Indie-pendent

ARTS AND CRAFTS SUMMER CAMP (ages 4 to 10)Focused on individual creativity, this is a fun and unique camp that lends itself to spontaneity while learning about art and crafts. CREATIVE LIVING SUMMER CAMP (ages 11 to 13)Creative Living introduces 11 to 13 year-olds to the world of contemporary craft....

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Everyone is an artist. Come explore and increase your creativity! This class, based on Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way, will help you uncover your inner artist. We will meet weekly for creative conference and activities, including writing, movement, collage, painting, and visioning. This cl...

Cost: $400

This class is for those with a story to tell but no idea how to tell it. Each day we live our own narrative, too extended by obligations to reach into our inner selves and celebrate the essence of what makes us beautiful and unique. Consider taking two hours to yourself. Two hours to shine light on ...

Cost: $35

The indie-pendent invites you to reflect on the life experiences that have helped shape who you are. What drives you? What formative moments in life do you celebrate? What experiences do you mourn? Who are you in this moment? Who were you before? Who will you be tomorrow? As a nine-week session, gro...

Cost: $270

Bring your current hand-sewing project (knitting, embroidery, needlepoint...whatever it may be) and join me for a relaxing afternoon of Southern bites, drinks and friendship. Think of it as a small present to yourself for all the hard work you do. We all need and deserve a little time for ourselves...

Cost: $15

What is all this talk about chakras? Learn all about the seven chakras and begin to locate yours.

Cost: $25

Bring your previously gutted pumpkin and spend the afternoon carving (or decorating) your masterpieces. Carving utensils, patterns, paints and embellishments provided. BYOB, 21+.

Cost: $35

We're adding a little contest to this month's Paw Painting. Prize will be awarded for the best costume! Using non-toxic water based paint we will dip your pets paws and then allow them to walk on paper to create original art. There will be water provided to clean paws and towels to dry but bring an...

Cost: $15

This foot race scavenger hunt will work your brain and your braun and is sure to be a fun time in the Va-Hi neighborhood. Event includes pre and post cocktails! Similar to The Great Urban Race, you will solve logic clues then run to locations where you will either have to perform a challenge or take...

Cost: $25 per team of two, includes cocktails

So you can knit…you even consider yourself a “knitter” but every once in a while you might need the help of a professional. Nell Ziroli will be here to help you! Bring your project and come pick the brain of a pro. This is an adult class. The class iminimum is 3 and the class is limited to 6 p...

Cost: $65

There’s nothing like wrapping lovely wool around needles to create a beautiful fabric and, after learning to purl, your texture limits become endless. If you’ve taken ‘Learn to Knit’ or have learned & need some reminding, then this is the class for you. We’ll add the purl stitch to your re...

Cost: $40

Joy will provide an introduction to Reiki and how it can benefit you physically, mentally and emotionally including a 15-minute individual demo treatment.

Cost: $25

Make space in your week to pause, reconnect and reclaim your body and mind in this energizing, core-focused yoga class tailored to address the physical and emotional needs of new parents. Build endurance, increase flexibility and delve within for a deeper connection with yourself. Prepare to leave ...

Cost: $75

You have it all down now - congratulations! It’s time for a project, for yourself or someone dear. You’ll see how to use a combination of knit & purl to make simple seamed mitts or a gorgeous cowl.Supplies: You will still want to use lighter, smooth worsted weight yarn and 24 inch circular needl...

Cost: $50

There’s nothing like wrapping lovely wool around needles to create a beautiful fabric. If you've longed to know how, or have learned and need some reminding, then this is the class for you. We’ll go over the basics of yarn and needles, learn to cast on and understand the anatomy of a knitted sti...

Cost: $40

Entertaining for Halloween? What better way to share ideas than to throw a party? So…I’m having a little Halloween get-together for you, to show off my favorite in Halloween food, drinks, décor and even costumes. Recipes and instructions will be yours to take home in your very own trick or tr...

Cost: $45

Precious Metal Clay is a material that contains fine silver particles with an organic binder. During the firing process, the binder is burned off and completed pieces are 99.9% pure silver. Precious Metal Clay is very easy to work with, much like polymer clay or play-doh. No experience necessary an...

Cost: $69.00

Precious Metal Clay is a material that contains fine silver particles with an organic binder. During the firing process, the binder is burned off and completed pieces are 99.9% pure silver. Precious Metal Clay is very easy to work with, much like polymer clay or play-doh. There is no experience nec...

Cost: $129.00

Poms are everywhere these days and why shouldn’t they be, they are so much fun! You see them in home décor (maybe as a chandelier in a bedroom), to set the stage at parties (possibly as garland), as wardrobe accessories (a brooch or a hairpin). They are literally everywhere and we are going to ...

Cost: $35

This is SO much fun! Parents will select colors, dip their little one's paws in the paint and we see what happens. Toys and treats might help with paint placement on the art paper...but that is up to you.Paw Painting takes place in our front courtyard from 11 to 1. Registration is not required bu...

Cost: $15

This is a two-day workshop in which you will conceptualize and create a meaningful mixed-media collage that tells a story from your life. No experience is necessary. Each person will be given a 11”x14” canvas and basic supplies will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring personal items to...

Cost: $85 (includes supplies)

This is a two-day workshop. During this class you will concept and create a fun and flirty cupcake collage. This class is designed to be a fun and colorful expression of youth. Week 1 will be devoted to conceptualizing and creating a background/foundation for the collage. Then, the class will break ...

Cost: $85 (includes supplies)

Let’s give those old favorites a second chance at life…or maybe yours are still in good shape but you just want to make them more you. Using fabrics, paints and trim from our collection (or yours) we will give your TOMS a facelift. Age 12+.

Cost: $35

Bring a lampshade that’s seen better days and have fun creating a whimsical new one. The more ornate the frame, the better but make sure it has splines and isn’t a top and a bottom held together by fabric. We’ll wrap, glue and tie them with fabric, rope, beads and other fun things you can come...

Cost: $45

In this workshop, you'll learn how to choose fabrics, we'll talk tools and then we'll deconstruct and recover a simple seat so that you can finally knock that project off your list. It's easier than you think and you can completely change the look of your breakfast/dining room in a weekend without ...

Cost: $45

So you want to experience backpacking? This course focuses on basic backpacking skills for a well -rounded backpacking experience. We will discuss safety considerations, planning, and preparation. We will also talk about gear distribution and address any concerns and fears you may have about your...

Cost: $30

Friendship bracelets are making a comeback and there’s no better way to incorporate this blast from the past (whether it be recent or distant) than with a comfy chevron rug. This is a great way to use old incomplete sheet sets or lengths of fabric that are just lying around. See website for more d...

Cost: $35

A complete 4-hour workshop that teaches the basics of Water Bath Canning. Students will be doing the preparation and canning of the products along with detailed instruction on safe canning. You will receive a notebook with recipes and full canning instructions along with tips and guidelines. Three...

Cost: $75

Why spend loads of money on custom sheets or use endless materials to tie-dye sheets when you can achieve an effortless ombré look with a handful of permanent markers and household items? Dyeing materials will be provided, just bring a flat sheet and set of pillowcases and you can leave with a whol...

Cost: $35

Are you heading out for your first camping or hiking trip? Not sure what to pack? Instructors Harriett Lane and Sandi Adams will help you design a menu and prepare nutritious, tasty meals for your wilderness experience. Learn about food handling and sanitation, preparing and storing food and minim...

Cost: $65

Joy's third class in her series of four...You will learn new recipes for a healthy drinking lifestyle.

Cost: $25

Five years of images from Ponce de Leon by photographer John Nowak.

Cost: Free

The second part in Joy's self-care series...learn how combining oil and water can make a magic potion.

Cost: $25