Sweater Pumpkin Crafternoon with Donna at MWCA in Monroe, GA

The Crafternoon Club with Donna takes place at MWCA in Monroe, Georgia, and offers a focused, friendly two-hour craft workshop that turns recycled sweaters into decorative pumpkins. Arrive to an upstairs classroom arranged around a communal table where Donna Coffman has prepped materials so you can sit down and start creating immediately. The room’s key features are generous workspace, pre-cut sweater pieces, stuffing stations, and a communal display for finished pumpkins. This is an intimate class—maximum 20 participants—so conversation flows easily across the table and instructor guidance is immediate. The project is simple but satisfying: sew or tie sweater fabric around a core, add stitching and embellishments, and finish with stems and accents. The tactile warmth of knit fabric, the variety of autumnal colors, and the handcrafted stems give each pumpkin a personality, making this class part craft lesson and part social afternoon. Because supplies are prepped in advance, beginners can focus on design choices rather than setup, and more experienced makers can refine technique under Donna’s steady guidance. MWCA’s Crafternoon Club stands out in Monroe’s local arts scene because it emphasizes reuse and approachable skills. Using sweater scraps is a low-waste approach that teaches creative upcycling while producing a finished object to take home. The upstairs-only classroom fosters a social rhythm that feels like a neighborhood gathering rather than a formal workshop. Registration is required in advance and closes the day before to allow for material prep; participants should be at least 16 years old. Practical details matter: bring a small snack or non-alcoholic drink if you like, and arrive a few minutes early to check in at the front desk. Note the classroom is accessible by stairs only. The pace is relaxed but structured—Donna moves the group through steps, offers shortcuts for people who want simpler results, and suggests ways to personalize each pumpkin with trims and stitching patterns. This Crafternoon is ideal for solo visitors seeking a social creative break, friends wanting a hands-on gift project, or travelers looking for a low-intensity, locally grounded activity in Monroe. It’s a chance to learn a specific craft, meet local makers, and leave with handmade decor and a small group of fellow creatives. For a short, satisfying afternoon of making and conversation, this workshop is an inviting, practical way to spend a fall afternoon in Walton County’s town center. Tickets cost $40 for MWCA members and $45 for non-members; all supplies are included, and registration closes at noon the day before class so Donna can prepare materials for each attendee. Bring cash if you plan to shop small crafts at MWCA’s front desk after class. The policy on refunds requires advance notice; check MWCA’s registration details to confirm deadlines online.