On Demand Classes At the Studio Table
Teaching handcrafts, creative skill building & helping artists conquer technology barriers to make their work more accessible
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Fabric Design
Spoonflower Step One
Want to learn how to design your own fabrics? Start here with a step-by-step guide to uploading, proofing, creating collections & more. Updated for 2025!
Intro to Pixlr
Pixlr is a free graphic design tool that works in your web browser. Learn how to use it for fabric designs, simple graphics, or business cards.
A Trio of Techniques
Learn three new techniques for fabric design: novelty print, faux batik and kaleidoscope geometrics using simple design tools.
Embroidery & Sewing
Trinket Box
Learn to stitch a small felt trinket box with a waterlily or sunflower in full bloom.
Hand Embroidery:
Sparkling Snowflake
Create a sparkling snowflake with 11 stitches you’ll learn step-by-step.
Hand Embroidery:
Tropical Fish Bag
Stitch 11 tropical fish and finish into a zippered project bag.
Strawberry Needle Books
Make a classic sewing notion with adorable animals.
Sashiko Inspired Squares: Woodland Creatures
A sashiko inspired sampler of 6 designs.
Cactus Garden
Sampler
23 different stitches, 8 fun cactus panels. Beginning embroidery sampler.
Paper & Book Arts
Origami Dogs
Make Stanley’s Birthday Party favors:
an origami labrador and a treat box.
About Becka
Becka Rahn is a full-time teaching artist who works in a micro-studio in Minneapolis, MN. She creates art primarily in fabric and paper, specializing in textured designs from cut paper illustrations using recycled papers. She creates surface designs for fabric that she uses to make art pieces for gallery exhibitions, functional items to sell in her Etsy shops, and fabrics that you can buy to make your own projects.
Becka is the co-author of The Spoonflower Handbook, a DIY guide to designing your own fabric. She is passionate about helping artists conquer technology barriers to make their work more accessible. You can see more of her work at www.beckarahn.com
Come hang out with me at the studio table.
I teach from right here in my studio. I’ve got great light and overhead cameras so you can see all of the details close up and follow along. You can do all of these projects on your own in your own space, with not a lot of special equipment or tools.
Affordability is one of my core values.
Taking a class is an investment. You invest not only money, but time, energy and attention to learn something new. I try to make many classes free or low cost through writing grants and partnerships to subsidize the costs of hosting and presenting them. These classes are my investment in you. I hope you will LOVE them and come back for more knowing exactly what to expect.
What students say about classes
“Thanks so much for the information – AT LAST someone who can explain logically and pedagogically about Spoonflower!!” – A.
“My 13 year old daughter and I took this class together. I was amazed that in just 2 hours were were able to put together this cute and functional waterlily box. A fun afternoon project!” – K.
“Extremely helpful. Lessons were very well explained and packed with useful information. The examples from real listings allowed me to follow along with my own shop in a separate window. This is my second class with Becka, and I will take more soon!” — A.
“GREAT class. Every section Becka tackled were the ones I was struggling with and she explained things carefully and in layman’s terms. Thank you!” — K.