I am really excited to be participating in an Earth Day art exhibition at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts this month! Check it out--a free event! Earth Day 2015 I am showing pieces in the LACA gallery as well as teaching two workshops on Friday the 17th. Call 231.845.2787 for more information.
Make a Basket
with Recycled Cards
Date: April 17, 2015
Meeting
Time: 1:00-3:30PM
Adult
Class
Class Description: Do
you have numerous greeting cards left over from holidays and celebrations? Repurpose these colorful images into a
special wonderful handmade basket. Use a
threaded needle and a hole punch to construct your basket—no previous sewing
experience necessary. I will also
demonstrate how to use crochet to make the basket---basic crochet familiarity
is beneficial but NOT required. All
supplies provided but please bring along favorite leftover cards if
desired. Tweens welcome if enrolled with an adult
partner.
Make Jewelry
with Recycled Materials
Date: April 17, 2015
Meeting
Time: 5:30-8:00PM
Adult
Class
Class Description: Embellish
yourself, friends, and family with unique and special jewelry! Upcycle a
variety of materials such as, buttons, sari silk, fabric scraps, beads, and
keys into fun fashion accessories. We
will make a necklace, key chain, bracelet and more. All supplies provided but bring
favorite buttons or beads if you wish. Tweens
welcome if enrolled with an adult partner.
No previous experience necessary.
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Pieces for a basket---before assembling
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| Side view of a card basket |
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| Top view of a basket--I used divider pages from an old cookbook |
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| Chain bracelet using sari silk fabric |
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| Recycled silk key chains |
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| Using recycled silk and beads to make up boho necklaces |
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| Wrapped bracelets with recycled silk and odds and ends of yarn |
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