artisan crafts + workshops for adults at basic. in birmingham, alabama

basic.’s first annual camp craft is a workshop series led by local makers and artists.

our hope is to inspire creativity and play for grown ups while sharing the skill, talent, and knowledge of our community.

*these workshops are recommended for adults, but email us if you want to request an exception for someone younger.

workshops

all workshops will be held at basic. unless otherwise noted. food + beverages will be provided.

this series is ongoing and subject to updates.
learn more about each workshop below.
july 11th, linen shorts masterclass with julie maeseele

july 11th, 9am to 3pm— make your own JM linen shorts with julie maeseele
workshop details: students will take an in-person sewing masterclass at Julie’s studio in cahaba heights. you will learn how to make your customized JM shorts in black or white linen, and you will leave this workshop with a finished pair of shorts + a paper pattern for future use.
available spaces: 4 (if more people show interest, we will open up another session)
cost to participate: $275
difficulty level: beginner, but basic sewing knowledge is recommended
location: julie maeseele’s studio in cahaba heights
materials required: bring your own sewing machine
what you get: a pair of Julie Maeseele’s signature shorts + the pattern to keep, all handmade by YOU.
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july 22nd, hand made envelope clutch with talaya champion

july 22nd, 10am to 11am— make a medium sized envelope clutch with talaya champion
workshop details: we will be making a medium sized no-sew envelope clutch. attendees should bring a sharp pair of scissors. activity should take 1hr (possibly less for crafty people).
available spaces: 15
cost to participate: $75
difficulty level: beginner
location: basic. + honeycreeper chocolate
materials required: please bring a sharp pair of scissors.
what you get: an envelope clutch, handmade by YOU.
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august 12th, paper making with courtney pigford

august 12th, 10am to noon— hand paper making with courtney pigford
paper making workshop details: students will be led through the process of forming sheets of paper from cotton and abaca pulp, and pressing and drying their sheets. the fiber used will be pre-beaten into pulp and ready to use. students may bring embellishments to add to their paper such as confetti, dried flowers, etc. paper may need to dry overnight, so students can come back later in the week to retrieve their paper, or leave a self addressed large envelope and $5 for shipping.
available spaces: 6
cost to participate: $125
difficulty level: beginner
location: basic. + honeycreeper chocolate
materials required: none required, but students may bring embellishments for their paper
what you get: a set of one-of-a-kind craft paper handmade by YOU
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august 12th, paper marbling with courtney pigford

august 12th, 4pm to 6pm— hand paper marbling with courtney pigford
workshop details: students will be led through the process of hand marbling paper. paper may need to dry overnight, so students can come back later in the week to retrieve their paper, or leave a self addressed large envelope and $5 for shipping.
available spaces: 6
cost to participate: $125
difficulty level: beginner
location: basic. + honeycreeper chocolate
materials required: none required, but students may bring embellishments for their paper
what you get: a set of one-of-a-kind craft paper handmade by YOU
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questions for our team? let us know.

makers interested in hosting a workshop?
email us!