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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

NO Workshop this week due to busy elves!


Hi everybody,

Merry Christmas time!! Please note that there will be NO CRAFT SOCIAL THIS WEEK (December 8, 2011) - the elves are very busy planning a special Christmas workshop for next week.

Hope to see you all there on December 15 from 7:30 til 9:30 pm! It'll be $5 for lots of fun!
Happy crafting til then,
Michelle

Monday, November 28, 2011

Chatt Hat Knitting Workshop!


Hey everybody,

It's FINALLY time to learn to "knit in the round" at Craft Social knitting! We'll be creating super cozy, really simple beanie hats that are great for everyone on your list. Think friends, dads, brothers, sisters, kids, grandpas, babies, etc... hooray for awesome homemade gifts!!

WHEN:
Thursday, December 3, 2011
7:30 - 9:30 pm

WHERE:
Craft Social Workshop
1426 Williams St
Southside Chattanooga

MATERIALS:
Newbie knitters & shakey-bakey intermediates - size 9 straight knitting needles
Old pros & knitting regulars - size 9 double pointed needles and size 9 (16") circular needles
EVERYONE: worsted or medium weight yarn (1 ball is enough, but bring more if you'd like to stripe)

COST:
Free but please remember to bring your own materials, thanks!

Hope to see you all there!!
All my best,
Michelle

PS - for those of you that are on a quest to knit your own socks, this is a HUGE skill step towards that goal. Super exciting!!

Monday, November 14, 2011

Argyle Bell Painting Workshop


Hi all,

Everyone that's determined to give at least one handmade Christmas gift this year put your hands up. Hooray! Now put your hands back down cause you're going to want to write down this info... We'll be painting argyle matchboxes at Craft Social Workshop this week and they make awesome gifts (especially if you pair them with yummy candles). Think everything from hostess to teacher to mother-in-law presents!

WHEN:
Thursday, November 17, 2011

WHERE:
Craft Social Workshop
1426 Williams Street
Southside Chattanooga

COST:
$5 (includes all materials & workshop fee)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE'S 18 SPOT LIMIT DUE TO # OF BRUSHES, please rsvp.

Hope to see you there,
Michelle

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Upcycled Cup & Mug Workshop!


Hi everybody,

Okay be honest... Do you have ugly mugs & odd teacups? The sad kind that hang out in the back of the cupboard and never get used? BRING them to Craft Social cause we’re going to be making them pretty! Come have fun creating with paint pens and ceramic paints. It's easy, I promise, and a world of gift-giving possibilities!!

HINT-HINT: You could make a set for a wedding gift or pair a nice one with some coffee from Camphouse Espresso for Christmas...

WHEN:
Thursday, November 10, 2011

WHERE:
Craft Social Workshop
1426 Williams St
Southside Chattanooga

COST:
$5 (includes one "ugly" mug, materials and workshop)
PLEASE BRING ANY OTHER CUPS or MUGS THAT YOU'D LIKE TO MAKE PRETTY!!

Hope to see you there,
Michelle

Monday, November 7, 2011

Christmas Stamp' Up Workshop


Hi crafty people,

This week we're having a bonus Tuesday workshop! Our good friend Joyce will be guest teaching, so it'll be a blast...

Come and join us for a night of stampin and have a jolly old time! We will be making Christmas cards, gift tags, and even a Christmas stocking with the Big Shot. Don't miss out on this night of fun, reserve your spot today!

WHEN:
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
7:00 pm

WHERE:
Craft Social Workshop
Southside Arts District
1426 Williams Street
Chattanooga, TN

COST:
$5 supply fee
If you place a $25 Stamp' Up! Order during the workshop the supply fee is waived.

RSVP to handstampedbyjoyce(at)gmail
Please include Name, phone #, Name and date of Play-Day

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Cozy Knitting x2!



Hi all,
This week is knitting at Craft Social Workshop, hooray! Please read the options carefully because we're providing 2 different patterns depending on knitting experience... all are welcome!

COZY WRISTLETS:
If you're a brand new or unsure knitter, this is the pattern for you!! We'll have you knitting in no-time and soon enough your wrists will be nice and cozy.
PLEASE BRING:
~ size 11 knitting needles
~ 2 balls of "Lionbrand Hometown USA" or "Jiffy Thick & Quick" yarn

BUTTON SPATS/WRISTLETS:
Have you mastered the knit stitch and are looking for more of a challenge? Ready to start purling? Or are your ankles and wrists chilly? This is the pattern for you!
PLEASE BRING:
~ size 9 needles (if you're buying new ones, please consider 16" circular needles. We'll be using them next month when we learn to "knit in the round")
~ 1 ball of medium weight yarn (I used "Yarn Bee Andes Alpaca from Hobby Lobby)

Look forward to seeing you there!!
Michelle

Monday, October 24, 2011

Wise Owl Keychain: Painting Workshop


Hi everyone,

This week we're painting at Craft Social, hooray!! If you've never painted but would like to have fun creating something cute, this is the workshop for you. The project is very beginner friendly & "non-artistic" friendly, I promise! Plus you'll have a chance to make 2 - one for you and one for a friend. Can't beat that :-)

WHEN:
Thursday, October 27, 2011
7:30 - 9:30 pm

WHERE:
Craft Social Workshop
1426 Williams Street
Southside Chattanooga

COST:
$5 (includes materials & workshop fee)

PLEASE RSVP ~ THIS WEEK'S WORKSHOP IS LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE BECAUSE WE HAVE LIMITED PAINTBRUSHES

Hope to see you there!
Michelle

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Double Wrap Beaded Bracelets!


Hi everyone,
This week is all about wrap bracelets... you know the super cute ones that everyone's wearing stacked together?! If you'd love to make some for yourself or if you'd like to start building your stash of great handmade Christmas gifts, come hang out this Thursday.

WHEN:
Thursday, October 20, 7:30-9:30 pm

WHERE:
Craft Social Workshop
1426 Williams Street
Southside Chattanooga

COST:
$5 cash or check (includes all materials & workshop fee)

Hope to see you there!!
Best,
Michelle

Monday, October 10, 2011

FYI Workshop Update!!

Hi all,

Just a quick note to let you know that this week's workshop (Oct 13th) will be cancelled due to a family illness. I'm working on scheduling a new date with Joyce (hopefully to make some sweet Christmas goodies), but in the meantime please say a prayer for her mom who's in the hospital.

We'll be back next Thursday, October 20. Hooray!!
Hope to see you there at 7:30 pm!

Best,
Michelle

PS - and a HUGE thanks to everyone that came out for knitting last week, it was a blast!!!

Friday, September 30, 2011

Mystery Scarf Knitting!


Hey everyone,

It's getting chilly outside, which can only mean one thing... it's time for Craft Social Workshop knitting again!! Ok, maybe it means that Fall is arriving, but knitting is way more fun!

Come on out this Thursday, October 6th from 7:30 til 9:30 pm. We'll be making mystery scarves (I could tell you what that means, but then it wouldn't be a mystery would it?).

WHERE:
Craft Social Workshop
1426 Williams Street
Southside Chattanooga

PLEASE BRING SIZE 11 KNITTING NEEDLES with you!! The workshop cost is FREE but small donations for yarn are greatly appreciated.

Hope to see you there!
Michelle

PS - Beginners are welcome to come learn, we love to teach newbies. And experienced knitters are always welcome to come hang out, but please bring whatever you're working on for us to oodle and be inspired by!

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Cereal Box "Silver" Pendants


This week at Craft Social Workshop is going to be SO much fun! We'll be creating gorgeous pendants out of cereal boxes... I know it's a bit nutty, but trust me, you'll LOVE this project and it's a blast to make.

WHAT:
Cereal Box Pendant Workshop

WHERE:
1426 Williams Street
Southside Chattanooga

WHEN:
Thursday, September 29, 2011
7:30 til 9:30 pm

COST:
$5 (includes workshop and materials)
PLEASE NOTE: Due to material cost of this particular workshop, the fee doesn't include a necklace, it's just for the pendant supplies. If you're in need of a chain, there are tons of awesome choices available at stores like Hobby Lobby, Michaels & Walmart.

As always, all are welcome especially beginners and so-called "non-crafty" folks. PLEASE rsvp if possible so that I can have plenty of seats & supplies for everyone.

Hope to see you there,
Michelle

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Vintage Fabric Rosettes


Ahh Fall is FINALLY in the air and Craft Social is back from break, hooray! I've been super busy putting together the Fall workshop schedule and I'm really happy to announce that we'll have something fun to create every Thursday night (excluding holidays). I'll be posting the full line-up in the next few days.

For now, here's our very first workshop of Fall 2011 - Vintage Fabric Rosettes!

WHAT:
We'll be creating really cute rosettes out of some pretty awesome vintage fabrics ~ everyone will have a chance to make a hair piece, pin and ring. Lots of fun and plenty of gifts to give for the upcoming holidays. It's never too early to start collecting handmade gifts!!

WHEN:
Thursday, September 22, 2011
7:30 - 9:30 pm

WHERE:
1426 Williams Street
Southside Chattanooga

COST:
$5 cash or check
Includes all materials & the workshop fee

Hope to see you there, it's going to be a blast!
Michelle

Friday, August 5, 2011

African Paper Beads Workshop


Happy August everyone!

Craft Social is on a mini break this month, but we will be offering one special workshop that's tons of fun! You may have seen African Zulu beads in boutiques or magazines before and wondered how to make them... well come on out on Thursday, August 11 at 7:30 pm and I'll show you how. I'll have lots of supplies, so the sky is the limit. Once you know how to create them, you'll want to make tons for friends as gifts. Hint, hint: they look amazing when you wear 3 or more strands!

Hope you can make it & please check back in next month for lots of new Fall workshops, YAY!
Michelle

Friday, July 15, 2011

Yay Painting!!





Thanks everyone that came out for painting last night - it was a blast!!! See you next week with your painting grooves on!
Best,
Michelle

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Antiqued Daisy Painting Workshop


Happy mid-Summer everyone!!
Come on out for the July painting series - we'll be creating a set of antiqued mini notebooks. They are SO cute and a great gift... or fun to keep for jotting down grand thoughts (such as grocery lists if you're like me). From chatting with a bunch of you, I know the sentiment is that "you can't paint". Not true! Trust me, this is a learned art and you can do it!

WHEN:
Thursday, July 14 & 21
7:30 - 9:30 pm

WHERE:
Craft Social Workshop
1426 Williams St
Southside Chattanooga

Hope to see you there with your painting groove on,
Michelle

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Embossed Card Workshop


Join us for a fun night of Stampin’ using the Fabulous Florets stamp set with bright and cheery colors. If you have never embossed a card, now the time to learn, it’s easy and fun.

Hope to see you there!
Michelle

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Feather & Nest Painting Workshop


Hello and happy Summer everyone!

Looking for a fun way to escape the heat? Come learn to paint at Craft Social!! June's project is a set of 2 tapas dishes OR a cute petite jewelry box adorned with a feather on one side and a birds nest on the other. Such a great gift for all!

WHAT:
VERY BEGINNER FRIENDLY - trust me, you can do this!
~Special Summer fee of $10 (includes supplies & classes).
~PRE-REGISTRY REQUIRED, only 8 spots available~
~Please rsvp to craftsocialworkshop(at)gmail

WHEN:
Thursday, June 9th & 16th
7:30 - 9:30 pm

WHERE:
Craft Social Workshop
1426 Williams Street
Southside Chattanooga

Hope to see you there,
Michelle

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Cherry Blossom Painting Workshop!


Hi crafty people,

I'm really excited to announce a new series of painting workshops!! This series of 2 classes will be taught by guest instructor, Dianne de Villiers. Dianne has been teaching in the New York/Connecticut area for the past 12 years and she loves to teach brand new painters. So, if you've been wanting to try painting, come give it a try... at a special fee of $10 (includes supplies & classes) what's to lose? No excuses, you can do this! I promise!
PRE-REGISTRY REQUIRED, only 8 spots available~
Please rsvp to craftsocialworkshop(at)gmail.com

Also, KNITTING will meet this Tuesday, May 3 at 7:30 pm. Come learn how to "purl" - the stitch that makes all things awesome and possible. Like ribbing, stockinette stitch, cables, etc. Just bring whatever yarn and needles you have hanging around and we'll get you purling in no time. Come on over, it's always a great time!

Hope to see you there,
Michelle

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Seed Bomb Workshop!


Happy Spring everyone!!
Feeling a little rebellious, got Spring fever? Come make wildflower seed bombs at Craft Social next Thursday, April 14! We'll be making ready to throw "bombs" along with a stamped burlap storage bag. You can toss them wherever there's a need for a bit of beauty - the side of the highway, empty corner lot, your yard. Lots of pretty fun for everyone!

Cost: $5 includes materials & workshop
Please rsvp if possible so that there are enough materials for all.

Hope to see you there!
Michelle

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Eco-Love Dishcloth Workshop!


Hello crafty folks, it's time for the Craft Social monthly knitting workshop! This month we'll be learning how to make simple, modern, cotton dishcloths. They're super useful, great hostess gifts when paired with a bottle of Method dish soap and very eco-friendly. Seriously, what more could you ask for?!

It'll be an opportunity for the new knitters to learn a fun skill (increasing & decreasing) and a good time for the experts to hang out with some great people. Hope you can make it!!

WHEN:
Tuesday, March 29
7:30 pm

WHERE:
Craft Social Workshop
1427 Williams St
Southside Chatt

WHAT:
$5 workshop fee
AND PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING SIZE 7 KNITTING NEEDLES & 1 BALL SUGAR'N CREAM COTTON YARN (it's on mega sale at Michael's this week - 4/$5)

Happy crafting,
Michelle

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Wire Ring Quickie Workshop!


Hi crafty people,
Next Thursday evening is going to be a great night at Craft Social! My friend Stephanie will be showing us how to create gorgeous wire rings. Trust me, they look amazing on! I spied her wearing one a little while ago and basically begged her to teach a workshop. So, I hope you can join us! Here's the info:

WHEN:
Thursday, March 17, 7:30 pm

WHERE:
Craft Social Workshop
1426 Williams St
Southside Chattanooga

COST:
$5 (materials & workshop fee)

PLEASE remember to bring buttons, beads, etc for embellishments. These make really nice gifts that you'll want to give, trust me!
Happy crafting,
Michelle

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Knitting & Pink Tutus!



Hey everyone,

Thanks to all the crafty folks that came out for our second knitting workshop - it was so exciting to see all of your knitting projects! I had a blast and can't wait til the next one on March 22. Speaking of, I have a fun new project up my sleeve. Check back in next week for the grand unveiling. Hint, hint... it's not something you'd wear...

Also, some of you may have noticed a lot of pink tutus running around on Wednesday mornings. Well, I'm SO happy to you let you know that the Pre-Ballet/Creative Movement class has grown into 2 classes. YAY! It's an 8 week session/$5 a class, paid in full in advance.
Class I: 9:30-10:15 a.m. (FULL)
Class II: 10:30-11:05 a.m. (5 spots left)
If you think you may be interested, send me a note or call. I'd be happy to provide more info. My little girl had a great time in the Winter session!

Happy almost Spring to all,
Michelle

Sunday, February 20, 2011

2nd Knitting Workshop Tuesday!






Hi all,

Just a quick post to remind everyone that the second knitting workshop is this Tuesday, yay! If you were there last time, please bring your knitting and we'll continue with the wristlets and hat - there'll be fun new things to learn. If it's your first time, please bring size 11 knitting needles and 2 balls of Lionbrand Hometown USA or Jiffy Thick & Quick yarn. Hope to see you there!!

Also, I've included some photos from the tie-dyed undies workshop. If you'd like a quick tutorial on how to tie-dye using sharpie markers, click here. Thanks everyone for coming out, it was a blast!

Happy crafting,
Michelle

Friday, February 4, 2011

2 FUN Workshops This Week!



I'm excited to announce two new craft workshops for next week. Hope you can come create good stuff with us!

TIE-DYE UNDIES WORKSHOP
You may not like to wear tie-dye for all the world to see, but it sure could brighten these dreary Winter days underneath!! Plus, you'll learn how to create fun dye projects using Sharpie markers - pretty cool!
WHEN:
Thursday, February 10, 7:30 pm
WHERE:
1426 Williams St, Southside Chattanooga
WHAT:
We'll supply 1 men's medium tank top per person, but you're more than welcome to bring any white 100% cotton camis, socks, or undies you like.
COST:
$5 materials & class fee

MONOGRAMMED NOTECARDS & BOX WORKSHOP
Guest instructor Joyce Gilmore will teach you how to create a beautiful notecard set from scratch. It makes a great gift for Mother's Day folks, trust me! But, please pre-register to the email address above, because it's a 10 student max class. Thanks!
WHEN:
Saturday, February 12, 9 am til noon
WHERE:
1426 Williams St, Southside Chattanooga
COST:
$22 fee - everything included (plus your choice of color cards, yay!)

Please feel free to email with any questions or your rsvp's. Due to all the fun we've been having, the workshops have been full. Thanks SO much for the support and good times!
Happy crafting,
Michelle

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Good Times, Great Knitting!





Last night's knitting was a blast and everyone did an amazing job! A HUGE thanks to Matt Irvin and Dianne de Villiers for being awesome instructors - you guys are my knitting heroes!! If you'd like to come to our next knitting workshop, it's going to be on Tuesday, February 22 at 7:30 pm. And then continuing on every 4th Tuesday of the month (March 22, April 26, etc).

Hope to see you there!
Happy crafting,
Michelle

PS - for all the newbie knitters that attended last night... if you need help along the way, shoot me an email. I'd love to help out if possible :-)

Monday, January 24, 2011

Knitting Workshop Update!


Hi crafty folks!
Thank you SO much for the great response to the knitting series! I really appreciate the excitement and look forward to teaching and knitting with all of you soon! But, due to the huge response, tomorrow's workshop is now FULL. Don't worry if you didn't have a chance to rsvp in time, it's a monthly series. The next knitting workshop will be on Tuesday, February 22 and I'm taking rsvp's now.

If you signed up for tomorrow, please remember 3 things:
Size 11 knitting needles
• 2 balls of Lionbrand "Hometown USA" or "Wool-Ease Thick & Quick" yarn
• $5 class fee

See you all soon!
Michelle

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Valentine's Goodies Workshop!


Hey crafty folks,
Join us this Thursday for a Valentine's Craft Social. It's going to be a great time creating fun cards with our newest instructor - Joyce Gilmore. She's a paper-craft guru :-)

WHEN:
Thursday, January 20th
6:30 pm

WHERE:
Craft Social Workshop
1426 Williams St, Southside Chattanooga

COST:
$5 workshop & materials fee
(cash or check please)

Hope to see you there!
Michelle

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Happy 2011!


Happy new year of craftiness everyone!

I'm busy finalizing a bunch of fun workshops that will be coming up soon... trust me they're goodies. Can't wait to share, but for now here's a new little tidbit that I'm very excited about. Beginning on Tuesday, January 25th and then on every 4th Tues of the month, we're having a knitting workshop series!! We'll be knitting a super cool slouch hat or cozy wristlets, depending on if you're a new knitter or if you're feeling daring. ALL skill levels are very welcome, but PLEASE bring size 11 knitting needles & 2 balls of Lion brand "Hometown USA" yarn with you. Both are easily found at JoAnn's, Michael's, Hobby Lobby or Walmart.

Please let me know if you can make it ~ hope to see you there!
Michelle