Get Out! Or Stay In! And Take a Class at Shop Made in DC

by Peggy Robin  

The “Get Out/Stay In” column for today is basically a free commercial for Shop Made in DC .

The pandemic has threatened so many of our great retail stores, but one way they have adapted is by offering classes, both virtual (via Zoom) and in person (outdoors). Shop Made in DC is doing both! And we love to support our DC-based enterprises.

This month and next month, there are some fabulous classes you can take at….or virtually at….Shop Made in DC – including 3 different Valentine’s-Day-themed classes.  Here’s their pitch:

LEARN TO MAKE FROM DC'S BEST MAKERS
WE MAKE BECAUSE WE MUST.

Looking for a fun activity to do with a group of pals?

Or want to come solo to meet new friends? Activate your creativity with classes at Shop Made in DC.

Classes range from $30 to $85 and include instructions and all materials. (Sometimes even drinks!)

Now offered in 2 outdoor classrooms (Georgetown and Capitol Hill) and also, virtually.

You just need to buy tickets then show up with your creativity ready to make and take!

https://www.shopmadeindc.com/classes 

Here are their three great Valentine’s activities:

GALENTINE'S DAY EMBROIDERY CLASS
MAKER: The Other Cat
DATE: Fri, February 12th, 2021
TIME: 7-9PM
LOCATION: VIRTUAL
PRICE: $50
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-galentines-day-embroidery-with-the-other-cat-tickets-136029083651 

GALENTINE'S DAY DIY BRUNCH BOARD CLASS
MAKER: Buttercream & Burrata
DATE: Sat, February 13th, 2021
TIME: 2-4PM
LOCATION: VIRTUAL
PRICE: $100
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diy-galentines-day-brunch-board-with-buttercream-burrata-tickets-135903654489 

VALENTINE'S DAY DIY CHARCUTERIE BOARD CLASS
MAKER: Buttercream & Burrata 
DATE: Sun, February 14th, 2021
TIME: 6-8PM
LOCATION: VIRTUAL
PRICE: $100
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diy-valentines-day-charcuterie-board-with-buttercream-burrata-tickets-135911283307 

Looking beyond Valentine’s Day….you might want to learn how to knit your own Bernie-style mittens (after seeing that Bernie-in-Mitterns meme about a zillion times, who wouldn’t?):

BERNIE SANDERS STYLE MITTEN KNITTING WORKSHOP
MAKER: Helen Fields
DATE: Sun, February 28th, 2021
TIME: 3-5PM
LOCATION: VIRTUAL
PRICE: $80
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bernie-sanders-style-mitten-workshop-tickets-139685016645 

Thinking beyond winter and the need for thick mittens? Here’s an activity class to help you welcome spring:

SPRING FLOWER ARRANGING
MAKER: Karlie Rebecca Creative
DATE: Wed, March 31st, 2021
TIME: 7-9PM
LOCATION: VIRTUAL
PRICE: $65
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-spring-flower-arranging-101-with-karlie-rebecca-creative-tickets-137496308159     

Don’t see what you’re looking for on the ShopMadeInDC classes page? They can custom design a class for you and a group of 5 or more friends:

BOOK A PRIVATE CLASS
Scroll down to the bottom of the page at https://www.shopmadeindc.com/classes 

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The “Get Out/Stay In!” events column is published on the Cleveland Park Listserv and on All Life Is Local on Thursdays.