Meet Stitch Buffalo artisans, shop our products, and enjoy craft activities for the whole family! The Western New York Fiber Arts Festival is a not-for-profit event organized to promote and preserve fiber arts education here in Western New York. Its focus is on heritage crafts and their close relationship with fiber producers who raise sheep, llama, alpaca and rabbits.

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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

Make miniature needle felted mushroom charms that you can turn into earrings or a necklace. Needle felted charms are super lightweight and durable, which makes them great for jewelry. $50 class fee includes instruction ($40) and all tools/supplies ($10).

Your midweek invitation to create and unwind with a simple craft! Class fee of $30 includes all tools and supplies.

Mark your calendars! On Thursday, September 18 at 12:00pm, we’re kicking off an exclusive drop of needlework kits and supplies for needlepoint, embroidery, and cross stitch.

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.

Join us for Neighborhood Discovery Days, a series of FREE, family-friendly events designed to introduce our neighbors to the creative possibilities of hand embroidery, machine sewing, and block printing.

Learn the basics of basket weaving with bamboo . Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.

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.

Kumihimo braids are made by interlacing strands of silk, yarn, or other fibers to make a strong, decorative braided rope that can easily be turned into jewelry and accessories. Class fee: $50. All supplies included.

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Designed for beginners, this two-session class will give you the essential techniques and skills to begin your crochet journey. Class fee of $75 includes all tools and supplies.

Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.

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Toss aside the rules and learn improv-style quilting with Whitney Crispell, textile artist and owner of the quilting studio Local Color. Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.

Transform scrap fabric into a hand-stitched vessel, This project is inspired by a Japanese technique called “boro,” which involve patching and repairing textiles to extend the life of the fabrics, while creating unique, textured pieces. Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.

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Ideal for less experienced sewists who want to gain knowledge and confidence. This four-week class meets October 8, 15, 22, 29 (4:30–6:30pm). Registration fee of $125 included all tools and supplies. Class size is limited to 8 students.

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.

Celebrate the spooky! Design and stitch scaredy-cat ornaments in your choice of colors and with custom features. Perfect for Halloween decor or gifts! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.

Your midweek invitation to create and unwind with a simple craft! Class fee of $30 includes all tools and supplies.

REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1—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.

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.

Bring in your beloved garment or item in need of repair, and our team of skilled menders (including members of the Refugee Women’s Workshop) will be on hand to help you repair it!

Need help with a knitting/crochet project? Want to meet others who share your love of yarn arts? Join us at Stitch Buffalo on October 20, 2025, for our inaugural open knitting/crochet session, led by expert knitting instructor Christine Walker. Pay what you can pricing; registration required.

Learn the basics of English paper piecing and create precise, intricate quilting designs with hand stitching. Registration fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.

Learn to differentiate the types of fibers in your fabrics—to make more informed decisions about fabric selection and care for all of your projects. Class fee: $40. All supplies included.

Learn the basic techniques for creating a beautiful, one of a kind, rope-bowl. The basic techniques taught in this class can easily be applied to other projects such as coasters, place mats, baskets, and more! $50 class fee includes all supplies. (Note: This class is intended for participants with some sewing machine experience. It is not appropriate for total beginners.)

Learn the basics of block printing to redesign your own garments with pattern and color. Class fee of $60 includes all tools and supplies.

Make a beautiful, heirloom-quality set of sleigh-bells to use as a festive door hanger. No leatherwork experience needed (ages 16+). Class fee of $75 includes instruction and all supplies.

Learn core stitches and begin creating art with thread! Class fee of $50 includes all tools and supplies.

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Ideal for less experienced sewists who want to gain knowledge and confidence. This four-week class meets November 5, 12, 19, and December 3 (4:30–6:30pm). Registration fee of $125 included all tools and supplies. Class size is limited to 8 students.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

Your midweek invitation to create and unwind with a simple craft! Class fee of $30 includes all tools and supplies.

REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1—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.

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.

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.

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 $50 includes all tools and supplies.

NEW SESSION ADDED—January 12, 2026

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

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.

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.