In 1998, my mother and I took a quilting class. I remember her saying after the first class, “I don’t think I’m going to like this.” She had learned to sew in high school and enjoyed it immensely, but she was apprehensive about taking on a new skill.
Fast forward to the present, where you will find my now-88-year-old mom still quilting. During almost three decades, she has created hundreds of quilts and wall hangings for her children, grandchildren, extended family, friends, and church picnic raffles.
The moral of the story: Learning to create might feel uncomfortable at first, but it could lead to a lifetime of joy. Make it a priority this autumn to create something new.
Create crafts at Ms. Audrey’s Crafting Emporium
Located in the Highlands, this crafting emporium offers a wide array of creative classes. You can sign up for a Monday Miniature class ($15 for two hours) or attend a class about Kinusaiga, a traditional Japanese fabric craft that requires no sewing.
Create art through the COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence Program at Louisville Free Public Library
Sure, you can get books at the library, but you can also participate in free classes to create neat stuff. Each month, the library system has a new artist-in-residence who offers several classes in their area of expertise. This fall, create something in September with a Cricut machine under the tutelage of Ariel Snow; paint with Kyle Dixon in October; and use various mediums with Daviona Duncan in November.
Create a cocktail with the Cocktail Contessa
With her professional certification as an executive bourbon steward, Heather Wibbels has the knowledge and experience to help anyone learn to create a delicious cocktail through her informative and fun classes. “I want to make cocktails and whiskey easy, approachable, and fun so that people feel empowered to make their own cocktails and select bourbon bottles they know they’ll love,” she says. “The end goal is for people to get rid of the idea that cocktails or whiskey are hard, and to create curiosity for things they want to experience or explore after the class.”
By Carrie Vittitoe
P.S. Create some delicious food: Cast A Food Vision.
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