Upcoming Craft Classes
Needle Felted Hedgehog Scent Diffuser
Thursday February 27th 6:30pm-8:30pm
The Eco Flamingo
4750 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60625
$45
Come join the party! Learn the basics of needle felting by creating your own wool scent diffusers. Learn to make a cute lll' hedgehog as well as a 2-ball hanger. Wool is an incredible fiber and simply adding a few drops of essential oil to your diffusers provides an eco-friendly way to Freshen any space from a bathroom to an office, car, or laundry hamper.
Your instructor, Jessica, will be there to provide guidance and technical assistance for every step including the secret to getting the perfect shape on your designs. You will also be able to choose from an array of different essential oil scents to add to your creations.
All tools and materials will be provided including finger guards. Recommended for ages 10+.
10% in the store before the class.
Trinket Shadow Box
Thursday March 6th 6:30pm-8:30pm
The Eco Flamingo
4750 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60625
$20
Dive into the meditative world of knolling by creating a Trinket Shadow Box with Jessica of Round Two Upcycled Craft Parties!
Rather than focusing on learning a skill, you will have the opportunity to create a mindful display of color, texture & order. Calmly enjoy sifting through the piles of trinkets, oddities and discarded bits & bobs to arrange your perfect flat lay.
Your instructor, jessica, will provide all materials including a second-hand frame, backing paper, cordless glue gun & huge array or trinkets collected from people around the entire country. Also feel free to bring your own items to either add to your own display or drop in one of the boxes for future knollers to enjoy.
Class runs 2 hours and is recommended for ages 6+ (an adult must assist children under 12 with using their glue guns).
10% off at the store before the class.
Shrinky Dinks
Saturday March 15th 12pm-2pm
Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange
2124 w 82nd Place Chicago. IL 60620
$20
Join the party and learn to make Shrinky Dinks in 3 ways using recycled plastic!
In this two hour workshop you will learn the basics to create shrinky dinks using alcohol ink, Sharpie and colored pencil. You will have the option to create a keychain, pair of earrings, necklace charm, pin, magnet or zipper pull.
No drawing talent required! Your instructor will guide you through every step and share her hard-earned tips and tricks for getting the best results. Use some of the basic shapes and templates provided to trace or you can draw whatever you like. The only limit is your imagination! The best part is that you get to watch your creation shrink right in front of your eyes.
All of the tools and findings will be provided.
Recommended for ages 8 & up.
Needle Felted Hedgehog Scent Diffuser
Tuesday March 18th 6pm-8pm
Old Irving Brewing
4419 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
$38
Come join the party! Learn the basics of needle felting by creating your own wool scent diffusers. Learn to make a cute lll' hedgehog as well as a 2-ball hanger. Wool is an incredible fiber and simply adding a few drops of essential oil to your diffusers provides an eco-friendly way to Freshen any space from a bathroom to an office, car, or laundry hamper.
Your instructor, Jessica, will be there to provide guidance and technical assistance for every step including the secret to getting the perfect shape on your designs. You will also be able to choose from an array of different essential oil scents to add to your creations.
All tools and materials will be provided including finger guards. Recommended for ages 10+.
Food is NOT included in the ticket price.
View menu here: https://oldirvingbrewing.com/menus/
Needle Felted Dryer Balls
Thursday March 20th 6:30pm-8:30pm
Indigo & Violet Studio
1411 W. Irving Park rd Chicago, IL 60613
$55
Come join the party! Learn the basics of needle felting by decorating your own wool dryer balls. Wool is an incredible fiber and simply adding 2 felted balls to your dryer loads provides an eco-friendly way to soften your fabrics and reduce static and drying time.
Your instructor, Jessica, will be there to provide guidance and technical assistance for every step including the secret to getting the perfect shape on your designs. You will also be able to choose from an array of different essential oil scents to add to your creations.
All tools and materials will be provided including finger guards. 2 dryer balls are included in the class price, and additional balls can be purchased for $5 each. After this 2 hour party, you will have 2 embellished dryer balls to take home that are good for over 1000 dryer cycles.
Recommended for ages 10+.
Shrinky Dinks
Sunday March 30th 11am-1pm
EcoShip Chicago
1947 w Chicago ave Chicago,. IL 60622
$43
Join the party and learn to make Shrinky Dinks in 3 ways using recycled plastic!
In this two hour workshop you will learn the basics to create shrinky dinks using alcohol ink, Sharpie and colored pencil. You will have the option to create a keychain, pair of earrings, necklace charm, pin, magnet or zipper pull.
No drawing talent required! Your instructor will guide you through every step and share her hard-earned tips and tricks for getting the best results. Use some of the basic shapes and templates provided to trace or you can draw whatever you like. The only limit is your imagination! The best part is that you get to watch your creation shrink right in front of your eyes.
All of the tools and findings will be provided.
Recommended for ages 8 & up.