
Upcoming Events and Classes
Arts & Craft Studio at 2 E. Liberty Ave. Carlisle PA
At Happy Go Creative Studio we offer creative classes for adults, children, and families!
Engaging in handcrafts reduces stress & anxiety, stimulates creativity, and builds concentration.
Come get creative with us!

Abstract Acrylic Workshop
Join us in the studio to try your hand at making your own Abstract Acrylic painting! We’ll show you some techniques but you’re also free to do your own thing! You’ll have the opportunity to try out a few ideas before moving to your final piece.

Art Cafe- Choose Your Project Art Date
Join us for a creative art date!
Bring a friend, a partner, your family, or come on your own and get creative with us at our “choose your project” Art Cafe! We have many projects to choose from!
Here’s how it works:
Reserve your time.
When you get here, order your project off our our project menu.
Enjoy 90 minutes in the studio creating!
Art Cafe registrants will get exclusive perks and discounts at other downtown businesses to round out your night!
A reservation costs $5 and that will be applied to your project cost. Each registrant can enjoy one complimentary cup of tea or hot coco. We have canned non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Make Your Own Shrinky Earrings With Resin
Join us for this relaxed earring making class for all ages.
DIY your own earrings using shrink plastic and resin. You can make any design you want- from your own imagination or by tracing our examples.
All skill levels can make fun earrings. We’ll show you how!
Each participant can make 1 pair of earring. You can make additional pairs for $15.

Bunnies & Flowers Watercolor Workshop with Owlfeathers Watercolor
This beginner-friendly watercolor workshop will give you the opportunity to paint a sweet bunny surrounded by spring flowers! The class will begin with a lesson on the basics of watercolor, followed by instruction on techniques needed paint your bunny. Traceable outlines of rabbits will be provided so that you can focus on the painting, not drawing. After that, there will be small group lessons on several simple spring flowers you can paint around your bunny.
Open to all ages able to follow instructions.
Beginner Friendly.
All Supplies Included.
Positive and Encouraging
BYOB + Snacks

Peeps Earrings With Toast & Co
Come join Mikayla from Toast and Co. and create your own Peeps earrings! This class is great for ages 10+ and is very beginner friendly! All materials will be provided and all hardware using is hypoallergenic and good for sensitive ears!

Make Your Own Spring Wreath Workshop
Join us in the studio to make your own Spring Wreath! We’ll have a variety of supplies (and examples) for you to make your own customized spring wreath!

Art Cafe- Choose Your Project Art Date
Join us for a creative art date!
Bring a friend, a partner, your family, or come on your own and get creative with us at our “choose your project” Art Cafe! We have many projects to choose from!
Here’s how it works:
Reserve your time.
When you get here, order your project off our our project menu.
Enjoy 90 minutes in the studio creating!
Art Cafe registrants will get exclusive perks and discounts at other downtown businesses to round out your night!
A reservation costs $5 and that will be applied to your project cost. Each registrant can enjoy one complimentary cup of tea or hot coco. We have canned non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Spring Tulips Texture Painting Class – Learn to Paint with Palette Knives!
Spring Tulips Texture Painting Class – Learn to Paint with Palette Knives!
Come join us at Happy Go Creative for a fun and interactive painting class where you'll learn how to create beautiful spring tulips using palette knives! This hands-on event will guide you through the process of adding texture to your artwork, giving your tulips a unique and vibrant look. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this class is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity and learn a new technique. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore your artistic side and create a stunning masterpiece!

School's Out Craft Camp
No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle.
Note: While we will have LOTS of opportunities to move about the studio, this camp is best suited for children who enjoy calmer environments, doing art, and playing games.

School's Out Craft Camp
No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle.
Note: While we will have LOTS of opportunities to move about the studio, this camp is best suited for children who enjoy calmer environments, doing art, and playing games.

School's Out Craft Camp
No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle.
Note: While we will have LOTS of opportunities to move about the studio, this camp is best suited for children who enjoy calmer environments, doing art, and playing games.

Acrylic Paint Pouring
Acrylic Paint Pouring
Come relax with us by making a beautiful 8×10 Poured Acrylic Painting! This is beginner friendly, accessible for adults, teens, and children. We’ll provide everything you need! This class should take about an hour.
Note: Your painting will need about 24 hours to dry. It can dry in our studio and you can pick it up the following week, or you can carefully transport it home after your class (in a tray). It will need to lay flat in transport.

Cricut For Beginners
Welcome to Cricut 101! Join us at Happy Go Creative for a fun and informative hands-on event where you'll learn all the basics of using your Cricut machine. Whether you just got your machine out of the box or you want to sharpen your skills, this beginners event is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity. Our instructor will guide you through the ins and outs of Cricut design space, cutting, and more. Get ready to take your crafting skills to the next level! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to master the art of Cricut. See you there!
Bring your machine, mat, weeding tool and device (Phone, iPad, laptop) Please have Design Space downloaded prior to class to allow for class time to be dedicated to creating.
**A limited number of machines will be available for those curious about the Cricut but don't have a machine, yet.
MACHINE FOCUS: Joy, Joy Extra, Explore and Maker. We will not be using older machines using cartridges.

Pressed Flower Frame Workshop
Join us in the studio to make a pressed flower frame! Bring a picture or two if you’d like to include them in the frame. We’ll have everything else you need to make a beautiful piece!
This workshop would make a great Mother’s Day gift! (Do with mom or make for mom!)

Floral Paintbrushes Watercolor Workshop With Owlfeathers Watercolor
This beginner-friendly watercolor workshop will give you the opportunity to paint a whimsical paintbrush with a bouquet of flowers! The class will begin with a lesson on the basics of watercolor, followed by instruction on techniques needed paint your brush. Traceable outlines of paintbrushes will be provided so that you can focus on the painting, not drawing. After that, there will be small group lessons on several simple spring flowers you can paint growing from your brush.
Open to all ages able to follow instructions.
Beginner Friendly.
All Supplies Included.
Positive and Encouraging
BYOB + Snacks

Sourdough 101 and Tasting with The Wholesome Loaf
Join Kate, of The Wholesome Loaf, in collaboration with Happy Go Creative to learn all about Sourdough. Participants will learn hands on techniques for feeding a sourdough starter and stretching and shaping sourdough. There will be a sourdough tasting menu and each participant will receive their own starter to take home.
This class will take place at Happy Go Creative (2 Liberty Ave, Carlisle PA) on May 8, 6-8pm.

Eucalyptus Still Life Watercolor Workshop With Owlfeathers Watercolor
This beginner-friendly watercolor workshop will give you the opportunity to paint a peaceful eucalyptus cluster in a vase! The class will begin with a lesson on the basics of watercolor, followed by instruction on techniques needed paint your vase. Traceable outlines of vases will be provided so that you can focus on the painting, not drawing. After that, there will be small group lessons on several simple eucalyptus sprigs you can tuck into your vase.
Open to all ages able to follow instructions.
Beginner Friendly.
All Supplies Included.
Positive and Encouraging
BYOB + Snacks

School's Out Craft Camp
No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle.
Note: While we will have LOTS of opportunities to move about the studio, this camp is best suited for children who enjoy calmer environments, doing art, and playing games.

School's Out Craft Camp
No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle.
Note: While we will have LOTS of opportunities to move about the studio, this camp is best suited for children who enjoy calmer environments, doing art, and playing games.

From Trash To Treasure Camp
Join us for fun camp where we will use (mostly) recycled materials to create fun pieces of art and innovative creations!

Jewelry Making Camp (June 16-20, 2025)
During this jewelry-making camp, we’ll explore techniques like polymer clay, macrame, beading, metal stamping, and more!

Design Your Own Dollhouse Camp (June 23-27, 2025)
Unleash the interior designer within at our Design Your Dollhouse Camp! We will start with plain wooden dollhouses and transform them each day by sprucing up the floors, walls, and roofs and making items for the inside.
This camp has a $40 material fee for the dollhouse.

Beautiful Birds Watercolor Workshop With Owlfeathers Watercolor
This beginner-friendly watercolor workshop will give you the opportunity to paint beautiful birds! The class will begin with a lesson on the basics of watercolor, followed by instruction on techniques needed paint your feathered friends. Traceable outlines of birds will be provided so that you can focus on the painting, not drawing.
Open to all ages able to follow instructions.
Beginner Friendly.
All Supplies Included.
Positive and Encouraging
BYOB + Snacks

Paint Your Houseplants Watercolor Workshop with Owlfeathers Watercolor
This beginner-friendly watercolor workshop will give you the opportunity to paint happy houseplants! The class will begin with a lesson on the basics of watercolor, followed by instruction on techniques needed paint your vase, planter, and plants. Traceable outlines of plants, planters, and vases will be provided so that you can focus on the painting, not drawing.
Open to all ages able to follow instructions.
Beginner Friendly.
All Supplies Included.
Positive and Encouraging
BYOB + Snacks

Cat & Dog Camp (July 14-18, 2025)
This camp is for all of our cat and dog lovers! We will spend our week talking about our pets (or favorite cats and dogs) and making art of them and crafts for them.

Crafty Explorations Camp (July 21-25)
During this camp we will explore a variety of fun craft projects using different mediums.

Exploring Acrylic Paint Camp (July 28-August 1)
During this camp we will explore a number of different acrylic paint techniques to make some fun pieces of art!

CRAZY FOR CATS WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP with Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor
This beginner-friendly watercolor workshop will give you the opportunity to paint a cat while raising money for a good cause! The class will begin with a lesson on the basics of watercolor, followed by instruction on techniques needed to cats of all colors! Traceable outlines of cats will be provided so that you can focus on the painting, not drawing.
50% of each ticket will be donated to the cats at Double Vision Acres LLC. a local farm known for taking in needy cats from the community. DVA is a popular place to bring children to a petting zoo, host birthday parties and events, and pick up quality meat, produce, and local goods!
Learn more about Double Vision Acres at doublevisionacres.com
Please consider bringing an additional donation of cat food or litter to add to our charitable gift giving!
Open to all ages able to follow instructions. Beginner Friendly. All Supplies Included.

Sourdough 101 and Tasting with The Wholesome Loaf
Join Kate, of The Wholesome Loaf, in collaboration with Happy Go Creative to learn all about Sourdough. Participants will learn hands on techniques for feeding a sourdough starter and stretching and shaping sourdough. There will be a sourdough tasting menu and each participant will receive their own starter to take home.
This class will take place at Happy Go Creative (2 Liberty Ave, Carlisle PA) on March 25, 2025 from 6-8PM.

Paint A Whimsical and Textured Elephant Masterpiece with Art By Chinthika
Come join us for a fun-filled evening of painting a whimsical and textured elephant masterpiece!
Events are BYOB.

Dog OR Cat Earrings Class with Toast & Co.
Dog OR Cat Earring Class
Create and take your own earrings with the help of Mikayla from Toast and Co! All materials (nickel free) will be provided! Class is from 6-8pm.

Paint Your Pets WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP with Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor
Come join Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor for a beginner friendly, pre-traced workshop that will teach you how to paint your beloved pet in watercolor!
Send your best pet picture to owlfeatherswatercolor@gmail.com and include your name, location, and date of class once registered.
All supplies included!
Open to all ages able to follow instruction.
Bring your own drinks and snacks.
Beginner friendly!
Paper Size: 9x12in.

Make A Leprechaun Trap
Join us in the studio for this fun Leprechaun Trap making event! We will read the book “How To Trap A Leprechaun” and then participants will make their traps. This event is geared towards elementary aged children but older or younger siblings can participate as well.
If a sibling under 5 wants to participate, a caregiver must remain in the studio to support them. Parents of children 5+ can drop off (sign them in) or remain in the studio (1 adult per kid as space is limited).

Acrylic Paint Pouring Class!
Come relax with us by making a beautiful 8×10 Poured Acrylic Painting! This is beginner friendly, accessible for adults, teens, and children. We’ll provide everything you need! This class should take about an hour.
Note: Your painting will need about 24 hours to dry. It can dry in our studio and you can pick it up the following week, or you can carefully transport it home after your class (in a tray). It will need to lay flat in transport. If you’re from out of town, you can also leave it in our studio for a few hours and let it set while you explore the ice sculptures and come pick up before you leave.

Kid’s Craft Club
Join us for Kids Craft Club, our open-ended weekly craft-making & game-playing meetups designed to help kids relax and connect with peers. During these sessions, kids will have access to our open-ended craft supplies, games, puzzles, and legos. Kids ages 5-15 are welcome.
This program is intended to be drop off, but caregivers can register if they’d also like to stay and support their child and/or craft. We have a limited number of seats, so anyone staying needs to register.

Naan and Flatbread Baking 101 with The Wholesome Loaf
Join Kate of The Wholesome Loaf, in collaboration with Happy Go Creative Studio, for a fun introductory course to making delicious flatbreads. You will learn the techniques needed to make these breads and get a chance to bake them off during class. You will also take home some great recipes to try out on your own.
Class will be held at Happy Go Creative (2 Liberty Ave, Carlisle, PA) on March 11, 2025 from 6-8 PM

iPhone Photography Class with Fred Windholz Photography
Join us for an iPhone Photography Class with Fred Windholz Photography!
This in-person event will be held at Happy Go Creative, where you'll learn how to take stunning photos with just your iPhone. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, Fred Windholz will guide you through tips and tricks to make your photos stand out.
Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and capture memorable moments in a whole new light. Sign up now and get ready to level up your photography game!
Things we will discuss:
Learn to get more from your iPhone
Features that are already in your phone
Learn some basic composition
Apps for Photo
What to look for
Basic photography techniques for better photos

Kid’s Craft Club
Join us for Kids Craft Club, our open-ended weekly craft-making & game-playing meetups designed to help kids relax and connect with peers. During these sessions, kids will have access to our open-ended craft supplies, games, puzzles, and legos. Kids ages 5-15 are welcome.
This program is intended to be drop off, but caregivers can register if they’d also like to stay and support their child and/or craft. We have a limited number of seats, so anyone staying needs to register.

Shamrocks and Green Bows Earring Class with Toast & Co
Shamrocks and Green Bows class
Create and take your own earrings with the help of Mikayla from Toast and Co! All materials (nickel free) will be provided! Class is from 6-8pm.

Kid’s Craft Club
Join us for Kids Craft Club, our open-ended weekly craft-making & game-playing meetups designed to help kids relax and connect with peers. During these sessions, kids will have access to our open-ended craft supplies, games, puzzles, and legos. Kids ages 5-15 are welcome.
This program is intended to be drop off, but caregivers can register if they’d also like to stay and support their child and/or craft. We have a limited number of seats, so anyone staying needs to register.

Leprechaun Trap Craft Kits On Sale!
Can you catch a Leprechaun?!
Watch your child’s imagination run wild with our Leprechaun Trap Craft Kits!
Each kit contains an assortment of items that kids can use to build their traps, including a cauldron, “gold” coins, rainbow paper, popsicle stick, pipe cleaners, glitter glue and more!
These kits can be shipped or picked up in store.

Kid’s Craft Club
Join us for Kids Craft Club, our open-ended weekly craft-making & game-playing meetups designed to help kids relax and connect with peers. During these sessions, kids will have access to our open-ended craft supplies, games, puzzles, and legos. Kids ages 5-15 are welcome.
This program is intended to be drop off, but caregivers can register if they’d also like to stay and support their child and/or craft. We have a limited number of seats, so anyone staying needs to register.

School's Out Craft Camp
No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle.
Note: While we will have LOTS of opportunities to move about the studio, this camp is best suited for children who enjoy calmer environments, doing art, and playing games.

Paint a Romantic Floral Landscape with Texture with Art By Chinthika
Painted a Romantic Floral Landscape with Texture
Bring a loved one and come join us at Happy Go Creative for a fun and relaxing painting event where you can unleash your creativity and learn to paint a beautiful romantic floral landscape with texture. No experience is necessary - our instructor Chinthika (Art by Chinthika ) will guide you step by step to create your own masterpiece. Let your inner artist shine and enjoy a creative evening with friends or family. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore your artistic side in a supportive and inspiring environment!
All supplies will be provided.
Tickets: $45

Parent's Night Out/Kids Craft Night
Want to go on a date night but the thought of finding a babysitter you trust just feels like too big of a hurdle? Drop your kids off for our Kids Craft Night at Happy Go Creative Studio while you enjoy a date downtown!
This event runs from 5:30-8:30pm and is for children ages 5-13.
Each ticket includes up to 3 hours of crafting, pizza, apples, a juice box and a popsicle.

Acrylic Paint Pouring Class!
Come relax with us by making a beautiful 8×10 Poured Acrylic Painting! This is beginner friendly, accessible for adults, teens, and children. We’ll provide everything you need! This class should take about an hour.
Note: Your painting will need about 24 hours to dry. It can dry in our studio and you can pick it up the following week, or you can carefully transport it home after your class (in a tray). It will need to lay flat in transport. If you’re from out of town, you can also leave it in our studio for a few hours and let it set while you explore the ice sculptures and come pick up before you leave.

School's Out Craft Camp
No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle.
Note: While we will have LOTS of opportunities to move about the studio, this camp is best suited for children who enjoy calmer environments, doing art, and playing games.

Conversation Heart Polymer Clay Earrings with Toast & Co
Join Mikayla from Toast and Co. for an evening filled with love! OR the exact opposite, your choice! Create your own lovey cutesy conversation heart dangles and your own anti conversation heart studs! Not only will you be taking home 2 cute new pairs of earrings, you’ll also be armed with the skills to make your own earrings in the future! Grab your gal pals and make your own earrings!
All materials are provided and all metals used are nickel free and hypoallergenic!

Mini Cookie Decorating Class With Beehive Cookie Co
Always wanted to decorate sugar cookies? In this fun 1 hour long class, we will be doing 2 themed cookies that will taste amazing and will look even better once you’ve completed your decorating!
I will provide everything you will need: cookies, icing and a box to take your cookies home!
Only 25 seats are available. $25
Host: Eve with Beehive Cookie Co

Mushrooms Watercolor Workshop with Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor
Join Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor for this beginner friendly workshop painting a brightly colored mushroom identification chart to beat the winter blues! This workshop includes a pre-traced outline, to make painting feel a lot like coloring!
Beginner Friendly
Open to all ages able to follow instruction.
All supplies included.
BYOB + Snacks

Medicare 101: Understanding Your Options with Kyle Stover
Turning 65? Join Kyle Stover (independent broker) for an informative lesson on how medicare works, how to sign up, when to sign up, where to sign up and the options that exist. Bring all your questions. This is an educational event only. February 4, 6pm at 2 Liberty Ave. Carlisle Pa.

Acrylic Paint Pouring Class!
Come relax with us by making a beautiful 8×10 Poured Acrylic Painting! This is beginner friendly, accessible for adults, teens, and children. We’ll provide everything you need! This class should take about an hour.
Note: Your painting will need about 24 hours to dry. It can dry in our studio and you can pick it up the following week, or you can carefully transport it home after your class (in a tray). It will need to lay flat in transport. If you’re from out of town, you can also leave it in our studio for a few hours and let it set while you explore the ice sculptures and come pick up before you leave.

Ice Fest Makers Market
Stop in the studio and get warm during Carlisle’s Ice Fest! Learn about what our studio offers, see the new space, and shop some amazing local makers!
Friday, 4pm-8pm we have:
- Toast & Co (polymer clay earrings)
Saturday we have: (We’ll be open 10am-8pm, vendor’s hours vary)


Snowman Earrings with Toast & Co
Join Mikayla from Toast and Co for an evening of jewelry making! Class begins at 6pm and concludes around 8pm. Participants will be creating the listed pair of earrings along with a mystery pair that will not be revealed until class!

Sunrises & Sunsets Watercolor Workshop with Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor
Join Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor for this beginner friendly workshop painting your ideal sunrise or sunset scene. From cityscapes to palm trees, mountains to deserts, Hannah will guide you through a beautiful blended background followed by simple foregrounds. No prior experience needed. All supplies included.
Beginner Friendly
Open to all ages able to follow instruction.
All supplies included.
BYOB + Snacks

Polar Bear Earrings with Toast & Co
Join Mikayla from Toast and Co for an evening of jewelry making fun! Class starts at 6pm and will conclude around 8pm. You will be making the listed earrings along with a mystery pair of earrings that will not be revealed until class!
Are you a creative who is interested in hosting a class in our studio?
Send an email to Rachel@happygocreative.com and let’s chat!