Tuesday, December 29, 2009

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

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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


xmas cards by karen lederer
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!

nancy kraskin jewelry

* 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!


etsy gift

* 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! ;)

Saturday, December 12, 2009

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

Thursday, December 03, 2009

new treehouse newsletter ;)







treehouse christmas village window
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!

winter market

* 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