Join us for a festive day of hands-on making, color, creativity, and textile arts! 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!

Morning Session

Star Weaving | 10:00–11:30 AM
Students will learn the basics of weaving by creating bright, geometric star weavings using yarn, looms, and colorful fibers.

Indigo-Dyed Tote Bags | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Students will fold, tie, and dip-dye cotton tote bags using natural indigo, discovering the magic of resist patterns and slow craft.

Lunch | 12:30–1:00 PM

A delicious taco bar (including vegetarian and vegan options), plus a festive cookies. Water will be provided, or students can bring their preferred beverage.

Afternoon Session

Block-Printed Tea Towels | 1:00–2:30 PM
Using hand-carved print blocks and fabric ink, students will design and print their own custom tea towels to take home.

Mitten & Sweater Garland | 2:30–3:30 PM
Students will create a cozy winter garland—perfect for decorating a room or gifting to someone special.

Closing Activity

Gift Wrapping & Tag Making | 3:30–4:00 PM
We’ll wrap all finished projects so makers can head home with beautiful, gift-ready creations.

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INSTRUCTORS:
Stitch Buffalo staff

SUSTAINABILITY:
Stitch Buffalo is committed to fostering sustainability practices and reducing waste in the textile industry. In this workshop, we will strive to minimize waste and work as much as possible with supplies that have been rescued for reuse.

This program is provided at no cost through a grant from the Children’s Foundation of Erie County,