Introducing our event series, hosted right in our store! Perfect for anyone looking to explore their artistic side, learn new skills, and connect with fellow craft enthusiasts.

Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a total beginner, our craft event series offers something for everyone. Unleash your imagination, embrace new skills, and let your creativity thrive in a welcoming and supportive setting.


Join us for a memorable journey of creativity and craftmanship!

fun & crafty events

Upcoming events:

Matriarch Craft Club Meetup
Thursday, 3/27 from 6- 8:00 pm
If you're looking to commune with fellow crafters and just work on your current project in the colorful Matriarch shop, drop in on our craft club! All crafts are welcome- knitting, crocheting, embroidery, drawing etc.

We will have lots of sweet and salty treats for all to snack on throughout the event. More details and sign up here.

Intro to Embroidery- learn to make embroidered felt bookmarks!
Sunday, 3/30 from 4:00- 6:00 pm
Grab a friend or come out solo and enjoy a night in Newport relaxing and learning a new skill! Kelly and Jen of Embroidered Events will be back to teach us how to embroider words & designs onto felt bookmarks, which you can then take home and use yourself, or gift to friends!

This class will introduce you to the basics of embroidery which you can take with you and apply to any mediums! More details and sign up here.

Matcha Basics Class to benefit the Rhode Island Coalition of Black Women
Saturday, 4/12 from 9:30- 10:15 am
Be your own barista! Join us for a delicious morning as Chef and Owner of Caribe & Co, Savannah shares her secrets to creating delicious matcha-based drinks! All profits from this class will be donated to the Rhode Island Coalition of Black Women.

Learn basics of preparing matcha, with recipes for Savannahs's favorite matcha drinks and go home with your own matcha kit to be your own barista!. More details and sign up here.

Sustainable Floral Arrangements with Halcyon Heroine
Sunday, 4/13 from 4 - 6 pm
Celebrate Earth Month and craft a beautiful, foam-free, floral arrangement using locally-grown flowers in unique, vintage tin!

A fun and creative practice, you'll leave with a whimsical, organic, and inspired arrangement of your own and the knowledge to continue to create with respect for the planet!

No floral design or crafting experience is necessary and all/everyone is welcome! More details and sign up here.

Matriarch Craft Club Meetup
Thursday, 4/24 from 6- 8:00 pm
If you're looking to commune with fellow crafters and just work on your current project in the colorful Matriarch shop, drop in on our craft club! All crafts are welcome- knitting, crocheting, embroidery, drawing etc.

We will have lots of sweet and salty treats for all to snack on throughout the event. More details and sign up here.

Daffodil Days - Watercolor Botanical Beginner Class
Saturday, 4/26 from 6:00- 8:00 pm
Join us for a peaceful evening during the Newport Daffodil Festival, where we'll capture the beauty of daffodils through watercolor painting. This beginner-friendly class is perfect for anyone interested in learning to paint realistic daffodils in a relaxing and supportive environment.

It's a wonderful opportunity to unwind, connect with nature, and spend quality time with fellow art enthusiasts. More details and sign up here.

Learn Italian Through Wine and Cheese!
Sunday, 4/27 from 4:30- 6:00 pm
Come spend a delicious afternoon learning about, eating and drinking Italian wines and cheeses! During this class, we’ll taste multiple cheeses from all around Italy, and learn how to talk about wine & cheese in the Italian language.

We’ll learn about why certain wine and food pairings work with certain cheeses, as well as some interesting Italian cheese history. More details and sign up here.

Matriarch Craft Club Meetup
Thursday, 5/22 from 6- 8:00 pm
If you're looking to commune with fellow crafters and just work on your current project in the colorful Matriarch shop, drop in on our craft club! All crafts are welcome- knitting, crocheting, embroidery, drawing etc.

We will have lots of sweet and salty treats for all to snack on throughout the event. More details and sign up here.


Spring Embroidery Workshop
May
10

Spring Embroidery Workshop

Grab a friend or come out solo and enjoy a night in Newport relaxing and learning a new skill! Kelly and Jen of Embroidered Events will be back to teach us how to embroider names & designs onto classic pieces like a jean jacket, shoes and sweaters!

This class will utilize embroidery floss. Embroidery floss makes this class an intermediate skill level, however instruction is provided at entry level. Yarn will also be available for those who would like to complete a project with that material.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

A 2 hour class with step by step instructions. Handouts & videos will be provided to accompany each step and the overall technique. We’ll pause for different demonstrations and then walk around assisting each individual with their project.

You may not leave with a completed project - but you will leave with the tools and technique to complete it on your own and our contact info to reach out with questions or for assistance.

Once you have the technique down, you can expand to other mediums as well.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

  • Item to work on. For this class you could bring a jean jacket, pair of jeans, canvas sneakers, chelsea boots, knit sweater or top, the possibilitites are endless! No need to go out and buy something new, shop yours or your child's closet!

Please also feel free to email with questions on items embroideredevents@gmail.com.

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How to Shuck an Oyster Class
Apr
28

How to Shuck an Oyster Class

Come out for a delicious evening of fun and drink! We're excited to host Holley Toppa, founder of Blondies Supply Co., as she demonstrates how to shuck an oyster, as well as how to make the accompanying sauces.

Chef and Owner of Caribe & Co, Savannah will also be mixing up refreshing mocktails to pair with the oysters.

Included in the class:

  • Lesson with the expert, Holley on how to shuck an oyster and prepare the perfect cocktail and mignonette sauces

  • Half dozen oysters to enjoy

  • 1 Shuck the Patriarchy Oyster Shucking Knife

  • Mocktails to accompany the oysters by Savannah of Caribe and Co.!

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Spring Awakening Yoga with Daffodils
Apr
7

Spring Awakening Yoga with Daffodils

Spring Awakening Yoga with Daffodils

An all levels yoga class celebrating the season of spring with Mary Anne Murphy.

What you need: Dress in comfy layers. Bring a mat if you prefer to use your own, but we will also have mats available to all.

About the experience: This flow yoga class is designed to release tension & blockages to make space to invite fresh energy in to the mind & body. The practice will begin with breath work to energize the mind & then move fluidly to bring warmth to muscles & connective tissue. You will be guided through Sun Salutations, standing poses and a heart-warming meditation that will leave you feeling energized. All attendees will receive a daffodil & a ginger vitality shot to send you on your way with a “Spring” in your step🌷.

Come as you are, no experience required.

What you get: This workshop will leave you feeling refreshed and energized in parallel with the season of spring. All attendees will receive a daffodil plant as part of their registration.

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Intro to Embroidery
Mar
24

Intro to Embroidery

Get cozy and crafty at Matriarch this winter. This season is the best time to pick up a cozy new skill! Learn the basics of embroidery at this event, part of our Cozy and Crafty workshop series.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

A 2 hour class with step by step instructions. Handouts & videos will be provided to accompany each step and the overall technique. We’ll pause for different demonstrations and then walk around assisting each individual with their project.

You may not leave with a completed sweater - but you will leave with the tools and technique to complete it on your own and our contact info to reach out with questions or for assistance.

Once you have the technique down, you can expand to other mediums as well - swaddles, hats etc!

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

  • Large needle for embroidery

  • Water dissolvable pen

  • Test swatch of fabric

  • Yarn to use day of and take away with you

  • Handouts & videos to re-visit

  • Light refreshments

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

⁃ Sweater or other knit item (like a beanie) to work on. Suggested links below. Please also feel free to email with questions on sweater via embroideredevents@gmail.com.

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Mocktail 101
Mar
21

Mocktail 101

Come out for an evening of fun and drink! We're excited to host Chef and Owner of Caribe & Co, Savannah at Matriarch to share her secrets to creating the perfect mocktail with her Caribbean-inspired flavored syrups.

Learn how to create a mocktail with Caribbean inspiration - from bright and floral to spicy and zesty - and then participate in a friendly competition to see who is the best bartender on the island!

Included in the class:

  • 1 sampler pack of 6 Caribe and Co. culinary syrups

  • Lesson with the expert, Savannah on the recipe to a great mocktail

  • Mocktails to enjoy by Savannah!

  • Light bites and snacks

The winner of our competition will walk away with a festive set of glassware for their mixology purposes!

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snack & stitch
Mar
3

snack & stitch

During this 3 hour workshop, Nina will teach you how to cast on, knit, purl, decrease and bind off! Each student will receive a beginners kit that includes a knitting pattern to create you own hat, a ball of 100% wool yarn, knitting needles, a notebook, a tapestry needle, and access to our private Facebook group with video tutorials on what you’ll learn in class.

No experience necessary. Come snack and have fun!

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cake & collage
Feb
27

cake & collage

join us for a crafty evening of color and cake with artists Mia Whittmore and Mary Kate Reis as we create cut paper collages inspired by cake. snacking cake and cupcakes provided!

collaging is a fun, freeing, and experimental way to create works of art, you will learn color theory and collaging technique, exploring the elements of composition, background, middle-ground, and foreground.

paper and other clippings for collaging will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!

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