Classes & Events at The Porch

Turn a hat into a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the techniques behind hat brim burning and create a design that's all your own. We'll walk you through the tools, the burning process, and ways to build texture, detail, and character into your finished hat. Whether you like a simple pattern or something a little more adventurous, you'll leave with a hat you made yourself.

Create your own stained-glass-style suncatcher with crushed glass and resin! No experience needed. Everything is included, and you'll take your piece home in a box to cure flat for 24 hours.

One big tree, one little tree, and a Christmas memory to make together! Bring your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or another special little person for a festive afternoon of ceramic Christmas tree painting with Mrs. Rita.

Each $210 registration includes one grown-up and one child, with a larger ceramic tree for the adult and a smaller tree for the child. Want to bring another child? Additional children are $80 each and receive their own smaller tree, subject to available spots.

Stop by our Ornament Bar during Holiday Open House and make an ornament to take home! This is an all-day event during store hours. More details will be shared soon.

Learn the art of making goat milk cold process soap from scratch in this hands-on class. You’ll work through the process step by step, from measuring ingredients and safely working with lye to mixing your oils and goat milk, adding fragrance, and pouring your soap into the mold.

If you have always wanted to learn to knit or just need a refresher, this class covers the basics. Carol Yount has been knitting for more than 40 years and previously taught advanced knitting techniques at Dixie Knits in Pensacola.

Make knitted Christmas ornaments with Carol. Project photos and complete supply details are coming soon.

Complete a small knitted pumpkin during this two-hour project class and leave with the pattern so you can keep building a pumpkin patch of your own.

Join Christina for a fall-themed painting class. This class is full and registration is now closed. Students who registered will choose their design as arranged during signup.

Join Christina for a creative painting class with four design choices. Seating is very limited. Select your preferred design when registering.

Ever wanted to learn how to crochet but didn't know where to start? Join Kelly for a relaxed, hands-on beginner class where you'll learn the basic skills needed to get started. No previous crochet experience is necessary!

Join Mrs. Rita for a festive, hands-on class where you'll paint your very own ceramic Christmas tree! Choose from four different tree designs, pick your color, and learn ceramic painting techniques as you create a holiday keepsake to enjoy for years to come.

Looking for a smaller, more affordable tree? See the December 1 small-tree class — $85.

Want to make a ceramic Christmas tree without the larger class price? Join Mrs. Rita for a smaller-tree workshop! Paint your own ceramic Christmas tree and enjoy a festive, hands-on project at a more affordable price.