Venue
Merry Pin
Mostly General & Hyperlocal.
Merry Pin, 7350 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC. 40 upcoming events, mostly General & Hyperlocal. Dates, times and details on AskAlice.
Upcoming here
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Oracle Card Workshop: Meditative & Intentional Collaging (10/4)
Are you craving inspiration, clarity, or a reset? Join this creative retreat where intuitive card reading, soothing sound, and the magic of collage weave together to help you reconnect with yourself.…
7:00PM
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Make Your Own Cauldron Coasters
Ready to get in the spooky spirit? Learn to crochet a coaster set which folds neatly into an adorable cauldron, perfect for decorating! This beginner friendly class comes with all of the materials yo…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Craft Witchery: New Moon Gathering (Oct)
Join us under the magic of the new moon for a mystical night of crafting and connection at Merry Pin. This free gathering is open to all crafters, seekers, and curious souls looking to set intentions…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Neuro Night - October
Every Second Thursday!Looking for a space where you can feel safe dropping your mask? Join us for Neuro Night, a free monthly gathering specifically for neurodivergent adults (18+). Whether you're a…
7:00PM
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Artist Trading Card Swap (October 2026)
Join us for our quarterly Artist Trading Card (ATC) swap! ATCs are miniature works of art made on 2.5x3.5 inch cards that are meant to be traded, swapped, or given away. Artist Trading Cards at Merry…
5:30PM
5:30 PM
Sip & Stitch Happy Hour (Oct)
Attention all knitters, embroiderers, crocheters, and fiber crafters! On the third Thursday of every month, gather with other stitchers for sipping, community, and good conversation. Whether you need…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Creating and Embroidering Sigils
Unlock the power of personal symbols with this Creating and Embroidering Sigils workshop. Sigils are unique symbols crafted to represent and manifest your deepest desires and intentions. In this clas…
10:00AM
10:00 AM
Crafty Tales: The Life of a Crayon
Welcome to "Crafty Tales" at Merry Pin! Join us for a magical journey where stories come to life through the power of imagination and creativity. In this enchanting series, children (recommended ages…
2:00PM
2:00 PM
Getting to Know your Sewing Machine (October)
Do you have a new sewing machine or has it been a long time since you’ve gotten your machine out? In this class, you’ll get to know the parts of your machine and perform essential functions, includin…
2:30PM
2:30 PM
Halloween Origami & Garland Workshop
Get into the Halloween spirit with a fun, hands-on origami workshop!In this 1.5-hour class, you'll learn step-by-step how to fold classicspooky figures—a jack-o'-lantern, a bat, and a friendly ghost.…
7:00PM
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Mini Cake Workshop (1:12 Scale)
Students will create their own 1:12 scale miniature tiered cake and cake slice. Skills: Texturing polymer clay Using clay cutters Using soft pastels for clay coloration Using liquid clay Glossing Lev…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Crafted Dialogues: Wearing Our Masks All Year
Wearing Our Masks All Year:Autistic and ADHD Masking Isn't Just for Halloween Join us for Crafted Dialogues, a gathering where creativity meets meaningful conversation. We'll make something with our…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Queer Crafting Night - Oct
Join us for a vibrant evening of creativity and connection at our Queer Crafting Night! 🌈 This is a safe and inclusive space for individuals of all identities to come together, share their artistic…
10:00AM
10:00 AM
CRAFTOWEEN 2026
Step into a spellbinding celebration of handmade Halloween magic at Merry Pin! Join us for Craftoween 2026—a full day of nostalgic, spooky crafting with a modern twist.Free admission! No tickets need…
10:00AM
10:00 AM
Crafty Tales: Andy Warhol
Welcome to "Crafty Tales" at Merry Pin! Join us for a magical journey where stories come to life through the power of imagination and creativity. In this enchanting series, children (recommended ages…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Practical Magic Screening - Part of CRAFTOWEEN 2026
Midnight Margaritas at Merry Pin: Practical Magic Movie Night 🔮✨Cast a spell on your weekend and join us for a cozy, magical evening screening of the 1990s cult classic, Practical Magic!As the sun s…
1:00PM
1:00 PM
Poisoned Printmaking
Potions and poisons abound in art creation! Did Davinci paint with lead? Did William Morris print with arsenic? Is there ink that eats through paper?
Come join your instructor, Megan, to explore the…
7:00PM
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Witches Cauldron Candlemaking Workshop
Brew up your own magical candle this Halloween season. Each participant will make their own custom witches cauldron candle that changes colors as it brews (ahem...we mean...melts). Customize your wit…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Hand-Bound Hearth Brooms
Step into the timeless folk tradition of besom (broom) making. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the historic art of broom binding while exploring the magical practices of threshold protectio…
10:00AM
10:00 AM
Crafty Tales: The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
Welcome to "Crafty Tales" at Merry Pin! Join us for a magical journey where stories come to life through the power of imagination and creativity. In this enchanting series, children (recommended ages…
2:00PM
2:00 PM
Beyond The Skein: A Fiber Retreat
Put down the needles. Pick up the texture.
Ever look at your yarn stash and think, "I love you, but I want to do something different with you" ?
Join Merry Pin for an intimate, weekend-long dive in…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Nature Figure Drawing with Anna Beucler (Nov)
Nature Figure Drawing invites plant enthusiasts and drawers of all levels to “get out of their heads” and practice nature drawing in a low stakes environment. Similar to a figure drawing classes, par…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Craft Witchery: New Moon Gathering (Nov)
Join us under the magic of the new moon for a mystical night of crafting and connection at Merry Pin. This free gathering is open to all crafters, seekers, and curious souls looking to set intentions…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
21+ Crafting Night - Nov
Step into a night of creativity and camaraderie at our exclusive 21+ Open Crafting Night! Grab your friends and join us for an evening filled with DIY projects, where you can unleash your artistic ta…
5:00PM
5:00 PM
Boozy Book Fair: 90s Edition
Boozy Book Fair: A Totally 90s ThrowbackYour favorite collab event is back! Get ready to relive the best week of elementary school with a grown-up twist. The Boozy Book Fair is a nostalgia-packed nig…
2:00PM
2:00 PM
Make Your Own Fall Garland
Fall is here! Join us as we make a fall inspired garland with pumpkins, sunflowers, and more. This beginner friendly class comes with all of the materials you need to make your garland. Please note t…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Miniature Rustic Wooden Wall Shelf (1:12 Scale)
In this workshop, students will use an x-acto knife, miter box and saw, and jeweler’s files to cut, shape, and build a miniature wooden wall shelf. Students will learn techniques for distressing and…
5:30PM
5:30 PM
Sip & Stitch Happy Hour (Nov)
Attention all knitters, embroiderers, crocheters, and fiber crafters! On the third Thursday of every month, gather with other stitchers for sipping, community, and good conversation. Whether you need…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
Queer Crafting Night - Nov
Join us for a vibrant evening of creativity and connection at our Queer Crafting Night! 🌈 This is a safe and inclusive space for individuals of all identities to come together, share their artistic…
2:00PM
2:00 PM
Hemming and Mending by Hand (November)
Welcome to Hemming and Mending by Hand! This is a great introductory class on how to perform simple repairs by hand on your professional and casual clothes. In the class you'll learn how to:shorten a…
11:00AM
11:00 AM
Learn to Knit 101 (Nov-Dec)
Ready to jump into the colder months with a new skill? This class is for those with little to no knitting experience and will give you the basic skills to continue on your knitting journey. In this t…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Craft Witchery: New Moon Gathering (Dec)
Join us under the magic of the new moon for a mystical night of crafting and connection at Merry Pin. This free gathering is open to all crafters, seekers, and curious souls looking to set intentions…
6:00PM
6:00 PM
21+ Crafting Night (12/11/26)
Step into a night of creativity and camaraderie at our exclusive 21+ Open Crafting Night! Grab your friends and join us for an evening filled with DIY projects, where you can unleash your artistic ta…
5:30PM
5:30 PM
Sip & Stitch Happy Hour (Dec)
Attention all knitters, embroiderers, crocheters, and fiber crafters! On the third Thursday of every month, gather with other stitchers for sipping, community, and good conversation. Whether you need…
2:00PM
2:00 PM
Getting to Know your Sewing Machine (December)
Do you have a new sewing machine or has it been a long time since you’ve gotten your machine out? In this class, you’ll get to know the parts of your machine and perform essential functions, includin…
6:30PM
6:30 PM
Nature Figure Drawing with Anna Beucler (Jan)
Nature Figure Drawing invites plant enthusiasts and drawers of all levels to “get out of their heads” and practice nature drawing in a low stakes environment. Similar to a figure drawing classes, par…