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Do you have a sewing project that you need a little help to finish? How about that skirt you love that needs to be hemmed? Or your favorite top that ripped at the seam? Bring it to our sewing lab! We'll have a couple machines set up for you to use or bring your own. We'll be here to answer questions, show you mending options, give you sewing guidance and get your problem solved the best we can. No pre-registration required, $20 drop-in fee at the door. RSVP here!

Get the inside scoop on creating natural perfumes at this hands-on, two-day perfumery workshop, where you will learn the art of formulating with natural essences and discover best practices to utilize when blending.

Led by award-winning natural perfumer Jessica Hannah, we’ll spend the weekend smelling the materials, creating formulas, and discussing classical and contemporary perfume structures, plant origins, and the historical context of materials. Students will learn by blending and re-blending formulas, while increasing crucial vocabulary, concepts and olfactory recognition.

Through friendly and focused group critique, we will discuss where a blend is successfully achieving the student’s intentions (and where adjustments can be made to the formula).

September 21-22, 10-3pm

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Come and learn how much fun it is to work with sterling silver! Learn the essentials of how to form, hammer, and texture sterling silver wire to create your own unique pair of silver dangle earrings. Instructor Sharon Zimmerman designs and makes jewelry with expressive force and badass execution. With more than 15 years of experience in jewelry and metalsmithing, she is the designer and maker behind Sharon Z Jewelry, based in San Francisco. See her work here. Ages 14+ with adult participant

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We are pleased to welcome Lee DeGraw of Fiber Punk Studio. Lee brings us a contemporary approach to embroidery using a hands-on method of teaching in an intimate class environment. Students will learn several basic stitches as well as a few intermediate stitches and take home a sampler they completed in class as well as materials and instruction to continue their embroidery practice on their own. Ages 14+ with adult participant.
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Ready to get that sewing machine out of the box? Quilter Dana Miller brings you Beginning Sewing. In this four hour class, students will bring their machine (or arrange to borrow one of ours) and gather some basic tools to begin learning all about their sewing machine and how to use it. We will practice on some templates and scraps and then sew your very own reversible tote bag! Beginners Class; absolutely no sewing experience required.
Saturday, Oct. 5 OR Saturday, Nov. 9
This is a one-session workshop. Sign up for either day.

Shibori dyeing is an ancient Japanese set of dyeing techniques which is experiencing a resurgence in popularity! The shibori family of techniques includes numerous resist processes practiced throughout the world. In this two hour workshop, you'll learn about the six types of shibori techniques: Kanoko, Miura, Kumo, Nui, Arashi, and Itajime. You'll get to try your hand at indigo and acid dyes using these techniques! No experience is necessary, all materials are included. Ages 12+ with adult participant.

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Pacifica's own Kristina Ayala of Pufferfish Press brings her printmaking talents to Craft+Work. In this workshop you will be introduced to the process of developing and printing relief prints using linoleum specifically designed for artists. We will explore block preparation, designing and transferring your image, carving techniques, paper handling and printing without the use of a press. No experience necessary, all materials will be provided.
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Rachel Jacques is the owner of the Bright Line Studio, a boutique design and calligraphy studio based in San Francisco. Join her 2.5 hour beginner workshop as she guides you through the elegance of modern calligraphy. All the necessary materials you need for the class and at home practice will be provided. Ages 16+ with adult participant

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Have you always wanted to learn how to quilt? Take your sewing skills to the next level and join Dana Miller for full day of quilting fun. Students will learn how to piece, add borders, layer, baste, quilt and bind a table runner quilt all in one day! You must know how to sew and use your machine in order to attend this class. (Our Beginning Sewing class is a great place to start!) Students will bring their own supplies from a list provided. Materials include pre-cut quilting fabric in seasonal prints! Space is extremely limited. Ages 16+ with adult participant and sewing proficiency.

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Learn weaving basics with Erin of Feed the Fish Co! In this three hour workshop, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind piece to take home, including how to prepare a loom and add tassels.. Finished weavings will be up to 6 inches by 8 inches in size, not including tassels. No experience necessary, all materials will be provided. Ages 14+ with adult participant

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Are you trying to reduce our environmental impact? Wouldn't it be great to use less chemicals and plastic in your home?  Join Craft+Work's co-founder, Abby Dale, to learn several recipes for all natural, effective, non-toxic, and great smelling cleaning products for your home! With Abby's instruction, you will mix and create your own cleaning products using readily available natural ingredients. Everyone will leave with two reusable glass spray bottles of natural cleaner and a tin of furniture polish, freshly made and ready to shine!

Ages 14+ with an adult participant

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Add color and flow to your life with hypnotic acrylic paint pouring. Casey is a regular instructor at C+W and her paint pouring classes are very popular! Each time Casey teaches a class she brings a new element to the craft. That is why we have so many repeat students! In this workshop, you'll learn how to use paint in a "Let It Flow" abstract manner, resulting in beautiful marbleized flowing color, you will learn the "swipe", "flip cup" and "dirty pour" techniques to create three, possibly four, small-scale paintings. It's a great way to loosen up and absolutely no experience is needed.
All materials provided. Bring an apron or wear painting clothes, this will get fun and messy! Ages 14+ with adult participant

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Reduce your plastic use and join us to make Reusable Beeswax Food wraps! You'll choose from an assortment of organic cotton fabrics in different sizes and learn how to turn them into food wraps you can use again and again. Beeswax is food-safe and naturally antimicrobial making these an eco-friendly alternative to plastic wraps. Each student will make at least 5 different food wraps in various sizes. All materials are included and no experience is necessary. Ages 14+ with adult participant

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