Embedded Files
ππFall 2025 workshops coming soon...Β
ππFall 2025 workshops coming soon...Β
π§° Upcoming Knappenings
π§° Upcoming Knappenings
Knappening: A Knapp happening (workshop, event, drop-in hour, etc.) in Knapp or the Glass Garage. See calendar event for details about location and signupsΒ
Weekly Knappenings!
Weekly Knappenings!
π π― π€
π π― π€
πΉ π₯οΈ Video Editing Drop-Ins
πΉ π₯οΈ Video Editing Drop-Ins
Fall 2025: Sundays 4-6pm!
Check the Knappenings calendar for schedule changes
Did you record your a capella group's performance and want to make some tweaks? Are you filming a documentary for your class? Swing by Zaynab's drop-in hours to get some video editing advice!
πΌοΈ π₯οΈ Graphic Design Drop-in Hours
πΌοΈ π₯οΈ Graphic Design Drop-in Hours
TBD for Fall 2025!
Are you making spam that you want to pop off the walls? A resume that you want to get you instant hires? A birthday card that you hope will make your crush fall in love? Swing by Sachiko's hours to get some graphic design advice!
Have ideas for a workshop, or want to host your own workshop in Knapp?
Have ideas for a workshop, or want to host your own workshop in Knapp?
Get in touch by emailing π§ knappmedia π§!
Get in touch by emailing π§ knappmedia π§!
Past Workshops:
Past Workshops:
Screen Printing
Screen Printing
Sunday April 20th, 2-5pm, Knapp (Mod 304) β¨Β
Learn to screen print! No experience necessary.
3D ScanningΒ
3D ScanningΒ
Monday, April 7, 4:30-5:30pm, Knapp (Mod 304)Β
Have you ever wanted to duplicate your favorite plushie? Put your face on a dinosaurβs body? Give someone the gift of themselves? Learn how to use Knappβs Artec Spider 3D scanner!Β Β
Flower Crowns and Boutonnières for Queer Prom
Flower Crowns and Boutonnières for Queer Prom
Wednesday, April 9, 6-8pm, Knapp (Mod 304) β¨Β
Join LGBTQ+ Programs and Services and the Knapp Center for a paper flower crafts and accessories event! It will be on April 9 -- just in time for the LGBTQ+ Programs and Services Queer Prom on April 11th!
Kaleidoscope Making
Kaleidoscope Making
Wednesday, 2-3pm, Knapp (Mod 304)
Make your own Kaleidoscope from found objects and trinkets!
Button It!
Button It!
Wednesday, April 2, 2-3pm, Knapp (Mod 304)
Make your own custom buttons! Send in any design, and weβll help you turn it into a button :)
Dive into Digital Collage!Β
Dive into Digital Collage!Β
Wednesday March 28th, 7-8:30pm
Learn Photoshop! No experience required.
DIY Winter Wreaths
DIY Winter Wreaths
Wed Dec 11 5-7pm
Make a fabric wreath! Drink hot chocolate! Watch a cozy movie!Β
Beat Saber Party
Beat Saber Party
Sat 12/14 1-3pm
Play the virtual reality musical lightsaber game! No experience necessary!Β
"So you've been sewing trained... now what?"!
"So you've been sewing trained... now what?"!
Sun Nov 24, 2-4:30pm
Get help finding or kickstarting your first sewing project! Ask any questions you have about how to approach any type of project!
DIY Adventure Wallet!
DIY Adventure Wallet!
Tues Dec 3, 7-9pm
Make your own heavy duty wallet for all your adventures!Β
Totally Tote Bags!
Totally Tote Bags!
Sun Nov 10, 3-5pm
Sew your own tote bag! Space may be limited, first come first served.
Clothes Mending!
Clothes Mending!
Mon Nov 18, 3-4:30pm
Drop by with your pants that need hemming or clothes that need repair! We will show you what to do :)
Make Your Own Tiered Skirt!
Make Your Own Tiered Skirt!
Thurs Nov 21, 7-9pm
Registration required! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/knapp-skirt
Sewing training at Knapp OR prior sewing machine experience required :)
Clothing Alterations + Repair
Clothing Alterations + Repair
Fri Oct 18, 3-5pm
Bring your clothing repair questions to get help with hemming, fixing holes, replacing buttons, etc!
Stuffed Pumpkin / Gourd
Stuffed Pumpkin / Gourd
Sew your own stuffed pumpkin or gourd decoration! No sewing experience needed.
Halloween Costume Clinic
Halloween Costume Clinic
Bring your in-progress costumes to work on! Get advice on sewing, alterations, 3D printed accessories, cardboard creations, etc!
Ribbit Jibbitz!
Ribbit Jibbitz!
Tues Oct 22, 7-9pm
3D model and 3D print custom charms for your croc shoes! No experience necessary. Registration Required!
DIY Felt Pennants
DIY Felt Pennants
Sat Oct 12, 2-4pm
Cut fabric, arrange, sew, and glue to make a felt pennant dorm decoration!
DIY Fall Wreaths
DIY Fall Wreaths
Thurs Oct 17, 1:30-3pm
Make a cloth wreath for your door to ring in the fall!
ππ Drone Demo Workshop
ππ Drone Demo Workshop
π§ 12:45-2pm
ποΈ Thurs 2/25
π Sev Green
Did you know that Knapp has drones? Learn how you can use them for photography, videography, and getting an aerial perspective of campus.Β Meet on Severance Green.
Rain date is Thursday 5/2 from 12:45-2pm
π§Άπ Crochet Cord Cozy Workshop
π§Άπ Crochet Cord Cozy Workshop
π§ 5-6pm
ποΈ Tues 4/23
π Mod 304
Extend the life of your cords and headphones using yarn and fabric! Learn to crochet!
βπ«΄ Handy Shelving
βπ«΄ Handy Shelving
π§ 2-3:30pm
ποΈ Tues 4/16
π Mod 304
3D scan your hands and 3D print a mini hand shelf!Β
ππ Design a Graduation Card
ππ Design a Graduation Card
π§ 3:30-5pm
ποΈ Thurs 4/18
π Mod 212Β
Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator while designing a graduation card for your friends, enemies, lovers, pets, crushes.
πΈπ Ribbit Jibbitz Workshop
πΈπ Ribbit Jibbitz Workshop
3D Printed Croc Jibbitz!
π§ 5-6:30pm
ποΈ Wed 4/10
π Mod 304
3D model and 3D print custom charms for your croc shoes! No experience necessary.
Scream at the Top(ographic) of Your Lungs for the Boston Marathon
Scream at the Top(ographic) of Your Lungs for the Boston Marathon
π§ 3:30-4:30
ποΈ Fri 4/12
π Mod 304
3D print a topographic map of Boston Marathon route.Β
ποΈπ―οΈ Dyeing for Batik Workshop
ποΈπ―οΈ Dyeing for Batik Workshop
π§ 12-2pm
ποΈ Sun 4/14
π Mod 304
Drop into to learn the Indonesian technique of fabric dying! You will be able to make your own fabric pattern with just some fabric, wax, and dye!
Computational Embroidery Workshop βπ§΅
Computational Embroidery Workshop βπ§΅
π§ 2:30-4:30pm
ποΈ Tues 3/26
π Mod 304
Use coding to create computational designs and stitch them into cloth with the embroidery machine. No coding or sewing experience required!
Quilted Postcard Workshop ππͺ‘
Quilted Postcard Workshop ππͺ‘
π§ 7-8:30pm
ποΈ Wed 3/27
π Mod 304
Learn the basics of quilting by making a cute quilted postcard. Learn the different steps of quilting--making the top-piece, quilting the batting, and finishing the quilt--and walk away with a cute postcard that you can actually send!
Community Quilt Making! π§΅π«
Community Quilt Making! π§΅π«
π§ 2-3:30pm
ποΈ Thurs 3/28
π Mod 304
No sewing experience required! Learn some textile techniques and contribute to a community quilt.
VR Demo Session π₯οΈπ₯½
VR Demo Session π₯οΈπ₯½
π§ 2-4pm
ποΈ Thurs 3/7
π Mod 304
Try out Knapp's VR devices to travel the globe, draw in 3D, and try your hand at Beat Saber (a rhythm-based coordination game).Β
Sew your own Adventure Wallet! π°πͺ‘
Sew your own Adventure Wallet! π°πͺ‘
π§ 7:30-9pm
ποΈ Tues 3/12
π Mod 304
Make your own heavy duty wallet for all your adventures!
Clothes Mending Drop-in! πͺ‘π
Clothes Mending Drop-in! πͺ‘π
π§ 6-8pm
ποΈ Thurs 3/14
π Mod 304
Drop in to get advice and assistance on any clothing-related repairs!
Small Squares on a Big Wall π₯ π© π¦
Small Squares on a Big Wall π₯ π© π¦
π§ All the time! Reveal at 3-4:30pm
ποΈ Mon 2/12- Fri 2/16 (reveal day!)
π Mod 304
Threaded Terrain:Β
Threaded Terrain:Β
Hand Stitched Cartography πΊοΈ
Hand Stitched Cartography πΊοΈ
ποΈ Thurs 2/15Β
π§ 3-4pm
π Mod 304
3DPrintedBouquetWorkshopv4.pdf3D Printed Bouquet π
3D Printed Bouquet π
π§ 4-5:30m
ποΈ Thurs 2/8
π Mod 304
Learn how to use Tinkercad, a beginner-friendly 3D modeling program, to design your own Lego-style flowers β then 3D print and gift to your Valentine!
DIYPaperFlowers.pdfDIY Paper Flowers πΉπΌ
DIY Paper Flowers πΉπΌ
π§ 6-8pm
ποΈ Tues 2/13
π Mod 304
Drop in to make paper flowers for your Valentine!
Valentine's Day Card Making β₯οΈπ
Valentine's Day Card Making β₯οΈπ
π§ 1:30-5:30pm
ποΈ Sun 2/11 (and continuous)
π Mod 304
Card Making Drop-ins βοΈπ§΅
Card Making Drop-ins βοΈπ§΅
π§ 3-6pm
ποΈ Wed 12/13
Β Thurs 12/14
Β Fri 12/15
π Knapp Center
Knapp Closing House π
Knapp Closing House π
π§ 5-7pm
ποΈ Wed 12/13
π Knapp Center
Totally Totes
Totally Totes
ποΈ Tuesday 11/7
π§ 3:30-5pm
π Knapp Center
Make your own custom tote bag! No experience necessary.Β
Halloween Costume Clinic
Halloween Costume Clinic
ποΈ Tuesday 10/24
π§ 4:30 - 6:30Β
ποΈ Friday 10/27
π§ 2:30 - 5:30
π Knapp Center
Get help with your Halloween costume! We can brainstorm, give advice, or operate a machine you haven't been trained on yet. Bring all your questions related to sewing, paper, cardboard, 3D printing, and more!Β
Paper Cut Pumpkins
Paper Cut Pumpkins
ποΈ Thursday 10/26
π§ 3:30-5pmΒ
π Knapp Center
Coasting Through the Threads of Wellesley
Coasting Through the Threads of Wellesley
ποΈ Monday 10/23Β
π§ 1- 2:30pm
π Clapp 131
Create a coaster with a digitally embroidered map of Wellesley College! Learn how to use GIS software to extract geographic features of Wellesley and export them in a format for Knapp's digital embroidery machines.Β
Page updated
Report abuse