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Fabric Pocket Altars

Create a personalized fabric pocket altar in this mindful art therapy workshop, using hand stitching, fabric, beads, charms, and meaningful imagery. No prior art experience is needed as you explore textile crafts as a grounding practice and leave with a unique keepsake and the skills to complete it at home.

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  • 18 and older
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  • 225 Broadway, New York, NY
  • 2 hours

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In this art therapy workshop, participants will engage in the benefits of textile arts and craft to create a personalized fabric pocket altar. Participants will experience mindfulness through hand stitching and fabric craft. Pocket alters are a symbolic way of creating grounding and intention wherever you go. Together we will use images, beads, charms and other craft materials to construct an altar you can keep on your person. We'll provide you with basic materials needed to create your own pocket altars to take home. Feel free to bring any personal items you wish to add to your altar and additional materials can be purchased on site. 

Please note: Hand sewing is slow-going, so some students may not complete the project during class. However, you will leave with all the skills needed to finish up on your own!

No prior art experience necessary!

We'll provide you with basic materials needed to create your own pocket altars to take home. Feel free to bring any personal items you wish to add to your altar and additional materials can be purchased on site, with a 10% discount for students.


Refund Policy

We do not issue refunds on workshop registrations.

  • If you register for a workshop and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit if you notify us at least 5 business days before the workshop.
  • Workshop credits are not redeemable for cash and cannot be applied to merchandise purchases
  • We are unable to offer credits of any kind, or honor reschedule requests, with less than 5 business days advance notice.
  • Credits cannot be given for any registrations for workshops hosted by visiting/ out of town instructors. Due to the nature of these one-time-only workshops, all events hosted by special guests are subject to this policy. Thank you for understanding!
  • In the event a class is cancelled or rescheduled due to inclement weather, or other Act of God, you will receive a credit to take another class at a later date (in-person or virtual).

Our workshops require a great deal of pre-planning, including ordering supplies and tools, booking staff, and making commitments to pay our instructors -- all based on the number of students who register. When students ask to cancel or reschedule at the last minute, we lose money. As a small business, we are unable to absorb these costs and still keep our class prices low.  

In fairness to all of our customers, we are unable to make exceptions to our policy, including for reasons of illness or travel. If you are unable to attend a workshop at the last minute, we suggest giving your spot to a friend!

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  • In the event a class is still going to occur and a full refund is requested, and you are eligible for a full refund in accordance with the provider’s policy, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from your refund amount.

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Brooklyn Craft Company

Brooklyn Craft Company is a modern craft and DIY space located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Founded by DIY expert Brett Bara, it offers a wide range of classes and events, including sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet, and other creative activities.

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