Upcoming workshops
Candle Paint and Sip: Galentine’s Day
Candle Paint & Sip Workshop @ Apéro (Biddeford)
💘 Back by popular demand! 💘
Our last Candle Paint & Sip sold out, so we’re bringing it back just in time for Galentine’s Day at Apéro in Biddeford.
Grab your besties and join us for a cozy, creative night where you’ll turn tapered candles into mini works of art using vibrant, non-toxic, water-based paints. Whether you’re setting the vibe for a dinner party, making the perfect handmade gift, or just looking for a fun excuse to sip cocktails and unwind—this night is for you.
All materials are included. Just bring your creativity, enjoy delicious drinks and bites from the bar, and soak up a relaxed, feel-good evening of painting, laughing, and mingling with fellow creatives. 🕯️🎨🍸
ps- please feel bring to bring a pair of candle holders from home to help prop up your candles for painting or easy drying.
✨ Spots are limited and this one will sell out—grab yours while you can! ✨
paint and sip: lobster buoys
Join us for a fun, creative evening and connect with like-minded women while painting your own custom lobster buoy! 🍷🎨🦞
Needle Felting Workshop: pom pom garland
Needle Felting Workshop @ Argenta Brewing Company
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of needle felting while creating your very own pom pom garland from start to finish. Choose your colors, felt soft fluffy pom poms, and string them together into a garland that’s perfect for decorating your home or gifting to someone special.
No prior experience is needed — this workshop is beginner-friendly and guided step by step. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a finished, handmade garland and the skills to keep felting at home.
Expect a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, plenty of creative flow, and time to connect with fellow makers while you craft.
✨ What’s included:
All needle felting tools and materials
Guidance and instruction throughout
Your completed pom pom garland to take home
Come unplug, try something new, and enjoy a cozy creative break.
Wednesday, January 21 | 5:45–7 PMSpots are limited, so grab yours before they’re gone!
freehand embroidery workshop
Freehand Embroidery Workshop @ Portland Beer Hub
Ever wanted to stitch your own doodles? This is your chance!🪡✨
Join us for a freehand embroidery class where you’ll sketch your design and bring it to life with thread. No experience required—just creativity, doodling, stitching & sipping!This is an all level class, but it is begininner friendly for we will teach the basics of embroidery and walk you through the process. We will embroider on quality linen or other fabric. You can then take your piece home to sew onto a bag or clothes, or hang it up!
🧵Tuesday, January 20 | 5:45–7 PMWe’ve got everything you need—all materials are included. Just bring your imagination, sip on something tasty from the bar, and enjoy a laid-back evening of doodling, stitching and mingling with fellow creatives! *does not include food or beverage
Spots are limited, so grab yours before they’re gone!
Vision Board Workshop
✨ Vision Board Workshop with Craft Circle 📍 Root Wild Kombucha Brewery 📅 Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 | 5:30–7:00 PMKick off the New Year—and celebrate Craft Circle’s one-year anniversary—with an inspiring vision board workshop at Root Wild Kombucha Brewery!Join us for a cozy, creative evening focused on intention-setting, collaging, and connecting with community. We’ll provide a full spread of collage materials, but you’re encouraged to bring your own magazine clippings, photos, or meaningful pieces to make your board truly personal.Sip on Root Wild’s delicious kombucha, spread out your materials, and let your creativity guide you into 2026 with clarity and excitement.✨ What’s Included:Collage materials (magazines, decorative papers, stickers, boards, etc.)Guided vision-setting promptsA relaxed, welcoming environmentA finished vision board to take homeA special celebration of Craft Circle’s first anniversary 🎉
Perfect for: setting fresh intentions for the new year, a friends’ night out, or a peaceful creative reset.
paint and sip: holiday wooden ornaments
Paint & Sip: Holiday Wooden Ornaments at Austin Street Brewery
Thursday, December 11 | 5:45–7:30 PMUPDATE: SOLD OUT- waitlist available with link belowJoin us for a festive Paint & Sip night in collaboration with Portland Women’s Circle at Austin Street Brewery! The Portland Women’s Circle brings women together for meaningful connection — something we’re equally passionate about, and one of the very reasons we started Craft Circle.At this cozy holiday workshop, each participant will receive three wooden ornaments to customize with paint. Create beautiful keepsakes to decorate your home or add the perfect handmade touch to a gift for someone special.Tickets are $35 each and All supplies are included — just bring your creativity and enjoy a drink while you paint!
All are welcome.To purchase tickets please go to PWSC website to secure your spot. Purchase tickets here
Candle Paint & Sip Workshop
Candle Paint & Sip Workshop @ Apéro (Biddeford)
*update- sold out message us to join the waitlist!
Get ready for a cozy, creative night out at Apéro in Biddeford! Join us for our Candle Paint & Sip Workshop, where you’ll turn ordinary tapered candles into mini works of art using vibrant, non-toxic water-based paints. Whether you're planning a dinner party, hunting for the perfect handmade holiday gift or just looking for a fun excuse to unwind with a cocktail in hand—this is your night!
We’ve got everything you need—all materials are included. Just bring your imagination, sip on something tasty from the bar, snack on some delicious bites, and enjoy a laid-back evening of painting and mingling with fellow creatives. 🎨🕯️🍸
Spots are limited, so grab yours before they’re gone!
linocut cardmaking workshop
🪓 Linocut Cardmaking Workshop @ The Axe Pit (South Portland)
Update: SOLD OUT. Create your own reusable linocut block and print a set of handmade cards! Instructor Cleo, who studied printmaking in college, will guide you through the carving and printing process. All materials included—just bring your creativity and enjoy a fun, hands-on night at The Axe Pit!
Fundraiser for The Locker Project
make watercolor cards to take home and all proceeds go to a good cause!
spooky zine workshop
🎃 Spooky Zines & Sips — OCT 16, 5:45–7 PM @ Another Round (Portland, ME)
Join us for a cozy night of zine-making with Aidan, our zine-loving instructor! Learn a fun new Play-Doh transfer + ink technique to add spooky Halloween designs to your handmade mini zine. All materials included—just bring your creativity and grab a drink from the bar! 👻
Weekly Craft: Zine Summer Wishlist
learn to make your own zine inspired by the theme: summer wishlist, squeezing the last bits of summer! whether it’s unfinished plans, dreamy getaways, beach hangs or farm fresh recipes to try - capture it all on paper before the season slips away. All materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own scraps, stickers or magazine clippings. No experience needed, just bring your memories, dreams and a creative diy spirit!
Weekly Craft Circle: BYO Craft Night
bring your own craft supplies, work on a new or existing project and meet new people along the way :) we'll have some supplies too if you don't have anything and still want to create!
Weekly Craft Circle: Oil Pastels & Watercolor Workshop
join us for a creative evening as we explore different techniques using oil pastels and watercolors! no experience or supplies needed, just come with a crafty spirit :)
Citrus Printed Tea Towel Workshop
Join us at Angoor Wine Bar in Portland for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own citrus-printed tea towel! No supplies or experience needed — we’ll guide you through every step. You'll leave with bright, summery tea towels that make the perfect addition to your kitchen or a thoughtful handmade gift.
Weekly series: Linocut Eraser prints
Linocut Workshop at Blue Lobster Winery
Kick off our weekly craft nights with a fun eraser stamp carving session!
Thursday July 10th, 5:45–7 PM | $25 | All supplies included
Grab a glass of wine and carve your own custom stamp.
Cyanotype Workshop: Print with Nature
Join us for a hands-on evening of creativity and botanical printing at this cyanotype workshop! Learn the basics of this historic photographic process using sunlight, water, and nature to create beautiful blue nature prints while sipping on Blue lobster’s wine at their fun urban winery.
Linocut Workshop: Tote Bags
Join us for a fun evening of linocut printing at Argenta Brewing Co.! Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-timer, you'll learn the basics of linocut techniques and create your own custom-designed totebag. Sip on some handcrafted beer while crafting in a relaxed, social atmosphere. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!
Lobster Buoy Painting with Portland Women's Social Circle
Sip and paint your own lobster buoy at Angoor Wine Bar in collaboration with Portland Women’s Circle!
Watercolor Workshop: Still Life Flowers
Watercolor + mixed media + small-batch cider = the perfect creative night out.
Join us at Freedom’s Edge Cider in Portland for florals, flow, and good company.
All levels welcome | All supplies included | Just bring yourself
Linocut Workshop: Tote Bags
Carve, sip, and print! 🖤✨ Join us at Angoor Wine in Portland for a hands-on Linocut Tote Bag Workshop, where you'll craft your own custom design while enjoying wine, cocktails, and delicious bites. No experience? No problem! We'll guide you through every step—from carving to printing—so you leave with a one-of-a-kind tote and a fresh new skill. Grab your ticket on Eventbrite and let’s get crafty! 🎨🍷