Knit yourself a cute little octopus to keep you company. Learn how to increase stitches, use double pointed needles & i-cord techniques.
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Knit yourself a cute little octopus to keep you company. Learn how to increase stitches, use double pointed needles and i-cord. Project pics at claireknits.com
Learn the art of kumihimo, a Japanese form of braid making. Students will learn to use a kumihimo disc to create a bracelet or necklace of colorful beads, cord, & chain.
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Learn the art of kumihimo, a Japanese form of braid making. Students will create a beaded bracelet in the Kongoh braid structure. Many colors will be available to choose from. We will get a good start on setting up your looms and working on the braid, however we most like won't finish the piece in class. Beads, chain, and findings are included with your kit and the kumihimo loom, bobbins, and materials are yours to keep as well!
Learn How to Cross Stitch - Cross Stitch a Wooden D20 Box!
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Come learn the basics of cross stitch & make a functional/decorative small storage box with a D20! Completion of project at home may be required.
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During this event, you will learn how to cross stitch, including what supplies are necessary for cross stitch, how to start, complete, and finish stitches, what to do with your completed works, and good resources for gaming/nerd culture themed cross stitch patterns. All experience levels are welcome at this event!
The pattern, box, thread, and needles will be provided. PLEASE BRING A PENCIL AND SCISSORS. I will have a limited number of scissors available.
As a note - Cross stitch takes some time to complete, so do not expect to finish during the 2 hour time slot if you are a beginner. You should be able to complete the project at home on your own time, as after learning how to make a basic stitch, you will be able to complete all stitches in the pattern.
For a picture of the finished project options, please visit - http://www.facebook.com/millerstitchdesigns
Learn How to Cross Stitch - Cross Stitch a Wooden D20 Box!
Summary:
Come learn the basics of cross stitch and make a functional/decorative small storage box with a D20! Pattern and supplies are provided. Completion of project at home may be required.
Description:
During this event, you will learn how to cross stitch, including what supplies are necessary for cross stitch, how to start, complete, and finish stitches, what to do with your completed works, and good resources for gaming/nerd culture themed cross stitch patterns. All experience levels are welcome at this event!
The pattern, box, thread, and needles will be provided. PLEASE BRING A PENCIL AND SCISSORS. I will have a limited number of scissors available.
As a note - Cross stitch takes some time to complete, so do not expect to finish during the 2 hour time slot if you are a beginner. You should be able to complete the project at home on your own time, as after learning how to make a basic stitch, you will be able to complete all stitches in the pattern.
For a picture of the finished project options, please visit - http://www.facebook.com/millerstitchdesigns
Learn how to recycle any paper into jewelry. Use scissors, Rinea Metallic papers, magazines & Mod Podge to create beads. Once dry, use them to create bracelets, necklaces or cosplay accessories.
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Make a personal, perhaps geeky, floating charm locket! Over fifty charm choices available, up to five per locket with an optional background & focus charm.
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Come and make your own custom floating charm locket. Choose up to five charms and an optional background from a selection of mostly geeky options. The lockets are stainless steel with scratch resistant glass and a threaded cover. All tools and materials will be provided. Show all your fellow nerds how awesome and creative you are.