September Classes and Fall Preview!

• •Please note that our class policies have changed. We’ll give you an email or hard copy of the new policies upon registration. If you want to see one beforehand, just give a shout!
• •To register for any class, just call 447-3445 or stop by the shop. Registrations are accepted until 72 hours prior to the class or until all spaces are filled.
• •Descriptions below are for September classes. The full fall schedule preview is below!

Beginning Knitting
Wednesday, September 8th and 15th; 6:30-8pm
OR Sundays October 3rd and 10th; 3:30-5pm
Class Fee: $25
Materials Needed: size 11 or size 13 knitting needles and two skeins of worsted weight (medium thick) yarn.
Keep your hands busy with a skill that’s both relaxing and productive! Knitting creates calm and a plethora of warm accessories and great gifts. 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 Crafty Beavers will teach us casting-on, basic knit and purl stitches and combinations, as well as casting-off. In this class we’ll make an cell phone cozie and start work on a scarf.

Intro to Embroidery
Sunday September 19th, 12-2pm
Class Fee: $15
Materials Fee: $5 (includes all materials and one 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!

Project Sew: Chalkcloth Banner
Wednesday, September 22nd; 6-8pm
Class Fee: $15
Materials Fee: $25 (all materials provided in a kit)
Banners and bunting are all the rage these days! Colorful flags make any occasion seem festive and can be used over and over again. The banner you’ll create in this workshop is extra special—one side of the flag is made of chalkboard cloth so you can write a new message for each occasion. This project is beginner level and is a great introduction to working with thicker fabrics like oilcloth. All materials are provided—you are welcome to either bring your machine or share the one provided.

Sewing Lab: Machine Basics
Sunday, September 26th; 1-3pm
OR Thursday, November 4th; 6-8pm
Class Fee: $22
Supplies needed: a working sewing machine, your sewing machine manual (if you have it), a bobbin, any extras that came with your machine (feet, disks, etc…), sewing scissors, sewing pins, a spool of all purpose thread, scraps of cotton quilting fabric measuring around 18” x 22” or three fat quarters
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 two decades and can certainly help you win the battle between human and machine. She specializes in older models but can also work a basic modern machine (no computerized models, please). We will complete a sewing techniques sampler in class to help you practice with your machine. Proper maintenance and care will also be covered during this lab. In order to ensure personalized instruction, the lab is limited to 4 people, so reserve your spot quickly!

Advanced Beginner’s Knitting Clinic
Sunday, September 26th; 1-3pm
OR Wednesday, October 13th; 6-8pm
Class Fee: $15
Did you learn to knit then never make it past the basic knit scarf? If you’ve mastered the basic knit and purl stitches but feel shaky about everything else, then this is the clinic for you! Seasoned knitter Adrienne of CraftyBeavers will show you the ropes of basic knitting skills including increasing, decreasing, and changing colors. She’ll also provide trouble-shooting guidance for common knitting mistakes like the dreaded dropped stitch. You’ll also walk away with basic pattern reading skills and the confidence to tackle any beginner’s level pattern. All this in one afternoon!

FALL WORKSHOP PREVIEW! (descriptions coming soon, registrations open 9/8)

Project Sew: Oilcloth Tote Bag
Saturday, October 9th 2-5pm
Class Fee:
Materials Fee: $15 (all materials included)

Introduction to Cross-Stitch
Sunday October 10th; 12-2pm
Class Fee: $15
Materials Fee: $15 (all materials included)

Introduction to Spinning Yarn
Monday, October 11th; 6-8pm
Class Fee: $15
Materials Fee: $12 (all materials included in kit—drop spindle, wool roving, instructional booklet)

Introdution to Zines and Zine-Making
Sundays October 17th and 24th; 3-5pm
Class Fee: $25

Beginning Needlefelting
Monday, October 18th; 6-8pm
Class Fee: $15
Materials Fee: $15 (all materials included)

Intermediate Knitting
Wednesdays October 27th and November 3rd; 6:30-8pm
Class Fee: $25
Materials Needed: size 10.5/11 circular needles 16 inches or smaller, size 10.5 double

Project Sew: Zipper Pouch
Sunday, November 7th; 1-3pm
Class Fee: $22
Materials Needed: TBA

Spinning Wheel Primer
Monday, November 8th; 6-8pm
Class Fee: $20

Cable Knitting Crash Course
Wednesday, November 10th; 6-8pm
Class Fee: $20
Materials Needed: TBA

Introduction to Amigurumi
Monday, November 15th; 6-8pm
Class Fee: $15
Materials Fee: $5
Materials Needed: Please bring yarn of your choice and a crochet hook smaller than the suggested gauge.

Introduction to Origami
Thursday, November 18th; 6-8pm
Class Fee: $15
Materials Fee: TBA

Project Sew: Hostess Apron
Monday, November 22nd; 6-8pm
Class Fee: $15
Materials Fee: $25

Knitted Book Cover
Wednesday, December 1st; 6-8pm
Class Fee: $15
Materials Fee: $15

Origami Gifts
Tuesday, December 7th; 6-8pm
Class Fee: $15
Materials Fee: TBA

Instructors Wanted!

We’ve recently revamped our class policies and instructor contracts and we’re looking to add to our class roster for the fall. Our shop specializes in beginner and intermediate level classes in a wide variety of craft skills. Potential instructors must have at least 5 years experience with their craft medium and some teaching/training experience.

If interested, please email whollycraftclasses@yahoo.com with your contact information, a summary of your teaching/training experience and detailed descriptions of the classes you would be interested in teaching. Queries must be received by 12pm on Friday, August 20th.

If we think we might be a good fit, we’ll email you with details on our class policies and teacher compensation and ask for a formal class proposal and in-person interview. Interviews will be conducted next week and classes will begin in October.

Shadowplay: Small Works by Laura Alexander

CRAFTY RAFFLE FOR ALIX REESE: JUNE 28 - JULY 5

Stop by Wholly Craft from 6/28 to 7/5 to purchase a raffle ticket for $5 to win a basket of fabulous handmade goodies from Columbus artists & crafters. All proceeds will benefit Alix Reese - an innocent victim of gang crossfire - who was shot while driving on the East side of Columbus last month.

Your $5 ticket purchase will give you a chance to win an awesome prize, as well as the opportunity to help out a wonderful young woman and her family.

Featuring awesome creations from:
Stinkybomb Soaps * AmyD * Wholly Craft * UCSA * Kunklebaby * Sweet Stella Designs * TsuruBride * MaraM * Miss Megan Mac * Indiefineable * Buckeye Bling * Label Yourself *
Mary Moon Designs * Torn Angel * Laura Alexander * Anima Metals * Mary Martineau * Poshta Stationery & Design * What The Rock?! * Laura Irene Designs* Heather Alexander * We Are Something Else * Umbrella Girl Productions *

Surprise Visit of Aweseomeness!

AN EVENING WITH …
SWEETIE PIE PRESS AND Rev. Aitor of The MISANTHROPE SPECIALTY COMPANY!
Our crafty friends from Toronto and touring the country this summer hitting craft shows from coast to coast and they’re making a pit stop at Wholly Craft on Thursday night! Stop in for:

Darn It! : a drop in darning workshop
Thursday, 6/10: 7pm-9pm
Sliding scale fee
Rip a hole in your favorite sweater? Attacked by moths? Live with a cat who eats socks (I do)? Learn the lost art of mending knitwear! Beckie will show you the basics of darning clothes that have seen better days. You’ll be busting out that favorite cardigan again in no time! The instruction part of the class will only last about 30 minutes, so feel free to drop in at any point between 7 and 9pm!

Unflattering Portraits By Rev. Aitor
Thursday, 6/10: approx. 6-9pm
Why put your best face forward when you can treasure a hilariously unflattering portrait of yourself for years to come? Words can not do these portraits justice, so here’s a link to the gallery of unflattering portraits! A couple of lucky folks have the opportunity to have their own portraits done this Thursday! Portraits take approximately 45 minutes and it’s pay what you wish. We’re taking appointments for the Reverend for Thursday evening—please email whollycraft@yahoo.com to make an appointment.

Mini-Trunk Show
Thursday, 6/10 7-9pm
If you can’t stick around for a portrait or workshop, at least swing by to check out the goodies these fine folks are peddling across the country this summer. Sweetie Pie Press will have a selection of individual one-inch buttons and button sets, including the popular security series and artist illustrated series. Rev. Aitor will have a mixed selection of prints from the Misanthrope Specialty Company

Show Your Pride!

At the wall gallery June 11-July 2 Opening Reception: Friday, June 11th 7-9pm
Show Your Pride! Features artwork by Michael Bush, curated by Stephanie Rond. Celebrate Pride month with a special Pride-themed exhibit at the wall gallery. Join us from 7-9pm on Friday, June 11th for the opening reception. Experience the exhibit, meet the artist, and enjoy music from CMC at the reception!

June Workshops!

Beginning Knitting

Sundays June 6^th and 13^th: 3:30-5pm

Class Fee: $25

Materials Needed: size 11 knitting needles and one skein of worsted weight (medium thick) yarn.

Keep your hands busy this season with a skill that’s both relaxing and productive! Knitting creates calm and a plethora of warm accessories and great gifts. 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- Machine Basics

Sunday, June 13^th: 12-2pm

Class Fee: $18

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 two decades and can certainly help you win the battle between human and machine. She specializes in older models but can also work a basic modern machine (no computerized models, please). Additionally we will talk about patterns, selecting fabrics, and sewing notions. 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!

Sewing Lab- Pleated Zipper Pouch

Monday, June 21^st: 6-8pm

Class Fee: $18

Using an adorable pattern featured on Craft Zine by Skip to My Lou we will make a pleated zipper pouch. This class is perfect for the beginning seamster who has used a sewing machine. We will learn pattern layout, sewing in a zipper, adding a lining, and pleats. Please bring: your sewing machine, thread, scissors, a 7" zipper, two fat quarters (one for the lining and one for the exterior) or two large fabric scraps of a light to medium weight fabric that total about a quarter yard.

**Advance Registration is required for all classes. Please call 447-3445 or email whollycraft-at-yahoo.com to register.