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BASIC SEWING
101 - PILLOWS
so you ended up with aunt edna's sewing machine and it's been
gathering dust in the garage...bring your machine down and we'll
set you up with all the basics. learn how to thread your machine,
load and change the bobbin, back tack, drafting a simple pattern,
cutting, a bit about fabric, what supplies you need and simple
sewing techniques-like basic straight stitches and zig-zag stitches
(used for appliques). then you’ll use your new skills
to create an adorable pillow accented with an applique.
*please bring... your sewing machine and the manual for it-if
you don’t have the manual check out sew4less.com or contact
the manufacturer (if you don’t have a machine let us know-
we have a few extras), 3/4 to 1 yard of fabric for your pillow
that’s not stretchy and any scraps for appliques or embellishments
like buttons, ribbon etc. (if you don’t have this you
can choose from our fabrics and notions.)
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SEWING PAJAMA PANTS
& APPLIQUE CAMISOLE
utilize your basic sewing sewing skills and make comfy pants
and embellish a camisole with a matching applique to create
a fabulous set for your next pajama party or just look to hang
around in. you'll learn how to work from a pattern. after the
class you’ll have your pajama set and take home a pattern
and all the knowledge to make more p.j.’s.
*please have basic knowledge of the sewing machine and straight
and zig-zag stitches or take our basic sewing 101 class.
*please bring... your sewing machine (if you don’t have
a machine let us know- we have a few extras), 2 yards of fabric
for your pants that’s not stretchy-cotton or flannel would
be best and 1/4 yard of a contrasting fabric for the tie and
appliques, and scraps for appliques or embellishments like buttons,
ribbon etc... also bring a tank top or tee to match your pants
that will can/will reconstruct/embellish to make a matching
set.
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RETRO APRONS
next time your in the kitchen look super stylish in your vintage
inspired apron. we’ll make a pattern, design, cut and
sew a full aprons with pockets in this class. you’ll leave
with your new apron, a pattern and all the know-how to make
more aprons at home.
*please have basic knowledge of the sewing machine and straight
and zig-zag stitches or take our basic sewing 101 class.
*please bring... your sewing machine (if you don’t have
a machine let us know- we have a few extras), 1 1/2 -2 yards
of fabric for your apron that’s not stretchy (a cotton
print works the best) and any scraps (for pockets, ties, appliques
or embellishments like buttons, ribbon etc.
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PURSES 101
in this fun and truly functional class you'll create a purse
to cart around all your stuff. first we'll make a pattern for
your bag and then we'll get down to business and sew it. feel
free to bring any embellishments for your project to create
appliques, pockets or other extras.
*please have basic knowledge of the sewing machine and straight
and zig-zag stitches or take our basic sewing 101 class.
*please bring... your sewing machine (if you don’t have
a machine let us know- we have a few extras), bring 1 yard of
fabric for the outer bag-a medium weight-like denim, canvas
or heavy cotton and 1 yard of fabric for the lining-cotton or
similar weight.
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CHIC & SIMPLE BAGS
&WALLETS
Take your basic sewing skills to the next level in this fun
& functional class as you create simple yet classic small
accessories. You will learn all the skills needed to make a
slew of make-up bags, wallets, change purses or any other small
bags. You’ll design your own pieces and then learn all
the in’s & out’s of zippers, buttons, snaps
to make your new creation professional and adorable.
*please have basic knowledge of the sewing machine and straight
and zig-zag stitches or take our basic sewing 101 class.
*please bring... your sewing machine (if you don’t have
a machine let us know- we have a few extras)
*feel free to bring in any fabrics or notions for your bags
or use ours.
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CREATING HOMEMADE SPA
GOODIES
next time you slip into the bath and relax you can use your
own handmade bath and body goodies. we'll create a full line
of products focusing on natural and easy to find ingredients
and then personalize them with creative packaging using fabulous
papers and collage materials. you'll leave this class with three
full sets including salt and sugar scrubs, bath 'cookies' (exfoliating
bath salt bars that look like cookies), soaps, bath salt sachets,
moisturizing lip balms, and lip glosses perfect to keep or give
as gifts.
*bring in any papers or images to decorate your containers
and any empty jars or feel free to use ours. you'll also get
a resource list for ingridients so you can make more goodies
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BOOKMAKING
instead of buying a journal or sketchbook make your own. we
bring bookmaking down to the basics so you can make blank books
simply and with little cost. you’ll learn about some essential
techniques, terminology and applications for the tools used
to create professional handmade books. we’ll provide all
the supplies and know how for this project and you’ll
leave with your books, all the smarts to make more in varying
sizes and a guidebook including supply resources to help you
along.
*please bring... any fun papers or images for you book if you
have them or feel free to choose from our selection.
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SCREENPRINTING 101
this intensive workshop is designed to give you a basic understanding
of the art of screenprinting. you will each build your own one
color press to use in class and take home as well as explore
water-based printing, go over the basic supplies and techniques,
print your images on both paper and fabric and learn about drying
methods. this class focuses on printing techniques and not on
burning a screen. we will however explore some easy diy ways
to get our images onto the screen and ready to print. when you
leave the class you’ll have all the know how to print
everything from your own stationary and paper goods to clothing.
you'll also have all the supplies to keep on printing at home...
including: your own one color press, squeggee, and screen with
your image on it.
*you will need to email your black and white image for printing
one week before class.
*please bring one to 5 pieces of clothing to print your image
on as well as any paper you’d like to print on.
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QUICK HANDMADE CRAFTS
in this fun and efficient class we will master new skills and
whip out ready to go professional looking crafts to keep or
have on hand for last minute gifts. we’ll make natural
soy candles and pair them with a cute decoupaged matchboxes,
a selection of felt & fabric brooches, pins or hairclips
and create decoupage collage pendants we'll turn into jewelry.
*please bring any cute papers, fabrics for collage as well
as any containers or jars for candles or feel free to use ours!
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CRAFTY KIDS PARTY
your little one has a birthday coming up- instead of the same
old cake and games routine try a crafty party! random nicole
will come to the party (or you can have it in our studio) with
all the supplies to turn the day into an unforgettable experience
of crafting and fun. the best part is the kids get to take home
thier very own creations. we can tailor a class and project
to fit the need, age and skills of the guests. some projects
include... decoupaged birdhouses, applique tees, slumber party
sleeping tee and tote, ‘dough’ jewelry, screenprinting,
my first journal, bath & body goodies and more!
*fee, date and time depend on the class. just email nicole
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TRANFORMING YOUR TEES
this long-awaited class is the perfect chance to transform your
old tees into one of a kind edgy tops. so clean out your closet
or head to thrift store and pick up those forgotten tees that
are too big or too plain & boring. in this class we will
reconstruct and refashion your tees giving them new life through
unique techniques in cutting, sewing, appliqué, ruching,
stitching, embellishing and stenciling. the best part is you
don’t need previous crafting experience--- just show up
with 4-8 tees (at least 1, preferably 2 that are too big) that
you’re ready to transform.
*please bring any embellishments, fabrics, notions etc to spice
up your tees or feel free to use ours!
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CREATING SUSTAINABLE
MOSS TERRARIUMS
with roots in victorian england, the terrarium (or wardian cases
as they
were originally) is a garden craft that has adapted easily to
contemporary
styles. rather than the diminutive stained glass palaces that
were in vogue
in the 1900s, we’ve pared the terrarium down to miniature
moss wonderlands
comfortably housed in anything from an empty pickle jar to a
footed
apothecary. learn how to create a sustainable moss terrarium
along with
polymer clay landscaping, and leave with two completed pieces.
green thumb
not necessary.
*we’ll have a selection of containers and mosses available,
but if you have
something special in mind we encourage you to bring it along.
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EDGY TEXTILE ACCESSORIES
this class will spark your creativity as you learn some basic
techniques of working with textiles to create one of a kind
pins, headbands, hairclips, necklaces and more. we’ll
explore three techniques to make our finished pieces…
-vintage inspired flowers created from yarn, wire, string and
raffia on looms
-retro fabric sewn yo-yo circles
-felt as a medium to create unique designs
you’ll finish your pieces by learning how to turn the
completed designs into wearable art with some basic sewing and
jewelry making skills.
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MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE
JEWELRY
have you ever seen funky collage jewelry and thought…
“i could do that! hmmm… but how?”
well… your chance is here!
in this unique class you learn the skills and techniques of
creating one of kind necklaces, bracelets, pins, earrings, magnets
and more using simple inexpensive materials. you’ll learn
elements of design, color, collage and some basic jewelry making
techniques and create several one of a kind artsy jewelry pieces
that reflects your sense of style.
we’ll explore 3 genres…
1. creating pendants using scrabble tiles and photos
2. transform discarded “trash” like cardboard, paper
and newspaper into vintage inspired handmade brooches &
bracelets
3. combine elements of collage, jewelry and ceramics to create
personalized beads from clay, photos and half marbles.
* Please bring… any fabric scraps to work with or just
use ours!
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CANDLES 101- an intro
to making soy candles
create your own incredibly scented container candles and votives
using soy wax – a great alternative to paraffin for a
cleaner longer burning candle that doesn’t release carcinogens.
your finished candles will be gift ready when you decorate the
jars and pair them with a decoupaged matchbox. you’ll
also find out where to get all the supplies to keep making more
candles at home.
*please bring any containers you want to use for candles or
paper and collage materials to decoupage with or feel free to
use ours.
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INTRODUCTION TO CREATING
HANDMADE PAPER
learn all the basics of simple diy papermaking in this workshop.
you’ll build your own papermaking mold and screen frame
to use in class and take home. a variety of fibers and textures
are explored as we discover the art of papermaking. we’ll
learn how to reuse and recycle things into paper as well as
get creative with embedding things like thread, dried flowers,
seeds, color etc into our paper. use your new skills to create
one of kind business cards, greeting cards, wrapping paper,
art projects, handmade books… the possibilities are endless
after your master these simple techniques.
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WHAT'S THIS BUTTON
DO?-BASIC DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY
got a digital SLR but don’t really know how to use it?
be the master of your camera. learn all the basics of photography
in this 3 hour photo workshop. from simple composition to the
technical mumbo jumbo on your camera, unlock all the fun and
potential hidden in that little view finder. hours of fun and
a lifetime of memories.
instruction includes composition, digital formats, lenses, f-stops,
shutter speeds, flash and discussions on software for your photography.
what to bring: your camera and manual
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HOLA VINO Y QUESO-
INTRO TO CHEESE & WINE TASTING & PAIRING: FOCUS ON SPAIN
two local cheesemongers will walk you through the basics of
pairing cheese and wine, focusing on the region of spain. this
class will enable you to confidently have your own cheese and
wine party, and inform you about different types of cheeses
and why they pair with certain wines. You will also be tasting
three wines and three cheeses so you can experience that a good
pairing can elevate your taste buds to new levels! A "cheat
sheet" will be yours to take home so you can throw your
own party!
*please note that all participants must be 21 or over.
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KNITTING 101
learn the bare basics of knitting: from casting on, the knit
and purl stitches, binding off, checking gauge and reading simple
knit patterns. in this 2-hour beginning class you will knit
up a sample of swatches and learn to fix minor mistakes.
please bring to class: 1) at least 100 yards of worsted weight
yarn - make sure that your yarn does not have any novelties,
ie: eyelashes, bobbles, chenille, etc, and is not black). you
can check yarn labels for worsted weight yarn. if you're not
sure - it doesn't hurt to ask! 2) a pair of small scissors.
3) a tape measure 4) a blunt tipped darning needing 5) size
US 8 needles - you can choose straight needles or circular needles.
if you're planning on attending the knitting 201 class, you
will need size US 8 - 16" circular needle. 6) of course,
your excited self, ready to take on an awesome hand made craft.
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KNITTING 201
let's move beyond just using knit and purl stitches. in this
next installment, we're going to learn how to increase and decrease
stitches, change color, and a basic cable. students will learn
about pattern repeats and will do home with the beginning of
a hat that is knitted in the round.
please bring to class: 1) at least 200 yards of worsted weight
yarn - unlike knitting 101, go wild! - choose different colors,
textures, and fibers. just make sure that it is similar to worsted
weight yarn. you can check yarn labels for worsted weight yarn.
if you're not sure - it doesn't hurt to ask! 2) a pair of small
scissors. 3) a tape measure 4) a blunt tipped darning needing
5) size us 8 - 16" circular needles 6) of course, your
excited self, ready to take on an awesome hand made craft!
prerequisite: knitting 101 of knowledge of basic knitting
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BASIC PRINTING MINI-WORKSHOP
rubber stamps can be used with all kinds of art forms, limited
only by your imagination. when you carve your own rubberstamps
there truly are no limits to their use in your creative endeavors.
join us for a demonstration of the basics of carving rubber
stamps, including: 1) transferring your design to your carving
material, 2) carving tools and carving technique, 3) printing
and registration
tools and carving material will be available for participants
to try carving for themselves. everyone will be encouraged to
stamp enough atcs to swap with each other, following an age-old
rubber stamp carving tradition of swapping images.
everyone will receive an instructional handout and a set of
ideas to choose from for potential carvings.
basic rubberstamp tool kits will be available for sale.
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APPLIQUE HEADBANDS
& HAIRCLIPS
the perfect class for beginning crafters to explore their creativity
or for experienced crafters to add a few new skills to their
repertoire. learn some basic hand-sewing skills * stitches and
how to create a few simple but versatile designs, like fabric
rosettes & yo-yo’s as well as felt flowers. embellish
your appliqués with our varied selection of fabrics,
felts, buttons, feathers and other notions then turn your masterpieces
into headbands & hairclips. .
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THE CHEESE & BREW
CREW
two local cheesemongers will walk you through the basics of
pairing cheese and beer. this class will enable you to confidently
have your own cheese and beer party, and inform you about different
types of cheeses and why they pair with certain beers. all beers
will be from southern california. you will also be tasting three
beers and three cheeses so you can experience that a good pairing
can elevate your taste buds to new levels! a "cheat sheet"
will be yours to take home so you can throw your own party!
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RECYCLED PAPER JOURNALS
with paper from the recycle bin we will create numerous sheets
of paste paper and bind them into a fun and funky journal (approx.
4.25"x 5.5"). with a variety of colored paste we will
create patterns with "found" stamps allowing the texture
of the paper to show through. you will learn how easy it is
to carve your own rubber stamp images (up to 6 images) and make
your own unique marks in the paste. no previous carving experience
required. come prepared to get messy.
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COLLAGE PENDANT JEWELRY
have you ever seen funky collage jewelry and thought…
“i could do that! hmmm… but how?”
well… your chance is here!
in this unique class you learn the skills and techniques of
creating one of kind necklaces, pins, earrings, rings &
earrings and more using simple materials. you’ll learn
elements of design, color, collage and some basic jewelry making
techniques. we’ll explore using scrabble and game piece
tiles and photos to create several one of a kind artsy jewelry
pieces that reflect your sense of style.
*please bring… any fabric scraps to work with or just
use ours!
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PRINTING ECO-TOTES
never be embarrassed by taking an albertson's shopping bag into
trader joe's again. now you can proudly take your own beautifully
designed shopping bag into any store. they also make a unique
gift bag. we will learn how to carve a large rubber stamp, (no
previous carving experience required, all tools and materials
provided) and print on your 100% cotton shopping bag.
*additional blank shopping bags will be available for sale during
the workshop.
*be sure to wear clothes that can get paint on them & magnifying
glasses/cheaters 2x or 3x if you need them
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CRAFT & A MOVIE:
PRETTY IN PINK
watch pretty in pink on the BIG screen- and get inspired as
you watch molly ringwald craft herself an indie prom dress from
the store-bought one her dad bought. we have TONS and TONS of
thrift store clothes for you to sift through as you search for
the perfect pieces to reconstruct into your new pieces. helpers
will be on hand to assist with basic hand stitching and appliqué
techniques. feel free to bring your own unwanted clothes for
someone else to discover, treasure and redo. bring a snack or
drink to share if you'd like.
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PICKLING & PRESERVING
make the most of your garden by preserving and pickling your
extra produce! two local personal chefs will teach you to make
stove top jams and pickled vegetables with a twist. We will
provide a variety of produce for you to choose from, or bring
your own! Keep for yourself or give as a unique gift!
*Please bring a small cutting board, knife for cutting and
a large spoon, we will provide two mason
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AROUND THE WORLD WITH
CHEESE
taste cheeses from italy, spain, england, france, holland and
the u.s. learn how cheese is made and the history behind the
craft. two local cheesemongers will discuss different cheese
making practices and why certain cheeses are controlled by the
government (much like certain wines). you will also learn how
to pair condiments and accompaniments with cheeses. a "cheat
sheet" will be yours to take home so you can throw your
own party.
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