Come sit at the kitchen table and learn a thing or two. Spend President's day practicing the principal of Kuumba (creativity) and take workshop. Bring your lunch or a snack to have between classes. FEBRUARY & MARCH SCHEDULE BELOW
Workshop Day at the Gadson Gallery
Monday 2/20, 12PM - 6PM
presented by The Harlem Aesthetic: 3 classes offered
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Beading with Shimoda
12-1:30pm, $40.00
Create a beaded bracelet that you can wear right away. Learn about the proper tools and supplies to repeat the project at home.
Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Quilting with Laura
2-3:30pm, $40.00
Create a black history month inspired quilt block using the needle turn applique' technique (hand sewing). Discover ways to turn your creation into a proud work of art for your home or office.
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Crochet with Michelle
4PM-5:30PM, $40.00
Its not your granny's crochet any more. Learn why at this skill building workshop.
level: Beginner - Intermediate
Note: Materials for all workshops above are included in the class fee. Workshops must be signed up for in advance. Enroll on the day of the class will cost an additional $10.00. Bring your lunch or a snack to have between classes (you can warm it up or keep it cool while you work).
The Kitchen Table Institute
Workshops at the Gadson Gallery
(Paper crafting, Quilting & More)
Making Pop Up Cards 3/2
Do I Need A CriCut? 3/7
Working with A discharge Medium 3/16
Quilt Making and the Sewing Machine 3/21
Making Pop Up Greeting Cards
Friday, March 2nd 6:30-8:30PM
$25.00 (all materials included)
Make acknowledging your friends and family extra special by creating your own dynamic pop up cards. Using card stock, scissors and craft store embellishments you will leave with 3 completed cards: a Birthday, Thank you & Mothers Day and the skill to recreate them at home. The cost of store bought cards these days make this workshop a great deal!
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Do I Need a CriCut(TM)?
Wednesday, March 7th 6:30PM - 8PM
$15.00
If you are crafty or just stumbled upon a late night infomercial you may have seen this paper cutting machine that is commonly used by crafters. You may have even purchased one but have barely gotten it out of the box. In this workshop you will get to see this machine up close in order to decide if you need/want one and what kinds of things the 2 of you can do! Discover smart ways to acquire accessories and get resources on where to purchase the machine and supplies.
_________________________________________________________________ Working with a Discharge Medium:A Clean & Easy way to Dye & Un-dye.
Friday , March 16th 6:30PM - 8:30PM
$50.00 (all materials included)
Using DeColorant (TM), freezer paper and assorted art tools we will explore putting color into and taking color out of of cotton and hand dyed fabrics. This is a wonderful method of creating custom fabrics or embellishing ones you may already have in your stash. Quilters will love this class and fabric enthusiasts will have a ball. Your will leave being acquainted with a new medium and with Ideas on what to do with your new fabric creations.
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Quilting and the Sewing Machine
Thursday March 22nd
$15.00 6:30 -8PM
Many everyday folks think that authentic quilting skills must be accomplished by hand. UNTRUE! As Urban folk we are accustomed to life moving faster. Using a sewing machine to be creative can be as meditative as hand sewing and a faster road to a completed project. This lecture and demonstration will open up the world sewing machines and many of the functions they can perform in creating a quilt. Newcomers to quilting will get an overview of what it takes to make a quilt and what rolls modern technology can play. Who will enjoy this class:
-Those who have a sewing machine and would like to put it to use.
-Those new to quilting.
-Folks wanting to purchase a new sewing machine.
Hands-on workshops in Machine quilting (piecing & applique', and quilting) will be offered in April. Laura is also available for private and group consultations and lessons.
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