Mother's Day Trunk Show!

Sweetie Pie Press and Misanthrope Specialty Co.
Mother’s Day Trunk Show @ Wholly Craft!
Sunday, May 10th, 12-5pm

This weekend, we’re graced with an unexpected visit from Toronto artists Becky of Sweetie Pie Press and Rev. Aitor of the Misanthrope Specialty Co. and we were lucky enough to arrange a last minute trunk show for you! They’ll be bringing out the full line of their work at the shop from 12-5pm on Sunday, so this is not to be missed. Sweetie Pie Press is a one-woman, one-inch button empire with hundreds of original designs and fabulous limited edition artist-series buttons. In addition to selling his prints and illustrations, Rev. Aitor will be taking appointments for Unflattering Portraits (as seen on CBS Sunday Morning with Mo Rocca!)—please call 447-3445 or email us at whollycraft-at-yahoo-dot-com to set up a 45 minute appointment for your portrait. Or bring mom in to sit for an unflattering family portrait, and make it an unforgettable Mothers Day! Drop-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended due to the limited time frame.

Hope to see you there!!

Igloo Press Trunk Show!

Igloo

Press

Trunk Show

Saturday, April 25th 6-8pm

Join Allison Chapman of Igloo Press for an evening of letterpressprinting and bookbinding love. Allison recently moved to Columbus after more than a decade of teaching at Minnesota Center for Book Arts in Minneapolis. In addition to traditional hand-sewn journals and albums, a variety of refillable books and bookbinding kits will be available.

The No-Sew Refillable Book is an exclusive design featuring a clever elastic spine that requires no bookbinding knowledge to change the content. These books are based on standard paper sizes making it easy to add or remove pages as desired. Based on Allison’s experience as a bookbinding instructor, Build-It-Yourself bookbinding kits include directions and supplies for both traditional and non-traditional bindings. From a simple pamphlet stitch to the multi-section exposed spine, kits are appropriate for both beginner and intermediate crafters.

Prints and decorative papers are inspired by the alphabet and geometric patterns. Prints are created from photopolymer plates as well as hand-set metal and wood type on platen presses or a Vandercook#4. In addition to new designs, many greeting cards feature the illustration collection inherited from her grandfather. A special 15% discount will be offered for custom letterpress andbookbinding orders for Wholly Craft customers through May.

Live Music Show at Wholly Craft!

Join us on Wednesday, April 15th for a fun-filled evening of music from local favorites Bird and Flower, The Black Swans, and touring artist Strand of Oaks.

The show starts at 7pm and is free! 3169 N. High St.--Hope to see you there!

APRIL/MAY CLASSES!

Beginning Knitting
Sundays, April 5th and 12th, 4-5:30pm Class Fee: $25 Materials Needed: size 8 needles, 1 skein medium weight yarn
Now is the time to finally pick up some knitting needles and learn a new skill! This class is for absolute beginners---we’ll start with the basics and move on up to some serious scarf making. Seasoned knitter Adrienne of the Crafty Beavers will teach us casting-on, basic knit and purl stitches, changing colors, and casting-off. In this class we’ll make an ipod/cell phone cozie and start work on a scarf.

Sewing Lab
Saturday, April 18th, 1-2:30pm OR Saturday, May 9th, 1-2:30pm Class Fee: $12
Did you get a new sewing machine? Do you spend more time staring at or fiddling with your sewing machine than actually putting it to use? Emily of Umbrella Girl Productions has been sewing for over a decade and can certainly help you win the battle between human and machine. She specializes in older models but can also work a basic modern model (no computerized models, please). Proper maintenance and care will also be covered during this lab. In order to ensure personalized instruction, the lab is limited to 3 people, so reserve your spot quickly!

Sew Basic
Saturday, April 18th, 1-2:30pm OR Saturday, May 9th, 1-2:30pm Class Fee: $15 (or take both Sewing Lab & Basic classes for $22!)
Whether you’re looking to create a fashion vision or just alter a piece that no longer fits, this is the class for you! Emily of Umbrella Girl Productions will be back to teach some basic hand sewing skills and demonstrate several sewing techniques to make and alter simple garments. Additionally we will talk about patterns, selecting fabrics, and sewing notions. Please bring a shirt or skirt you’d like to learn how to alter.

Introduction to Machine Quilting
Mondays, April 20 + 27 6:30-8pm Class Fee: $25 + $7 Materials fee
Quilting skills can be applied to tons of decorative and functional items in addition to the traditional blanket. In this class, taught by our newest instructor, local seamstress Carolyn, you will create a basic quilted placemat for your dinner table. Over two sessions, you will learn the basics of quilting including marking pieces, reading patterns, and introductory quilting and binding skills. We will also be discussing selecting materials and quilting notions. Please bring your sewing machine, pins, and scissors. Precut material will be provided. If you do not have a machine and still wish to learn this pattern using hand-sewing skills, you are more than welcome to join us.

Mothers Day Apron
Saturday, May 2nd, 12-3pm Class Fee: $25
Is your mom an extraordinary cook in need of an extraordinary Mother’s Day gift? Or are you that chef in need of a fresh new apron? Whether it’s for yourself or a loved one, the apron you’ll create in this workshop is perfect for any kitchen-ista.
Join experienced seamstress and new instructor Carolyn for a fun and exciting afternoon of creating a handmade gift from the heart. In this class, you’ll learn how to read a basic sewing pattern, mark and cut the fabric, and construct a half apron. Please bring a yard of your favorite fabric, a ½ yard of a complimentary fabric, sewing machine, thread, pins and scissors. (One machine is available for a student unable to bring his or her machine—please let us know upon registration if you want to reserve this machine)

Intermediate Knitting
Sundays, May 17th and 24th, 4-5:30pm Class Fee: $25
Do you already know the basics of knitting? Well, it’s time to take it to the next level—knitting in the round! In this class, you’ll learn all the skills necessary to create a striped hat. Lessons include pattern reading, circular knitting, striping, increasing and decreasing stitches. Once you’ve mastered this skill set, the possibilities are endless!
Materials Needed: size 10.5/11 circular needles 16 inches or longer, size 10.5 double pointed needles, stitch markers, 2 skeins bulky yarn

* Space is very limited and advance registration is required for all classes. To register, please email whollycraft@yahoo.com, call 447-3445, or stop by the shop during business hours and make arrangements for pre-payment of class fees.
** We encourage you to purchase materials for knitting classes from our new next-door neighbor, Wonder Knit!

More March Classes!

Sewing Lab
Saturday, March 21st, 1-2:30pm Class Fee: $12
Spend more time staring at your sewing machine that sewing with it? Do you need a little help figuring out all the working parts or are you just stuck on a particular project? Emily of Umbrella Girl Productions has been sewing for over a decade and can certainly help you win the battle between human and machine. She specializes in older models but can also work a basic modern model (no computerized stuff, please). In order to ensure personalized instruction, the lab is limited to 3 people, so reserve your spot quickly!

Sew Basic
Saturday, March 21st, 3-5pm Class Fee: $15 (or take both Sewing Lab and Sew Basic for only $22!)
Whether you’re looking to create a fashion vision or just fix up a piece that no longer fits, this is the class for you! Emily will be back to teach some basic hand sewing skills and demonstrate several sewing techniques to make and alter simple garments. Additionally we will talk about patterns, selecting fabrics, and sewing notions. Please bring a shirt or skirt you’d like to discuss altering.

Project Sew: Tote!
Saturday, March 28th, 1-4:30pm Class Fee: $15
Space limited to 3 students, so register early!
Introducing a new class at Wholly Craft! Geared toward the beginning sewer who's had a bit of experience with machine sewing. While making a fun and stylish tote we will learn: finishing edges without the use of a serger, adding pockets to a bag, and sewing in a zipper. Please bring your sewing machine, a light weight upholstery fabric or denim*, a 10 inch zipper, all purpose sewing thread, sewing pins, and scissors. A sample tote bag is on display at Wholly Craft along with suggested fabric samples.
* one yard of 60" fabric or 1.5 yards of 45" fabric


**Space is very limited and Advance Registration is required for all classes. To register, please email whollycraft@yahoo.com, call 447-3445, or stop by the shop during business hours and make arrangements for pre-payment of class fees.

Violette Market Trunk Show!

Friday February 13th, 7-9pm
Prepare yourself for a scent-ery overload of thought provoking and mood stirring perfume blends! Amazing local perfumer Violette Market will showcase her entire line of unique hand-blended perfumes inspired by poetry, literature, and mythology and debut four saccharine inspired Wholly Craft exclusive scents!

Start salivating now over these exclusives brought to you by the wonky minds of Violette Market's Tainted Treats, in conjunction with the Warped Wonders brand:

Sugar Explosion - "A disastrous combination of white, brown, and pink sugars cross-contaminated with lemon candies and violet petals dusted in chunks of factory sugar crystals."
Jagged Rock Candy - "Spiked yuzu, desert lime, and prickly cactus coated in crystallized honey sugar, and dusted with deep sea salt."
Chocolate Combustion - "A lethal amount of dark imported chocolate oozing into glazed amber crackle, sweet cream Moo Moo bars, cherry candies, and dried bitter orange flowers.
Toppled Layer Cake - "Toppled tiers of white, pink, and yellow layer cake half covered in butter cream frosting, red raspberry preserves, and a distorted dusting of floral-lemon sugar.

February/March Classes!

Beginning Knitting--FULL
February 1st & 8th OR March 15th & 22nd, 4-5:30pm
Class Fee: $25
Materials Needed: size 8 needles, 1 skein medium weight yarn
Just in time to complete some holiday gifts! It’s the perfect time of year to pick up knitting needles and learn a new skill. This class is for absolute beginners---we’ll start with the basics and move on up to some serious scarf making. Seasoned knitter Adrienne of the Crafty Beavers will teach us casting-on, basic knit and purl stitches, changing colors, and casting-off. In this class we’ll make an ipod/cell phone cozie and start work on a scarf.

Needle Felted Valentines
Monday February 9th, 6-8pm
Class Fee: $15
Materials Fee: $15 (includes set of felting needles, foam block, red, pink, and white roving, red and pink flat felt. If you'd like other specific colors please bring them yourself)
Tis the season to create a valentine straight from the heart! And, in this case, you can pick up a great crafty skill while you’re at it! In this workshop, you’ll learn a dry needle felting technique and use this to create a 3D needlefelt appliqué on flat felt background. Your sweetest peas will be ever so pleased! No experience required.

Introduction to Embroidery--FULL
Sunday, February 22nd, 1-3pm
Class Fee: $15
Materials Fee: $5 (includes hoop, floss, needle, and sublime stitching pattern of your choice!)
Do you dream of having a stitched pinup or darling dachshund on your pillow or skirt? Well here’s your chance to make it happen! In this workshop, you will learn several basic embroidery stitches and how to put them to use in your own designs. Also, you’ll learn multiple fun and easy image transfer methods to ensure that almost any image will be ready to be rocked (with an embroidery needle) onto your fabric. Local designer and super fun instructor AmyD has been incorporating embroidery into her designs for years and will share all the best tricks of the trade!

Sewing Lab--FULL
Saturday, February 28th
Class Fee: $12
Did you get a new sewing machine over the holidays? Do you spend more time staring at or fiddling with your sewing machine than actually putting it to use? Emily of Umbrella Girl Productions has been sewing for over a decade and can certainly help you win the battle between human and machine. She specializes in older models but can also work a basic modern model (no computerized models, please). Proper maintenance and care will also be covered during this lab. In order to ensure personalized instruction, the lab is limited to 3 people, so reserve your spot quickly!

DIY Pattern-making
Saturday, February 28th, 3-5pm
Class Fee: $15
Tired of store bought patterns that are never the right size? Want to try making your own sewing patterns? In this class we will learn a basic pattern-making technique that "copies" the pattern of a garment you already have! Please bring a simple skirt, dress, or shirt made from a woven fabric.

Intermediate Knitting
Sundays March 1st and 8th, 4-5:30PM
Class Fee: $25
Do you already know the basics of knitting? Well, it’s time to take it to the next level—knitting in the round! In this class, you’ll learn all the skills necessary to create a striped hat. Lessons include pattern reading, circular knitting, striping, increasing and decreasing stitches. Once you’ve mastered this skill set, the possibilities are endless!
Materials Needed: size 10.5/11 circular needles 16 inches or longer, size 10.5 double pointed needles, stitch markers, 2 skeins bulky yarn

DIY Amigurumi
Wednesdays, March 4th and 11th, 6-8pm
Class Fee: $25
Materials Fee: $5 (includes plastic eyes, polypellet and fiberfill, embroidery floss)
Create your own nest of unique amigurumi creatures! From cuddly to creepy, you’ll learn the design and crochet skills necessary to create any style of creature you prefer! In this class, you’ll learn how to make common shapes used in amigurumi and sketch and design your own creature. Amigurumi techniques and tips will be taught and immediately employed in the creation of your very own one-of-a-kind crocheted pal. Intermediate class: basic crochet skills required.
Materials Needed for Session 1: ball of yarn with crochet hook to gauge
Materials Needed for Session 2: yarn for your individual creature, crochet hook smaller than gauge

*Space is limited in all classes and advance registration is required. To register, please pre-pay class fees via PayPal to this email address, call 447-3445 with a credit card number, or just stop by the shop!

**We encourage you to purchase knitting and crochet supplies with our new neighbor, Wonder Knit!