Upcoming Craft Classes
Ugly Sweater Needle Felted Scent Diffuser
Wednesday November 20th 6:30pm-8:30pm
The Eco Flamingo
4419 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
$45
Learn the basics of needle felting by creating your own wool scent diffusers. Learn to make an Ugly Sweater ornament as well as a 2-ball hanger. Wool is an incredible fiber and simply adding a few drops of essential oil to your diffusers provides an eco-friendly way to Freshen any space from a bathroom to an office, car, or laundry hamper.
You will make two different kinds of diffusers using various needle felting techniques. Your instructor, Jessica, will be there to provide guidance and technical assistance for every step including the secret to getting the perfect shape on your designs. You will also be able to choose from an array of different essential oil scents to add to your creations.
All tools and materials will be provided including finger guards. A 2 ball hanger is included in the class price, and additional balls can be purchased for $2 each. Recommended for ages 10+.
Needle Felted Dryer Balls
Thursday November 21st 7pm-8pm
City of Evanston- South End Rec Center
430 Asbury ave Evanston, IL, 60202
$32 ($42 for non-residents)
Learn the basics of needle felting by decorating your own wool dryer ball. Wool is an incredible fiber and simply adding 2 felted balls to your dryer loads provides an eco-friendly way to soften your fabrics and reduce static and drying time.
Your instructor, Jessica, will be there to provide guidance and technical assistance for every step including the secret to getting the perfect shape on your designs. You will also be able to choose from an array of different essential oil scents to add to your creation.
All tools and materials will be provided including finger guards. 1 dryer ball is included in the class price, and additional balls can be purchased for $5 each. After this hour-long class, you will have an embellished dryer ball to take home that is good for over 1000 dryer cycles.
Recommended for ages 10+.
Free Make & Take
Trashy Holiday Market
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 North Lincoln Avenue Second Floor Chicago, IL 60613
Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream
1943 W Byron St, Chicago, IL 60613
FREE MVMT SHOP
3868 N Lincoln Ave Flr 1, Chicago, IL 60613
A junky jamboree with local artisans who transform trash into one-of-a-kind goods & gifts, plus other 'waste-less' activities & resources.
Come make a shrinky dink ornament from #6 plastic, decorate a festive tennis racket, and make scrap yarn pompoms.
My make & Take will be at Bartleby's Homemade Ice Cream.
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Needle Felted Penguin Scent Diffuser
Tuesday December 10th 6pm-8pm
Old Irving Brewing
4419 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
$38
Come join the party! Learn the basics of needle felting by creating your own wool scent diffusers. Learn to make a cute fll pumpkin as well as a 3-ball hanger. Wool is an incredible fiber and simply adding a few drops of essential oil to your diffusers provides an eco-friendly way to Freshen any space from a bathroom to an office, car, or laundry hamper.
Your instructor, Jessica, will be there to provide guidance and technical assistance for every step including the secret to getting the perfect shape on your designs. You will also be able to choose from an array of different essential oil scents to add to your creations.
All tools and materials will be provided including finger guards. Recommended for ages 10+.
Food is NOT included in the ticket price.
View menu here: https://oldirvingbrewing.com/menus/
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Scrap Fabric Holiday Trees
Thursday December 12th 6:30pm-8:30pm
The Eco Flamingo
4419 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
$40
Create 3 festive trees out of cardboard cones and upholstery samples! Choose from a wide array of colors and patterns to make your perfect trio.
All materials and instruction will be provided including fun embellishments for your trees from second-hand jewelry & other items. Each student will have use of a cordless hot glue tool. This 2 hour workshop is recommended for ages 12+.
Light snacks and drinks provided and get 10% off in the store the day of the workshop!
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Ugly Sweater Needle Felted Scent Diffuser
Sunday December 15th 11am-1pm
Indigo & Violet Studio
1411 W Irving Park rd Chicago, IL 60613
$58
Learn the basics of needle felting by creating your own wool scent diffusers. Learn to make an Ugly Sweater ornament as well as a 2-ball hanger. Wool is an incredible fiber and simply adding a few drops of essential oil to your diffusers provides an eco-friendly way to Freshen any space from a bathroom to an office, car, or laundry hamper.
You will make two different kinds of diffusers using various needle felting techniques. Your instructor, Jessica, will be there to provide guidance and technical assistance for every step including the secret to getting the perfect shape on your designs. You will also be able to choose from an array of different essential oil scents to add to your creations.
All tools and materials will be provided including finger guards. A 2 ball hanger is included in the class price, and additional balls can be purchased for $2 each. Recommended for ages 10+.