Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Urban Gardening 101
Cost: By Donation
In this workshop we will meet at The Blackfriars Community garden ( Map Here) to talk about urban gardening and permiculture (a branch of ecological design and ecological engineering which develops sustainable human settlements and self- maintained agricultural systems modeled from natural ecosystems). (Wikipedia). Becky Ellis, who is skilled in small scale gardening, will focus on growing edibles in the city, especially for those who have small plots or apartment balconies. This is a hands on workshop, providing everyone with insight into small scale urban planting.
Friday, May 4, 2012
The 3rd Annual Handmade Festival!
Tomorrow Is The 3rd Annual Handmade Festival Show and Sale! I can't believe we have been doing this for three years! As I sit here, at 11:43pm with so much still to do for tomorrow, I am EXCITED! The artists who participate in both our shows and our workshops are amazing! So much incredible talent (like Maureen Riley, shown above) will grace the corridors of the central Library (251 Dundas St.) Tomorrow May 5th, from 10am -4pm We are also Working on our summer workshop line up! Below is a preview of what we're up to, and more will be announced over the coming weeks!
Summer Workshops
May 26th - The Grickle Grass festival
June 2nd - Urban Gardening 101- Gardening in any space.
June 9th - The Car Free Festival Kids Hootenanny- Guerilla gardening Workshops
August 25th - Urban Gardening 101- Harvesting
More Workshops TBA All of our workshops are free or by donation.
For more information please contact handmadefestival@gmail.com www.handmadefestival.ca
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Workshop time!
Hi everyone! It's that time again! Workshops are taking form, and registration through the London Public liubrary begins March 2nd! All workshops are free with materials provided.
This is what you can expect from us this spring!
Handmade Festival 2012
March, April and May @the Central LibraryRegister for all workshops beginning March 2nd in person, online, or by phone at 519-661-5122
Felting Workshops- ages 14 and up
Monday March 12 OR Thursday March 15, 6:30 – 8 pm Tonda Room
Felting is a versatile craft that is once again gaining popularity. Join instructor
Natalie Wu for this beginner’s felting experience,
ideal for all levels of crafting ability. This workshop is for ages 14 and older. Supplies are provided. There will be 2 identical sessions of this workshop so you can sign up for either March 12th OR March 15th.
Jewelry Making –ages 14 and up
Monday March 5 OR Monday April 23rd, 6:30- 8pm Tonda Room
Join instructor Eva Haddock and learn to make junkpile necklaces. Each necklace will be made of knick knacks and other objects (somewhat like a modern charm bracelet) which you will be able to take home. Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring along any old jewelry which you might like to incorporate into your design. This workshop is for ages 14 and older. There will be two identical sessions of this workshop so you can sign up for either March 5th OR April 23rd.
Rug Hooking – ages 14 and up
Monday March 26th OR Monday April 16th, 6:30 – 8 pm Tonda Room
Join instructor Christine Montgomery for a workshop on “Funky Flowers –Rug Hooking and Proddy”. Participants will use recycled wool to make a design which combines both hooking and proddy techniques. (Proddy refers to poking or prodding scraps of wool through a loosely woven backing.) This workshop is for ages 14 and older. Please bring a pair of scissors. Supplies are provided. There will be two identical sessions of this workshop so you can sign up for either March 26th OR April 16th.
Handmade Festival 2012
May 5th, Saturday, 10-4pm Central Library Passageway
The Library is proud to co-sponsor the Third Annual Handmade Festival. This one day Festival will allow selected crafters to display their art and craft for the public. For more information please contact the Community Outreach and Program Services Dept. at 519-661-5122.
This is what you can expect from us this spring!
Handmade Festival 2012
March, April and May @the Central LibraryRegister for all workshops beginning March 2nd in person, online, or by phone at 519-661-5122
Felting Workshops- ages 14 and up
Monday March 12 OR Thursday March 15, 6:30 – 8 pm Tonda Room
Felting is a versatile craft that is once again gaining popularity. Join instructor
Natalie Wu for this beginner’s felting experience,
ideal for all levels of crafting ability. This workshop is for ages 14 and older. Supplies are provided. There will be 2 identical sessions of this workshop so you can sign up for either March 12th OR March 15th.
Jewelry Making –ages 14 and up
Monday March 5 OR Monday April 23rd, 6:30- 8pm Tonda Room
Join instructor Eva Haddock and learn to make junkpile necklaces. Each necklace will be made of knick knacks and other objects (somewhat like a modern charm bracelet) which you will be able to take home. Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring along any old jewelry which you might like to incorporate into your design. This workshop is for ages 14 and older. There will be two identical sessions of this workshop so you can sign up for either March 5th OR April 23rd.
Rug Hooking – ages 14 and up
Monday March 26th OR Monday April 16th, 6:30 – 8 pm Tonda Room
Join instructor Christine Montgomery for a workshop on “Funky Flowers –Rug Hooking and Proddy”. Participants will use recycled wool to make a design which combines both hooking and proddy techniques. (Proddy refers to poking or prodding scraps of wool through a loosely woven backing.) This workshop is for ages 14 and older. Please bring a pair of scissors. Supplies are provided. There will be two identical sessions of this workshop so you can sign up for either March 26th OR April 16th.
Handmade Festival 2012
May 5th, Saturday, 10-4pm Central Library Passageway
The Library is proud to co-sponsor the Third Annual Handmade Festival. This one day Festival will allow selected crafters to display their art and craft for the public. For more information please contact the Community Outreach and Program Services Dept. at 519-661-5122.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Needles Up!
Hi Everyone!
It's coming to that time again!
Handmade has been on hiatus since the summer, because of school/ work/ kid obligations, but we find ourselves slowly skating through the cold and ice to the warmth of new projects, knitting needles, silkscreens and rug hooking.
We love handmade, and we love teaching you! So please watch for updates, here and on our facebook page! And crafters, please let me know if you are interested in tables for the fourth annual festival!
handmadefestival@gmail.com
- Love Your Hands!
It's coming to that time again!
Handmade has been on hiatus since the summer, because of school/ work/ kid obligations, but we find ourselves slowly skating through the cold and ice to the warmth of new projects, knitting needles, silkscreens and rug hooking.
We love handmade, and we love teaching you! So please watch for updates, here and on our facebook page! And crafters, please let me know if you are interested in tables for the fourth annual festival!
handmadefestival@gmail.com
- Love Your Hands!
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