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April 2020
Join us to shop the work of more than 250 diverse makers from around North America, carefully chosen for the quality of their work and impact in the creative economy. Explore hundreds of thousands of unique, handcrafted objects, each with a story you can take home with you. April 16: 6 – 9 p.m. (Preview Party) April 17: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. April 18: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. April 19: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Prestigious local and national instructors teach a variety of courses and fiber vendors fill the Yarnover Marketplace, which is free and open to the public. 8:00–5:30 PM Marketplace, Free 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Morning Classes 12:00 PM–2:00 PM Lunch (included with class registration) 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Afternoon Classes; Continuation of All Day Classes
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Tips, techniques and words of wisdom from a long-time Etsy Seller about what it takes to run an Etsy shop. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the technical side of running your shop, setting up items via the Shop Manager, and choosing shipping profiles; as well as marketing and search tips to help get you started on the right foot. Note, this is a lecture style class, you do not need to bring a computer. This is a great class to pair with Photos in a Snap. REGISTER HERE: https://beckarahn.square.site/product/etsy-shop-behind-the-scenes/31 This class is held at HeartFelt Silks Studio.
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Whether you choose a scene of your vacation paradise, your mischievous cat, or a vintage family portrait, there’s an embroidery stitch that can add color and texture to your design. First you’ll choose a photo you love and learn how to print it on to fabric. Then learn a few basic embroidery stitches that you can use to add texture, outline, and embellish your photo. Learn to mix threads to match or emphasize colors. Your finished piece can be used to make a unique and personal project, gift, or keepsake. Materials fee $8, payable to the instructor. REGISTER HERE: https://beckarahn.square.site/product/embroidery-on-a-fabric-photo/36 IMPORTANT NOTE: Because fabrics will be printed before class, you must register at least 2 weeks in advance to use a personal photo for your project; otherwise you can choose from a selection of Becka’s photos. Photos must be uploaded by May 4, 2020. Choosing your Photo To upload your photo, go to Photo Class Uploads. You can use any kind of a photo you want to, but please make sure it is a photo you have taken yourself and is not a copyrighted image or an image that belongs to someone else. There is no requirement for resolution [...]
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As fabric artists, we work with patterns everyday. From polka dots and stripes to tropical florals and mid-century mod, we each have designs that we are drawn to. Whether you are interested in designing your own fabrics or creating repeating patterns from quilt blocks, there are ways to make your patterns sing and it's based on a little bit of brain science. Join fabric designer Becka Rahn as she talks about why our brains love to find patterns and how you can design repeats that light up more of your creative neurons. Registration opens to the public February 3, 2020.
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Do you have a favorite handwritten recipe card in your collection? Make your own keepsake tea towel by scanning your grandmother's handwritten recipe card and learning how to scale it up to fill a fat quarter of fabric. See how to upload and digitally print it on to linen-cotton fabric with Spoonflower to make a one-of-a-kind tea towel. Bring a 5x3 inch recipe card with you to class; see supply list for details. Your printed fabric fat quarter will be mailed to you after class. Registration opens to the general public February 3, 2020.
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