winter classes at clay wood & cotton (beacon, NY)

Winter Class Lineup We've put together an amazing lineup of Saturday classes to help you beat the winter blues. There's something for everyone — make something with yarn, paper, wool and more! Classes make great gifts! We can hook you up with a gift certificate for one of these great classes. We're open all day, 11:30am until 9pm tomorrow, Christmas Eve. January Bookbinding, 1/16, 5:30-9:30pm. Learn to make your own books with Nic Taylor, one half of Garrison's Thunderwing Press. In this 4-hour workshop, attendees will become accustomed with the philosophy and art of both Eastern and Western bookbinding, the materials used in construction, as well as have an opportunity to create their very own original bound book. Make Your Own Greeting Cards, 1/23. Use techniques like collage and your own custom stamps to create your very own line of cards! This is a great class for teens and older artsy kids as well— 10 and over welcome with a grown-up, 13 and over welcome solo. Crochet 101, 1/30. Never picked up a crochet hook before? We’ll get you started in this 2-hour class. You’ll learn the basic stitches and get going on a simple project—and get the pattern to take home! $15 materials fee, optional. February Needle Felting, 2/6, $10 materials fee. Learn to make soft creatures, pendants, ornaments, or anything you like by "sculpting" with wool and a special felting needle. We're hosting Nguyen Le, the fiber artist behind KnitKnit whose work has received national coverage, as the instructor for this class. Embroidery, 2/13, $10 materials fee. Learn the basics of embroidery with crafter and maker extrordinaire Cal Patch of Hodge Podge Farm. Practice your new skills on an original Valentine's Day pattern. Knitting Class: Superstar Hat with Jill Draper, 2/20, materials optional (see note). Afraid to use circulars or double points? This super easy hat is knit sideways on two needles with one seam. Even if you are a hat knitting pro, this is a fun twist on the classic cap. Soap Making For Kids, 2/27. Bring the kids in to learn to make soap with Tara and Jeff, who make the luscious Meow Meow Tweet line of soaps. We've got more on the way in March — more knitting, appliqué, kids' jewelry and monster making. We'll be announcing them soon, you can also bookmark our Google calendar. About our classes: All classes are 10:30am-12:30pm unless otherwise noted. All our classes are $40 + materials fee if applicable. Knitting & Crochet: Students may bring their own supplies, call or email info@claywoodandcotton.com for details. Space is limited, a 50% deposit will secure your spot. Call (845) 481-0149 during store hours or drop by. For hours and directions, visit ClayWoodAndCotton.com Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the class in order to receive store credit for your deposit.

Clay Wood & Cotton 149 Main Street Beacon, NY 12508

attention san francisco:

treehouse holidaze party this thurs!!!! (TOMORROW!)

some of the great one-of-a-kind holidaze cards we have at treehouse...these by karen lederer

PARTAY!!!!!!!TREEHOUSE HOLIDAZE PARTY this THURSDAY!!
the

TREEHOUSE HOLIDAY PARTY

will be THIS
THURSDAY DECEMBER 17th
(TOMORROW!!!!!)
6-9pm(ish)
mulled wine, music, treats, sales and great times await!

* THIS THURSDAY we're stoked to party with you! 'tis the season! we're perfecting our mulled wine recipe as we speak! And we're so lucky the ladies of ginamarie catering are gonna be whipping up some of there famously delicious treats! and EVERYTHING in the branches of treehouse will be on SALE! best way to last minute gift shop ever! supporting local designers is awesome good times!

* And as a special treat, we'll have our friend/amazing jeweler nancy kraskin on hand with her incredible handcrafted silver and gold jewels, each piece is lovingly hand made in Nan's workshop, which happens to be in her Brooklyn kitchen. And Thursday only her precious jewels will be available at an exceptionally reasonable price. She's a true artist, her work is truly incredible, and we're so honored to have her join us!

* BTW, we're stocking up on the perfect holiday gifts and party essentials, such as soap sets, handmade candles, cute onesies, party dresses, snuggly knit hats....and don't forget, we also have beautiful gift certificates that we can customize for you in any denomination over $25.

*oh, and the vintage SALE SALE SALE is STILL on..VINTAGE is 30% off!!!!! and ...and ...and we put out new stuff EVERY DAY. how do we do it? it's truly a mystery for the ages...

* it's getting cold. you're busy getting ready for the holidaze. our friend klaus makes THE MOST DELICIOUS SOUPS, most vegan, all vegetarian, and he delivers them to you (bike powered!) in 11211 and 11222. 4 soups for $20. an incredible delicious deal! support local! treehouse recommends the spinach zucchini and the african peanut. YUM! supporting local is so tasty! facebook page with info

*last but not least, we've made a little facebook group for treehouse which we'd love for you to join. there'll be special deals and insights into the land of treehouse and what makes us tick...

kisses from the branches,
and reaching for the stars,
sirius* treehouse

phew, sorry these emails get so long, just wanna share all the excitement! hope to see you this thursday! ;)

sodafine sale sunday!

Hello Everyone! The holiday season is fast approaching and we've been busy little elves at the shoppe! Erin has been making a bunch of super cozy hats and scarves and the most adorable earmuffs to keep out the winter chill. We also have a bunch of Preloved wool cardigans and pullovers to keep you toasty and new accessories by Sirius Lux to fancy up your holiday attire. For gift giving we have the 2010 Nikki McClure calendars, the Slingshot organizer, men's and women's t-shirts by artist Jen Hodges, Maggie's Organics tights, candles by Therapy, and MiSpa roll on perfumes. We'll be open late on Friday, December 18 until 9pm at part of Grand Street's "Grand Adventure" and offering 20% storewide from 6-9pm, so be sure to come do your last minute holiday shopping on Grand Street! We're hosting a Holiday Gift Fair at Bruar Falls this Sunday, December 13th from 2-8pm featuring handmade wares by: Feral Childe, Jen Hodges, Purldrop, Caitlin Keegan, Mary Savel, Astulabee, M.Carter, Rachel Dove, Jenny Sue's Jams, Sirius Lux, and Therapy. There will be holiday drink specials and tunes, and Erin(Sodafine) and Ilyane(Franny & Roey) will be kicking out the jams afterwards as we celebrate the season. We'd love it if you join us for the sale and the afterparty!! And be sure to bookmark our blog so that you can keep up with all our new arrivals and events! Hope to see you soon! Sodafine

new treehouse newsletter ;)

a sneek peak of the new holiday windows... thanx megan for your vision where, dear tree friend, has this year gone? we have so many things to share...very excited! please bare with us! * CRAFT CLASSES ARE AWESOME!!! YAY!!!!! bring a friend! THIS fri dec 4 6:30-8:30 $40 junk-to-jewels Learn to bejewel yourself for the holidaze! We supply the junk, you create the jewels! In just one two hour session you'll learn the basics of jump ring usage, as well as chain layering and clasping. All this will be done with cut apart treasures and loose bead findings. We'll provide the know how and lotsa junk, feel free to bring your own baubles as well. Treehouse's own Siri will show you how it's done! tasty treats and refreshing beverages provided too! get bejeweled! fri dec 11 6:30-8:30 $50 crochet In this workshop Cal Patch (of hodge podge clothing fame) will show you the basic stitches of crochet and in no time you'll be whipping up your own crochet creation! Crochet is a great way to make your own scarf, hat, sweater....even bikini! Cal will teach you to chain and single crochet and how to combine them into an open mesh stitch. Bring (or purchase at treehouse) a ball of worsted weight yarn and a G or H hook. ...tasty treats and beverages provided too! get hooked! the next class is THIS FRIDAY.... so sign up now! * THIS SUNDAY, we're honored to be a part of THE WINTER MARKET at Public Assembly. The place to shop your favorite local boutiques all at the same location, and nothing over $100! We will be bringing a well edited selection of treehouse wares, including Sirius* Lux necklaces, and be debuting our new collaboration line of beautiful ecofriendly clothing basics, Sirius* Klaus. Swing by! * we're stocking up on the perfect holiday gifts and party essentials, and don't forget, we also have beautiful gift certificates that we can customize for you in any denomination over $25. * and mark it on your calendar!! the TREEHOUSE HOLIDAY PARTY will be on THURSDAY DECEMBER 17th mulled wine, music, and great times await! *oh, and the vintage SALE SALE SALE is STILL on..VINTAGE is 30% off!!!!! and ...and ...and we put out new stuff EVERY DAY. how do we do it? it's truly a mystery for the ages... * it's getting cold. you're busy getting ready for the holidaze. our friend klaus makes THE MOST DELICIOUS SOUPS, most vegan, all vegetarian, and he delivers them to you (bike powered!) in 11211 and 11222. 4 soups for $20. an incredible delicious deal! support local! treehouse recommends the spinach zucchini and the african peanut. YUM! supporting local is so tasty! facebook page with info *last but not least, we've made a little facebook group for treehouse which we'd love for you to join. there'll be special deals and insights into the land of treehouse and what makes us tick... kisses from the branches, and reaching for the stars, sirius* treehouse

mociun holiday sales

Happy Winter Solstice friends, families and supporters,

There are a couple of sales that are coming up in the next couple of weekends that I will have some of my wears at.
Please come by and say hello and get your holiday shopping done! If you could pass this on to anyone else that might interested I would appreciate it.

Love,
Caitlin

Mociun

www.mociun.com

december classes at brooklyn general

Hiya! The Holidays are approaching and we are offering a slew of Workshops that will jumpstart your Gift crafting: Needle-felting Class Mondays, November 30, December 7 & 14 @ 6:30pm-8pm Learn the basics of needle felting and let your imagination run wild! This is the perfect opportunity to make holiday ornaments and presents. $90.00 Patchwork Stocking Workshop Sunday, December 6 @ 11am - 1pm In this workshop you will learn to sew an adorable personalized Holiday stocking to match the recipient's or your own personality! $50.00 Sock Monkey Toy Workshop Saturday, December 19 @ 10am -12pm Learn to make a hand knit monkey in the style of an old childhood favorite, the sock monkey. Who wouldn't want to snuggle up to a monkey that was hand knit with love? PLEASE NOTE: Materials will be provided for an additional $18 on the first day of class. $50.00 Knitting Finishing Tips & Tricks Sundays, December 6 & 13 @ 5pm - 7pm Beautifully knit projects can be ruined by sloppy finishing. This class will give you the skills you need to make your knitted garments a success from start to finish. You will learn how to knit perfect button holes, work a 3 needle bind-off, seaming, picking up mistakes and the Kitchener stitch. $80.00 Crochet Class Thursdays, December 3, 10 & 17 @ 6:30pm-8:30pm Need to whip up some warm woolies for your loved ones? Come and discover the craft of crocheting and make a hat or a scarf in no time. This all-level class will teach beginners the basics while more advanced students can learn new techniques, such as amigurumi, broomstick lace, charted lace etc... $120.00 Last Minute Holiday Crafts Workshop Sunday, December 13 & 20 @ 10:00am to 12:00pm Knit, Sew & Crochet those last-minute holiday gifts! Bring in your in-progress projects for help finishing them up, or find a quick-to-make gift for a special someone. Three Elves/Craft Instructors will be on hand to help you tackle your projects. $100.00 Patternmaking Workshop Sunday December 13 @ 10am-12pm Design and make your own clothes! In this 2-hour class you will learn the basic principles of making your own sewing patterns, and make a pattern for a T-Shirt that fits your own unique body. With this foundation you'll be able to sew the projects you envision! Basic sewing experience is helpful to get the most from this class. Materials: a roll or pad of newsprint, drawing paper or patternmaking paper, at least 14" wide; see-through 18" ruler; tape measure; pencil and sharpener (or mechanical pencil); eraser; clear tape; scissors (for paper) $50/workshop Call the store at (718) 237-7753 to sign up and reserve your spot before the class fills up! See you at the shop!

Brooklyn General Store Store Hours: closed Mondays Tuesday-Thursday:12 pm - 7 pm Friday & Saturday:12 pm - 6 pm Sunday: 12 pm to 5 pm 718.237.7753

learn to embroider

Learn To Embroider!
Fun and cheap just in time for the holidays!!!!!!!
In the hood of South Brooklyn.

Another opportunity to take an...
What: Intro to Embroidery workshop
Who: with me, Joetta Maue
Where: MY STUDIO, located at 183 Lorraine
(very close to the Smith and 9th stop in Redhook)
When: Sunday, December 13, 1:30-3:30pm

In this introduction to embroidery workshop students will begin their very own original custom sampler. Each student will design their own sampler with a water-soluble marker, using their own unique handwriting or provided stencils. The 2 hour workshop is an excellent introduction to skills you can take home and be creative with.
We will learn the most basic skills of preparing the fabric, using the hoop, and threading the needle to finishing the project for final display. 5 traditional embroidery stitches will be taught: the split stitch, stem stitch, backstitch, satin stitch, and the ever-mysterious French knot. With the skills learned each student would be able to continue making beautiful pieces of art or simply embellish items of your own or gifts for the holidays. So bring your creativity and lets get stitching!
$20- bring your own supplies or purchase before class. $30 supplies included. Additional supplies will also be available.

Email connectivethread@gmail.com or call 617-308-5413 to sign up and for details.
VERY limited space so sign up early.

--
Happiness is not a destination but a method of life.

Joetta Maue
www.littleyellowbirds.blogspot.com
www.joettamaue.com

feral childe trunk show

You are invited to

Feral Childe's Fall 2009 Trunkshow

at

Otto Boutique

Saturday, November 21

Please join us tomorrow at Park Slope boutique OTTO for your FERAL CHILDE Fall 2009 SCHOOL PLAY shopping pleasure. Moriah will be on hand to give you a personal tour of the new collection, bringing additional styles to OTTO for one day only!

Bring a printout of the coupon below and receive 10% off Feral Childe Fall 2009 SCHOOL PLAY.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Cheers,

Feral Childe Fall 2009 Trunkshow at

OTTO

Sat. 11/21 11AM - 7PM

354 Seventh Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215

tel 718. 788.6627

Subway to F, Park Slope/Seventh Avenue

Can't make it to the trunkshow?

But you'd like to add some Feral Childe to your fall wardrobe?

You can email us and we will hook you up with that special piece!

Feral Childe Newsflash: A Spring 2010 Preview

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twist fair this weekend!

hi folks, the twist fair is this weekend in northampton, ma. raeburn ink will be there, as well as lots of other talented crafty vendors. stop by if you're in the area!

craft classes are back at treehouse!

* CRAFT CLASSES ARE BACK!!! YAY!!!!! fri nov 13 6:30-8:30 $50 embroidery fri nov 27 6:30-8:30 $40 junk-to-jewels fri dec 11 6:30-8:30 $50 crochet the next class is NEXT FRIDAY.... so sign up now! *oh, and the SALE SALE SALE is STILL on..VINTAGE is 30% off!!!!! and ...and ...and we put out new stuff EVERY DAY. how do we do it? it's truly a mystery for the ages... *last but not least, we've made a little facebook group for treehouse which we'd love for you to join. there'll be special deals and insights into the land of treehouse and what makes us tick... kisses from the branches, and reaching for the stars, sirius* treehouse

TIE DYE WORKSHOP WITH SHABD SIMON-ALEXANDER

Two 2-hour classes

6pm – 8pm

Mondays Nov 9th & 16th

Fort Greene, Brooklyn

$150

Shabd creates extraordinary tie dyed textiles, and in this workshop she will be sharing her secrets and techniques! She will demonstrate how she mixes dyes and chemicals, and several methods for tie dyeing to create different patterns. You will need to bring clothing for dyeing (cotton works best, but also silk and rayon), including tee shirts, scarves, socks, etc. Shabd is a multimedia artist also works with embroidery, photography, sculpture, performance, and other methods of storytellying. Her products can be seen on her website, here: shabdismyname.com.

to sign up, email: info (at) lenacorwin.com

design your own t-shirt this weekend

Hiya! Our Patternmaking Workshop taught by Cal Patch is coming up this Sunday October 25th, and we have something special in store: Right after the workshop, we will be celebrating the release of Cal's new book Design Yourself Clothes - Patternmaking Simplified. Copies will be available for signing. Sunday October 25, from 10am-12pm Design and make your own clothes! In this 2-hour class you will learn the basic principles of making your own sewing patterns, and make a pattern for a T-Shirt that fits your own unique body. With this foundation you'll be able to sew the projects you envision! Basic sewing experience is helpful to get the most from this class. Materials: a roll or pad of newsprint, drawing paper or patternmaking paper, at least 14" wide; see-through 18" ruler, tape measure, pencil and sharpener (or mechanical pencil), eraser, scissors (for paper) $50/workshop Call the store at (718) 237-7753 to sign up and reserve your spot before the class fills up! See you at the shop!

Brooklyn General Store Store Hours: closed Mondays Tuesday-Thursday:12 pm - 7 pm Friday & Saturday:12 pm - 6 pm Sunday: 12 pm to 5 pm 718.237.7753

seedy art opening

i am really bummed that i won't be able to attend the unveiling of the new seed packet artwork for next year's hudson valley seed library packets. the put out a call for artists earlier this year and now the works have been chosen and will be shown at Roos Arts in Rosendale on november 14. sadly, i will be teaching that weekend down in the city...

news from the {NewNew}

Fall in Love with Handmade Goodness Celebrate the bounty of Autumn with some fabulous events during the month of October.

NYCraft at Madison Square Market Debut NYCraft, a collective of seven distinguished artists from The {NewNew}, is participating in the inaugural season of the Madison Square Mark’t at Madison Square Park. From October 9 through November 1, NYCraft will join more than 60 artists, designers and chefs for a month-long artisan market at historic Madison Square Park. The participants have been specifically selected and curated to offer shoppers the best from independent New York designers and chefs. “We are excited to be a part of this select showcase of local artists, designers, and chefs during this gorgeous time of the year,” said Kimm Alfonso, team leader, and participating NYCraft designer. “Madison Square Park, the crisp fall weather, pumpkins for the kids, and the best of New York designers makes for a great recipe!” The Mark’t hours will be 11am-8pm, seven days a week. Visitors to the NYCraft booth will find Alexandra Ferguson pillows, KimmChi t-shirts, Meegün bags, ceramics by Lorrie Veasey, paper goods by Pretty Stationery for Beautiful Souls, and jewelry by Metalicious and Wabisabi Brooklyn. Speaking of Crafts and Chelsea On October 17, The {NewNew} sponsors Crafts in Chelsea, a fall delight of handmade shopping with free food, games and a petting zoo for the kids over at P.S. 11. Shop for Pulp Sushi jewelry, Groundsel handbags, Virginia Kraijevic artwork and Better Than Jam apparel. Click here for a full list of participating vendors, and directions to the school. Crafts in Chelsea will run from 10am-5pm. Gotham Returns to Beantown Not only do New York and Boston share a passion for baseball, the cities share a common appreciation for artisanal goods. The {NewNew} takes another road trip up to Boston's ultra-hip Sowa Openmarket on October 25 after a well-received first run back in August. The market will be hosting its 6th Annual Vendor/Customer Halloween Costume Contest, so be sure to look for the blue banners admist all the ghosts and goblins. Sowa Open Market is open from 10am-4pm. In the midst of all this activity, we're planning our largest and most spectacular Handmade Cavalcade yet, so mark your calendar for Saturday, December 5, 2009. Details to come shortly, and sign up for announcements if you haven't already done so!

The {NewNew} http://thenewnewny.com

get on the bus!

i just got a note from heather at Brooklyn Gneral, saying that there is indeed STILL ROOM on the bus to rhinebeck next weekend! if i weren’t already up here i’d be on that bus for sure, so all of you city folks should jump at the chance to see the spectacular fall foliage, pet furry animals and buy lots and lots of fiber and YARN!!! and now here’s what heather has to say:

Hello All,

Some of you may have heard that I am organizing a bus trip to Rhinebeck, NY for the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival next weekend. This amazing event it is a two-day extravaganza with vendors from all over the country. Can you say knitter’s paradise? You can check out http://sheepandwool.com for all the highlights. Here are the details for my bus:

The bus will depart from John Jay HS (7th Ave btwn 4/5th Sts in Park Slope, Brooklyn) at 8 am on Saturday, October 17, 2009. It is about 4 blocks walk from the 7th Ave stop on the F/G trains and it generally takes about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes to travel from mid-town. We should arrive in Rhinebeck for Sheep and Wool at about 10 am. The bus will leave the fairgrounds at 5pm so that we should be back at John Jay at about 7pm. Bus service is being provided by US Coachways, a nationally woman-owned company. All drivers are licensed/insured and restrooms will be available on-board.

The cost of the trip is $70 per person and includes round-trip transportation, a ticket into the fair and a gift bag filled with goodies including handspun and hand-dyed yarns, roving, patterns and coupons. There will also be opportunities to win special prizes and to participate in invitation-only events after Rhinebeck. I am offering a discount of $10 off for parties of three or more. If you would like to reserve a spot, let me know how many people are in your party and I will happily send you a paypal request for payment.

I hope that some of you will join us for the festivities and please tell all of your friends. If you have any questions you can email me at hellomello@tiac.net or call me at Brooklyn General Store anytime at 718.237.7753. Hope to see you on the 17th!

Heather Love

hellomello@tiac.net

http://hellomellohandspun.etsy.com

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the flea design co-op starts this saturday!

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i'm helping organize/curate a new booth at the fort greene brooklyn flea, which will sell products by some of my favorite designers. the section will be run by rebecca kutys of moontree letterpress, and for october we have these talented makers: (photos from top to bottom) marcie mcgoldrick, maptote, lotta jansdotter, moontree letterpress, wayne pate/good shape design, laura normandin, sesame letterpress and my work/lines & shapes.

and there will be some special guest sellers, yet to be announced...

the first saturday, october 10th, lotta jansdotter will be giving away a free goodie with each purchase.

the flea design co-op poster was designed by wayne pate, and will be for sale at the flea for $15 (email me if you are interested in ordering it online and i might be able to arrange it).

hope to see you at the flea!

176 lafayette ave. (btw. vanderbilt + clermont ave.)

every saturday, 10am-5pm