Experience creative workshops, handmade art, and craft kits inspired by Vermont studio life. Caron Designs offers hands-on creative experiences, jewelry-making, felting, painting, and DIY projects for makers of all skill levels.
Whether you’re exploring a new craft, reconnecting with your creative side, or enjoying a relaxing afternoon with friends, you’ll leave with something handmade and uniquely yours.
Pass the Canvas
July 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM
This session is all about creativity, connection, and letting go of perfection.
Each participant will receive a canvas to start their piece. Every ten minutes, you’ll pass your canvas to the person next to you and receive a new one to work on. You’ll paint marks, color, texture—whatever feels right—before passing it along again. No experience necessary. All materials provided.
Cost: $10.00 all materials included
Decorative Needled Felted Wool Bowl Workshop
August 6th from 6: 30 to 8:00 PM
Participants will choose from a variety of handmade wool bowls (approximately 3–5 inches in diameter) in several colors, including pink, purple, and burgundy. Using needle felting techniques, you’ll decorate your bowl with flowers, leaves, polka dots, edging, stripes, and more. The design possibilities are endless.
No experience is necessary. All materials are included.
Attend In Person or Online
Can’t join us in person? This workshop is also available live online via Google Meet. Online participants will receive a workshop kit containing a handmade felted bowl, felting needle, foam work surface, wool, and printed instructions.
Online participants, please register by July 27th to allow time for kit preparation and shipping. A Google Meet link will be emailed prior to the workshop.
Cost:
- In-Person Workshop: $25 per participant
- Online Workshop (includes all teh supplies and felting needles plus shipping to you): $35 per participant
Paint a Pumkin
September 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Celebrate the arrival of fall with a fun and relaxing evening of creativity.
Each participant will receive a 6.5"x6" resin pumpkin to paint adn personalize. Choose from a variety of colors, patterns, and design ideas to create a unique seasonal decoration for your home, porch, or holiday table.
No artistic experience is necessary. This workshop is all about having fun, exploring your creativity, and creating something you'll enjoy displaying throughout the fall season.
Cost: $25.00 all materials included
Wire Wrapped Earrings
October 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Learn to make beautiful wire-wrapped beaded earrings in this beginner-friendly workshop! You’ll design and create two pairs of earrings using colorful beads and easy wire-wrapping techniques.
We’ll cover the basics of jewelry tools, bead selection, and wrapping methods so you can confidently make your own wearable art.
All materials are included—just bring your creativity! No prior experience needed.
Cost: $30.00 per participant
Evergreen Wreath Workshop
November 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Celebrate the holiday season with a creative evening of wreath making.
Each participant will create a fresh evergreen wreath using seasonal greenery and decorative accents. Choose from a variety of ribbons, pinecones, berries, and natural embellishments to design a wreath that reflects your personal style and complements your holiday décor.
Whether you prefer a traditional look or something more rustic and natural, you’ll leave with a beautiful handmade wreath ready to welcome family and friends throughout the season.
No experience is necessary. This workshop is designed to be fun, relaxing, and enjoyable for all skill levels.
Cost: $30.00 all materials included.
Needle Felted Holiday Ornaments
December 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Add a handmade touch to your holiday season with an evening of needle felting.
In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll create two festive wool ornaments perfect for decorating your tree, gifting to friends and family, or adding to your holiday décor. Choose from a variety of colors and simple designs as you learn the basics of needle felting in a relaxed and creative setting.
Needle felting is a fun and satisfying craft that transforms soft wool into beautiful keepsakes using simple tools and techniques. No prior experience is necessary.
All materials are included, and you’ll leave with two finished ornaments ready to hang and enjoy throughout the holiday season.
Attend In Person or Online
Can’t join us in person? This workshop is also available live online via Google Meet. Online participants will receive a workshop kit containing two felted ornament forms, a felting needle, small foam work surface, assorted wool colors, hanging cord, and printed instructions.
For online participants must register by November 23rd to allow time for kit preparation and shipping. A Google Meet link will be emailed prior to the workshop.
Cost
- In-Person Workshop: $25 per participant
- Online Workshop (includes kit and shipping): $35 per participant