a reusable charcuterie board that’s all yours to take home.
Friday October 23, 2026
7:00-8:00 PM
$65 per person
Only 10 seats available
No experience necessary - just come ready to create (and snack!).
November
Friday, November 6th (6:30 - 8 PM)
Featured Creator: Jillian
Create a one-of-a-kind trinket tray designed to give you a little burst of inspiration every time you reach for your jewelry, loose change, or other tiny treasures.
In this hands-on workshop with Jillian of Nerds Night In, you’ll use pressed florals, lettering and UV resin to design your own personalized trinket tray. Jillian will walk you through working with UV resin and curing lamps from start to finish - no previous resin experience needed.
Friday, November 6, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 PM
$35 per person
10 seats available
All Supplies are included.
Join Sarah for a welcoming 90-minute poetry workshop designed for all experience levels.
Whether you write regularly or are simply curious about poetry, this class will give you space to slow down, explore your creativity, and put words on the page in a supportive setting.
No previous poetry experience is needed.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
7:00 - 8:30 PM
$60 per person
Limited to 6 participants
Wednesday, November 4th (7 - 8:30 PM)
Featured Creator: Sarah
Saturday, November 7th (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Featured Creator: Dianne
New to photography or ready to finally understand what your camera can do beyond automatic mode?
Join Dianne for a hands-on introduction to photography designed to help beginners become more comfortable behind a camera. With a small class size of just six participants, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to practice, ask questions, and experiment as you learn.
During the workshop, you’ll work with a simple still-life setup and explore how to use natural window light. You’ll also have a chance to practice photography with other class participants.
Please bring: A digital camera - either a point-and-shoot or DSLR. You may begin with a cell phone, but a digital camera is strongly recommended to get the most from the class.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
11:30 AM -12:30 PM
$60 per person
Limited to 6 participants
No previous photography experience is required.
Create a whimsical little world of your own in this Tea Cup Fairy Garden Workshop at Westside Exchange.
Linda will guide you through transforming a charming tea cup into a miniature fairy garden filled with personality and imagination. All materials are included, so you can simply show up ready to create.
No experience is needed. This workshop is designed to be relaxed, creative, and beginner-friendly.
Please Note: This class is for ages 12 and up only. Hot glue will be used during the workshop, so we cannot accommodate children under 12.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
6:00 - 7:30 PM
$35 per person
Ages 12+ only
All materials included
Space is limited to 10 participants
Saturday, November 14th (6:00 PM - 7:30PM)
Featured Creator: Linda
Join us at Westside Exchange for a cozy evening of fall cookie decorating with Taryn!
During this two-hour hands-on workshop, Taryn will guide you through decorating a collection of fall-inspired cookies while teaching techniques you can recreate at home.
No decorating experience is needed. Your ticket includes the cookies, decorating supplies, guided instruction, and your finished cookies to take home.
Wednesday, November 11th, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 PM
$60 per person
Space is limited to 10 participants.
Wednesday, November 11th (6 - 8 PM)
Featured Creator: Taryn
Create a cozy woodland-inspired centerpiece perfect for the holiday season.
In this hands-on workshop, Chris will guide you through creating a beautiful candle centerpiece inspired by natural winter textures and warm season details. Think dried citrus, cinnamon, pinecones, greenery and other rustic elements arranged around a glowing candle for a piece that feels festive without being overly traditional.
Your finished centerpiece will make a beautiful addition to your holiday table, mantel or winter decor.
No experience is needed, and all materials are included.
Wednesday, November 19th, 2026
7:00 - 8:30 PM
$35 per person
10 spots available
Hosted at Westside Exchange in Cheviot.
Wednesday, November 18th (7 - 8:30 PM)
Featured Creator: Chris
Friday, November 20 (7 - 8:00 PM)
Featured Creator: Lil Bits N Bites
Create. Graze. Give thanks
Put a playful twist on the traditional charcuterie board with The Great Charcuterie Pie, a Thanksgiving-inspired workshop led by Lil Bits N Bites.
During this hands-on class, you’ll build your own festive charcuterie “pie” in a pie tin, layering it with a delicious assortment of savory, sweet and crunchy favorites. Lil Bits N Bites will guide you through arranging the ingredients into a beautiful presentation that’s just as fun to create as it is to enjoy.
Your finished charcuterie pie is yours to take home - perfect for sharing, serving at a gathering or enjoying as an early Thanksgiving treat.
Friday, November 20, 2026
7:00 - 8:00 PM
$65 per person
8 spots available
All materials and ingredients are included.
Hosted at Westside Exchange and taught by Tosha of Lil Bits N Bites.
Saturday, November 21st (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Featured Creator: Rosie
Create a beautiful holiday keepsake inspired by vintage handmade ornaments in this festive hands-on workshop.
Rosie will guide you through creating your own Vintage Jeweled Ornament, featuring classic holiday colors, ribbon, beads, pearls, and sparkling embellishments. With it’s old-fashioned charm and intricate details, this ornament is designed to feel like a treasured piece you might have discovered tucked away in a family Christmas collection.
No previous experience is needed. Rosie will walk you through the process step by step, and all materials needed to complete your ornament are included.
Your finished ornament will be ready to take home, display on your own tree, or give as a handmade holiday gift.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$35 per person
10 spots available
All Materials included
Hosted by Westside Exchange
December
Friday, December 4th (6:30 - 7:30 PM) or (8 - 9 PM)
Featured Creator: Chris
Create a cozy, boho Christmas tree made from soft yarn in this relaxed, beginner-friendly holiday workshop with Featured Creator Chris.
You’ll create your own textured yarn tree to take home and add to your holiday decor. Chris will walk you through the project step-by-step, so no previous crafting experience is needed.
All materials and tools are provided.
Friday December 4
Choose your workshop time:
6:30 - 7:30 PM
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Saturday, December 5th (11:30 - 12:00 PM)
Featured Creator: Dianne
Ready to feel more confident using your camera beyond Auto mode?
This practical, beginner-friendly photography class with Dianne focuses on understanding your camera settings, exposure, and focus so you can begin shooting more intentionally. You’ll get hands-on practice with your own camera while learning how to make simple adjustments that can have a big impact on your photos.
This is a great next step for anyone who understands the basics but wants to feel more comfortable taking control of their camera.
Saturday, December 5 at 11:30 AM
$60 per person
Limited to 6 participants
Please bring your own digital camera.
Saturday, December 19th (11:30 - 12:00 PM)
Featured Creator: Dianne
Build on your photography skills with a hands-on class focused on the creative side of making stronger images.
Dianne will guide you through composition, lighting, perspective, and other simple techniques that can completely change how a photo feels. You’ll practice making intentional choices with your camera while learning how to notice better angles, better light, and stronger visual balance.
This class is a great fit for anyone who wants to take more thoughtful, polished photos without getting overly technical.
Saturday, December 19 at 11:30 AM
$60 per person
Limited to 6 participants
Please bring your own digital camera.
Wednesday, December 9th (6:30 - 7:30 PM)
Featured Creator: Chris
Create a beautiful hanging holiday mobile inspired by the sights and scents of the season.
In this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop with Featured Creator Chris, you’ll build a festive mobile using natural elements like dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks, greenery, twine, and wooden hoop. Chris will guide you step-by-step as you arrange and assemble your pieces into a one-of-a-kind decoration to take home.
Perfect for adding a warm, handmade touch to your holiday decor or creating something special with friends or family.
All materials and tools are provided.
Wednesday, December 9
6:30 - 7:30 PM
No experience necessary.
Thursday, December 10th (6:30 - 8:30 PM)
Featured Creator: Mary L
Learn the basics of crochet in this relaxed beginner-friendly workshop at Westside Exchange.
Mary will introduce you to different yarn types and crochet hook sizes before walking you through foundational stitches and the basics of starting and finishing a crochet project. You’ll put those new skills into practice by beginning a cozy scarf that you can continue working on at home.
No previous crochet experience is needed, and all materials are provided. You’ll also leave with printed resources and recommedations to help you continue learning after class.
Thursday, December 10
6:30 - 8:30 PM
All supplies included
Beginner Friendly
Wednesday, December 16th (6 - 8 PM)
Featured Creator: Taryn
Celebrate the season with a festive evening of cookie decorating at Westside Exchange. In this hands-on workshop, Taryn will guide you through decorating a set of Christmas-themed cookies featuring classic holiday designs like Santa, stockings, ornaments, and other seasonal favorites.
You’ll learn decorating techniques you can use again at home while creating a beautiful set of cookies to take with you. No prior decorating experience is needed—just come ready to have fun and get creative.
Wednesday, December 16
6:00–8:00 PM
$60 per person
Class size: 10
All decorating supplies and cookies are provided.
Friday, December 18th (7:00 - 8:00 PM)
Featured Creator: Lil Bits N Bites
Create a beautiful holiday-inspired charcuterie board just in time for the season!
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to arrange meats, cheeses, fruits, and festive accompaniments into a charcuterie board that’s both delicious and beautiful. Tosha will guide you through the basics of pairing, placement, and presentation while adding a holiday/winter twist.
You’ll leave with your completed charcuterie creation and plenty of ideas for recreating one at home for holiday gatherings, parties, or cozy nights in.
Friday, December 18
7:00–8:00 PM
Westside Exchange
Our First Season is Taking Shape
We’re currently partnering with local Featured Creators to build or inaugural lineup of workshops. Have an idea for a class? We’d love to hear it.
Learn. Create. Connect.
Discover hands-on workshops taught by talented local makers, artists, and entrepreneurs. Whether you-re exploring a new hobby, building a creative business, or simply looking to connect with others, there’s a place for you here.

