Make it
There’s nothing better for the heart and soul than creating with your hands! We love teaching you how to create. So come join us and become a part of our handmade community IRL. Our classes are taught by our incredible makers & shakers and by our own shop owner and the curator of The Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair. Interested in teaching a class? Keep reading for how to submit an idea or book the space.
Dried floral Fall / Halloween Earring-Making Class with flora.bee.kc at SLKC Sat 9/13/25 12-2:30 pm
Join us to create one-of-a-kind fall/halloween-themed earrings made with real dried florals! Preserve these blooms at their most beautiful.
During this class you’ll learn the process of turning nature into jewelry. Elizabeth Sims Dansel, of flora.bee.kc, will guide you through the process of making your own daisy earrings.
LOCATION: Shop Local KC in Brookside
DATE: Saturday, September 13, 2025
TIME: 12:00pm to 2:30pm
What’s Included:
• Everything you need to create a beautiful pair of earrings: dried flowers, bezel frames, stainless steel earring hooks, backings
• Personal creation station: resin, UV lamp, silicon mat, gloves, tap, tools
• Instruction & guidance from flora.bee.kc - Elizabeth Sims Dansel
• Beverages - wine & spa water and light snacks
*Must be 15 or older to attend this class.
After you've made your earrings, you’ll have time to meet new friends, show off your new creations, and shop flora.bee.kc and other local artisans at Shop Local KC for 20% off next door to the event space!
PRICE: $55 per person (before tax)
ADD-ON OPTIONS:
• An additional pair of earrings, necklace or bracelet – $30 each! Create a matching set or go wild and make a new design for yourself or a loved one.
ADDITIONAL INFO: There is parking along the front of the shops, as well as a parking lot across the street. We would like to begin at 12:00 pm, so we do ask that you arrive 5-10 minutes early, or right on time to ensure we are sticking to the schedule.
Fall Floral Pumpkin Workshop at SLKC Thurs 10/16/25 6 - 8 pm
Join us to create one-of-a-kind fall pumpkin floral arrangement with real pumpkins and fresh floral blooms. It’s a stunning floral arrangement with a fall twist. Light charcuterie and wine and n/a drinks will be served.
LOCATION: Shop Local KC in Brookside
DATE: Thursday, October 16, 2025
TIME: 6 pm to 8 pm
What’s Included:
• Everything you need to create a beautiful fall pumpkin arrangement with fresh florals.
• Instruction & guidance from Katie Mabry van Dieren, Head Florist and Owner of Shop Local KC
• Beverages - wine & spa water and light snacks/charcuterie
After you've made your floral creation, you’ll have time to meet new friends and shop at Shop Local KC for 20% off next door to the event space!
PRICE: $65 per person (before tax)
ADD-ON OPTIONS:
• An additional, smaller pumpkin for $25
ADDITIONAL INFO: There is parking along the front of the shops, as well as a parking lot across the street. We would like to begin at 6:00 pm, so we do ask that you arrive 5-10 minutes early, or right on time to ensure we are sticking to the schedule.
Fall SUCCULeNT Pumpkin Workshop at SLKC Sun 10/26/25 2 - 4 pm
Pick a pumpkin and adorn it with real live succulents and autumn decor! With the guidance of our floral designer, Shop Local KC’s owner Katie Mabry van Dieren, you will layer moss, succulents, dried florals and dried elements like pinecones, wheat, pods & more to create the perfect fall/Halloween and Thanksgiving decor. The centerpiece is long-lasting as we will not be cutting the pumpkins open.
LOCATION: Shop Local KC in Brookside
DATE: Sunday, October 26, 2025
TIME: 2 pm to 4 pm
What’s Included:
• Everything you need to create a beautiful fall succulent pumpkin arrangement.
• Instruction & guidance from Katie Mabry van Dieren, Head Florist and Owner of Shop Local KC
• Beverages - wine & spa water and light snacks/charcuterie
After you've made your floral creation, you’ll have time to meet new friends and shop at Shop Local KC for 20% off next door to the event space!
PRICE: $65 per person (before tax)
ADD-ON OPTIONS:
• An additional, smaller pumpkin for $25
ADDITIONAL INFO: There is parking along the front of the shops, as well as a parking lot across the street. We would like to begin at 2:00 pm, so we do ask that you arrive 5-10 minutes early, or right on time to ensure we are sticking to the schedule.
