Art. For everyone.
Offering art classes and artisan retail in Sunapee Harbor.
Welcome to Riverside Artist Studio—where creativity meets community in the heart of Sunapee Harbor.
Step inside a vibrant, welcoming space designed for exploration, connection, and making something truly your own. Whether you're picking up a new craft, refining your skills, or looking for the perfect artisan gift, Riverside is a place where ideas come to life. From hands-on classes in pottery, silversmithing, basketweaving, and stained glass to lively knitting groups and community events, there’s always something happening here.
More than just a studio, Riverside is a creative hub—an open door to artistic expression, meaningful connection, and the joy of making. Come create, learn, and be inspired.
Classes
Intermediate Knitting: Increases, Decreases & Pattern Reading
Tuesday, November 10 | 4:00–5:30 PM | $85
Ready to take your knitting to the next level? This intermediate class is designed for knitters who are comfortable with the basic knit and purl stitch and want to learn the techniques that bring shape and texture to their projects.
During this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to work common increases and decreases, including make one left and right (M1L and M1R), knit two together (k2tog), and slip slip knit (ssk), and begin to understand how these stitches shape your fabric. We’ll also practice reading both written instructions and knitting charts, so you can follow a pattern with confidence from the first row to the last.
You’ll put it all together on a simple ripple cloth pattern, watching your increases and decreases form soft chevron waves as you go. You’ll leave with a solid start on your project and a printed pattern to finish at home.
Comfortable casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off is helpful. All materials and instruction are included. Join us at Riverside Artist Studio in Sunapee Harbor for an afternoon of learning, and take the mystery out of shaping and pattern reading!
Intermediate level • Basic knitting experience • Materials included
Beginner Basketweaving: Thanksgiving Bread Basket
Thursday, November 19 | 5:30–8:00 PM | $125
Bring something special to the Thanksgiving table this year! In this beginner-friendly workshop at Riverside Artist Studio in Sunapee Harbor, you’ll weave a long, oval bread basket with a band of colorful accent weaving. Each basket comes with a handmade, reversible fall bread cloth. It’s a perfect hostess gift, or a beautiful way to bring your rolls or appetizer to Thanksgiving dinner.
During this hands-on class, you’ll learn the step-by-step process of weaving a traditional reed basket, including setting up and weaving the base, shaping and upsetting the sides, weaving in your colored accent rows, and finishing your basket with a classic lashed rim. With guided instruction, you’ll learn techniques you can use to create future baskets of your own.
No previous basketweaving experience is necessary. All materials, supplies, and instruction are included. Come enjoy an evening of creativity and leave with a handcrafted bread basket and cloth ready for the holiday table!
Beginner level • No experience required • Materials included
Holiday Card Workshop: Six Handmade Holiday Cards
Thursday, December 3 | 5:30–7:30 PM | $65
Skip the store-bought boxed cards this year and send something made by hand! In this festive workshop at Riverside Artist Studio in Sunapee Harbor, you’ll create six handmade Christmas cards, each in a different style, using a variety of papers, stamps, ribbons, and embellishments.
During this hands-on evening, you’ll try a new technique with every card, including layering colored cardstock, stamping and embossing shimmering sentiments, textured backgrounds, punching decorative borders, and adding finishing touches like buttons, ribbon, and bows. With guided instruction along the way, you’ll pick up ideas and techniques you can use to make cards for every occasion.
Mail them to family and friends, tuck one into a holiday gift, or keep a favorite for yourself. No previous card-making or crafting experience is necessary. All materials and instruction are included. Grab a friend, come spend a cozy December evening in the studio, and leave with six one-of-a-kind cards ready to sign, seal, and send!
Beginner level • No experience required • Materials included
Silversmithing 101: Minimalist Jewelry
Wednesday, November 25 | 4:00–6:00 PM | $175
Home for Thanksgiving break? Grab a friend and spend an afternoon making something beautiful! In this beginner-friendly workshop at Riverside Artist Studio in Sunapee Harbor, you’ll create a piece of simple, modern fine silver jewelry, such as a stacking ring or a sleek bangle, that you’ll love wearing every day.
During this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of silversmithing, including measuring and cutting silver wire, shaping and forming your piece, soldering it closed, and finishing it with a polished or hammered texture. With guided instruction every step of the way, you’ll learn techniques you can use to create more minimal jewelry of your own.
Make something for yourself, or surprise the one cooking Thanksgiving dinner with a handmade thank-you. No previous jewelry-making experience is necessary. All materials, tools, and instruction are included. Sign up with a friend, kick off the holiday together, and leave with a handcrafted piece of jewelry!
Beginner level • No experience required • Materials included
Silversmithing: Fine Silver Paperclip Charm Bracelet
Saturday, December 12 | 12:00–3:00 PM | $225
Create a timeless piece of jewelry this holiday! In this hands-on workshop at Riverside Artist Studio in Sunapee Harbor, you’ll handcraft your own fine silver paperclip chain bracelet and choose three charms from an assortment. It’s a modern classic that looks beautiful worn on its own or layered with your favorite pieces.
During this class, you’ll learn the step-by-step process of making a chain by hand, including forming each elongated link from silver wire, fusing the links closed, connecting them into a chain, adding a clasp, and finishing your bracelet to a bright shine. With guided instruction every step of the way, you’ll learn techniques you can use to create future chains and jewelry of your own.
Your finished bracelet makes an excellent handmade holiday gift, or keep it for yourself and add memorable charms over time to tell your own story. No previous silversmithing experience is necessary. All materials, tools, and instruction are included. Come spend a festive December afternoon in the studio and leave with a handcrafted bracelet ready to wear or wrap!
Beginner level • No experience required • Materials included
Intermediate Stained Glass: Thanksgiving Luminary
Saturday, November 14 | 12:00–3:00 PM | $200
Welcome your guests with a warm, glowing pumpkin luminary this Thanksgiving! In this intermediate workshop at Riverside Artist Studio in Sunapee Harbor, you'll create a stained glass pumpkin luminary, about 8" x 10", featuring a classic barn quilt star at its center. It's perfect for your Thanksgiving table, entryway, or mantel.
During this hands-on class, you'll build on your stained glass skills as you work from a pattern with more pieces and curves, including cutting and grinding the rounded pumpkin sections, fitting the star design, foiling, and soldering your piece together. You'll choose your own glass colors, from classic harvest orange to creamy white pumpkins, and finish your luminary so it stands on its own.
Place a flameless candle behind your finished pumpkin and watch the colors glow, perfect for setting the mood at dinner and enjoying all season long.
Some previous stained glass experience is recommended. All materials, tools, and instruction are included. Come spend a cozy autumn afternoon in the studio and leave with a handcrafted luminary ready for your holiday table!
Intermediate level • Previous stained glass experience recommended • Materials included
Beginner Stained Glass: Holiday Star Ornament
Saturday, November 7 | 1:00–3:00 PM | $175
Add a little sparkle to your holiday season with a handmade stained glass star! In this beginner-friendly workshop at Riverside Artist Studio in Sunapee Harbor, you’ll create your own five-point star. It’s a perfect size to hang in a window as a suncatcher or as a holiday tree ornament.
During this hands-on class, you’ll learn the step-by-step process of traditional stained glass, including selecting your glass, cutting and shaping pieces to fit a pattern, wrapping the edges in copper foil, and soldering your star together. Choose a clear textured glass that catches the light like winter frost, or mix colors for a bright, cheerful look that is all your own.
With guided instruction every step of the way, you’ll build confidence with tools and techniques you can use on future stained glass projects of your own.
No previous stained glass experience is necessary. All materials, tools, and instruction are included. Come spend a cozy November afternoon in the studio and leave with a handcrafted star ready to shine all season long!
Beginner level • No experience required • Materials included
Sunday, November 29
12:00-1:30 pm
The Stables in the Livery
Cost: $75 per person (knitting needles and yarn included)
What better way to end a busy holiday weekend than learning how to knit? Join us for a welcoming, hands-on Learn to Knit class designed especially for beginners. In this relaxed and supportive environment, you’ll learn the foundational skills needed to begin knitting.
During this class, we’ll cover the essentials: how to cast on, the basic knit stitch, how to hold your needles and yarn comfortably, and how to read simple knitting patterns. By the end of the session, you’ll be well on your way to creating your first project and gaining the confidence to keep practicing at home. The class also includes one pair of circular needles and a skein of bulky yarn.
This class is perfect for complete beginners or anyone who has tried knitting before and would like a friendly refresher. Knitting is not only a creative outlet but also a wonderful way to slow down, focus, make something beautiful with your hands, and be part of a community.
Come enjoy a cozy, creative atmosphere, meet fellow makers, and discover the joy of knitting. All you need to bring is your curiosity—we’ll take care of the rest!
Beginner-friendly • Relaxed pace • No prior experience required
Intermediate Crochet: Modern Holiday Stocking
Wednesday, November 18 | 5:00–7:00 PM | $100
Give the trusty Christmas stocking a modern twist! In this intermediate workshop at Riverside Artist Studio in Sunapee Harbor, you’ll crochet a chunky, textured stocking, about 18" tall, using cozy super bulky yarn that works up quickly and looks beautiful hanging by the fireplace.
During this hands-on class, you’ll learn and practice front and back post double crochet to create a rich ribbed texture, work in the round from the toe up, and shape the heel and boot of your stocking. With guided instruction along the way, you’ll build skills you can use on future crochet projects. You’ll also learn simple ways to personalize your hanging loop with or without pom poms.
Students should be comfortable with chains and double crochet. All materials and instruction are included. Come enjoy an evening of creativity and leave with a handmade stocking that’s ready for the holidays, or one you’ll be excited to finish at home!
Pattern: Holly Jolly Hurry Stocking by Make & Do Crew (makeanddocrew.com).
Intermediate level • Basic crochet experience needed • Materials included
Create a beautiful Christmas-inspired barn quilt while learning the basics of this colorful American folk-art tradition! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll create an 15" x 15” barn quilt featuring one of two designs- a holiday tree or star—a perfect piece to display throughout the holiday season.
During this hands-on class, you’ll learn the step-by-step process of creating a barn quilt, including working from a pattern, laying out your design, taping clean lines, selecting colors, and painting your finished piece. With guided instruction, you’ll bring your holiday pattern to life while learning techniques you can use to create future barn quilt designs of your own.
No previous painting or barn quilt experience is necessary. All materials, supplies, and instruction are included. Come enjoy an evening of creativity and leave with a handcrafted holiday barn quilt ready to add a colorful, rustic touch to your home, porch, or seasonal décor!
About Us
Katie Flint
Co-FounderKatie has been a resident of Sunapee for the past 27 years and was one of the co-founders of the Sunapee Turkey Trot, which is going into its 20th year and is now considered to be a family tradition. In addition, Katie has been an English teacher with a certification in special education for the past 15 years at Sunapee Middle High School, and coached soccer for approximately ten years at various levels. Recently, Katie taught an introduction to jewelry making class at Colby-Sawyer College as an Adjunct Professor, and is a self-taught silversmith, weaver/fiber artist, and stained glass artist. Katie and her husband have raised two sons in Sunapee. They have a recent college grad from Bentley University and another son currently attending Georgia Tech.
Co-FounderSharon Parsons
Sharon Parsons has been a resident of Sunapee for the past 35 years and has been involved in numerous boards and organizations for the betterment of the community. She has been a teacher in New Hampshire for 40 years and currently teaches math and science at Sunapee Middle High School. As the proprietor of the Wild Goose Country Store for the past twelve years, Sharon has been an integral part of Sunapee Harbor. Sharon served on the Sunapee Heritage Alliance Board for many years, and she is a member of a Forward Sunapee Committee. Sharon is also an artist who enjoys creating pottery, baskets, barn quilts, and sewing, and has offered numerous classes to the community over the years. Sharon and her husband have raised four children in Sunapee. She recently became a grandmother.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sharon and Katie will be offering classes on: ceramics, knitting, barn quilts, silversmithing, weaving, basketweaving, sewing, and stained glass. There will be some beginner-level classes as well as classes for more advanced skills. Check out our class selection here!
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Getting registered is simple. Please add the class to your cart, and there will be a sign-up form available at checkout. If you have any questions about the class, please don’t hesitate to email us: riversideartiststudio@gmail.com.
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We are located in the heart of Sunapee Harbor in New Hampshire. Look up the historic Livery building, and we are set up in the lower levels called “The Stables”. Parking is available along the river behind the Livery and in front of the building near the main entrance.
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For a full description about the rich history of The Livery in Sunapee Harbor, please visit: www.thelivery.org/history/
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Because we have to pre-order class materials, we cannot offer a refund policy for classes once you sign up and give payment.
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Our retail hours are:
Saturday: 9 am-2 pm
Sunday: 2 pm-6 pm
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We are updating classes on a monthly basis. Please check back often or sign up for our mailing list!