Come Get "Close Knit" With Us! 

As the autumn chill sets in, come find warmth in community creativity! Close Knit is a free, intergenerational workshop series and art exhibition designed to bring the Byron community together through the power of collaborative art.

In these workshops, participants from Grades 3 through Adult will explore cozy, texture-rich mediums—like watercolor, clay, paint, and textiles—to create unique individual pieces. These pieces will then be stitched, woven, and assembled together into stunning community installations. No artistic experience is required—just a desire to create, connect, and celebrate the things that keep us warm.

Exhibition Details

Artwork created in the workshops will be part of the "Close Knit" community art exhibition at the Community Education Building from November 7 – December 12, 2026. Come see your own creativity hanging side-by-side with your neighbors' work in a beautiful celebration of togetherness.

Join Us for the Opening Celebration!

Mark your calendar for the Opening Reception at Discovery Day on November 7 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM! Bring the family, enjoy the cozy vibes, and see how close-knit our Byron community truly is.

All workshops are 100% free, but registration is required to save your spot at the crafting table. Let’s make something beautiful together!

Ages:  Grades 3-12; Adults

Instructor:  Katie Schmitt

ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS

The Community Barn Quilt Mural Workshop - Mondays, September 21 & 28 at 6-7:30 pm

Welcome to the Table Clay Dinnerware - Saturdays, October 3 & 10 at 9-10:30 am

Cozy Sweater Painting - Friday, October 16 at 9-10:30 am

Piecing Together the Prairie* - Monday, October 19 & Monday, October 26, and Tuesday October 27 at 6:30–7:30 pm

Suspended Fiber Sculptures - Wednesday, October 22 at 6-7:30 pm

*This workshop is for youth ages 12+ and Adults. All other workshop are open to students in Grades 3-12 and Adults.