Fun Things to do in Philly ( Updated Summer 2026 )
Workshop Calendar
June · July · August
Philadelphia’s most creative summer starts here. Every weekend this summer, Vera Art Studio offers hands-on workshops inspired by Turkish and global craft traditions — perfect for date night, girls’ night out, birthdays, and team building. Reserve your spot before sessions fill up.
Mosaic Lamp Workshop
Hand-cut glass tiles, your color palette, one glowing mosaic lamp to take home. The most iconic Vera experience — perfect for date night.
Saturday · June 6Rug Tufting Workshop
Design and tuft your own custom rug using professional tufting guns. Relaxing, satisfying, wildly fun — no experience needed.
Sunday · June 7Vitrail Glass Painting Workshop
Paint luminous stained-glass style designs on glass panels using the French vitrail technique. A Friday evening glow-up for your walls.
Friday Evening · June 19Pressed Flower Art Workshop
Arrange and press dried botanicals into a framed artwork you’ll treasure. A beautiful way to spend a June Saturday — great for a girls’ day out.
Saturday · June 20Rug Tufting Workshop
Third Sunday — another chance to tuft your own custom rug. Great for birthdays and group outings.
Sunday · June 21Mosaic Lamp Workshop
Last Saturday of June — spend the afternoon building your mosaic lamp, then head out to enjoy Philly’s summer nightlife.
Saturday · June 27Moss Wall Art Workshop
Build a lush preserved moss frame — gorgeous low-maintenance home décor. A big hit for interior design lovers.
Sunday · June 28Turkish Coffee Experience
Brew traditional Turkish coffee, read the grounds, enjoy a full cultural ritual. The perfect July 4th weekend wind-down.
Friday Evening · July 3Mosaic Lamp Workshop
Mid-July is the perfect time to create something beautiful. Hand-cut tiles, vibrant colors, glowing lamp to take home same day.
Saturday · July 11Rug Tufting Workshop
Summer’s most satisfying craft — pull yarn through canvas and watch your rug come to life. Great for groups of friends.
Sunday · July 12Vitrail Glass Painting Workshop
Friday evening under colorful glass — paint vivid vitrail designs and take home a piece that catches the light beautifully.
Friday Evening · July 17Rug Tufting Workshop
Third Sunday of July — our most popular rug tufting slot. Spots go fast, book ahead.
Sunday · July 19Moss Wall Art Workshop
Create a stunning preserved moss wall frame — zero maintenance, maximum impact. A beloved Vera signature workshop.
Saturday · July 25Pressed Flower Art Workshop
Botanical wall art using dried flowers and pressed botanicals. Dreamy, relaxing, perfect for a Sunday afternoon.
Sunday · July 26Vitrail Glass Painting Workshop
Kick off August with color and light. Paint intricate stained-glass style designs on glass — a beautiful take-home piece for your home.
Saturday · August 1Rug Tufting Workshop
First Sunday of August — start your month with something handmade. Perfect for a birthday activity or girls’ weekend.
Sunday · August 2Turkish Coffee Experience
A Friday evening ritual — brew, sip, and read the grounds. A cultural escape right in the heart of Philadelphia.
Friday Evening · August 7Mosaic Lamp Workshop
Our most iconic workshop — a summer staple. Hand-set each tile, choose your palette, take home a glowing lamp you made yourself.
Saturday · August 8Rug Tufting Workshop
Second Sunday of August — last stretch of summer. Create something handmade you’ll use all year.
Sunday · August 9Vitrail Glass Painting Workshop
End-of-summer Friday evening. Paint luminous vitrail panels and take home a piece that glows with the last light of summer.
Friday Evening · August 21Mosaic Lamp Workshop
Final Mosaic Lamp session of the summer. Don’t let summer end without creating something beautiful — seats are limited.
Saturday · August 22Rug Tufting Workshop
Third Sunday of August — one of the most popular sessions of summer. Book early.
Sunday · August 23Moss Wall Art Workshop
Close out summer with something lush and lasting — a preserved moss frame that brings nature into your home with zero upkeep.
Saturday · August 29Pressed Flower Art Workshop
The last workshop of the summer. A beautiful, peaceful close to the season — create a botanical keepsake to remember summer 2026 by.
Sunday · August 30