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• Fiber Social not Just crochet

  • Start
    Sun, April 12, 2026
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  • End
    Sun, June 14, 2026
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Yakima Maker Space
  • Spaces left
    18

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  Join us for our Weekly Fiber Social.

  Crochet social 

  Open to all ages and skill levels. A place for crochet enthusiasts to create together, learn tips and tricks, get questions answered, and receive with your projects from our group coordinator and other talented creatives. 

  Ask the hive mind!

  This is a bring your own yarn and hook class. We will provide assistance and community as we grow our fiber arts community. This is a free event, however an donation to the YMS is greatly appreciated, so we continue to have a fun space to get together.  

  
  

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• Intro to Wheel Throwing: 6 sessions + 2 bonus classes

  • Start
    Tue, May 19, 2026
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  • End
    Sat, June 13, 2026
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    Yakima Maker Space
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Wheel Throwing is a mesmerizing skill that anyone can learn. With some practice, throwing can open endless possibilities to creating with clay.

  In this introductory course, you will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing, covering:

  • Clay and it’s stages
  •  Wedging and why we do it
  •  Centering, Opening, Pulling Walls, and Shaping
  • Trimming and prepping a pot for firing

  The class includes studio clay, 6 – 2 hour classes, all the tools and equipment for throwing, two firings, and glazes for your pieces.

  In addition, two bonus classes:

  Glaze Day - June 9th- 5:30pm to 7:30 pm: You will learn how to prep your pieces for glazing and different glazing techniques.

  Class Show –June 13th at 11:00 am: Show your friends and family all of your work to see how you have improved throughout the last 6 weeks. This will be the date to pick up your work.

  Instructor: Kelly McKnight

  Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations made on or before, May 12, 2026 will be subject to a 4% processing fee.
  • Cancellations made after May 17th, 2026 will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
  • No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after 1pm, May 19th, 2026.

    If you need to cancel your reservation, please contact us at info@yakimamakerspace.org as soon as possible.

    

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• Pants Rehab: Hemming, Patching & Repair Basics

  • When
    Wed, May 27, 2026
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Yakima Maker Space - 16 S. 1st Street, Yakima WA
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    3 registrants

  Registration is closed

  Bring your worn-out or ill-fitting pants back to life. We’ll walk through essential skills like hemming, fixing holes, and adding patches so you can confidently repair your own clothes. Great for beginners and anyone looking to save money and reduce waste.

  We’ll have sewing machines available, but we encourage you to bring your own so you can get comfortable using it. Please bring a pair of pants you’d like to work on during the class.

  Instructor:
  This class is taught by Noemi, a DIY-spirited maker who believes sewing is about both skill-building and self-expression. Her teaching style is supportive, approachable, and rooted in helping you feel confident creating your own clothes.

  
  

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• Sip and Spin 21+

  • When
    Sat, May 30, 2026
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Yakima Maker Space
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Join us for a Sip and Spin class where you will learn about throwing pottery on a wheel while enjoying one glass of local wine, beer, or hard cider.

  Each person will have 2 of their very own hand made bowls  to pick up within 3 to 8 weeks.

  Instructor: Lowell Keech

  YOU MUST BE 21+ FOR THIS CLASS

  *No refunds for cancelations
  

  
  

  

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• Wall Altar Workshop

  • Start
    Thu, June 04, 2026
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  • End
    Thu, June 11, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Yakima Maker Space
  • Spaces left
    8

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  ✨ WALL ALTARS WORKSHOP ✨

  Create a personal ceramic wall altar inspired by traditions of remembrance, reflection, and storytelling from cultures around the world.

  I first discovered wall altars during a ceramic workshop in Todos Santos, Mexico, taught by Stephanie Friedman of Rogue Valley Pottery Studios. Since then, I’ve been inspired by the many creative ways ceramic artists interpret this meaningful tradition. - Charlie Brooks, Instructor

  WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

  DAY 1 — BUILD

  Handbuild your ceramic wall altar while exploring personal symbols, memories, texture, and form.

  Your altar will be bisque fired between sessions and ready for surface decoration on Day 2.

  DAY 2 — EMBELLISH & GLAZE

  Use underglazes to add color, imagery, and surface design, then complete your piece with glaze.

  BEFORE CLASS

  Look online for inspiration and bring sketches, ideas, or meaningful themes you’d like to incorporate into your altar.

  All skill levels welcome!

  Please note: No refunds once registered.

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• Sip and Spin 21+

  • When
    Fri, June 12, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Yakima Maker Space
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Join us for a Sip and Spin class where you will learn about throwing pottery on a wheel while enjoying one glass of local wine, beer, or hard cider.

  Each person will have 2 of their very own hand made bowls  to pick up within 3 to 8 weeks.

  Instructor: Lowell Keech

  YOU MUST BE 21+ FOR THIS CLASS

  *No refunds for cancelations
  

  
  

  

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• Repair Cafe

  • When
    Sat, June 20, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Yakima Maker Space

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• Sip and Spin 21+

  • When
    Sat, June 20, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Yakima Maker Space
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Join us for a Sip and Spin class where you will learn about throwing pottery on a wheel while enjoying one glass of local wine, beer, or hard cider.

  Each person will have 2 of their very own hand made bowls  to pick up within 3 to 8 weeks.

  Instructor: Lowell Keech

  YOU MUST BE 21+ FOR THIS CLASS

  *No refunds for cancelations
  

  
  

  

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• Intro to Wheel Throwing: 6 sessions + 2 bonus classes

  • Start
    Tue, June 23, 2026
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  • End
    Sat, July 18, 2026
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    Yakima Maker Space
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Wheel Throwing is a mesmerizing skill that anyone can learn. With some practice, throwing can open endless possibilities to creating with clay.

  In this introductory course, you will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing, covering:

  • Clay and it’s stages
  •  Wedging and why we do it
  •  Centering, Opening, Pulling Walls, and Shaping
  • Trimming and prepping a pot for firing

  The class includes studio clay, 6 – 2 hour classes, all the tools and equipment for throwing, two firings, and glazes for your pieces.

  In addition, two bonus classes:

  Glaze Day - July 14th- 5:30pm to 7:30 pm: You will learn how to prep your pieces for glazing and different glazing techniques.

  Class Show –July 18th at 2:00 pm: Show your friends and family all of your work to see how you have improved throughout the last 6 weeks. This will be the date to pick up your work.

  Instructor: Kelly McKnight

  Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations made on or before, June 16th, 2026 will be subject to a 4% processing fee.
  • Cancellations made after June 20th, 2026 will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
  • No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after 1pm, June 21st, 2026.

    If you need to cancel your reservation, please contact us at info@yakimamakerspace.org as soon as possible.

    

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• Intro to Woodworking: Folding Grill Table

  • Start
    Tue, June 23, 2026
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  • End
    Thu, June 25, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Yakima Maker Space
  • Spaces left
    4

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• Sip and Spin 21+

  • When
    Fri, June 26, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Yakima Maker Space
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Join us for a Sip and Spin class where you will learn about throwing pottery on a wheel while enjoying one glass of local wine, beer, or hard cider.

  Each person will have 2 of their very own hand made bowls  to pick up within 3 to 8 weeks.

  Instructor: Lowell Keech

  YOU MUST BE 21+ FOR THIS CLASS

  *No refunds for cancelations
  

  
  

  

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