SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING AT FALL KILL!

Instructor: Elycia Castenado
Duration: 1 Session
Dates: Saturdays:September 12, October 10, 2026 (choose any or all!)
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: Beginner

Class Description:
Ready to get your hands dirty? Each month, young makers will explore a new handbuilding project, experimenting with construction techniques and surface decoration, building skills and creative confidence along the way.

Drop-offs welcome, though caregivers are always invited to register for a spot themselves!

S‍EPTEMBER PROJECT: Face Mugs

Included:
All materials, including clay, glaze, and firing fees.

Instructor: Jackie Fischer
Duration: 8 Sessions
Dates:  Tuesdays, September 15 - November 03, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: All Levels

Class Description:
We're thrilled to welcome Jackie back to Fall Kill for this special seasonal offering! As the days begin to grow shorter, celebrate the transition into fall by creating one-of-a-kind ceramic candelabras, luminaries, and sculptural centerpieces designed to gather friends and family around the table.

Throughout the session, you'll explore expressive handbuilding techniques, develop your own unique vision, and experiment with texture and surface decoration to create functional (or purely sculptural!) pieces

Included:
Unlimited Open Studio time during the class
12 lbs of fresh clay
Shared shelf space

Instructor: Caitlin Halvorsen
Duration: 4 Sessions
Date: Thursdays, September 17 - October 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Glebe House, 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Level: Beginner

Class Description:
Learn the basics of knitting in a relaxed, welcoming environment. This four-week class is designed for complete beginners and anyone looking to build confidence with the fundamentals. Together, we'll learn how to cast on, knit, and bind off while making a simple beanie.
The pace is casual, with plenty of time to practice, ask questions, and work alongside others. If you already have a knitting project in progress, you're welcome to bring it along! We are happy to help troubleshoot and offer guidance as you work.
Classes are held at the historic Glebe House, one of the oldest buildings in Poughkeepsie, where makers have gathered to learn traditional crafts for generations.

Included:
All materials included. Students are also welcome to bring their own yarn, needles, or works in progress if they prefer.

Duration: 1 session
Dates: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: All Levels

Class Description:
A laid-back clay workshop designed for curiosity, creativity, and fun! Spend an evening learning to use the pottery wheel, experimenting with clay, and enjoying the process. Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, this workshop is relaxed, beginner-friendly, and judgment-free.

Included:
All materials, including clay, glaze, and firing fees.

Instructor: Kady Underwood
Duration: 1 Session
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Glebe House, 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Level: Beginner

Class Description:
Create a set of hand-printed greeting cards while learning the fundamentals of lino block printing. In this one-day workshop, you'll design, carve, and print your own reusable linoleum block using traditional relief printing techniques. Whether you prefer bold graphics, botanical motifs, or playful illustrations, you'll leave with a stack of unique cards ready to gift, send, or keep.
This workshop is a great introduction to printmaking and a perfect way to explore the craft without committing to a longer course.

Included:
All materials included.

Instructor: Alexis Babian
Duration: 8 Sessions
Dates: Saturdays, September 26 - November 14, 2026
Time: 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: All Levels

Class Description:
We are so excited to launch this new program with multi-media artist & instructor Alexis Babian! This 8-week, all levels class explores the intersection of printmaking and ceramics, offering a deep dive into techniques for transferring image, pattern, and narrative onto clay. Designed for both potters and printmakers, this course will build fluency across materials

Explore ways to create your own unique imagery while learning multiple methods for making repeatable, layered surface design. The class will be anchored around creating silk screens to print your own underglaze transfers, but many other techniques will come up along the way!

One week we will take a field trip over to our textiles studio, Glebe House, where we will use the exposure unit to create our own screens! Please note, Glebe House is a historic home and is not handicap accessible. Reach out if this may be an issue for you and we will be happy to discuss accommodations and make a plan together.

Included:
Unlimited Open Studio time during the class
Silkscreen to use during the course
Underglaze for printing
12 lbs of fresh clay
Shared shelf space

Instructor: Kady Underwood
Duration: 4 Sessions
Date: Thursdays, October 15 - November 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Glebe House, 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Level: Intermediate

Class Description:
Continue your printmaking practice by creating a hand-printed calendar from start to finish. Designed for students who already have experience carving and printing linoleum blocks, this class focuses on refining technique while developing a cohesive body of work. You'll explore more advanced carving strategies, registration, color theory and edition printing as you create a calendar that's both functional and beautifully handmade.
Held at the historic Glebe House, you'll print in a studio surrounded by antique presses and centuries of creative history - a fitting place to continue building your printmaking skills.

Prerequisite: Students should have completed an introductory lino block printing class or have prior experience carving and printing linoleum blocks.

Included:
All materials included.

Instructor: Caitlin Halvorsen
Duration: 4 Sessions
Date: Thursdays, September 17 - October 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Glebe House, 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Level: Advanced-Beginner / Intermediate

Class Description: Take your knitting to the next level in this four-week workshop focused on creating a classic triangle shawl. Build on foundational knitting skills while learning pattern reading, increases, eyelets, placing markers, and finishing techniques. Perfect for confident beginners and intermediate knitters ready to tackle a beautiful, wearable project with guidance every step of the way.

Held at the historic Glebe House, this workshop is a chance to learn a time-honored fiber art in a relaxed, community-centered setting.

Included:
All materials included. Students are also welcome to bring their own yarn, needles, or works in progress if they prefer.

Instructor: Pia Cooperman
Duration: 1 Session
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Glebe House, 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Level: Advanced Beginner - Intermediate

Class Description:
Curious about quilting but not ready to tackle a full-size blanket? In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn every step of the quilting process by creating a miniature quilt that can be used as a coaster, small wall hanging, mug rug, or decorative piece. From piecing and layering to quilting and binding, you'll gain a complete introduction to quilt construction in a fun, approachable format.
By the end of class, you'll leave with a finished project and the skills to confidently begin larger quilting projects on your own.

Prerequisite:
Students should already know how to thread and operate a sewing machine.

Included:
All materials and equipment are provided. Students are welcome to bring their own sewing machine and fabric if preferred (fabric should be pre-cut into sixteen 4" squares).

Instructor: Annie Buchholz
Duration: 1 Session
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Glebe House, 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Level: Intermediate

Class Description:
Learn the traditional craft of thrummed mitten knitting and make what just might be the warmest mittens you'll ever own! Thrumming is a technique with roots in Newfoundland and Maine, where small tufts of wool roving are knit into each stitch to create a soft, fleece-lined interior that provides incredible warmth while adding beautiful texture and pattern to the outside.
In this workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of thrumming while knitting a classic pair of mittens. Annie will guide you through reading the pattern, working with double-pointed needles, and incorporating roving into your knitting to create a finished pair that's as practical as it is beautiful.
Held at the historic Glebe House, this workshop is a chance to learn a time-honored fiber art in a uniqe and relaxed setting.

Prerequisite:
Students should be comfortable with the knit and purl stitches

Included:
All materials are included

Instructor: Pia Cooperman
Duration: 4 Sessions
Date: Saturdays, November 21 & 28, December 12 & 19 (no class Dec 5th)
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Glebe House, 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Level: Intermediate

Class Description:
Turn a cherished quilt into a one-of-a-kind jacket you'll wear for years to come. In this multi-week workshop, you'll transform a vintage or well-loved quilt into a cozy coat while learning garment construction techniques specific to working with quilted textiles. We'll discuss pattern selection, layout, cutting, construction, and finishing details, along with creative ways to work around worn areas, stains, or tears so older quilts can find new life.
Whether you're preserving a family heirloom or rescuing a thrifted treasure, you'll leave with a wearable piece that's both practical and deeply personal.

Materials Needed:
One pre-made quilt (twin size or larger recommended)
A quilt coat pattern, such as Tamarack Jacket by Grainline Studio or Patchwork Chore Coat by Patches and Poodles
Buttons or snaps if your chosen pattern requires them
Thread and bias binding will be available in class, though students are welcome to bring their own notions if preferred.

Included:
All equipment is provided. Students are welcome to bring their own sewing machine if preferred.

Instructor: Elycia Castaneda
Duration: 1 Session
Dates: Saturday, September 26, October 24, Novermber 21 (choose any or all!)
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Glebe House, 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Cost: $35.00

Class Description:
We're thrilled to introduce Textiles Lab, a new monthly youth workshop series celebrating the world of fiber arts & screen printing. Each session features a different project, giving young artists the opportunity to explore techniques like weaving, sewing, embroidery, dyeing, felting, and screen printing while building their creative confidence. Whether they're brand new to textiles or already love to craft, every month offers something fresh to discover.

First up, Painting with Wool: Needle Felting! In this workshop, we’ll learn the basics of felting needle safety, and how to lay and layer wool to create a dynamic “wool painting.” Participants are welcome to bring a tote bag or old shirt so their finished piece can be sewn on to it like a beautiful patch!

Drop-offs welcome, though caregivers are always invited to register for a spot themselves!

Included:
All materials

Please Note: Accessibility is limited at our Glebe House location due to the building's historic nature, and the restroom is located on the second floor.