On display January 25—March 29, 2026 at The Kenan Art Center in Lockport, NY
Explore vibrant textile artworks created by refugee and immigrant women artists, supported by Stitch Buffalo. Free opening reception: Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 2–4PM. Details at: https://kenancenter.org/house-gallery/
On display February 27—April 11, 2026 at Buffalo Art Studio
The concept of “zero waste” is explored as a way of living that honors the full value of everything we have—to ensure that everything and everyone is given the chance to have a meaningful place in the whole. Details at: https://www.buffaloartsstudio.org/events/stitch-buffalo-zero-waste/
Boost your creativity while reducing your environmental impact. Our textile-art supplies are rescued for re-use and bargain priced. At the special event, we'll have many new items and a $10-fill-a-bag section!
Explore the cultural significance, materials, and techniques of this traditional art form—and make something useful for your home or to give as a gift. Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist (or scroll down for open sections!)
Ideal for less experienced sewists who want to gain knowledge and confidence. This four-week class meets February 4, 11, 18 and 25 (4:30–6:30pm). Registration fee of $125 included all tools and supplies. Class size is limited to 8 students.
SOLD OUT—Additional sections are available on other dates.
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
The MyFit Toque is a fun hat pattern you can customize for everyone in your family—with a wide variety of pom-poms, shaped brims, and fitted/scrunchy fits for all sizes from babies through adults. Class fee of $50 includes tools and materials.
Bring new life to the clothes and other household textiles you already love and be part of a growing movement toward more thoughtful, sustainable textile consumption. Pay-what-you-can pricing ($5–$20)
Need help with a knitting/crochet project? Want to meet others who share your love of yarn arts? Join us for an open knitting/crochet session, led by expert knitter Christine Walker. Pay what you can pricing; registration required.
Your midweek invitation to create and unwind with a simple craft! Class fee of $30 includes all tools and supplies.
REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 1, 2026—Bring your latest project and work on it alongside fellow craft enthusiasts. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, everyone is welcome. It's a great way to make friends, get inspired, and be part of a supportive community.
Get creative with Stitch Buffalo’s felt loom—and play with layering, colors, texture, and design and to create your own textile. This can be used to make a pillow, a wall hanging, or take it home to make something of your own design! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Explore the cultural significance, materials, and techniques of this traditional art form—and make something useful for your home or to give as a gift. Class fee of $60 includes all tools and supplies.
Continue your work with Stitch Buffalo’s felt loom, working with your own materials and designs. Stitch Buffalo staff will be present to provide oversight and advice. (Note: This session is not for beginners. Registrants must have completed a prior Intro to Felt Loom Design class at Stitch Buffalo.) Session fee: $50.
Transform those “if only” garments in the back of your closet into clothes you LOVE to wear every day! This upcycling and creative redesign class is designed for intermediate machine sewists. Class fee: $125
Explore the fundamentals of leather working as you create and personalize a coin holder, card wallet, or wristlet. Class fee of $55–65 includes all tools and supplies for choice of project.
Ideal for less experienced sewists who want to gain knowledge and confidence. This four-week class meets March 4, 11, 18 and 25 (4:30–6:30pm). Registration fee of $125 included all tools and supplies. Class size is limited to 8 students.
Learn the basics of block printing to redesign your own garments with pattern and color. Class fee of $60 includes all tools and supplies.
SOLD OUT—Additional sections are available on other dates.
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
Learn to set up your sewing machine, solve common problems, do basic maintenance, and enjoy your sewing more! Class fee: $50
Learn how to sew reusable period products that are comfortable, customizable, and better for the planet. Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Learn to use the Apostrophe Patterns system to create a fully customized pattern—for any body type, gender, age or size! Working from this pattern, you’ll learn to sew a perfect raglan-sleeve knit t-shirt, with lot of sleeve, length, and finishing options. Class fee: $125
Explore the cultural significance, materials, and techniques of this traditional art form—and make something useful for your home or to give as a gift. Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Bring new life to the clothes and other household textiles you already love and be part of a growing movement toward more thoughtful, sustainable textile consumption. Pay-what-you-can pricing ($5–$20)
Your midweek invitation to create and unwind with a simple craft! Class fee of $30 includes all tools and supplies.
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1, 2026—Bring your latest project and work on it alongside fellow craft enthusiasts. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, everyone is welcome. It's a great way to make friends, get inspired, and be part of a supportive community.
Get creative with Stitch Buffalo’s felt loom—and play with layering, colors, texture, and design and to create your own textile. This can be used to make a pillow, a wall hanging, or take it home to make something of your own design! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
This class is designed for beginners who want to learn the basics of machine sewing all in one day. Class fee $90, includes all tools and supplies.
Continue your work with Stitch Buffalo’s felt loom, working with your own materials and designs. Stitch Buffalo staff will be present to provide oversight and advice. (Note: This session is not for beginners. Registrants must have completed a prior Intro to Felt Loom Design class at Stitch Buffalo.) Session fee: $50.
Explore the fundamentals of leather working as you create and personalize a coin holder, card wallet, or wristlet. Class fee of $55–65 includes all tools and supplies for choice of project.
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Learn to sew reusable cloth napkins with perfect mitered corners—great for wedding or housewarming gifts, entertaining, and eco-friendly dining for everyday meals at home. Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Transform those “if only” garments in the back of your closet into clothes you LOVE to wear every day! This upcycling and creative redesign class is designed for intermediate machine sewists. Class fee: $125
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
Ideal for less experienced sewists who want to gain knowledge and confidence. This four-week class meets April 8, 15, 22, and 29 (4:30–6:30pm). Registration fee of $125 included all tools and supplies. Class size is limited to 8 students.
SOLD OUT—Additional sections are available on other dates.
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Bring new life to the clothes and other household textiles you already love and be part of a growing movement toward more thoughtful, sustainable textile consumption. Pay-what-you-can pricing ($5–$20)
Your midweek invitation to create and unwind with a simple craft! Class fee of $30 includes all tools and supplies.
REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1, 2026—Bring your latest project and work on it alongside fellow craft enthusiasts. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, everyone is welcome. It's a great way to make friends, get inspired, and be part of a supportive community.
Learn the basics of basket weaving and create a beautiful basket for everyday use. Class fee of $70 includes all tools and supplies.
Get started with rug tufting and create a custom word or name rug of your own. No experience required! Class fee $75, includes all tools and supplies.
Get creative with Stitch Buffalo’s felt loom—and play with layering, colors, texture, and design and to create your own textile. This can be used to make a pillow, a wall hanging, or take it home to make something of your own design! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Continue your work with Stitch Buffalo’s felt loom, working with your own materials and designs. Stitch Buffalo staff will be present to provide oversight and advice. (Note: This session is not for beginners. Registrants must have completed a prior Intro to Felt Loom Design class at Stitch Buffalo.) Session fee: $50.
Need help with a knitting/crochet project? Want to meet others who share your love of yarn arts? Join us for an open knitting/crochet session, led by expert knitter Christine Walker. Pay what you can pricing; registration required.
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Learn the basics of block printing to redesign your own garments with pattern and color. Class fee of $60 includes all tools and supplies.
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Learn to sew reusable cloth napkins with perfect mitered corners—great for wedding or housewarming gifts, entertaining, and eco-friendly dining for everyday meals at home. Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Learn to set up your sewing machine, solve common problems, do basic maintenance, and enjoy your sewing more! Class fee: $50
Ideal for less experienced sewists who want to gain knowledge and confidence. This four-week class meets May 6, 13, 20, 27 (4:30–6:30pm). Registration fee of $125 included all tools and supplies. Class size is limited to 8 students.
Bring new life to the clothes and other household textiles you already love and be part of a growing movement toward more thoughtful, sustainable textile consumption. Pay-what-you-can pricing ($5–$20)
Get creative with Stitch Buffalo’s felt loom—and play with layering, colors, texture, and design and to create your own textile. This can be used to make a pillow, a wall hanging, or take it home to make something of your own design! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Continue your work with Stitch Buffalo’s felt loom, working with your own materials and designs. Stitch Buffalo staff will be present to provide oversight and advice. (Note: This session is not for beginners. Registrants must have completed a prior Intro to Felt Loom Design class at Stitch Buffalo.) Session fee: $50.
Need help with a knitting/crochet project? Want to meet others who share your love of yarn arts? Join us for an open knitting/crochet session, led by expert knitter Christine Walker. Pay what you can pricing; registration required.
Your midweek invitation to create and unwind with a simple craft! Class fee of $30 includes all tools and supplies.
REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1, 2026—Bring your latest project and work on it alongside fellow craft enthusiasts. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, everyone is welcome. It's a great way to make friends, get inspired, and be part of a supportive community.
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Ideal for less experienced sewists who want to gain knowledge and confidence. This four-week class meets June 3, 10, 17, 24 (4:30–6:30pm). Registration fee of $125 included all tools and supplies. Class size is limited to 8 students.
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Bring new life to the clothes and other household textiles you already love and be part of a growing movement toward more thoughtful, sustainable textile consumption. Pay-what-you-can pricing ($5–$20)
Need help with a knitting/crochet project? Want to meet others who share your love of yarn arts? Join us for an open knitting/crochet session, led by expert knitter Christine Walker. Pay what you can pricing; registration required.
Your midweek invitation to create and unwind with a simple craft! Class fee of $30 includes all tools and supplies.
REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1, 2026—Bring your latest project and work on it alongside fellow craft enthusiasts. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, everyone is welcome. It's a great way to make friends, get inspired, and be part of a supportive community.
Get creative with Stitch Buffalo’s felt loom—and play with layering, colors, texture, and design and to create your own textile. This can be used to make a pillow, a wall hanging, or take it home to make something of your own design! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Continue your work with Stitch Buffalo’s felt loom, working with your own materials and designs. Stitch Buffalo staff will be present to provide oversight and advice. (Note: This session is not for beginners. Registrants must have completed a prior Intro to Felt Loom Design class at Stitch Buffalo.) Session fee: $50.
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Get started with rug tufting and create a custom word or name rug of your own. No experience required! Class fee $75, includes all tools and supplies.
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
Kids ages 8–13 are invited to explore their creativity at Stitch Buffalo this summer! Working in our diverse and inclusive studio, students will learn the fundamentals of sewing, dyeing, weaving, printing, embroidery, and more.
Kids ages 8–13 are invited to explore their creativity at Stitch Buffalo this summer! Working in our diverse and inclusive studio, students will learn the fundamentals of sewing, dyeing, weaving, printing, embroidery, and more.
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
Kids ages 8–13 are invited to explore their creativity at Stitch Buffalo this summer! Working in our diverse and inclusive studio, students will learn the fundamentals of sewing, dyeing, weaving, printing, embroidery, and more.
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
Learn to use the Apostrophe Patterns system to create a fully customized pattern—for any body type, gender, age or size. Working from this pattern, you’ll sew a perfect joggers, shorts, capris, or wide-leg pants to fit YOUR body (and, yes, there are pockets!). Class fee: $125
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
This class is designed for beginners who want to learn the basics of machine sewing all in one day. Class fee $90, includes all tools and supplies.
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
Get creative with Stitch Buffalo’s felt loom—and play with layering, colors, texture, and design and to create your own textile. This can be used to make a pillow, a wall hanging, or take it home to make something of your own design! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
Your midweek invitation to create and unwind with a simple craft! Class fee of $30 includes all tools and supplies.
SOLD OUT—SEATS ARE AVAILABLE NEXT MONTH!
Need help with a knitting/crochet project? Want to meet others who share your love of yarn arts? Join us for an open knitting/crochet session, led by expert knitter Christine Walker. Pay what you can pricing; registration required.
SOLD OUT—ADDITIONAL SESSIONS AVAILABLE ON 3/7 and 5/2!
Learn to set up your sewing machine, solve common problems, do basic maintenance, and enjoy your sewing more! Class fee: $50
Learn the basics of block printing to redesign your own garments with pattern and color. Class fee of $60 includes all tools and supplies.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN—Bring your latest project and work on it alongside fellow craft enthusiasts. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, everyone is welcome. It's a great way to make friends, get inspired, and be part of a supportive community.
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
Transform those “if only” garments in the back of your closet into clothes you LOVE to wear every day! This upcycling and creative redesign class is designed for intermediate machine sewists. Class fee: $125
SOLD OUT—ADDITIONAL SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN FEBRUARY AND LATER
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist (or scroll down for open sections!)
Ideal for less experienced sewists who want to gain knowledge and confidence. This four-week class meets January 7, 14, 21, and 28 (4:30–6:30pm). Registration fee of $125 included all tools and supplies. Class size is limited to 8 students.
Stitch Buffalo’s store and studio will be closed for the holidays December 24, 2025 through January 5, 2026. We will resume normal hours on January 6, 2026.
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
Stitch Buffalo’s Holiday Gift-Making Camp invites young makers (ages 8–14) to explore a variety of fiber and surface-design techniques in a warm, welcoming studio environment. Students will leave with a collection of handmade items perfect for holiday gifting!
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
Explore the cultural significance, materials, and techniques of this traditional art form—and make something useful for your home or to give as a gift. Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Community members are invited to bring in a garment or other textile item in need of repair, and members of the Refugee Women’s Workshop will repair it. To ensure everyone is served in a timely fashion, this event is limited to one item per customer.
Be the first experience a new collection born from our felt loom. We'll be running demos of the felt loom, so you can see it in action (and take home a small souvenir!). Then, enjoy complimentary beverages and snacks as you browse unique, handcrafted textile goods created by our talented artisans.
Learn to make a vibrant pair of rainbow earrings with Ecuadorian bead artist Mara Gamboa. Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Learn to sew reusable cloth napkins with perfect mitered corners—great for wedding or housewarming gifts, entertaining, and eco-friendly dining for everyday meals at home. Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Stop by Stitch Buffalo on Small Business Saturday and slow down with a fun, family-friendly craft activity—plus light, festive refreshments. This is our way of saying thanks to you and our whole community for your support all year long! (Free, registration required)
Explore the cultural significance, materials, and techniques of this traditional art form—and make something useful for your home or to give as a gift. Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
Working with Tuscarora artist Tina Mt. Pleasant, learn to hand sew and bead a traditional Haudenosaunee strawberry “whimsie” (see class description for more!). Class fee of $50, includes all tools and supplies.
SOLD OUT—Registration for next gathering opens January 3, 2026
Bring your latest project and work on it alongside fellow craft enthusiasts. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, everyone is welcome. It's a great way to make friends, get inspired, and be part of a supportive community.
Your midweek invitation to create and unwind with a simple craft! Class fee of $30 includes all tools and supplies.
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
Designed for beginners, this course offers a structured approach to mastering the craft, with essential techniques and skills that will serve as the building blocks for your knitting journey. The class meets on Mondays, November 17, 24, December 1 and 8, 2025 (5:30pm–7:30pm).
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
Ready to take the next step in your machine sewing? Learn to sew for your home, making a refined decorator pillow to complement any room! Class fee of $75 includes all tools and supplies.
Get creative with Stitch Buffalo’s felt loom—and play with layering, colors, texture, and design and to create your own textile. This can be used to make a pillow, a wall hanging, or take it home to make something of your own design! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
Learn about basic leather tannage, hand tools, and leatherworking techniques to create a custom leather journal cover. $72 class fee includes instruction ($50) and all supplies, including leather and three field notebooks ($22).
Add some storage space to your jeans and yoga pants—making them more functional and less frustrating! Class fee $50, includes all tools and supplies. Bring your own jeans and yoga pants.
SOLD OUT—Click to join the waitlist
Derived from the Japanese word "nuno" (meaning “cloth”), nuno felting is a technique that bonds loose fiber, usually wool, into a sheer fabric such as silk gauze, creating a lightweight felt. Class fee of $95 includes all tools and supplies.
