Encaustics Workshop - Encaustics Level 1
Friday 1 - 4 pm | April 3
Ages 18+
Skill Level: Beginner
Joyful Artistry: Painting with Soft Pastels - Beginner - April 4th
Saturday 9:30 - 12:30 pm | April 4
Ages 16 +
Skill Level: Beginner
Simple Watercolor: Loose Spring Florals
Saturday 12:30 - 3 pm | April 4
Ages 16 +
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Before Writing Your Book
Thursdays 6 - 8 p | April 9 - 16
Ages 18+
Skill Level: Beginner
Pencil & Paws: Drawing Cats & Dogs
Thursdays 6 - 8 pm | April 9 - 30
Ages 16+
Skill Level: All Levels
Floral Mosaic for Beginners
Saturday, April 11, 11 am - 4 pm and Sunday, April 12, 1 - 4 pm
Ages 16+
Skill Level: All Levels
Exploring Mixed Media and Collage Art - April
Saturday 12:30 - 4:30 pm | April 11
Ages 16+
Skill Level: Beginner
Quilting: Block Coasters - Beginner - April
Sunday 12:30 - 4:30 pm | April 12
Ages 16+
Skill Level: Beginner
Greeting Cards in Watercolor - Beginner +
Tuesday 10 am - 12:30 pm | April 14
Ages 16+
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Let's Paint: Evening Blue - Oil Paint
Tuesdays 4 - 7 pm | April 14 - 21
Ages 16+
Skill Level: Beginner-Advanced
Textile, Fiber Arts, and Quilting Workshops | Castle Rock, CO
Textile & Fiber Art classes at Tri Arts Project offer skill-building in sewing, quilting, and fiber-based crafts that are both practical and beautiful. These local workshops welcome absolute beginners and continuing makers who enjoy working with fabric, thread, and cord in a supportive studio environment right here in downtown Castle Rock.
Sewing for Beginners: Learn to Sew Classes in Castle Rock
Introductory sewing classes help students get comfortable with their machines and are the perfect first step into textile arts.
Participants:
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Learn the parts and basic maintenance of a sewing machine
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Practice threading, winding a bobbin, and stitching straight lines
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Work through simple practice projects
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Leave with enough knowledge to start sewing at home
Project-Based Sewing and Beginner Quilting Workshops
These focused sessions are the best way to start quilting for beginners and guide students through specific, easy quilting projects and sewing patterns. In these classes, students:
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Measure and cut fabric accurately
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Piece and assemble quilt blocks (like the Block Coasters class)
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Install zippers and finish seams
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Gain confidence following patterns and instructions
Macrame and Decorative Fiber Art Classes in Douglas County
Fiber art workshops introduce knot-based designs and decorative pieces, such as Macrame Plant Hangers and Wall Hangings.
Participants:
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Learn key macrame knots and pattern repeats
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Create small wall hangings or similar projects
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Explore texture and design using cord and rope
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Experience fiber art as a calming, meditative practice
Textile & Fiber Art classes complement Crafts and 3D Art, and offer Castle Rock makers a welcoming space to learn skills that can be used for many years.
Frequently Asked Questions
While Tri Arts Project doesn’t host an official club, our small-group classes are the perfect way to connect with the local quilting and fiber arts community in a friendly, supportive setting right here in Castle Rock. Our focused classes, like Quilting: Block Coasters, offer a short, fun gathering to meet fellow makers.
No! Most of our Textile & Fiber Arts classes, including Sewing for Beginners and Macrame classes, are designed for absolute beginners. You can also rent a machine for our quilting sessions, which is the easiest way to start quilting without a large initial investment.
The required fabric, thread, or cord for project completion is often included in the material fee. For Quilting and Project-Based Sewing, we offer affordable sewing machine rental if you do not own one, making it easy to jump right in.
Our classes are structured as intensive, project-based classes (typically 3–4 hours long), allowing you to complete a finished item like a set of Quilted Coasters or a Macrame Wall Hanging in a single session. This high-focus format provides the skill-building of a retreat without the time commitment.