Classes & Events at The Porch

There’s always something happening at The Porch! From hands-on classes and creative workshops to special events and seasonal happenings, this is where you can see what’s coming up, find all the details, and register for classes.

Coming Up at The Porch

Featured Events

Plant Swap
October 24

Saturday, October 24 • 10:00 AM–12 Noon
1:30–4:00 PM • Dirty Plant Swap

Join us from 10:00 AM–12 Noon for a Plant Swap, then come back from 1:30–4:00 PM for a Dirty Plant Swap. No registration or purchase is required, just a plant! More details to follow.

Event Details

Reborn Babydoll
Adoption Event

Saturday, November 7 • 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Our Reborn Babydoll Adoption Event is coming back to The Porch! Stop by on Saturday, November 7, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for a special adoption-day experience and to meet the reborn babies looking for homes.

Event Details

Classes & Events Calendar

See what’s happening at The Porch over the next three months. Click any class time below to jump directly to its class information.

Classes & Workshops Special Events

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Goat Milk Cold Process Soap Making

$85 per person Ages 10+ 2 Hours Maximum 8 Students Beginner Friendly

Learn the art of making goat milk cold process soap from scratch in this hands-on class. You’ll work through the process step by step, from measuring ingredients and safely working with lye to mixing your oils and goat milk, adding fragrance, and pouring your soap into the mold.

What You’ll Learn

How to safely work with lye
How to measure and combine your ingredients
How to work with oils and goat milk
How and when to add fragrance
How to pour and finish your batch
Tips and techniques from years of hands-on soap-making experience

What’s Included

Hands-on instruction and supplies used during class
Your own batch of goat milk cold process soap
8 finished bars of soap after curing
Step-by-step information packet
Recommended sources for soap-making ingredients and supplies

Ages & Parent/Guardian Requirement

Minimum age is 10. Students ages 10–17 must have a parent or guardian present during class.

Soap Pickup

Your finished 8-bar batch will remain at The Porch to cure and will be ready for pickup at The Porch approximately two weeks after class.

Upcoming Class Dates

Thursday, October 16 • 6:00–8:00 PM — REGISTRATION CLOSED

Thursday, October 30 • 6:00–8:00 PM — FULL

Saturday, November 14 • 10:00 AM–12 Noon

Saturday, November 28 • 10:00 AM–12 Noon

Registration is not confirmed and your seat is not reserved until payment is received.

Learn to Knit with Carol

$35 per person Ages 14+ 2 Hours Beginner & Refresher Friendly

If you have always wanted to learn to knit or just need a refresher, this class covers the basics. Carol Yount has been knitting for more than 40 years and previously taught advanced knitting techniques at Dixie Knits in Pensacola.

What You’ll Learn

Casting on
The knit stitch
The purl stitch
How to bind off

What’s Included

Two hours of hands-on instruction with Carol
All supplies needed for the beginner class
Your class supplies are yours to keep for continued practice

Returning Students — $15

Returning students must have previously completed Carol’s $35 beginner class. Bring the knitting supplies you received in your original class; new supplies are not included with the $15 returning-student rate.

Upcoming Class Dates

Thursday, October 29 • 10:00 AM–12 Noon

Thursday, November 5 • 10:00 AM–12 Noon

Thursday, November 12 • 10:00 AM–12 Noon

Thursday, November 19 • 10:00 AM–12 Noon

Beginner registration is $35. The $15 returning-student option is only for students who have already completed Carol’s beginner class.

Christmas Ornaments with Carol

$65 per person 2 Hours

Make knitted Christmas ornaments with Carol. Project photos and complete supply details are coming soon.

Upcoming Class Dates

Thursday, November 5 • 1:00–3:00 PM

Thursday, November 12 • 1:00–3:00 PM

Thursday, November 19 • 1:00–3:00 PM

Additional project and supply details are coming soon.

Pumpkin Knitting with Carol

$45 per person Ages 14+ 2 Hours Knitting Experience Required

Complete a small knitted pumpkin during this two-hour project class and leave with the pattern so you can keep building a pumpkin patch of your own.

Included With Class

Yarn for your pumpkin
Pumpkin knitting pattern
Hands-on instruction with Carol

What You Need to Bring

Size 7 or 8 double-pointed needles, or your preferred needles for knitting in the round (such as Magic Loop)
A large-eye tapestry needle suitable for Aran-weight yarn
A locking stitch marker

Before You Register

This is a project class rather than a beginner knitting lesson. Students should already know the basic knitting skills needed to work on the project. Minimum age is 14.

Upcoming Class Date

Registration is not confirmed and your seat is not reserved until payment is received.

12×12 Canvas Paint Party with Christina Kirkland

$30 per seat with RSVP by October 20 $35 walk-in, day of 9:00 AM–12 Noon

Join Christina for a 12×12 canvas paint party! Choose from four designs: Butterfly, Ambition, Jolene, or Coat.

Choose Your Design

Butterfly
Ambition
Jolene
Coat

Pricing & RSVP

$30 per seat when you RSVP by Tuesday, October 20.
$35 per seat for walk-ins on the day of the class.
Walk-ins may choose from the available designs on hand.

Class Date

Thursday, October 22 • 9:00 AM–12 Noon

Registration

Register and select your preferred canvas design by Tuesday, October 20 for the $30 advance price. Walk-ins are $35 per seat and may choose from the designs available that day.

Your seat is not reserved until payment is received.

Fall Door Painting Class with Christina Kirkland

$40 per seat Sunday, October 25 2:00–5:00 PM No Walk-ins

Join Christina for a fall-themed painting class. Seating is very limited, and advance registration is required. Choose your design when registering.

Design Choices

Turkey & Touchdowns
Pumpkin Spice Treats
Fall Truck
Pumpkin
Tis the Season
Stuffing Goes Where?

Class Information

$40 per seat
Very limited seating
No walk-ins — please register in advance.
Select your preferred design during registration.

Class Date

Sunday, October 25 • 2:00–5:00 PM

Your seat is not reserved until payment is received.

Ribbon Legs Painting Class with Christina Kirkland

$45 per seat Tuesday, October 27 9:00 AM–12 Noon Very Limited Seating

Join Christina for a creative painting class with four design choices. Seating is very limited. Select your preferred design when registering.

Design Choices

Frankenstein
Bride of Frank
Crow
Turkey

Class Information

$45 per seat
Very limited seating
Choose your design during registration.

Class Date

Tuesday, October 27 • 9:00 AM–12 Noon

Your seat is not reserved until payment is received.

Beginning Crochet with Kelly

$25 per person 2 Hours Beginner Class

Beginning Crochet with Kelly is coming to The Porch. Additional class details will be added as they are provided.

Upcoming Class Date

Saturday, October 31 • 1:00–3:00 PM

More Details Coming Soon

Supply information and additional class details will be posted soon.

Registration is not confirmed and your seat is not reserved until payment is received.

Plant Swap

Saturday, October 24 Two Sessions No Registration Required

Plant Swap is coming to The Porch with two sessions on Saturday, October 24. No registration is required.

Event Times

Plant Swap • 10:00 AM–12 Noon

Dirty Plant Swap • 1:30–4:00 PM

More Details Coming Soon

Additional event details will be announced soon.

Classes & Events at The Porch

Featured Events

Plant SwapOctober 24

Reborn BabydollAdoption Event

Classes & Events Calendar

Goat Milk Cold Process Soap Making

What You’ll Learn

What’s Included

Ages & Parent/Guardian Requirement

Soap Pickup

Upcoming Class Dates

Learn to Knit with Carol

What You’ll Learn

What’s Included

Returning Students — $15

Upcoming Class Dates

Christmas Ornaments with Carol

Upcoming Class Dates

Pumpkin Knitting with Carol

Included With Class

What You Need to Bring

Before You Register

Upcoming Class Date

12×12 Canvas Paint Party with Christina Kirkland

Choose Your Design

Pricing & RSVP

Class Date

Registration

Fall Door Painting Class with Christina Kirkland

Design Choices

Class Information

Class Date

Ribbon Legs Painting Class with Christina Kirkland

Design Choices

Class Information

Class Date

Beginning Crochet with Kelly

Upcoming Class Date

More Details Coming Soon

Plant Swap

Event Times

More Details Coming Soon

Register for a Class

Plant Swap
October 24

Reborn Babydoll
Adoption Event