WESTCHESTER
Creative Reuse
promote creative reuse, environmental awareness and community by providing affordable, reclaimed art materials
UPCOMING CLASSES
Instructor: Susanna Pitzer
Retake / Remake, 1000 N. Division Street, #9, Peekskill
Monday, July 27, 2026
6-8 pm
Class Fee: $30
Visible mending is for all - beginner to seasoned sewist. Learn how to turn those clothing holes, tears and stains into decorative clothing features. Learn to make patches and how to use decorative stitches to mend clothing. All materials will be provided by Retake/Remake.
Instructor: Denise Leaden
Retake / Remake, 1000 N. Division Street, #9, Peekskill
Monday, August 10
6-8 pm
Class Fee: $30
This workshop is back by popular demand. TetraPak printmaking is an eco-friendly, intaglio printmaking technique. Transforming liquid cartons that hold broth or soup into etching plates for printing. Using an etching tool, you will create an image to be etched into the shiny, plastic coated surface. This “plate" will be inked, wiped clean of the excess ink, and transferred on dampened paper through our repurposed sizzix machine press to produce fine detailed textured prints. All materials provided by Retake/Remake.
Instructor: Caitlin Nalven
Retake / Remake, 1000 N. Division Street, #9, Peekskill
Monday, September 14
6-8 pm
Class Fee: $30
Wish you knew your sewing machine better? We’re here to help both new and experienced sewists learn more about their machines. From basics to advanced. Come with questions and requests, along with your sewing machine, machine manual, bobbins, presser feet, extra needle. If possible, bring everything that came with your machine. This workshop is only for non-computerized machines. If you have questions as to whether your machine is computerized or not, please feel free write susannapitzer@gmail.com
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Instructor: Susanna Pitzer
Retake / Remake, 1000 N. Division Street, #9, Peekskill
Monday, August 3
6-8 pm
Class Fee: $30
Visible mending is for all - beginner to seasoned sewist. Learn how to turn those clothing holes, tears and stains into decorative clothing features. Learn to make patches and how to use decorative stitches to mend clothing. All materials will be provided by Retake/Remake.
Instructor: Susanna Pitzer
Retake / Remake, 1000 N. Division Street, #9, Peekskill
Monday, August 17
6-8 pm
Class Fee: $30
In this workshop, we will use paper, fabric and yarn in a variety of colors to create color theory collages. Each collage will focus on a specific color grouping, such as: warm colors, cool colors, neutral colors, light to dark hues of same color, complimentary colors, etc. See how certain colors make you feel, which ones seem in harmony or at odds and so much more. You will leave with your color theory collages to use as reference. All materials provided by Retake/Remake.
Instructor: Caitlin Nalven
Retake / Remake, 1000 N. Division Street, #9, Peekskill
Monday, September 21
6-8 pm
Class Fee: $30
Wish you knew your sewing machine better? We’re here to help both new and experienced sewists learn more about their machines. From basics to advanced. Come with questions and requests, along with your sewing machine, machine manual, bobbins, presser feet, extra needle. If possible, bring everything that came with your machine. This workshop is only for non-computerized machines. If you have questions as to whether your machine is computerized or not, please feel free write susannapitzer@gmail.com
PAST CLASSES...
Instructor: Lavinia Wiggins
Retake / Remake, 1000 N. Division Street, #9, Peekskill
Monday, July 13, 2026
6-8 pm
Class Fee: $30
Build a charming house-shaped book using cardboard as base, featuring a special window for your photo. Decorate your “home” with collage and scrapbook papers. Finish it all with simple sewn binding—bringing your one-of-a-kind book to life. Come play, create, and leave with something special. Materials provided by Retake/Remake.
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Instructor: Jessica Burnett
Retake / Remake, 1000 N. Division Street, #9, Peekskill
Monday, June 8, 2026
6-8 pm
Class Fee: $30
Making granny squares has always been a great way to use up scrap yarn to make everything from a dish cloth to an afghan. Participants must have basic crochet experience and know how to do slip knot, chain stitch and single stitch. Learn double stitch and finishing stitch.
You will leave with your granny square, a crochet hook, extra yarn and granny square pattern to continue your granny square journey. All materials provided by Retake/Remake.
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Instructor: Caitlin Nalven
Retake / Remake, 1000 N. Division Street, #9, Peekskill
Monday, June 22, 2026
6-8 pm
Class Fee: $30
Wish you knew your sewing machine better? We’re here to help new to experienced sewists learn more about their machines. From basics to advanced. Come with questions and requests. Along with your sewing machine, machine manual, bobbins, presser feet, extra needle. If possible, bring everything that came with your machine. Materials will be provided by Retake/Remake. This workshop is only for non-computerized machines. If you have questions as to whether your machine is computerized or not, please feel free write susannapitzer@gmail.com
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Instructor: Kim Gerosa
Retake / Remake, 1000 N. Division Street, #9, Peekskill
Monday, April 27, 2026
6-8pm
Class Fee: $30
Join us for a fun evening of true upcycling as we turn everyday toilet paper rolls into beautiful flowers. In this workshop, we will learn how to cut, fold, glue and paint toilet paper rolls to make flowers and leaves and then attach them to a stem. You’ll leave with at least one freshly made flower and skills to make a whole bouquet. All materials provided by Retake/Remake.
Instructor: Lavinia Wiggins
Retake / Remake, 1000 N. Division Street, #9, Peekskill
Monday, March 30, 2026
5-7pm
Class Fee: $30
Discover the versatile and simple No-Sew Tab Binding while creating a fun, eclectic junk journal filled with collage, scrap papers, and decorative papers. In this relaxed, no-stress class, you’ll layer textures, patterns, and found bits into a book that feels completely your own. You’ll leave not only with a finished journal, but with a binding technique you can use again and again in your creative practice.
Instructor: Jessica Burnett
Retake/ Remake, 1000 N. Division Street, #9, Peekskill
Monday, March 2, 2026
5-7pm
Class Fee: $30
In this workshop, you will learn the importance of choosing the right yarn and crochet hook for your project, and how to do a slip knot, chain stitch, single stitch and finishing. We will also touch on abbreviations used in crochet patterns. You will go home with a crochet hook and yarn to continue the crochet journey. Materials provided by Retake Remake.
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Instructor: Susanna Pitzer
Retake / Remake
1000 N. Division Street, #9, Peekskill
Monday, February 9, 2026
5-7pm
Class Fee: $30
Missing a button? Have a hole in your favorite outfit? Need to hem something? Join us in Mending 101 where you will learn to mend all of the above and how to fix a torn seam. Learn techniques for basic mending and go home with mending experience, plus, sewing needles and thread for future mending. All materials provided by Retake Remake.
Instructor: Denise Leaden
Retake / Remake, 1000 N. Division Street, #9, Peekskill
Monday, January 5, 2026
5-7pm
Class Fee: $30
In this hands-on workshop, you will be guided through various techniques to create your own beaded bracelet, from bead stringing and using crimping pliers to how to add a clasp. You will leave with a beautifully finished bracelet, along with the knowledge and confidence to continue creating unique jewelry on your own. Class fee includes all materials and crimping pliers to take home.
3d paper ornament workshop
Instructor: Robyn Wild
Retake / Remake 1000 N. Division St, Peekskill
Monday, November 18, 2024
5-7pm
Class Fee: $25
Learn how to up-cycle greeting cards and photos into beautiful and unique 3D ornaments. All materials and templates will be provided. Cost is $25 per person. Spread some cheer with this eco-friendly paper craft!
Instructor: Denise Leaden
Retake / Remake 1000 N. Division St, Peekskill
Monday, Sept. 23, 2024
5-7pm
Class Fee: $30
In this hands-on workshop, you will be guided through various techniques to create your own beaded bracelet, from bead stringing, to using crimping pliers, and to how to add a clasp. You will leave with a beautifully finished bracelet, along with the knowledge and confidence to continue creating unique jewelry on your own. Class fee includes all materials and crimping pliers to take home.
Cost is $30 per person.
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Instructor: Denise Leaden
Retake / Remake, 1000 N. Division Street, #9, Peekskill
Monday, April 13, 2026
6-8 pm
Class Fee: $30
TetraPak printmaking is an eco-friendly, intaglio printmaking technique. Transforming liquid cartons that hold broth or soup into etching plates for printing.
Using an etching tool, you will create an image to be etched into the shiny, plastic coated surface. This “plate" will be inked, wiped clean of the excess ink, and transferred on dampened paper through our repurposed sizzix machine press to produce fine detailed textured prints.
Instructor: Denise Leaden
Retake / Remake, 1000 N. Division Street, #9, Peekskill
Monday, March 16, 2026
5-7pm
Class Fee: $30
In this hands-on workshop, you will be guided through various techniques to create your own beaded bracelet, from bead stringing and using crimping pliers to how to add a clasp. You will leave with a beautifully finished bracelet, along with the knowledge and confidence to continue creating unique jewelry on your own. Class fee includes all materials and crimping pliers to take home.
Instructor: Susanna Pitzer
Retake/ Remake, 1000 N. Division Street, #9, Peekskill
Monday, February 16
5-7pm
Class Fee: $30
Come for a night of exploring different techniques for creating painted papers. We will have fun using wax resist, washes, color mixing, layering paint & mark making to create patterns on a variety of paper types. The papers will be used to create your own artwork. Class fee includes all materials. You’ll leave with a packet of materials to continue your work at home.
Instructor: Linda Weinbaum
Retake / Remake, 1000 N. Division Street, #9, Peekskill
Monday, February 2, 2026
5-7pm
Class Fee: $30
Join us for Iris folding, a design whose center resembles the iris of an eye or camera lens. Participants will learn to identify which papers fold best, the order folded papers must be put into place, how to adhere papers for stability and how to use an x-acto knife to get the best results. Each participant will go home with their finished card, along with supplies for making more. Materials provided by Retake Remake.
INTRODUCTION TO EMBROIDERY
Instructor: Susanna Pitzer
Retake/Remake, 1000 N. Division St. #9, Peekskill
Monday, December 15, 2025
5-7pm
Class Fee: $30
Join us in learning the most used embroidery stitches: running stitch, backstitch, lazy daisy, satin stitch and French knot. We will create a reference sampler of all these stitches. Then begin an additional embroidery project to take home. Class fee includes all materials to continue your work at home including a hoop, thread, and embroidery needle.
Instructor: Mama Su
Retake / Remake 1000 N. Division St, Peekskill
Monday, October 21, 2024
5-7pm
Class Fee: $25
Start your crochet journey with Mama Su at this fun and informative beginner workshop. You'll learn crochet basics including terminology, how to create different stitches, how to read a pattern, and leave with a project in progress and the knowledge and confidence to continue at home. Class fee is $25, which includes crochet hook and extra yarn to take home.
Cost is $25 per person.
Instructor: Stephen Dunford
Retake / Remake 1000 N. Division St, Peekskill
Monday, August 26, 2024
5-7pm
Class Fee: $20
This class is designed to help you craft a fabulous fascinator or headband for special occasions. Discover and explore your personal style to create spectacular pieces using fabrics, beads, buttons, feathers, and other interesting materials. You don't need to "be a designer". You'll be guided through simple conventional and unconventional techniques to explore your next creation. Just come with an open mind! All supplies will be provided.
Cost is $20 per person.