Fiber

The project is to crochet a coral reef: a woolly celebration of the intersection of higher geometry and handicraft, and a testimony to the disappearing wonders of the marine world. Come learn the simple techniques of hyperbolic crochet discovered by mathematician Dr. Taimina and/or if you already crochet come be a part of the creation of this beautiful piece. All participants will be acknowledged. Our projected finished date for the whole project is August 23rd when the seascape will be displayed at the store. OMSI will display it starting December 1st for 3 months. Bring in completed pieces any time the store is open. Donated yarn & hooks are available or donate more to the project
Open work times in the store:

Mornings: Wednesday’s 11:30am-1:00p
Afternoons: Saturday’s 2:00pm-4:00pm
Evenings: Tuesday’s 7:00pm-9:00pm

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Learn to needle felt with fiber arts Susan Lake

July 18th Friday- 7:00pm-9:pm &
July 19th Sat.-10:00am-4:00pm
Make a 13” doll in this two-day workshop with teacher Marcy Ownby. Pre-registration is required and skin color selection is needed prior to the class. The dolls bodies will be pre-sewn in part by Marcy. All materials are included. 85.00 There will be an hour lunch break on Saturday. Please bring your lunch.

Please join us for an afternoon of fun and relaxed Artist Trading Card swapping this Sunday the 20th from 3-5 p.m. at the McMenamin's Market Street Pub, located at 1526 S.W. 10th in downtown Portland, near PSU (if it's sunny and not too hot we'll meet outside on the patio).
Artist Trading Cards are 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" works of art that are produced to trade with other artists at swaps.
A.T.C.s can be drawn, painted, sculpted, collaged, stamped, sewn, beaded, welded, you can use photographs or almost anything that you can think of to make them.
Make sure to sign the back of your cards and if you like, you can provide a title for the card and an email address where you can be contacted.

There is nothing like a pair of hand-knitted socks. Whether it's a thin, sturdy pair to wear during the day, knee socks that show off a deliciously complex pattern, or a luxurious cozy pair for around the house, there is perhaps no moment that feels more industrious in a knitter's life than when he or she puts on their first pair of knitted socks.

This class will be taught in two parts--the first explaining the basic technique and components of sock-making. We will cast on and get started together, and then you'll have two weeks to knit at your own pace until you make it to the heel. In the second class you'll learn how to turn the heel, and suddenly you'll be holding something that looks like a sock! This first class will feature cuff-down socks; keep an eye out for toe-up socks later on in the summer.

Come and join this open crafting group that meets every Tuesday night. Bring your current project, start a new one, or make something for the coral reef. You're welcome to bring something to share in the theme, which for July and August will be Summer joy!

Make a Stuffed Elephant with Deedie Bassham using a felted sweater piece and stuffed with wool batting. All materials provided

Make some wild hats with huge pipe cleaners and other materials

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN OTHER CREATIVE PEOPLE FOR A NIGHT OF MAKING STUFF!
OR JUST COME TO TALK ART AND NETWORK.

Free fun included, all in this magical package!

We have a pretty diverse group. Everything from painters, sculpters, knitters, illustrators,
tattoo artists, wood workers, photographers, crocheters, musicians, engineers, glass artists, jewelers, beer drinkers, fly tiers, seamstresses, brewers, candle makers and everything in between!

EVERY THURSDAY, STARTING AROUND 6 P.M.
BRING A PROJECT OR CREAT ONE HERE!

*COFFEE LOVERS CAFE & BAR - 4144 SE 60TH* (good food and Full Bar!)

*A GOOD ARRAY OF MATERIALS AND TOOLS ARE ALWAYS ON HAND!*