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

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

treehouse news: craft classes in JUNE and renegade coming SOON!

Yippee Kai Yay!! craft classes are back in JUNE...and that's very berry soon! You know you wanna...cuz... CRAFT CLASSES AT TREEHOUSE RULE!!! Coming to a treehouse near you: *Beginning Crochet Thur. June 11th 6:30-8:30 $50 *Embroidery Sat. June 13th 6-8 $50 *Junk to Jewels Sat. June 20th 6-8 $40 click here to find out more and/or sign up! great crafty times await! Join us! Tasty treats, wine and great times provided. You won't regret it, we promise :). btw..., RENEGADE CRAFT FAIR IS BAAAACK!!! The flowers are blooming once again, and that can only mean one thing....tis the season of the craft fair! Bust Sping Fling was grrreat, and now we're gearing up for the BIG one....the original big bad & awesome craft phenomenon, the Renegade Craft Fair ! coming up on June 6&7th in McCarren Park (not the pool this year, cuz the're turning it into an actual pool! for swimming and diving and cool water and stuff! yay!)...it's coming real soon, so be prepared! we're trying to be!!;) And don't forget about the awesome CLOTHES at treehouse!!!! we've got lotsa new, bright, fun, playful stuff for spring and summer....come on by and check it out! And weather depending, we've got a rack of vintage spring dresses outside for sale...all $20, $35 or $50....great deals abound, and new dresses everydayish! let's celebrate the sun and fun! cuz, i mean, finally!!! BTW, coming soon: in JULY: treehouse turns 3!!!! WOWZERS!! can we say PARTAY???? oh snap, we just did. you've been sufficiently warned.....fun, friendly and frosty good times await cuz we like to share and we play well with others...;) kisses from the branches, and reaching for the stars, siri treehouse* treehouse brooklyn 430 graham ave brooklyn, ny 11211 (718)482-TREE treehousebrooklyn.com

love is in the trees!

cocktails, cupcakes, sales and more...get ready for a real love affair at treehouse this friday, february 8th. from 6-9pm. we'll be raising a glass to st. valentine with sales and sweets aplenty. need a gift for a special lovebird? get toasty in the trees while picking out that special somethin' for your little dumplin'...
warm hearts and cozy corners await!

and don't forget, fabulous crochet in a day with cal patch is this sunday, from 4-7 pm...there's still time to hook up your loved one with a handmade gift, made just for them..by you! sign up here.

get hookin' at treehouse!

Ho-Ho-Ho...get your hook on in December!!
Make a little holiday magic with your own two hands this month in the trees. Hook up a scarf or a hat for someone you love! In just one day's time, you'll be on your way to handmade gift giving, courtesy of HodgePodge's own Cal Patch, crochet teacher extraordinaire.

CROCHET IN A DAY!

Sunday, December 9th OR Sunday Dec. 16th, 5-8pm

A 3-hour beginner crochet workshop that'll knock your stockings off!

Bring some yarn (or buy some at treehouse) and a hook* and we'll tackle the basics of crochet: chain stitch, single crochet, circular crochet, and finishing off. With just these skills you can make a scarf or hat!

*Yarn should be smooth (not bumpy or hairy) and a light or bright color, in either worsted or bulky weight. if worsted, get a G or H hook, if bulky, go for I or J.

$50

email info@treehousebrooklyn.com to sign up