Shop: Cool Goods You Make Yourself

The dip in temps is a sign to discover your new favorite hobby. Making imperfect things is the perfect antidote to long slogs in front of screens of all sizes (except at movie theaters, of course). Stealing away for a few hours to take a class and then come home with a trophy is the ultimate self-care hack. You know how you’ve always been talking about making gifts for birthdays and holidays? This is the year, so get felting, formulating, firing, or pruning! There’s no shortage of both popular and obscure crafts to try your hand at, so get out there and make stuff! Many places listed below offer ongoing and private classes in addition to the dates listed.

Bonsai Tree:
Pop-ups at Jordan’s Jungle, Pawtucket (October 3 and 17),
and Tilted Barn Brewery, Exeter (October 16)

Glass Ring:
Class at Blackstone River Glass, Cumberland
BlackstoneRiverGlass.com

Perfume:
Class at Providence Perfume Co. (October 17), Pawtucket
ProvidencePerfume.com

Stained Glass:
Class at Bosgraaf Studio, Peace Dale
BosgraafStudio.com

Wool Felting:
Class at The Hen House (October 18), Chepachet
HenHouseOnMain.com