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Come to CELLspace Saturday and craft with us!

415monkey — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:07:44 GMT

Alchemy is an event intended to bring all types of art forms together (from knitting to fire art to origami to fashion) and make them accessible and fun to interact with and add your creative mark to - come play and design and craft and art it up with us!

It's at -- CELLspace -- (2050 Bryant, @ 18th St, in the Mission)
This Saturday -- April 26th -- from 9pm-2am.
It's $15 and there will be a full bar available.

The shows and stations that it will include:

- a fashion show "Styles of Magic" by Missing Piece @ 10pm
- a magic show "Phantoccino" by Keith Boudreau, showing 4 times over the night
- an all-local Art Gallery curated by Will Chase Arts, half of which is priced under $100
- Alchemical Afforestation, an interactive steel sculpture by Shira Loa ---> you make the bark of the tree!
- Digicrylic Mash-Up by Dangermarc and Ron Goldin ---> you draw on one side, they on another!
- PyroCardium, a heartbeat-powered candelabra by False Profit Labs ---> try the stethoscope on!
- Web of (de)Construction, a live textile piece by Medium Reality ---> become entangled in this web!
- Identity Tapestry by Mary Corey March ---> see how your line of self lines up with others!
- Flame Tree Building Workshop by False Profit Labs ---> make a fire sculpture!
- Phoenix Aviary, a reactive video installation ---> dance and move, and see the flame-tastic results!
- Writing Photos, an intersection of writing and photography ---> tell us a story that you see in the picture!
- Altered Paintings, reworking thrift-store finds ---> that mountain scene needs an anime monster, don't you think?
- Interactive Lights & Magnets... Photo Booth... Lego Robots... Origami... Knitting and more!

check out www.false-profit.com/alchemy

Hope to see you there!

~stephanie

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Grant Building Designer Valentine Trunk Show

defalco — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:13:46 GMT

February 13, 2008 5:30pm-9:30pm
The Grant Building, 2nd Floor, 1095 Market Street [at 7th], San Francisco

Local SF Designers present you with a selection of luscious delights for yourself and your Valentines :
Couture and Ready-to-Wear Clothing for Men + Women, Jewelry, Hats and Headpieces, Corsets, Panties, Luxury Bedding, and Handmade Chocolate and Sweets.
Champagne served all night.
Cash + Checks preferred for purchases.
Gift Certificates will be available.

Hosted by the Grant Building Darlings:
Bad Unkl Sista
Domini
miss velvet cream
Tinc

With Special Guests:
Chocolate Amor
Estar
Darina Drapkin
Fluidance
Gibbous
Porcelynne
Shalom Organics
Silver Lucy Designs
Tamo Design
Va-Shee Metal by Auberon

To get involved : grantbuildingdesigners@gmail.com

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Berkeley Farmer's Market Holiday Craft Show

anzula — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:22:26 GMT

Hi All,
Just wanted to remind all that this Saturday is the last day of the Berkeley Farmer's Market Holiday Craft Show. I will have natual and dyed spinning fiber, hand spun and commercially spun natural and hand dyed yarn, and handmade clothing accessories. If you are in the area, I hope to see you there. It is at Civic Center Park, MLK & Center street, from 10-4.
Happy Holidays!
Sabrina

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Super cheap Fabric:

brownies — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:08:08 GMT

Fly-by-night fabric sale @ Brownies Vintage
Only 15 days
October 15th - 30th
12pm -7pm

We have about 100 bolts (20 to 150 yards each bolt) most of them are cotton jersey knit fabric in solid colors.
Fabric includs: Woven, knits, blends, swimsuit type material, natural & synthitic materials. Prints, textures, & solids (mostly solids)

ONLY .50 cents TO $1 A YARD

Come stock up on this amazingly cheap good quality fabric
PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG & TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS

Brownies Vintage
2001 Milvia St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 548-5955
http://brownies-vintage.com

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Holiday Boutique Booth Spaces Available $35 ~ East Bay Area

Deanna — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:34:51 GMT

Event Date: Saturday, November 17th
Time: 12pm - 6pm

Calling all local artisans & craft folks! Join us for our 1st annual Holiday Boutique at Vara Healing Arts in Albany off of Solano Avenue. Expose your talent and hard work to hundreds of holiday shoppers ready to buy your handmade gifts. Our booth space is the lowest for an event of this kind because we believe in supporting local artisans as a way of giving back to community. So come out and share your gifts!

For a registration packet and booth layout, email: deanna@varahealing.com or call 510-526-9642.

Booth Costs:
$35 - 4ft x 4ft

Table & Chair Rental Costs:
$15 - 4 ft Table
$5 - Folding Chair

Note: you may bring your own 4 ft wide table or chair and save money!

We hope you will participate in this exciting and lucrative event as an opportunity to share your crafts while making some money this holiday season!

Vara Healing Arts is a beautiful wellness center in the heart of Albany off of Solano Avenue. We have a large, solid base of clients, as well as the greater surrounding neighborhood all expectantly waiting to begin their holiday browsing. Marketing of this event will be done both inside Vara and outside to the greater surrounding community. Booth space is limited and registration deadline is Friday November 9th or when all 35 spaces are filled, whichever comes first. Booth size 4ft x 4.5ft.

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Environmental Art & Craft Supplies at the East Bay Depot!

East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:39:32 GMT

Attention Bay Area crafters, sewers, and artists!

One of your best resources for cheap, ecological craft materials is THE EAST BAY DEPOT FOR CREATIVE REUSE. We are a non-profit organization that has been supplying artists, crafters and teachers with fantastic environmentally-friendly, reused supplies for 30 years. All of our inventory comes in by donation, so there is always something unique and unexpected. Before you go to JoAnn's or Michael's, try the Depot first! We are open to the public every day of the week.

Our inventory includes:

*Fabric scraps and (sometimes) bolts
*Leather and fur scraps
*Yarn and thread
*Ribbon and lace
*Sequins and glitter
*Silk flowers
*Jewelry bits
*Used sewing machines
*A wide variety of paper goods
*Paints
*Old slides and film strips
*Little glass bottles
*Electronic parts
*Office and educational supplies
*Toys and games
*Books and magazines
*Household reusables (glass jars, toilet paper tubes, corks, etc.)
*Vintage furniture, housewares and linens

We've recently moved to Oakland's Temescal neighborhood and are open for business at:
4695 TELEGRAPH AVENUE (at the corner of 47th Street), Oakland, CA 94609
Hours: 11am-6pm seven days a week
Phone: 510-547-6470

Check us out on Tribe:
http://people.tribe.net/2e5ff83f-9e5a-4590-ab93-45600db857dc
or at our website:
www.creativereuse.org

SPECIAL TRIBE DISCOUNT:
Mention that you heard about us on Tribe and get 20% off your first purchase!

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SF Craft Mafia Winter Trunk show Looking for Vendors.

barbe — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 03:36:13 GMT

Hi Everyone!
Our 2 annual Winter Trunk show will be at the Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate park Oct 21.
We're trying to get a really diverse group of vendors and looking for people who do things like photography, books, ceramics, clothing, etc..FYI=We are already overloaded with jewelry designers, and have a limited amount of spaces for each catagory.

The link to the application is here:
http://www.sfcraftmafia.com/mm07application.htm

Please feel free to pass it along to other people who may want to vend. Our deadline to apply is Sept 4th.

Thanks!

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RE-FASHION Costume Change and Exchange Recycling Event

thebrillianthen — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:21:07 GMT

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2007
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Humanist Hall, Oakland
390 27th St, between Telegraph and Broadway

Does your alter ego need a makeover? Is your costume closet filled with treasures you haven’t been wearing? Got an unfinished wearable art project that needs a little push of inspiration? RE-FASHION is the solution!

RE-FASHION is a costume swap and modification event. Bring a bag or more of your unwanted costumes, finery, accessories, and notions, and something to hold your takeaways. Please, no underwear or swimwear. There will be a suggested donation, but the focus is recycling, and nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.

The swap begins with a giant collective pile of clothing, the unwanted costumes of all who attend. Everyone is welcome to dive in and find their next new, used items from the pile. Take as little or as much clothing from this pile as you like.

We’ll provide transformation stations, where you can cut, sew, glue, paint, bedazzle, and otherwise renew and combine someone else's rags into your riches.

There will be an outdoor area, where you can supervise your children as they play, and where children’s items will be swapped.

If you’d like to:
volunteer for the event
bring your sewing machine to the event for others to use
help run a transformation station
lead a workshop on modifying clothing
or provide an activity for children

or if you just need more information…

please email refashion2007@gmail.com

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$150: Can you make a banner for a booth by April 23rd? Will pay you for time +materials!

terese — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:43:13 GMT

This is for the Humanities Team Conference. We are leaving on the 23rd.
We already have the blue/purple vlevet and i have time to go to the store to buy the rest of the fabric (yellow/gold letters, adhesive material, stencils). I could meet you at the fabric store.
Does this sound like something you want to do? Do you know anyone who would?
Call me or email:
415-302-0781
terese@biocybernaut.com

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chain maille?

Fiona — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 06:45:33 GMT

can anyone tell me anything about chain maille? like, what supplies i might need?

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need to hire someone to make a prototype bag

hoopgirl — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 21:34:09 GMT

Hi there! I need to hire someone to make me a prototype nylon and mesh bag for a hula hoop. If you have lots of experience with this sort of thing and with straps and plastic buckes and all that sort of stuff (it is sort of like a modified backpack but for a hoop) I would LOVE to hear from you. Please contact me directly at info@hoopgirl.com. Thanks!

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DOES ANYONE KNOW OF SOME GALLERYS/STORES WHERE I CAN SELL MY WEARABLE FELT?

karma-mahuka — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 05:02:08 GMT

Does any one know of some super funky gallery/stores that i could possibly stock my work in?
I create one off designer wearble felt pieces from 100% new Zealand Handmade Felt.My designs are decorated with leather and adourned with Paua,GreenStone and feathers.I create awesome Cuffs,belts and clothing.My work is beautiful and original.
if anyone can suggest some places that would be Great
Thanks
Karma
Mahuka Creations

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Moving to Berkeley

Jennifer — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:44:24 GMT

Hello everyone!

I'm moving to Berkeley next week from San Diego and need some crafty help! Does anyone know of any crafting groups, communities, etc?

I'm into knitting, sewing and other miscellaneous crafting activities. I'm also looking for good resources for art classes. I would like to start painting and would love to know of some places I can go to.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks!

Jennifer

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knit or crochet a cap for a newborn

babysolomon — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 15:27:08 GMT

Warming the head of a newborn can help save it's life. this site explains how and why us knitters and crocheters can help.

http://www.savethechildren.org/capstothecapital/

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Pandora's Trunk photos

alreadythere — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 05:36:24 GMT

Photos from Pandora's Trunk are now being broadcast live, and in varying degrees of hue and saturation, on flickr:

- http://flickr.alreadythere.org/sets/72157594236099409/

Enjoy,
dr

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Pandora's Trunk line up

mary — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 22:03:07 GMT

Pandora’s Trunk is open again for business (read: party) on August 12th, 1-7pm, ready to inspire with one of a kind wearable art and tasty treats! We’ll be hosting local artists and designers selling fashion, art, desert wear, and homemade truffles, as well as featuring a talented masseuse and henna artist. You’ll be able to sample decadent chocolates, sip sangria, and chat with some of San Francisco’s best artisans, all in our thriving SOMA live/work space. Our last event in March was immensely successful, and this one should prove to be even better. We’d love to see you there!

Our artist lineup includes:

Miranda Caroligne - one-of-a-kind neoarchaic creations
Decadent Chocolates from Fuzzy: Philippe
Medium Reality - handmade felt objects of uncommon desire
Armour Sans Anguish - frayed edges, tattered bits and deconstructed style
Skinny Hippo
Bad Unkl Sista - funky scrappy style saturated with Bay Area flavor
Henna Lounge - Adorn yourself with Henna by Darcy
Massage Therapy by Anne Wise

And others to be announced

Find us at:

www.pandorastrunk.com
916 Natoma Street (at 10th Street, SOMA)
San Francisco
August 12, 1-7pm
Free!

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Pandora's Trunk - support local crafters, artists, and designers

mary — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 22:01:30 GMT

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Stich n Bitch: non yarn crafters welcome?

Sun, 02 Jul 2006 18:01:49 GMT

Due to tendon and carpal issues I have had to retire from yarn crafts. I am wondering if there are any area stitch n bitches that would be friendly to a sewer/other crafter who is looking for a cool group of folks to sit with while doing hand work?

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Craft Night Thursdays @ Brownies

brownies — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 23:48:18 GMT

We will be getting together every Thursday night 6:30 - 8:30 for crafting of all sorts.

Craft night will be a place for crafters to get together, help each other out, inspire one another, and get new ideas. You can even turn right around and consign your work at Brownies for one of the highest consignment rates in the area giving 60% of the selling price to the artist.(but you don't have to of course :)

Anyone can come

Make sure to bring supplies ie: fabric, yarn, embroidery thread/needles, sewing machine, knitting needles, crochet hook, jewlrey making supplies, etc.

I will have a sewing machine available to people who would like to use it.

Brownies Vintage
http://www.myspace.com/browniesvintage
2001 Milvia St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(at University Ave.)

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If anyone is interested....

skitlegrindr — Sat, 10 Jun 2006 16:38:40 GMT

I am promoting a fashion show for this years burn, inspired by the theme "future: hope and fear" I am looking for more desingers, models, make-up artists, DJ's, ect. If any one is interested in participating, please join my tribe. The day of the show is Thursday, Aug 31st, 4pm at Camp trashistan

http://tribes.tribe.net/c49dbc8e-e4c0-4116-b36d-a907b2826e79?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5Bc49dbc8e-e4c0-4116-b36d-a907b2826e79%5D

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haight st. faire anyone?

Fiona — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 06:21:30 GMT

is anyone selling crafts at the haight st. faire? I was thinking of doing it, but couldn't get my act together on time.

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used magazines?

Fiona — Sun, 14 May 2006 05:11:45 GMT

does anyone know if there are any stores in or close to SF that sell used magazines consistently?

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Custom corset needed

ionalynn — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 01:05:33 GMT

I am in need of a custom corset.
and some tayloring done as well.
I will need everything done by the first week of July.
I am looking for some recomendations.
Or If any of you guys actually make fantastic corsets send me a message with some links to samples and such.

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An ABUNDANT PERSONAL COLLECTION of...

Marie Louise — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 02:57:08 GMT

. Buttons, every color, size, make, style... and etc. Old buttons, new buttons... but mostly OLD and some collector's buttons.
. Thread on spools,
. Fabrics of every kind and color and size (piece)
. BOWS BOWS BOWS... navy blue bows, tiny blue-blue bows, large maroon bows, pink bows and more
. Lace on spools
. Lace pieces
. Lace, Lace, Lace
. Trim, Trim, Trim
and MORE TRIM

oh and let's see... hmmm...!!! Oh yes, I have all sorts of things that you can use to make all sorts of things... like studs in various sizes but mostly very small sizes... brass and chrome colored studs... and grommets and snaps again in various sizes...

I have tons of stuff that I have been carrying around with me for years. The time has finally arrived to start to rid myself of all this ABUNDANCE.

CRAFTY WIMMIN LISTEN UP... for pennies on the dollar you too can be the proud owners of STUFF. STUFF FOR MAKING MORE STUFF.

Come to shop here in my Concord home... soon.

I may be moving again, and this time I really don't want to carry all this STUFF with me. But it's all too good to just throw away. (Horrors! I don't throw anything away... which is how this happened. All this STUFF...! You know?)

E-mail me for first contact and I will send my phone number in response. Then come on out and SHOP. You won't be sorry. There is so much fun stuff to pick thru... you'll have a great time. Refreshments served while you shop.

!!!

Sending XXX's to all you crafty wimmin...!

Marie in Concord

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cheap buttons?

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 18:36:48 GMT

I just made a cute little sweater but the pattern calls for NINE buttons size 1.5". Is there anywhere I can go to get buttons this size that won't cost me a fortune?

-jesse

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feminist discussion group anyone?

christina — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 18:44:23 GMT

hi!

i'm part of a newly forming group of diverse radical feminists women.

we are hoping to form something similar to drinking liberally, but focused on feminist issues. so far we’ve discussed everything from current issues to books, articles, blogs, personal experiences, and popular culture – and that was just our first meeting! we are open, honest, strong, and informed, with a desire to learn more. at the same time, we are looking to form meaningful friendships within this group.

our next meeting is planned for april 6th, location tbd.

if this sounds like something you are interested in, email me at: ihearticecream@yahoo.com

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Chemo Caps & Other Head Huggers for Cancer Patients

affinity1 — Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:42:14 GMT

In the spirit of collaborative art and making life more fun for my loved ones (that I haven't met yet) that are getting chemo, I intend to participate in this event. I would love it if some of you came also, seems like about 5 of my firends are going to come, Burners as well as one of my business colleagues. I don't know whether I will attending as a knitter/crocheter or decorator since I haven't done any crochetting or knitting for 25 years but I may buy some needles this weekend, hats are pretty basic.

Would love to have any or all of you join me.

"Chemo Caps & Other Head Huggers for Cancer Patients
Join Craft Gym for an evening of crafting as we make caps and other head huggers for cancer patients currently undergoing chemotherapy and other treatments. You can make a difference whether you are a first timer or you have experience sewing, knitting, or crocheting. Free cap patterns and sewing machines will be provided.* Please bring the following sewing, knitting, crochet, or other project materials as a donation:

Sewers: 1 yard of polar fleece

Knitters & Crocheters: 1 skein of soft yarn (100% Cotton, 100% Acrylic like Lion Brand’s MICRO-SPUN, or other machine washable fibers. No animal fibers please! Some people have allergies.)

Novices/Beginners: A few skeins of embroidery floss (or ribbons, buttons, appliqués, beads, etc). Craft Gym will provide pre-made caps that you are welcome to embellish.

And, feel free to use the material you bring or swap with other Chemo Cap makers. All finished pieces will be donated in hospital oncology units and hospices in the Bay Area.

When: Thurs, March 3, 2005
6:30-9:30 pm

Where: Daniel Webster Elementary School, Classroom 21
465 Missouri St, San Francisco 94107

Please RSVP to let us know you are coming.

** Special Note to Knitters/Crocheters: Please remember to bring a set of needles or hooks to make sure we have enough for everyone! "

http://www.craftgym.com/events/chemoCaps.htm

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Looking for a wrap skirt pattern...

Brittany — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 01:17:04 GMT

Im looking for a wrap skirt pattern but not just any ol' pattern it has to be; for lack of better words a " hippie" wrap skirt, a one size fits all a-line "flowy" skirt. if any one could help by letting me know where to get one it would be much appreciated. Thanks LOVE

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Crafting

anzula — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 19:48:13 GMT

Hey all!
Did everyone have a good holiday? I am going to be crafting a lot this month. If anyone wants to get together and craft let me know.

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Help shearing rabbits

anzula — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 06:30:00 GMT

Hi I need help shearing my angora rabbits. I have a buldging disk in my back and this is making it near impossible for me to shear them. The procces is very much like cutting hair. I am in Oakland Ca, if anyone is interested in helping me out please message me. I will be posting this message in my other tribes also.

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Great book for all fiber people!

anzula — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 20:09:51 GMT

While this book is called Spinning Designer Yarns, it is about so much more. The author Diane Varney takes you through the entire fiber process in moderate detail and she is speaking to dyers, weavers, spinners and knitters/crocheters. I was really impressed with her experience and information. I am not a weaver yet, but I was very interested to know the different ways that handspun yarn can be used for spinning and the caution and advise she gives. At first I was a bit frustrated with the book because it is called spinning designer yarns and it doesn't talk about the actual yarn proccess until page 54, but as I read on I was just absorbed in the book. I can't rave about it enough, but I do think the title should be rethought.

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stitch n bitch?

satireDUN — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 03:09:40 GMT

anybody interested in creating a stitch n bitch in the city? just meeting up at a cafe and, well, getting ur craft on?

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Crochet and Spinning Classes

anzula — Sun, 16 Oct 2005 17:36:04 GMT

Hello,
If you want to learn how to Crochet or Spin Yarn I will be having classes this Friday and Saturday at the Rock Paper Scissors Collective. The classs are 2-3 hours long and are located on Telegraph at the corner of 23rd.

Friday the 21st at 2pm will be beginning crochet. Class fee is $20 and materials is $10. IF you have your own light colored worsted weight yarn and a J crochet hook, you can bring them and not pay the materials fee.

Saturday the 22nd at 2pm will be beginning spinning. Class fee is $20 and materials is $20. IF you have your wool roving and a drop spindle, you can bring them and not pay the materials fee.

If you already have craft that you are into, there is a group on Monday nights that is meeting at the same location from 6-8.

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How Many?

Sun, 21 Aug 2005 00:20:57 GMT

Just curious, but how many of us belong actively to a crafting group? I run a group at the gallery I work at... If you are an active member of some craft group tell us about it...

-Jesse

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New Tribe

joytastic — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 22:18:51 GMT

Hi, everyone! I've started a new tribe for people interested in talking about Domestic interests in general. From cleaning tips to home crafts, to projects, to cooking. Anything and everything domestic related. It's called Dire Domesticity

It's just getting started, so I'd love some members who like this kind of thing!

~smile~
Meredith

tribes.tribe.net/diredomesticity

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Hello!!!

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 18:32:58 GMT

So why is this tribe so damn quiet? I mean I know the competition is tough (Crafty Vixens and Handy Grrls) but with 79 members someone should have something to say every once in a while...

Anyone going to the Gem show in San Rafael this month?

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abandoned?

lobocita — Thu, 21 Jul 2005 04:45:10 GMT

this tribe has not had any new entries for four months? i am thinking of leaving, but maybe everyone is just too busy crafting to post?

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[San Francisco] Femina Potens Craft Fair: Call for Submissions

Sun, 27 Feb 2005 22:44:31 GMT

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS...CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS..CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Femina Potens Art Space is holding a craft fair on Saturday, April 23rd from 11AM-7PM.

We are offering tables for $10 for all day. This is a fundraiser for Femina Potens, however, you will recieve full profit from whatever you sell here. We are raising money simply by renting out tables. We will also be having acoustic performances as back drop during the fair to liven things up and draw in a larger crowd. If you are interested please contact Jesse_at_Femina@comcast.net.

For more information on Femina Potens Art Space visit www.feminapotens.com.

This event is in San Francisco, CA.

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Want to teach crochet?

jaed — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 20:32:11 GMT

Hi all,

I was at Michael's in Emeryville last night, and the cashier said that they're desperately looking for a crochet teacher. The commitment is one class one or two nights per week. It pays, but I don't know how much.

Or -- if you prefer not to get paid :) -- I teach a crochet club in an afterschool program at a middle school in North Oakland. It's just 3:30-5:00 on Wednesdays. I've got 21 kids this semester and, well, that's an awful lot for one adult -- especially since crochet is best taught one-on-one. The kids LOVE crocheting -- and anyone who will help them with it. It's a really positive experience. So if this sounds like fun to you, I would love your help! Just send me a msg. Doesn't matter how well you can crochet.

Thanks!

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Cheap Needles?

Sun, 28 Nov 2004 23:13:28 GMT

Anyone know of a good place to find knitting needles for cheap?

PEACE

JEssy

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Craft Roll Call

fonduie — Sun, 02 Jan 2005 22:48:37 GMT

So what kind of crafty ladies do we have here?

I bead,
sew okay,
can knit scarves (can't read patterns yet though,)
scrapbook and make cards,
cross stitch a little bit (but tend to loose patience halfway through),
have experimented with leatherworking,
have taken a pottery class or two,
Soap making, Candle making, home made cosmetics,
etc...

I suppose I dabble in everything but not quite an expert in anything quite yet. So what do you Bay Area girls do?

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The Knitters' TWAS A NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Fri, 24 Dec 2004 18:42:12 GMT

I just received this and wanted to pass it on to any Yarn lovers who have been deprived of the story. It makes me laugh so hard... And is so true as I am sitting here right now still finishing a pair of wrist warmers.

PEACE

Happy Holidays!

Jessy

The Knitters' TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

'Twas the night before Christmas and all around me
Was unfinished knitting not under the tree.

The stockings weren't hung by the chimney with care
'cause the heels and the toes had not a stitch there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds
but I had not finished the caps for their heads.

Dad was asleep; he was no help at all,
And the sweater for him was six inches too small.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I put down my needles to see what was the matter.

Away to the window, I flew like a flash,
Tripped over my yarn and fell down with a crash.

The tangle of yarn that lay deep as the snow
Reminded me how much I still had to go.

Out on my lawn, I heard such a noise,
I thought it would wake both dad and the boys.

And though I was tired,my brain was a bit thick,
I knew in a moment,it must be Saint Nick.

But what I heard then left me perplexed-ed,
For not a name I heard was what I had expected

"move,Ashford; move,Lopi; move,Addie and Clover
Move,Reynolds; move,Starmore; move, Fraylic--move over"

"Paton, don't circle round; stand in line.
Come now, you sheep wool work just fine!

I know this is hard semi, it's just your first year,
I'd hate to go back to eight tiny reindeer."

I peered over the sill; what I saw was amazing,
Eight woolly sheep on my lawn all a'grazing.

And then,in a twinkle, I heard at the door
Santa's feet coming across the porch floor.

I rose from my knees and got back on my feet,
And as I turned round, Saint Nick, I did meet.

He was dressed all in wool from his head to his toe
And his clothes were handknit from above to below.

A bright Fairisle sweater he wore on his back,
and his toys were all stuffed in an Aran knit sack.

His cap was a wonder of bobbles and lace,
A beautiful frame for his rosy red face.

The scarf round his neck could have stretched for a mile,
And the socks peeking over his boots were Argyle.

The back of his mittens bore an intricate cable,
And suddenly on one I spied a small label.

SC was duplicate stitched on the cuff,
and I asked "Hey Nick, did you knit all this stuff?"

He proudly replied "Ho-ho-ho, yes I did,
I learned how to knit when I was a kid."

He was chubby and plump, a quite well-dressed old man,
And I laughed to myself for I'd thought up a plan,.

I flashed him a grin and jumped up in the air,
And the next thing he knew he was tied to a chair.

He spoke not a word, but looked in his lap
Where I'd laid my needles and yarn for a cap.

He quickly began knitting, first one cap then two;
For the first time I thought I'd really get through.

He put heels on the stockings and toes in some socks
While I sat back drinking Scotch on the rocks!!

So quickly like magic, his needles they flew,
That he was all finished by quarter to two.

He sprang for his sleigh when I let him go free,
And over his shoulder he looked back at me.

And I heard him exclaim as he sailed past the moon
"Next year start your knitting sometime around June!

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Leg Warmers?

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 00:45:53 GMT

Does anyone know of any free patterns for crocheted leg warmers???

PEACE

Jessy

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naughty santa!

beebalalou — Mon, 29 Nov 2004 18:37:16 GMT

Free.
Controversy.
Art.
Free Absinthe. (For parents).
Crafts Fair.

Stiltin Santas.
100 irresponsible Santa's.

Crafts Fair gift shopping!
Fashion-Circus-Fashion.
Artists who may or may not censor themselves.
Dec. 12th 2004, 4-6pm (family hours)
4pm-12midnite for everyone else.
Free admission. To familys w/kids.
934 Brannan @ 8th street (near Trader Joes)

This year we are opening Naughty Santa's up to extreme families and hip families and freaky familys and punk and burner families.ALL.

Share some holiday cheer in a bohemian way. With a free absinthe toast sponsored by Absinthia. (Free to parents w/kids that is).

We hope to help keep art in your families lives.

Anyone accompanied by children gets in free.
We may ask for a donation.

*hernan wrote that*

i'll be there
with a booth!
unusual adorable
kischy art and jewels
based on plastic
charms and toys
'plastique'
we've even
made kidlet bracelets
prices from $2 to $200
giggle
my dioramas are the
pricey part
which would
look REALLY
awesome in a kid's room
my son
ADORES them
he's a few months over two
artistic and fun
what else could you want?
come and enjoy!

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tradesies

beebalalou — Sun, 14 Nov 2004 21:47:56 GMT

i posted this
idea in
crafty vixens
it turned into
a mail thing
but my original
idea was that
it would be fun
to have a
face to face meeting
trade of crafts
um maybe when
more folks join?
heh

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Anybody know anything about...

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 00:47:40 GMT

...these events?

Craft's Faire at CELlspace

Thursday Night D.I.Y.

Both are at Cellspace...

PEACE

Jessy

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