Craft Classes are in Session!

Even though I'm no longer an elementary school teacher, I love this time of year. It's a perfect time to start something new! In Portland, there are so many fun classes & events happening, I thought I'd highlight a few of them here. Come jump in on the fun! 

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Portland Flea

Come on out to Portland Flea THIS Sunday, September 16th. Chris and I will be in our Remnant Booth, plus I'm teaching a few craft classes. One of my favorites being recovering vintage lampshades. 

Reupholstering Lampshades - Sun. Sept 16th at 2:30 - 4pm - Click here to sign up!

Monogram Stamp Collage - Sun. Sept. 16 - Noon- 1pm - Click here to sign up. 

Vintage Ephemera Jewelry - Sun. Sept. 16 - 10:30-11:30am - Click here to sign up. 

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OSMI is hosting a Portland Mini Maker Faire! It should be a really fun event. One of the sessions I don't want to miss is Susan Beal speaking on the panel, "Cultivating the Portland Craft Scene" at noon on Saturday, Sept. 15th. She will also teach a free comics magnet demo from her book, World of Geekcraft at 2pm in the OMSI tent.

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Modern Domestic 

1) Beginning Quilting by Heather Davidson starts September 15th

2) Cat's Game Quilt by Michelle Freedman starts October 1st

3) Text Quilts Workshop by Elizabeth Hartman starts October 6th

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Pendleton Woolen Mills

Wool Baby Quilt taught by Susan Beal - September 29th at 10 am to 12:30 pm
Make a simple coin-style wool baby quilt, choosing from lots of colorful, pretty wool fabrics for your favorite combination. Register at this link or by calling the store, 503-535-5786. 

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Have you heard of ADX? If not, check it out! It's an amazing shared workspace with access to many hi-tech tools. They are also offering classes.

 

Button Jewelry at ADX, taught by Susan Beal, October 14 at noon to 2pm
Learn to make a super-personalized button charm bracelet, necklace or earrings using basic wirework skills and your favorite vintage or new buttons! Click here to sign up! 

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If you know of other fun classes & events happening, please share them in the comment section. Thanks! 

Craft @ Portland Flea!

I'm thrilled to announce that at the September Portland Flea, you not only get to shop for amazing vintage goods, but you also get to craft and create with them too!

On Sunday, September 16, I'm hosting three different vintage craft classes. They are all unique and teach a project and/or skill. Interested? Here's all of the information:

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Learn to make beautiful glass tile pendants and magnets! I love the organic look of these glass tiles, it magnifies and gives a beautiful glow to the image. You will have an assortment of vintage ephemera to choose from: children books, magazines, postage stamps, and more!

All materials will be provided for this class. To sign up click here, you will be directed to the eventbrite site where you can pay via paypal to reserve your spot!

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Postage stamps hold so many memories and nostalgia, I've always loved them! In this class, you will make a monogram collage using vintage stamps. It makes the perfect addition to your bookshelf or a unique, personalized gift!

All materials and tools will be provided for you, even a vintage frame!

To sign up, click here! You will be directed to eventbrite site where you can pay via paypal to reserve your seat!

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Come learn how to recover a lampshade from start to finish! You will learn how to make a custom pattern straight from the lampshade, use bias tape to seal the edges and more. Once you've made one, you won't want to stop!

All materials and tools included, except fabric. There will be an assortment of vintage lampshades to choose from. Please bring 1 1/2 yards of fabric. This could be vintage fabric, home decor, or quilting cotton. Please do not bring knit or stretchy fabric as this won't work as well.

To sign up, click here! You will be directed to eventbrite site where you can pay via paypal to reserve your seat!

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If you have any questions about these classes, please don't hesitate to email me! joyofallcrafts at gmail dot com

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Like what you see, but can't come?! Please help me spread the word! I'd love to let as many people as possible know about these classes, so that this might continue. Please feel free to email this page to friends, family, co-workers, anyone you think might love to Craft @ Portland Flea!