Team building that people actually want to attend.

Most corporate "togetherness" activities feel like homework with snacks. Ours don't. Make-Modern corporate events bring real skill-building, genuinely beautiful materials, and a little bit of screen-free calm into the workday…which, if you ask us, is the whole point of a team offsite in the first place.

We work with HR and culture teams across Fairfield County, CT and beyond to build events that feel like a perk, not a mandate. Three ways to bring Make-Modern to your team:

Bring your team to one of our studios for a guided, social, hands-on session — our classic Craft & Sip experience, built for your group. Great for smaller teams who want a true offsite feel.

In-Studio Workshops

We'll come to you. Our faculty will set up a full guided workshop at your office or event space, complete with materials, instruction, and the kind of shared "wait, I made this?" moment that a trust fall never quite delivers.

Off-Site Workshops

Set up shop right in your lobby or break room. Employees drop by whenever works for them, pick a design, and walk away with something they made in 5-10 minutes flat. Zero commitment, maximum charm — think a charm bar or an embroidery station, staffed by us, stocked with our materials. Perfect for team offsites, employee appreciation weeks, holiday parties, and any HR calendar that could use a little more creativity in it.

Pop-Up Table Experiences

Corporate Event Projects & Pop-Ups

Oyster/Scallop Shell Dishes

Decoupage and gild oyster shells to create little jewelry dishes or wine charms.
Hand Embroidered Monogram

Embroider a wool felt bag charm for yourself or someone special.
Macrame Earrings

Create these adorable earrings in your choice of color and macrame style.
Crochet Wristlet

Give your keys a glow-up by learning to crochet this little wristlet.
Needlepoint Bag Charm

Create a super simple, self finishing, stunning bag charm to add to your favorite tote.
Woven Trivet

Weave a gorgeous cotton trivet on a mini loom in your favorite color scheme.
Custom Sweatshirts ($75/person)

Learn the fundamentals of embroidery, with running stitch and whip stitch, as well as our favorite technique for adding texture and color - the cut-away appliqué. Note: this project must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance of the event
Block Print Tote Bag Bar

Use custom carved blocks to design your favorite version of a block print tote bag.
Embroidered Wall Hanging

Embroider new decor for your favorite upcoming holiday, your child’s room, or - our favorite - host a baby shower or sprinkle to design ‘monthly milestones’ for the new baby!
Specialty Paper Woven Acrylic Tray

Learn to weave using stunning designer wallpaper, grasscloth and handmade paper.
Needle Felted Tote Bag

Choose your favorite tote bag style, and design (initials, hearts, flowers, stars, etc) and learn to needle felt with gorgeous wool rovings.
Leather Bag Making ($75/person)

Create a stunning leather mini-tote with DMarxx Design! Using the highest quality leather, you will learn to construct this bag with leather cord in the traditional hand stitched technique.

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Corporate Event FAQs

Make-Modern offers three formats for corporate groups in Fairfield County, CT: a pop-up table (like a charm or embroidery bar) at your office, an in-studio workshop at one of our four studios, and an off-site workshop where our faculty come to your office or event space. All three are designed for adults and complete beginners.
Pricing depends on the format, group size, and project. In-studio workshops start at $65 per person, off-site workshops start at $825, and pop-up tables are priced per hour and type of experience. Send us your date and headcount and we'll send a quote.
In-studio workshops comfortably host 22 people, and off-site workshops can accommodate larger groups. A pop-up table works for teams of any size, since people drop by whenever it suits them.
Nope! Every corporate workshop is designed for complete beginners, and our faculty guide the group step by step. Projects are scoped so everyone finishes with something they'd actually want to keep, and anyone who'd rather just socialize is welcome to.
Yes! Our faculty travel to offices and event spaces across Fairfield County, CT and the surrounding area, with the materials, instruction, and setup.
A typical Make-Modern workshop runs about two hours, including arrival and socializing, with roughly 60 minutes of hands-on project time.
Yes. Our private adult crafting events are BYOB, and in-studio groups can also choose to upgrade with a curated mix of beverages and snacks.
Each person leaves with a finished piece they made themselves, built with premium materials rather than a throwaway craft. At a pop-up table, guests walk away with their custom item in about ten minutes.
We have studios in Darien, Cos Cob (Greenwich), Westport, and Ridgefield, Connecticut.