Blume & Hall Fashion Academy Workshops
DIY Spa Day Sugar Scrub Workshop
Make a Sugar Scrub
Sunday, May 3rd
4pm - 6pm
Price: $85
(Registration Fees Included)
Workshop Description:
Join artisan Petrice Hammett for a hands-on workshop where you will learn to create your own all-natural, beautifully scented sugar scrub using simple, skin-loving ingredients. In this class, Petrice guides you through the process of selecting oils, fragrances, and exfoliants to customize a scrub that fits your unique preferences and skincare needs. Perfect for beginners and self-care lovers alike, you will leave with a jar of your own creation and the knowledge to continue crafting personalized spa-quality products at home.
Taught By: Petrice Hammett
Bio:
Petrice Hammett is a skilled artisan and wellness enthusiast who specializes in creating natural, handcrafted beauty products using clean ingredients and time-honored techniques. With a passion for empowering others to embrace self-care through simple, intentional practices, she has taught workshops across the community that blend creativity with holistic wellness. Petrice believes that taking time to care for yourself should feel both luxurious and accessible, and she brings that philosophy to every class she leads.
Flower Aerobics Workshop
Tai-Chi Class
Tuesday, May 5th
Price: $75
6pm - 8pm
(Registration Fees Included)
Workshop Description:
Join textile artist Amanda Morley for a delightful hands-on workshop where you'll learn to transform simple felt into everlasting blooming beauties. In this class, Amanda guides you through essential cutting techniques, layering methods, and finishing touches to create realistic flowers that never wilt. Perfect for beginners and crafters alike, you'll leave with a gorgeous handmade flower and the skills to continue creating your own fabric flowers at home.
Taught By: Amanda Morley
Bio:
Amanda Morley is a textile artist and educator with over a decade of experience specializing in
dimensional fabric design and handcrafted embellishments. Her passion for sustainable crafting and repurposing materials has made her a beloved instructor, known for her warm teaching style and ability to inspire creativity in students of all skill levels. When she's not teaching, Amanda creates custom textile art and shares her love for stitching through workshops across the city.
Tai Chi Workshop
Create realistic flowers that never wilt
Tuesday, May 5th
6pm - 8pm
Price: $35
(Registration Fees Included)
Workshop Description:
Join instructor Eric Harris for a rejuvenating Tai Chi class designed to cultivate balance, flexibility, and a deep sense of calm through slow, deliberate movements. In this session, Eric guides students through foundational forms and breathwork techniques that promote relaxation, improve posture, and enhance mind-body awareness. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, you will leave feeling centered, refreshed, and more connected to your body.
Taught By: Eric Harris
Bio:
Eric Harris is a certified Tai Chi instructor with over a decade of experience guiding students toward
health, greater balance, mindfulness, & physical well-being through the gentle, flowing movements of this ancient practice. His teaching approach emphasizes patience, accessibility, and the profound connection between breath and movement, making Tai Chi approachable for practitioners of all ages and fitness levels. Eric is passionate about helping others discover the transformative power of slow, intentional movement as a pathway to inner peace and lasting
Healing Pillows Workshop
Create your own 17 × 17 pillow
Wednesday, May 6th
6pm - 8pm
Price: $95
(Registration Fees Included)
Workshop Description:
Join Shacona Echols for The Healing Pillow Class, a unique workshop that blends gentle sewing instruction with intentional self-care practices. In this session, students create their own 17 x 17 pillow while learning about the calming benefits of aromatherapy and mindful stitching. Designed for beginners and experienced crafters alike, you will leave with a handmade treasure and a renewed sense of peace that extends far beyond the classroom.
Taught By: Shacona Echols
Bio:
Shacona Echols is a fiber artist who believes deeply in the connection between creative expression and emotional healing.
Through her personal years of experience, she guides others through therapeutic crafting practices with a nurturing and intuitive approach to every class she teaches. Shacona is passionate about creating safe spaces where students can explore their creativity while tending to their overall well-being.
Leather Jewelry Crafting Workshop
Make leather earrings
Friday, May 8th
6pm - 8pm
Price: $85
(Registration Fees Included)
Workshop Description:
Join artisan Emanuel Clark for a hands-on workshop where you will learn to create stunning, lightweight leather earrings from start to finish. In this class, Emanuel guides you through essential techniques, including cutting, stamping, edge finishing, and assembling your own unique pair of statement earrings. No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity and leave with a beautiful handmade accessory and the skills to continue crafting leather jewelry at home.
Taught By: Emanuel Clark
Bio:
Emanuel Clark is a skilled jewelry designer with over a decade of experience crafting high-quality accessories to custom pieces. His precision craftsmanship and keen eye for detail stem from years of honing his technique, blending traditional methods with modern design aesthetics. Emanuel is passionate about sharing his craft with others, believing that working with leather is both a practical skill and a form of artistic expression accessible to anyone willing to learn.
Fine Jewelry Making Workshop
Make your own jewelry
Tuesday, May 12th
6pm - 8pm
Price: $95
(Registration Fees Included)
Workshop Description:
Join this hands-on workshop to learn how to create stunning, textured jewelry from start to finish. In this class, you’ll be guided through essential techniques, including metal stamping, shaping, and finishing, as you design your own sterling silver or copper piece. Explore pattern, texture, and personal style while crafting a unique accessory. No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity and leave with a beautiful handmade piece and the skills to continue making jewelry at home.
Taught By: Julia Cipriano
Bio:
Local artist Julia Cipriano has been creating jewelry most of her life. She sought out teachers and mentors for learning to stamp metal in 2009. Living in the Southwest, she had access to many Navajo stamp makers and predominantly supports multi- generational Navajo stamp makers. Julia loves texture and you will see her love of it via the use of metal stamps on her sterling silver and copper jewelry.
Bio:
Local artist Julia Cipriano has been creating jewelry most of her life. She sought out teachers and mentors for learning to stamp metal in 2009. Living in the Southwest, she had access to many Navajo stamp makers and predominantly supports multi- generational Navajo stamp makers. Julia loves texture and you will see her love of it via the use of metal stamps on her sterling silver and copper jewelry.
most of her life. She sought out teachers and mentors for learning to stamp metal in 2009. Living in the Southwest, she had access to many Navajo stamp makers and predominantly supports multi- generational Navajo stamp makers. Julia loves texture and you will see her love of it via the use of metal stamps on her sterling silver and copper jewelry.
greater strength, flexibility, and inner peace through mindful movement. Her teaching philosophy blends alignment-based instruction with a warm, accessible approach that makes yoga feel welcoming for practitioners at every level. When she's not on the mat, Sarah enjoys exploring mindfulness practices and creating community experiences that nourish both body and spirit.
Michael Kors & styling First Lady Hillary Clinton. Drawing from decades of experience in luxury fashion and his early days watching his mother sew, he founded the Ashton Hall Collection clothing and fragrance brand. Today, he combines his passion for craftsmanship with a commitment to teaching others, ensuring the art of great tailoring is passed on to the next generation.
Hillary Clinton. Drawing from decades of experience in luxury fashion and his early days watching his mother sew, he founded the Ashton Hall Collection clothing and fragrance brand. Today, he combines his passion for craftsmanship with a commitment to teaching others, ensuring the art of great tailoring is passed on to the next generation.
Bio:
Ashton Hall is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. His career highlights include working with Michael Kors & styling First Lady
Bio:
Sarah Thomas is a certified yoga instructor with over eight years of experience guiding students toward
Yoga & Mimosas Workshop
60 Minute yoga session
Sunday, May 17th
2pm - 4pm
Price: $65
(Registration Fees Included)
Workshop Description:
Join yoga instructor Sarah Thomas for Yoga and Mimosas, a refreshing Sunday morning experience that pairs a gentle, all-levels yoga flow with the simple pleasure of post-practice connection. In this 60-minute session, Sarah guides students through a revitalizing sequence designed to stretch, strengthen, and set a positive tone for the day ahead. After savasana, guests are invited to linger, sip complimentary mimosas, and connect with fellow yogis in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Taught By: Sarah Thomas
Bio:
Sarah Thomas is a certified yoga instructor with over eight years of experience guiding students toward greater strength, flexibility, and inner peace through mindful movement. Her teaching philosophy blends alignment-based instruction with a warm, accessible approach that makes yoga feel welcoming for practitioners at every level. When she's not on the mat, Sarah enjoys exploring mindfulness practices and creating community experiences that nourish both body and spirit.
Men’s Sewing 101 Workshop
Sewing class catered to men
Wednesday, May 20th
6pm - 8pm
Price: $75
(Registration Fees Included)
Workshop Description:
Join designer Ashton Hall for a beginner-friendly class designed to take the intimidation out of your sewing machine. In this hands-on session, you'll learn essential skills from threading and tension adjustment to basic stitching, all taught with Ashton's signature patience and expertise. Whether you're looking to start a new hobby or build confidence for future projects, you'll leave equipped with the knowledge to sew with ease.
Taught By: Ashton Hall
Bio:
Ashton Hall is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. His career highlights include working with
Bio:
Ashton Hall is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. His career highlights include working with Michael Kors & styling First Lady Michael Kors & styling First Lady Hillary Clinton. Drawing from decades of experience in luxury fashion and his early days watching his mother sew, he founded the Ashton Hall Collection clothing and fragrance brand. Today, he combines his passion for craftsmanship with a commitment to teaching others, ensuring the art of great tailoring is passed on to the next generation.
Sip & Sew Workshop
Learn your sewing mach
Thursday, May 21th
6pm - 8pm
Price: $75
(Registration Fees Included)
Workshop Description:
Join designer Ashton Hall for a beginner-friendly class designed to take the intimidation out of your sewing machine. In this hands-on session, you'll learn essential skills from threading and tension adjustment to basic stitching, all taught with Ashton's signature patience and expertise. Whether you're looking to start a new hobby or build confidence for future projects, you'll leave equipped with the knowledge to sew with ease.
Taught By: Ashton Hall
Bio:
Ashton Hall is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. His career highlights include working with Michael Kors & styling First Lady Michael Kors & styling First Lady Hillary Clinton. Drawing from decades of experience in luxury fashion and his early days watching his mother sew, he founded the Ashton Hall Collection clothing and fragrance brand. Today, he combines his passion for craftsmanship with a commitment to teaching others, ensuring the art of great tailoring is passed on to the next generation.
Sienna Artistry: A Colorful Journey for Kids Workshop
Cyanotype Artistry T-Shirts for Children
Sunday, May 24th
2pm - 4pm
Price: $75
(Registration Fees Included)
Workshop Description:
Join textile artist Amanda Morley for Cyanotype Artistry T-Shirts for Children, a creative workshop where participants learn to transform plain kids' tees into personalized wearable art. In this hands on session, Amanda guides students through fabric appliqué of the designs for the cyanotype method perfect for children's clothing. No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity and leave with one-of-a-kind t-shirts that capture your child's unique personality and style.
Taught By: Amanda Morley
Bio:
Amanda Morley is a textile artist and educator with over a decade of experience specializing in dimensional fabric design and handcrafted embellishments. Her passion for sustainable crafting and repurposing materials has made her a beloved instructor, known for her warm teaching style and ability to inspire creativity in students of all skill levels. When she's not teaching, Amanda creates custom textile art and shares her love for stitching through workshops across the city.
Bio:
Amanda Morley is a textile artist and educator with
over a decade of experience specializing in dimensional fabric design and handcrafted embellishments. Her passion for sustainable crafting and repurposing materials has made her a beloved instructor, known for her warm teaching style and ability to inspire creativity in students of all skill levels. When she's not teaching, Amanda creates custom textile art and shares her love for stitching through workshops across the city.
Sienna Artistry: A Colorful Journey for Adults Workshop
Cyanotype Artistry T-Shirts for Adults
Tuesday, May 26th
6pm - 8pm
Price: $75
(Registration Fees Included)
Workshop Description:
Join textile artist Amanda Morley for Sienna Artistry T-Shirts for Adults, a sophisticated workshop designed to help you elevate everyday basics into stylish, handcrafted statement pieces. In this session, Amanda introduces advanced fabric painting techniques, texture layering, and contemporary design approaches that allow you to express your personal aesthetic. Whether you're looking to refresh your wardrobe or create thoughtful handmade gifts, you'll leave with a stunning custom t-shirt and the confidence to continue exploring fabric artistry on your own.
Taught By: Amanda Morley
Bio:
Amanda Morley is a textile artist and educator with over a decade of experience specializing in dimensional fabric design and handcrafted embellishments. Her passion for sustainable crafting and repurposing materials has made her a beloved instructor, known for her warm teaching style and ability to inspire creativity in students of all skill levels. When she's not teaching, Amanda creates custom textile art and shares her love for stitching through workshops across the city.
Bio:
Amanda Morley is a textile artist and educator with over a decade of
experience specializing in dimensional fabric design and handcrafted embellishments. Her passion for sustainable crafting and repurposing materials has made her a beloved instructor, known for her warm teaching style and ability to inspire creativity in students of all skill levels. When she's not teaching, Amanda creates custom textile art and shares her love for stitching through workshops across the city.
The Crochet Collective Workshop
Making corchet items
Thurday, May 28th
6pm - 8pm
Price: $75
(Registration Fees Included)
Workshop Description:
Join experienced instructor Jessica Sosnoski for The Crochet Collective, a basic crochet class designed specifically for students who already have previous crochet experience and are ready to refine their technique. In this session, Jessica moves beyond the fundamentals to focus on achieving consistent tension, reading patterns with confidence, and troubleshooting common mistakes that hold crafters back. Through guided practice and personalized feedback, you will leave with a polished project and the skills to tackle your next pattern with greater ease and professionalism.
Taught By: Jessica Sonoski
Bio:
Jessica Sosnoski is a skilled crochet artisan and pattern designer whose love for fiber arts began
more than fifteen years ago when her grandmother first taught her to hold a hook. Known for her technical precision and ability to troubleshoot even the trickiest stitches, she has become a trusted mentor in the local crafting community. Jessica believes that crochet is both a meditative practice and a creative outlet, and she delights in helping others deepen their skills and confidence.