Classes & Parties That Fit Your Schedule

Learn new handmade skills and have fun doing it! Here at I Am What I Am on Main Street, we never take ourselves too seriously. We believe in working hard, learning new things, and being a little silly along the way. Whether it's a few friends for a ladies night out, an entire girl or boy scout troop, or you're looking for a unique birthday party experience...we'd love for you to join us at I Am What I Am. Contact individual instructors to schedule your class or party today!

Copper Etching

Duration: 1 session

Time: 3 hours
Age Requirement: 18+
Cost: $60
Instructor: Melissa Villadiego of Villa Design
Contact Instructor: melissa@villadesign.org / 314-397-0731
In this class you will learn how to etch copper using common household solutions. We'll go over the process of preparing, etching, cleaning, patina-ing and sealing your work. A bookmark, pendant and a few washers will be completed. All materials will be provided. If you have your own rubber stamps, you are welcome to bring them.



PMC Bead Caps
Duration: 1 session
Time: 3 hours
Age Requirement: 18+
Cost: $95
Instructor: Melissa Villadiego of Villa Design
Contact Instructor: melissa@villadesign.org / 314-397-0731
Learn how to make PMC bead caps to embellish your lampwork glass beads. Bead caps made in class will need to be picked up the following week to allow time to fire in the kiln. Basic knowledge of OMC is recommended. All materials will be provided.



Freezer Paper T-Shirt
Duration: 1 session
Time: 1 hour
Age Requirement: none
Cost: $15
Instructor: Emily Hoffman of The Crafty Geek
Contact Instructor: Emily_Hoffman@ymail.com / 636-284-8781
Learn how to make your own T-shirt design by using the freezer paper method. In this class you will learn how to cut a design from freezer paper, apply it to your surface and paint it. We will make one T-shirt. Please bring a shirt of your choice. Designs and all other supplies will be provided. Minimum of two people.



Freezer Paper Dog T-Shirt
Duration: 1 session
Time: 1 hour
Age Requirement: none
Cost: $20
Instructor: Emily Hoffman of The Crafty Geek
Contact Instructor: Emily_Hoffman@ymail.com / 636-284-8781
Learn how to decorate a dog T-shirt for your pooch by using the freezer paper method. In this class you will learn how to cut a design from freezer paper, apply it to your surface and paint it. We will make one dog T-shirt. Designs and all supplies will be provided. Minimum of two people.



Freezer Paper Tote Bag
Duration: 1 session
Time: 1 hour
Age Requirement: none
Cost: $20
Instructor: Emily Hoffman of The Crafty Geek
Contact Instructor: Emily_Hoffman@ymail.com / 636-284-8781
Learn how to decorate a tote bag design by using the freezer paper method. In this class you will learn how to cut a design from freezer paper, apply it to your surface and paint it. We will make one tote bag. Please bring a shirt of your choice. Designs and all supplies will be provided. Minimum of two people.



Resin Bottlecap Magnets
Duration: 1 session
Time: 2 hours
Age Requirement: 8+
Cost: $25
Instructor: Jessi Gisburne of I Am What I Am
Contact Instructor: jessi@iamwhatiamshop.com / 636-578-6923
In this class you will learn how to make decorative magnets that feature your own personal touch. The student learns to fill empty bottle caps with resin, colors, and decorative papers creating fun and personalized magnets. He or she will be taught techniques that will be helpful in making resin jewelry as well as other resin arts and crafts. All materials are provided but students are encouraged to bring their own decorative paper, embellishments, photos, etc. resin creations will need to be picked up the following week to allow the resin enough time to cure.




Square Stitch Bracelet
Duration: 2 sessions
Time: 2 hours each session
Ages: 12+
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $80
Instructor: Jessi Gisburne of I Am What I Am
Contact Instructor: jessi@iamwhatiamshop.com / 636-578-6923Create a square stitch base bracelet in the first session. Learn to embellish your bracelet in the second session. Each student will learn how to embellish their bracelets with their own unique, personal style. All materials provided.




Fancy Fans

Duration: 1 session
Time: 1 hour
Ages: 4+
Cost: $10
Instructor: Jessi Gisburne of I Am What I Am
Contact Instructor: jessi@iamwhatiamshop.com / 636-578-6923Make your very own fancy fans for those hot summer days. All materials provided.




Spin Art
Duration: 1 session
Time: 1 hour
Ages: 4+
Cost: $10
Instructor: Jessi Gisburne of I Am What I Am
Contact Instructor: jessi@iamwhatiamshop.com / 636-578-6923
Use our handmade spin art machine to create your very own spin art in your choice of fun colors. All materials provided.




Metal Stamping
Duration: 1 session
Time: 2 hours
Ages: 12+
Cost: $45
Instructor: Jessi Gisburne of I Am What I Am
Contact Instructor: jessi@iamwhatiamshop.com / 636-578-6923
In this class you will learn how to personalize metal tags using letter stamps. Use of tools and 1 base metal blank is included in the class fee. Additional blanks can be purchased for additional costs.




No Sew Tutu
Duration: 1 session
Time: 2 hours
Ages: 7+
Cost: $25
Instructor: Jessi Gisburne of I Am What I Am
Contact Instructor: jessi@iamwhatiamshop.com / 636-578-6923
Tutus are fun for any age! Learn to make your very own tutu without sewing a stitch. This class is perfect for girl scouts, mommy/daughter day, or ladies night out. All materials provided.

Thanks for stopping by! :) ~Jessi