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Coastal Design Workshops

Coastal Design Workshops
4.9 (121)
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Hey! My name is Cara and I am here to teach you how to be more creative. It's my passion to show people what they are capable of through new creative experiences - whether that's hand knitting a blanket, dyeing their own fabrics, or just throwing some paint around on a canvas. Art and creativity is defined by you, the artist. Like Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” In my workshops, you have full permission to show up as yourself, release the seriousness of life, and relax in the simple joy of childlike creativity. I am constantly in the process of curating new workshops for you - so stay tuned for exciting new events! Thanks for visiting my page and hope to see you in a workshop one day!






Classes and kits


Make an Organic Soy Wax Candle

5.0 (11)

date_range Runs regularly

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1 to 300

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Wood Burn a Charcuterie Board

5.0 (24)

date_range Runs regularly

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local_shipping Craft kit delivered

1 to 200

label $90

DIY Chunky Knit Blanket

4.9 (67)

date_range Runs regularly

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1 to 500

label $85

Make DIY Beeswax Wraps

date_range Sat, Apr 20, 1pm

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LIVE STREAMING

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1 to 100

label $50

Chunky Knit a Square Pillow

date_range Runs regularly

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1 to 200

label $67

Make Mini Succulent Cement Planters

date_range Sat, Jun 1, 2pm

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LIVE STREAMING

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1 to 200

label $63

Paint Your State Reusable Tote Bag

date_range Your choice of time

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LIVE STREAMING

local_shipping Craft kit delivered

1 to 200

label $50

Learn Wood Burning: Ornament

date_range Your choice of time

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LIVE STREAMING

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3 to 200

label $70

Make Wire Wrapped Jewelry

date_range Your choice of time

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LIVE STREAMING

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3 to 200

label $69

Make Punch Needle Coasters

date_range Your choice of time

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LIVE STREAMING

local_shipping Craft kit delivered

3 to 200

label $50

Make an Organic Holiday Candle

5.0 (1)

date_range Your choice of time

videocam

LIVE STREAMING

local_shipping Craft kit delivered

3 to 200

label $69

Wood Burning Kit

local_shipping Ships to you

label $69

DIY Organic Soy Wax Candle Kit

local_shipping Ships to you

label $38

Chunky Knit Blanket Kit

5.0 (1)

local_shipping Ships to you

label $70 - $90

Chunky Knit Pillow (Kit Only)

local_shipping Ships to you

label $55

DIY Chunky Knit Pillow Kit

local_shipping Ships to you

label $60 - $75

Mini Succulent Cement Planters DIY Kit

local_shipping Ships to you

label $50

Chunky Knit Blanket DIY Video Tutorial

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Pre-recorded

label $8



Meet Coastal Design Workshops


Cara Bevilacqua of Coastal Design Workshops, will delight your inner child with her craft workshops from chunky knit to wood burning!


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Reviews

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Nicole Beaton Mar 2024


I think it went well! The group was chatty and seemed to have fun. The instructor was really good, and the format worked well.

Cyndi Oji-Marchese Mar 2024


The class was very relaxed, fun, and informative! The project is very simple, but I’m still glad we were able to walk through it together to ensure everything went smoothly. We were able to ask questions throughout and the timing of everything was perfect. The kit we were sent in advance was great!

Lorelyn Padojino Mar 2024


Great session! Easy to follow and a lot of fun! Made for a great team activity

Celeste Beacom Mar 2024


Cara was awesome and we love our blankets! Easy to make and so so soft.

Karishma Parikh Mar 2024


Cara was very clear and answered any and all questions that we had (which honestly weren't many because she was very clear). I definitely would be happy to keep this course/business in mind for future events!

Alexandra Hart Mar 2024


This was a great class! We had a small virtual group as a team bonding event and Cara was wonderful. She went through the steps several times, paused to make sure everyone was on the same step and had a great attitude! Would definitely take another class with her again!

Phyllis Corkery Mar 2024


I had so much fun, making mistakes but I’m learning I wish I could learn other designs but first I’ll need to master this. Now I’m on my fifth blanket️

Jenna Schoenbohm Feb 2024


This was an awesome event for my team of 60 - before the eventI was a little concerned that there wouldn't be enough activity to keep my team engaged for the entirety of the event (which lasted about 50 minutes) but Cara gave a little history on candles to kick the event off and had trivia questions organized for the time when we were waiting for the fragrance to set into the wax. She was one of best hosts that I've worked with for my monthly virtual events. Not only was she great during the event, she was really accommodating and patient with me during the planning process. I'd highly recommend this class for an easy craft event and would definitely recommend Cara as an instructor in general! Thank you for a fun event!

Teacher's response

Jenna, Thank you so much for this amazing feedback! I know planning virtual events for larger groups can be tricky, so I strive to make the process as easy as possible and to make the class as fun and engaging as possible. I hope to work together again in the future for another unique and crafty team building event!

Cara

Arlene Lefebre Jan 2024


It was a great class and I really enjoyed learning from our teacher. She was very knowledgeable and eager to share her experience and preferences. I learned a lot and would love to continue doing wood burning and mastering this new skill. I do wish we had discussed the other burning tips more and what they are useful for but I also forgot to ask.

Tamara Khalaf Jan 2024


My friend and I signed up for the chunky blanket class as part of a birthday gift and we had SUCH a wonderful time! Cara is an incredible teacher -- very patient, kind, and fun. You do not need any prior knitting / crocheting experience and the knitting with your fingers is not only fun, but it goes very quickly. By the end of the class, we were already about 1/4 completed with our blankets and we sat and finished them within about an hour and a half. I highly recommend this class for solo folks interested in learning a fun new craft, friends looking for a fun afternoon, or large groups. It was such an enjoyable way to spend the afternoon!

DIY Chunky Knit Blanket review by Tamara Khalaf

Elizabeth Root Jan 2024


We schedule this as a team activity and everyone loved it! Cara was a wonderful and thoughtful instructor and everyone walked away relaxed, happy and with a new skill to be proud of it. Thanks, Cara!

Christine Kingsley Dec 2023


Cara is a lovely teacher! She was patient with our small group and constantly asked if we needed help. Cara shared other items she made and even showed us an "advanced" knitting style for added fun! The craft kit came in time even during the holiday season.

Textiles class review by Christine Kingsley

Irene Sansoucie Dec 2023


We have used Cara before for our holiday party last year, and she is a wonderful, kind instructor. She goes over any questions you may have and will repeat steps if you ask her. Her supplies always come in time, and she is easy to follow. Would definitely recommend her and have recommended her to others looking for a fun work holiday event!

Theresa Morgan Dec 2023


This class was really fun and great for various different skill levels. Cara is a great instructor and we have done some of her other classes too. This did not disappoint. She is a great teacher and always sends everything you need. I really appreciate that she used natural ingredients and the scents were amazing! My house smells so good just from making the candles. I have not even burned them yet. The clean up was super easy too. I will definitely make more candles in the future.

Grier Colwell Dec 2023


Instructor was fabulous. Kept things moving but gave great instruction and was upbeat and fun! We loved it!

Teacher's response

Thank you, Grier! I appreciate your kind words and am thrilled that you had such a positive experience. Hope to see you in a future workshop!

Emily Goldberg Dec 2023


Lauren was great! She took the time to make sure our team knew what they were supposed to be doing and helped everyone out if they got stuck

Teacher's response

Thank you, Emily! We really appreciate your positive feedback about Lauren. It's wonderful to hear that she was supportive and ensured that everyone on the team understood their tasks. Hope to work with you for another fun team event in the future!

Karen Dieringer Dec 2023


Cara was great! She gave very thorough instructions! It was not hard at all and I can see myself making many blankets in the future! I will note (which is not an issue at all), but some people thought you would complete an entire blanket in the hour class. You can’t finish but it gives everyone a fun project to do after the call ends! I loved it and can’t wait to finish my blanket!

Teacher's response

Thank you, Karen, for the glowing review! I'm so glad to hear that you found the instructions thorough and easy to follow. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the class and are excited to make more chunky knits!

I apologize if there was any confusion about completing an entire blanket in the hour-long class. While it's not possible to finish the entire project in that time, I'm glad that it still provided you with a fun and enjoyable project to work on outside of the class.

Thank you again for your kind words. I can't wait to see your finished blanket and I hope to have you join me in another class soon!

Clay Preheim Dec 2023


Cara was amazing, the charcuterie board burning was a fantastic activity, and the group had the best time.

Woodworking class review by Clay Preheim

Teacher's response

Warms my heart to receive such great feedback! I hope to see you again soon for another fantastic time!

Kevin Rugg Dec 2023


We had a pretty large group spread out across US and MX. The class went very well and everyone had a lot of fun. Our instructor, Cara, even included our team logo in the templates that she put together for us which was a big hit.

Teacher's response

Thank you Kevin for the positive feedback! I am thrilled to hear the guests enjoyed the workshop and I had a great time spending the hour together. Hope to see you in a future class!

Jacqueline Chu Dec 2023


Our team had so much fun in Cara's DIY Chunky Knit Blanket class! Communication with Cara was super easy and quick, and we luckily had no issues with shipping and whatnot. Cara was a great instructor - she was super clear, helpful, and friendly. I'd highly recommend this class and look forward to exploring other classes with Cara and her team!

Teacher's response

Thank you Jacqueline for the wonderful review! I'm delighted to hear that you and your team had a blast in the DIY Chunky Knit Blanket class. Thank you again for taking the time to share your positive experience. We can't wait to have you and your team join us for more fun workshops in the future!

Anna Simon Dec 2023


Cara was so wonderful. She helped fix a shipping mistake promptly, she was really flexible with the chaos of our group, and people were delighted by the product they created. We'll use her again in the future for sure!

Monica Dougherty Nov 2023


Loved the class, just finishing my blanket now! She went slow enough to understand and felt like everything was clear.

Elisa Pineda Nov 2023


Cara was great! She taught us the woodburning basics and kept the conversation going so it never felt like there was awkward silence in the virutal room. We are excited to have learned a new skill right in time for the holidays!

Pamela Seiffert Nov 2023


Very clear, patient instructions! Would love to sign up for more classes with her! Thanks!

Soleil Laurant Nov 2023


Cara was an amazing instructor and really took the time to explain each step. She was sweet, bubbly, and a great virtual instructor. Would book another class. :)

Jung-Ah Rha Nov 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Great teacher! Easy to follow along and got a good start on the blanket during the class.

Kevin Knowlton Nov 2023


Fantastic class and instructor! I would absolutely recommend this class, it was a great time

Barbara Sessa Oct 2023


Cara was amazing! She was kind, extremely easy to understand, and she made us all feel welcome! Her voice and ability to make us all feel comfortable was exceptional! I wasn’t sure if I would like a zoom class but I can’t wait to do another one! I will be gifting these classes for sure

Mailyn Lugo Oct 2023


This class was phenomenal! Cara, our instructor, was friendly and knowledgeable. The class was easy to follow and just the right pace. Our team had a great time. Thank you!

DIY Chunky Knit Blanket review by Mailyn Lugo

Erin Baumrucker Oct 2023


We had so much fun! Our instructor was really kind and insightful, and we all had souvenirs once we finished. Definitely a great class.

Woodworking class review by Erin Baumrucker

Kim Baker Oct 2023


Our teacher was great and very knowledgable. The class was relaxing and a lot of fun. I definitely feel inspired to continue the art od wood burning.

Marge Hembree Oct 2023


Cara was awesome! She explained everything to us and answered all our questions. She made the class fun by engaging all of us while she was creating a board along with our group. Had some great ideas for how we could use the woodworking skills we learned about for gifts, hobbies, etc. Very upbeat and encouraging.

Kevin Moy Sep 2023


Our teacher, Cara, was awesome! She was amiable and educational. She taught us facts and techniques to woodburning, but she also made us feel at home by asking about our team dynamic. We learned about the different types of media for the wood. I feel like we got great value from the class because we can continue to use the wood burning pen for years to come! Thank you, Cara!

Peter Rodriguez Sep 2023


Very fun and unique class! Cara gave some great background on techniques and set us up to try different things with our wood burning designs.

Quyymun Rabby Sep 2023


Great class with engaging instructor

Salam Ibrahim Sep 2023


great! my kit came with everything i needed

Sam Hougie Sep 2023


Such a fun activity! Cara was so friendly, kind, patient, and supportive, also willing to laugh a bit as I clowned it up (new to crocheting, some growing pains were endured). Cara was willing to go as slowly as we needed + repeat steps to keep us up to pace, and overall the activity was both relaxing & entertaining. Would highly recommend.

Elizabeth Connolly Aug 2023


This class was so fun I would highly highly recommend this class to anyone interested in a fun wood burning activity.

Amity Tarrants Aug 2023


Enjoyed this class - the teacher was very knowledgeable and moved at a perfect pace. Would love to take other classes in the future.

Ranae Dunn Aug 2023


Great bonding with the TAB/HR team and the instructor was very interactive! Thank you!

Tashley Hatton Aug 2023


Sooooooo much fun The wood burning team building class exceeded expectations, fostering creativity and collaboration in a fun and engaging environment. Highly recommended!

Tanesha Stokes Aug 2023


I'm not a crafty person, but this class was so fun! The instructor took her time to explain the basics, which were super easy to catch onto, and my board actually resembled the stencil. Great time, would definitely do it again.

Lenore White Aug 2023


Our team is comprised of high performers. This activity was new to most of the team and challenging. Overall everyone enjoyed learning something new. Cara was terrific!

Wood Burn a Charcuterie Board review by Lenore White

Ashley Horton Aug 2023

32 ClassBento workshops attended • 29 reviews


This event was so much fun for my coworkers, and they were so excited with their finished creations. I would highly recommend this event, because the finished product was fabulous!

Matt Jun 2023


Cara was great! Class was fun & informative, and was well-paced. Looking forward to lighting my candle!

Xayanjely Lopez May 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


It was a fun and informative. It was very easy to follow along and duplicate the process.

Theresa Morgan May 2023

7 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews


FUN CLASS Was easy to learn and the instructor gave great direction. Time flew by!

Adrien Lo May 2023


Great work and instruction by Elle

Clarence Leung Apr 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Awesome! Thank you to Cara for being such a great host to my team. Would recommend to other folks with hybrid virtual and in-person teams.

Textiles class review by Clarence Leung

Jennie Andresen Apr 2023


We were so excited to have the option of a private class for our sisters weekend to celebrate some of us turning the big 4 0. Cara was upbeat and gave clear instructions. She answered specific questions and also shared tips based on her experience. It was the right balance of conversation, instruction, and tips and didn't feel rushed. We would highly recommend this class. Everyone needs at least one more soft cozy blanket. Not sure I can stop at just one though. I may have found a new hobby!

DIY Chunky Knit Blanket review by Jennie Andresen

Melissa Martensson Apr 2023


This was such a fun class! Everyone had a great time and Cara was a fantastic host. Super smooth!

Julia Mora-Khan Mar 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Cara is a wonderful, friendly teacher, and her enthusiasm was felt before, during, and after our class. One thing our team really appreciated was Cara's swift responsiveness leading up to the class. There were questions. last-minute requests, snafus, etc. and Cara handled it all with grace, and with time to spare.

Michael Curtis Mar 2023


We loved our company class with Cara! Can't wait to enjoy our yummy smelling candles :)

Marco Wood Feb 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Cara was awesome! Everyone loves the class, easy to follow! Would do many more classes

Brent Sinn Feb 2023


Cara did a great job. She was knowledgable, positive and moved at a good pace. We really enjoyed the class.

Jules Marvin Feb 2023


Very easy to follow and kind instructor! Also appreciated the ability to be able to follow back up / review tutorials.

Barbara Simmons Jan 2023


We enjoyed this class as a family and had a great time learning Shibori techniques. The instructor was friendly and knowledgeable and the demonstration easy to follow. Highly recommended.

Katie Simmons Jan 2023


This was a great class! Our instructor Cara was friendly and helpful and the kit had everything we needed besides running water and towels. Really lovely to end up with two tea towels, a tote and a pair of socks plus enough indigo dye left over to do several more clothing items. Eager to try some of the other classes from this instructor like candlemaking and knitting!

Hannah Cho Jan 2023


Cara was an amazing instructor! She hosted 15 people private class and my team really enjoyed it. The hour long class felt like it was just 15 mins because it was so engaging and therapeutic. Cara was patient and thorough with the steps, making sure everyone can follow along. I'm looking forward to booking her other classes!

Shanna Hurley Jan 2023


Very helpful and informative instructor. By the end of the class we were about 1/4 through he blanket but had enough direction to finish on our own. Finished that same day! No one turned on their video except the instructor and us, so there wasn’t very much interaction from other students. Overall, it was a good class and we are excited to have a new skill that’s fast and easy— this will be great to make as gifts in the future.

DIY Chunky Knit Blanket review by Shanna Hurley

Bradley Jan 2023


The person who led our session was patient and didn't hesitate to show us a technique more than once, to help us understand.

Stacy Jan 2023


Enjoyed the teacher's energy. She was really patient and made sure to check in on the class, backup and re-show things, etc. Super fun.

Jeanne Jan 2023


very patient/chill instructor and beautiful yarn

Cinzia Borello Jan 2023


The teacher was really nice.
The chenille provided was so soft and a color I like!
I learned I can knit with my hands.
It was a fun experience.

Todd Jan 2023


The course is taught at a perfect pace, giving you time to knit, follow along, and ask questions. The overhead camera view was extremely helpful in understanding the flow and concept of knitting. Give it a try and start making blankets for your whole family and pets.

Danielle Zhou Jan 2023


Cara was great, she made the class very enjoyable and filled the waiting periods with fun trivia. I loved the emphasis on the organic materials used for the class. The candle turned out smelling so good! All of us received our packages in the mail prior to the class.

Trevor Friel Jan 2023


This was fun and personalized! Cara was extremely engaging and made this easy. The team enjoyed the activity overall!

Hau-Ling Poon Dec 2022


Fun and well organized session - people had a blast and enjoyed having something to keep

Marco Wood Dec 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Cara was such a wonderful facilitator. The ice breaker event in the beginning was a well thought out touch. The feedback from the warriors that attended was nothing but positive and they are looking forward to many more events. Thank you and job well done

Marco

Floristry class review by Marco Wood

Ashley Gregware Dec 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Our team had so much fun putting these together! Cara was great and led 2 of the events we booked through this site.

Steve Stark Dec 2022


I used this for a virtual team connection event for work. This class is perfect for beginners and Cara is an effective & fun teacher!

Susie Allen Dec 2022


Great class! Love the finished product, the instructions were clear and easy to follow. Thank you!

Junko Fukuma Dec 2022


Thank you for the super fun class! It was a team-building/holiday celebration for the team, and everyone really enjoyed it.

Ashley Gregware Dec 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Cara was so fun and nice!
It was very easy to follow her instructions and she was so patient reviewing the same info a few times for those of us that needed a repeat.
This class was a lot easier than we all thought it was going to be- so happy we booked!

DIY Chunky Knit Blanket review by Ashley Gregware

Bethany Austin Dec 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


The class was great! Learned lots of great tips/tricks for wood burning. The teacher answered questions, demonstrated techniques and was very helpful with making sure the kits had all the right material or sent replacements for anything missing/broken.

Woodworking class review by Bethany Austin

Yoonie Kim Dec 2022


Cara was very communicative throughout the whole process and had such great energy! Although we didn't get to complete our blanket during the hour-long class, we were so excited with the new knowledge we gained about hand knitting that most of us completed our blankets in the next hour!
I would highly recommend this class for your next company team-bonding!

Katie Halpin Dec 2022


Cara was great at teaching the class and all of our guests really enjoyed it!

Madinah Slaise Dec 2022


This bespoke course was profoundly comfortable, overflowing with holiday cheer and hosted by the most warm hearted instructor (Cara). The directions were simple and the construction material yielded the most beautiful wreath! Shipping was a breeze, accompanied by tracking information. Yet, my favorite aspect of the offering was Cara’s professional art/design knowledge and years of experience. She’s a foreal foreal artist, ya’ll, like university trained :) I highly suggest this course for team building, private sessions and group connections…

Marisa Farney Dec 2022


Cara made this class so fun! The scents were fantastic, the candles were easy to make, and she even had some candle trivia to infuse some extra fun. Highly recommend!

Vanessa Jaber Dec 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


My team and I really enjoyed this class, Cara was a great teacher and answered all our questions! She made sure to explain everything in detail and made this whole event fun and easy!

Wood Burn a Charcuterie Board review by Vanessa Jaber

Gracie Hefter Nov 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


The class was enjoyable. The teacher took her time with showing the steps needed. She encouraged everyone to move at the level that they were comfortable with, while providing guidance.

Ashley Horton Nov 2022

32 ClassBento workshops attended • 29 reviews


This was such a fun and interactive class! My coworkers all enjoyed it greatly and can't wait to make more things for their friends and family! Cara was an awesome teacher, and I would highly recommend this event!

Ryan Elberg Nov 2022


Cara was the best. Adored her. And came away with a wonderful cozy blanket. Cheers!

DIY Chunky Knit Blanket review by Ryan Elberg

Ashley Nov 2022


I loved taking this class. I was a little apprehensive since I don't have any knitting type experience. I was expecting to get frustrated and have my hands tangled up :D. However, our instructor made it so easy, and I am pretty sure I have a new hobby now! Can't wait to try this again.

Textiles class review by Ashley

Belinda Oct 2022


Cara as a great teacher --- she took her time to make sure we were all comfortable with knowing steps, next steps, answering questions. She also was fun as engaged in our team conversations. Great activity and great instructor!

Jill Oct 2022


This was such a fun team event! The instructor was very friendly and personable. It was really easy to learn and I was able to finish my blanket later that weekend!

DIY Chunky Knit Blanket review by Jill

Anastasia Oct 2022


the class was great- really easy to follow along. Loved how my blanket turned out!

Donna Oct 2022


What a great class! The instructions were easy to follow and interaction with the team was great. We really appreciated the comfortable environment created and willingness to help everyone no matter what level that were.

Donna Mestanza Oct 2022


My team really enjoyed the class Cara led for us. Easy to follow and kept a great pace. Thanks Cara!

Textiles class review by Donna Mestanza

Kurt Liebrecht Oct 2022


Aweome class! So much fun learning how create an easy/cozy blanket. Great team bonding experience.

Jocelyne Liu Oct 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Annie and Cara are amazing, our team had so much fun! It was a fun challenge and team bonding activity (doable for folks that have never knitted before)

Textiles class review by Jocelyne Liu

Anne Malbon Sep 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


This was a fun and relaxing virtual activity for a group of colleagues to do. The kits with everything you need arrived quickly and Cara did a fantastic job of facilitating and making it interactive. Highly recommend any of the Coastal Design Workshops!

Cody Randall Sep 2022


Cara with Coastal Design Workshops was awesome! We had large group of about 175 and she did so great sending everyone their kits on time. When it came time for the class, she made it easy to learn how to complete the blanket and provided all of the resources necessary to finish the blankets after the class was over. This was our most attended craft workshop ever and it went so well!

Ashlee Gomes Sep 2022


Such a great class! We all enjoyed following along in making our own blankets. The yarn is so fluffy and soft too! Cara is a great teacher- highly recommend!

Nina Sep 2022


The class was easy to follow along and the teacher explained points to troubleshoot if we ran into any issues.

My only disappointment was that I got a cream color yarn and found out afterwards that the entire class was supposed to get grey yarn and I seemed to be the only one to not get grey. I wish I didn't find this out in the end because when I signed up for this class, I had specifically requested a dark color and to not get any shade of white yarn and so I was doubly disappointed.

Matt Sep 2022


Cara was terrific. She was engaging and made sure she was not moving too quickly. Thanks and really fun class!

Andrea Sep 2022


The teacher's camera was going in and out of focus a lot, making it hard to see about half the time. I am extremely disappointed to know our yarn came from Hobby Lobby, based on their intolerance of people's lifestyle choices. There wasn't any opportunity to talk to my team members, but I am happy to have learned a new skill assuming I can manage it on my own now that class is over!

Gloria Truong Sep 2022


Super relaxing and creative team bonding activity. Would definitely book again with different team members!

Ashlee York Aug 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


This class was such a joy to participate in! Cara was an amazing teacher to work with. She was patient and so helpful with our team as we got to understand how to create these cozy pillows.

Darlene Brunetti Jul 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended


Lovely little class! Packet came on time with everything needed. Cara was engaging, artsy, & gave ideas with options. Fun!

Theresa Morgan Jul 2022

7 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews


This class was super fun. Cara was great at answering questions and offering suggestions/ideas. Great for all art skill levels. Highly recommend this class or others with Cara!

Jocelyne Liu Jun 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Cara was so engaging and accommodating for our group! We did this candle making session as a work team bonding event and she was able to ship her kits internationally as well as within the US. 10/10 would recommend this for any team

Diana Wiggins Jun 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Cara was a wonderful instructor. She was engaging, patient, and very clear in her directions. Two beginners - with zero experience - were able to create beautiful hand knit blankets. We had a great time, and love the finished product!

Darya Chernina Jun 2022


My team had fun in this class - we're an all-female team and most have no experience with knitting. Cara's pace was great and she went back several times to show us how to position our work correctly and work the loops. She also provided the session recording, which will be an excellent reference for future projects.

The only way this could have been better was if all of our global team members received their yarn - one did not and had to find her own yarn, but it was a regular kind so she knit a "miniature" blanket of sorts.

Marsha Kowal Jun 2022


The instructor was super personable and friendly! I appreciate that she is sending me a tutorial so I can perfect my technique on the second pillow after the class!

Anne Malbon May 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Cara was very welcoming to our group of about 30 technologists! She walked us through each step and laughed at our background banter along the way. Materials arrived promptly and we had everything we needed!

Ryan Kraten May 2022


The teacher didn’t send the zoom link and never contacted me. I tried texting and calling the phone number provided by Classbento but nobody answered. I will be requesting a refund.

Teacher's response

Ryan, I am so sorry about your experience. I will issue a full refund. Unfortunate circumstances led me to miss our class and I will do my best going forward to make sure this doesn't happen again.

Annalise Crescenzo Apr 2022


Such an amazing & relaxing workshop! Cara was super helpful throughout the entire session. She was able to provide clear instructions for each step and was able to help solve any mistakes participants might’ve made. Everyone was able to knit their blanket even though half of the participants have never knit before. My team really enjoyed this easily and can’t wait to try others!

Sheila Gartland Apr 2022


Cara was great! We love our new blankets and what we learned. Fun way to spend an afternoon.

Betty Lin Apr 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Best class ever! Cara is a natural teacher and the end product is beautiful!

Thank you Cara

Jessica Lu Mar 2022


We did this class for a corporate team building event virtually and Cara was such a lovely instructor. Everyone really enjoyed the event and Cara gave some great tips and advice. Also loved how fluffy the yarn was! If we have another company team event, I think we'll do the pillows next :)

Deb McGuire Mar 2022


This was super fun! I was clearly the remedial student in the class as I had to un-do part of my work and re-do it, but the teacher walked me through it and my project looks good. The instructor provided a video of the class to refer to as I finish it later. The teacher was patient and offered easy to understand directions and encouragement.

DIY Chunky Knit Blanket review by Deb McGuire

Youna Song Mar 2022


We had a great time with this class (group of 12 people) for a team event. Everything went smoothly - we had fun choosing our yarn colors, the materials arrived on time with clear tracking information, and Cara was very clear/helpful with repeating any steps during the class. Would recommend for sure!

Faith Mar 2022


Such an informative and fun class to take with loved ones! I like how you can select your yarn, and it was so easy to do at home. Definitely a skill I will continue to use!

Alvina Andrzejewski Feb 2022


Cara was a great instructor and made our teambuilding really relaxing and fun! She was also very flexible, quick to respond, and understanding when we had to move the date/time due to scheduling conflicts with a group size of 8 people. Our yarn arrived well in advance and tracking numbers were provided. It was an overall easy and pleasant experience, and we're all determined to create blankets for office holiday gifts this year. Thanks, Cara!

Amy Peck Feb 2022


Cara was awesome! Friends and family had a really great time-Cara is very warm and friendly and an excellent teacher. Looking forward to taking more classes with Cara and ClassBento.

Mary Wantorek Feb 2022


Great class Good teacher, very patient and kind! Our group was so happy to unlock a new skill

DIY Chunky Knit Blanket review by Mary Wantorek

Trisha Pipkins Jan 2022


Cara did a great job showing patience with our group and repeating her work and instruction to make sure everyone was keeping up. She had a really positive energy that made everyone feel successful in our work! The yarn is super soft and we’re all very excited about completing our finished blankets One thing that would have been helpful to know before the class was that everyone needed to set up in an area that had a flat workspace - we had to spend the first few minutes with some people moving their laptops etc in order to have the right space to work.

Katie Bakalars Jan 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Thank you Cara! We had a wonderful time participating in your class. Our team would like to know what other classes you teach! We got loads of photos of our team with their blankets and kiddos/furry friends enjoying snuggling over the weekend. Thank you so much for meeting with us!

Whitney Joseph Dec 2021


Cara was awesome! She was very patient with us and did a great job explaining what we were doing. Thanks Cara!

DIY Chunky Knit Blanket review by Whitney Joseph

Emily Doyle Dec 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Cara was so accommodating and flexible, it made planning the event a breeze! We used the cozy blanket making class as an end of the year team bonding event and it was a big hit! Everyone had a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend!

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