CALENDAR of CRAFTINESS
so much to do, so little time
Fall
Hours of Happiness
M-F 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Sat. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun. by appointment
Hours of Happiness
M-F 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Sat. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun. by appointment
To give you the BEST personal experience,
sessions require PRE-PAYMENT
1 DAY PRIOR to the workshop
to reserve your spot(s).
sessions require PRE-PAYMENT
1 DAY PRIOR to the workshop
to reserve your spot(s).
workshops for the week of
Monday, August 5th - Sunday, August 11th
NOTE: Hours of Happiness are subject to change
so double check the calendar at the bottom of the page.
Kids' Private Lessons
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Monday - Saturday $10 per 1/2 hour ages 3-17 supplies not included |
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photo credit: Jan Dempsey Art Center
Kids' Author & Art
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Monday - Saturday $5 ages 5-12 |
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photo credit: Amazon
Kids' Cool Art
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Monday - Saturday $10 ages 9-12 |
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photo credit: BabyFirstBlog, Come Together Kids, CraftWhack, Expressive Monkey, Lil Blue Boo, Studio South
Needlefelting 101
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday - Saturday $20 ages 9+ |
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Each artist will need the following supplies:
MONDAY- all supplies included in workshop
TUESDAY- all supplies included in workshop
WEDNESDAY- 1 dowel rod about 8 in.
THURSDAY- all supplies included in workshop
FRIDAY- round or rectangular bar of soap
SATURDAY- sachet filler like lavender, cinnamon, potpourri
MONDAY- all supplies included in workshop
TUESDAY- all supplies included in workshop
WEDNESDAY- 1 dowel rod about 8 in.
THURSDAY- all supplies included in workshop
FRIDAY- round or rectangular bar of soap
SATURDAY- sachet filler like lavender, cinnamon, potpourri
photo credit: Pinterest
Crochet 101
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Saturday
$10 per session/ 3 session minimum ages 9+
supplies not included
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Saturday
$10 per session/ 3 session minimum ages 9+
supplies not included
Each artist will need the following supplies:
SESSION 1- 1 skein of acrylic yarn in a LIGHT, SOLID color such as Red Heart Super Saver; crochet hook 9/5.5mm
SESSION 2-ball of yarn, hook, and chain from session 1
SESSION 3-ball of yarn, hook, and swatch from session 2
SESSION 1- 1 skein of acrylic yarn in a LIGHT, SOLID color such as Red Heart Super Saver; crochet hook 9/5.5mm
SESSION 2-ball of yarn, hook, and chain from session 1
SESSION 3-ball of yarn, hook, and swatch from session 2
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photo credit: Google images
Crochet/Knitting 201
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Monday - Friday $20 ages 9+ supplies not included; intermediate level |
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Each artist will need the following supplies:
MONDAY-1 skein of 100% cotton yarn & knitting needles US 7/4.5mm
I use Lily's Sugar & Cream from Joann's Fabrics; don't forget your coupon!
TUESDAY-2 skeins of bulky yarn (100-102 yds/91-93 m) & knitting needles US 9/5.5mm
I use Patons Classic Wool Bulky or Lion's Brand Fisherman's Wool
WEDNESDAY-1 skein of worsted yarn & crochet hook 7/4.5mm or 8/5mm, button (optional)
I use Patons Classic Wool Worsted
THURSDAY-2+ skeins of sport or worsted yarn & appropriate needles for yarn's weight and guage
I use Deep Dyed Yarns at https://www.deepdyedyarns.com/collections/align-sport-weight-yarn. Stephanie comes to the Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival (first week in November) so make sure to go to her booth and stock up on her fiber goodness.
FRIDAY- 2 skeins of worsted yarn & crochet hook 9/5.5mm or knitting needles US 7/4.5mm
MONDAY-1 skein of 100% cotton yarn & knitting needles US 7/4.5mm
I use Lily's Sugar & Cream from Joann's Fabrics; don't forget your coupon!
TUESDAY-2 skeins of bulky yarn (100-102 yds/91-93 m) & knitting needles US 9/5.5mm
I use Patons Classic Wool Bulky or Lion's Brand Fisherman's Wool
WEDNESDAY-1 skein of worsted yarn & crochet hook 7/4.5mm or 8/5mm, button (optional)
I use Patons Classic Wool Worsted
THURSDAY-2+ skeins of sport or worsted yarn & appropriate needles for yarn's weight and guage
I use Deep Dyed Yarns at https://www.deepdyedyarns.com/collections/align-sport-weight-yarn. Stephanie comes to the Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival (first week in November) so make sure to go to her booth and stock up on her fiber goodness.
FRIDAY- 2 skeins of worsted yarn & crochet hook 9/5.5mm or knitting needles US 7/4.5mm
photo credits: Patina Moon, Studio South
Sewing 101
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Monday - Saturday $ 20 ages 9+ supplies not included |
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Each artist will need the following supplies:
MONDAY-1 yd of pre-washed fabric/denim; 2 medium-large buttons; 2 3/8 in. grommets; 3 yds of cord/twine/ribbon; sewing machine or sewing needle & thread; fabric scissors
TUESDAY-1/2 yd of pre-washed fabric; 3 yds of 1/8-1/4 in. cording, twine, or ribbon; sewing machine or sewing needle & thread; fabric scissors
WEDNESDAY-1 yd of pre-washed fabric or felt; 1 yd of 1/4 in. ribbon; sewing machine or sewing needle & thread; fabric scissors
THURSDAY-2 yds of pre-washed fabric or felt; 1 yd of cording; 2 medium buttons; sewing machine or sewing needle & thread; fabric scissors
FRIDAY-3 pieces of repurposed denim or pre-washed fabric/felt about 18 x 18 in.; sewing machine or sewing needle & thread; fabric scissors; fabric chalk
SATURDAY-1/2 yd of pre-washed, heavy fabric like denim; 1 package of bias tape; sewing machine or sewing needle & thread; fabric scissors; fabric chalk; 1 medium button
MONDAY-1 yd of pre-washed fabric/denim; 2 medium-large buttons; 2 3/8 in. grommets; 3 yds of cord/twine/ribbon; sewing machine or sewing needle & thread; fabric scissors
TUESDAY-1/2 yd of pre-washed fabric; 3 yds of 1/8-1/4 in. cording, twine, or ribbon; sewing machine or sewing needle & thread; fabric scissors
WEDNESDAY-1 yd of pre-washed fabric or felt; 1 yd of 1/4 in. ribbon; sewing machine or sewing needle & thread; fabric scissors
THURSDAY-2 yds of pre-washed fabric or felt; 1 yd of cording; 2 medium buttons; sewing machine or sewing needle & thread; fabric scissors
FRIDAY-3 pieces of repurposed denim or pre-washed fabric/felt about 18 x 18 in.; sewing machine or sewing needle & thread; fabric scissors; fabric chalk
SATURDAY-1/2 yd of pre-washed, heavy fabric like denim; 1 package of bias tape; sewing machine or sewing needle & thread; fabric scissors; fabric chalk; 1 medium button
photo credits: Purl Soho, Studio South
Embroidery 101
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Monday - Saturday $20 ages 9+ *supplies not included |
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Each artist will need the following supplies:
MONDAY-a garment (shirt, pants, skirt, jacket); several skeins of embroidery floss; & pointed embroidery needle
TUESDAY-embroidery hoop 6 in.; solid fabric/burlap to cover hoop; 2+ skeins of embroidery floss; pointed embroidery needle
WEDNESDAY-solid canvas bag with outer pocket; 2+ skeins of embroidery floss; pointed embroidery needle
(If you can not find a bag with a pocket, then bring coordinating fabric the width of the bag so you can make one.)
THURSDAY-pre-washed, blue fabric scraps; 4+skeins of white embroidery floss; pointed embroidery needle; fabric scissors; batting or an old pillow
FRIDAY-stocking from Friday's repurposed jeans or Christmas stocking; scraps of coordinating fabric; sewing thread & embroidery floss in coordinating colors; pointed embroidery & sewing needles; fabric scissors
SATURDAY-a garment (shirt, pants, skirt, jacket), canvas bag, or dishcloth; several skeins of embroidery floss; & pointed embroidery needle
MONDAY-a garment (shirt, pants, skirt, jacket); several skeins of embroidery floss; & pointed embroidery needle
TUESDAY-embroidery hoop 6 in.; solid fabric/burlap to cover hoop; 2+ skeins of embroidery floss; pointed embroidery needle
WEDNESDAY-solid canvas bag with outer pocket; 2+ skeins of embroidery floss; pointed embroidery needle
(If you can not find a bag with a pocket, then bring coordinating fabric the width of the bag so you can make one.)
THURSDAY-pre-washed, blue fabric scraps; 4+skeins of white embroidery floss; pointed embroidery needle; fabric scissors; batting or an old pillow
FRIDAY-stocking from Friday's repurposed jeans or Christmas stocking; scraps of coordinating fabric; sewing thread & embroidery floss in coordinating colors; pointed embroidery & sewing needles; fabric scissors
SATURDAY-a garment (shirt, pants, skirt, jacket), canvas bag, or dishcloth; several skeins of embroidery floss; & pointed embroidery needle
photo credit: Brit & Co, Good Housekeeping, HOOMDSGN, Indulgy, Nina's Favorite Colors, Tinsel & Trim
Weaving 101
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Monday - Friday $20 ages 9+ looms provided; other supplies not included |
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Each artist will need the following supplies:
MONDAY-1 circular shape like embroidery hoop, sturdy paper plate or pizza insert; 1 roll of string/twine to warp your loom; several balls of multi-colored and textured yarn for weaving
TUESDAY-2+ balls of yarn (1 for the vertical warp strings and 1+ for the horizontal weft strings); bracelet closer/fastener (optional)
WEDNESDAY-1 ball of yarn; embellishments like buttons or beads (optional)
THURSDAY-2+ balls of yarn in various colors and thickness; small twig, dowel rod, medium gauge wire, or pipe cleaner
FRIDAY-8+ skeins of embroidery floss
SATURDAY- 1+ jar; 1 ball of twine or yarn
MONDAY-1 circular shape like embroidery hoop, sturdy paper plate or pizza insert; 1 roll of string/twine to warp your loom; several balls of multi-colored and textured yarn for weaving
TUESDAY-2+ balls of yarn (1 for the vertical warp strings and 1+ for the horizontal weft strings); bracelet closer/fastener (optional)
WEDNESDAY-1 ball of yarn; embellishments like buttons or beads (optional)
THURSDAY-2+ balls of yarn in various colors and thickness; small twig, dowel rod, medium gauge wire, or pipe cleaner
FRIDAY-8+ skeins of embroidery floss
SATURDAY- 1+ jar; 1 ball of twine or yarn
photo credits: Purl Soho, Purl & Loop, Green Tree Crafts, ScandinavianWeaver, Wool Culture
Knit Night
Tuesday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
& FREE
Knit the Afternoon Away
Saturday 3:oo PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
& FREE
Knit the Afternoon Away
Saturday 3:oo PM - 5:00 PM
photo credits: Google images
Adults' Open Studio /Private Art Lessons
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday - Friday $5 ages 18+/ $10 per 1/2 hour ages 18+ supplies not included |
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SORRY BUT LESSONS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 2nd and Saturday, August 3rd.
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Adults' Cool Art
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Monday - Friday $25 ages 18+ additional supplies and/or fees for some sessions |
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Each artist will need the following supplies:
MONDAY-something 100% COTTON or LINEN like a dress, pants, skirt, t-shirt, dishcloth, placemat & a plastic bag
TUESDAY-1 clean Mason jar, plastic top
WEDNESDAY-rectangular, wooden board about 18 in. x 8 in.; a box of small nails with HEADS that will fit the depth of the board; embroidery floss on a roll or spool; 1+ close pins; small hammer; wall hanger or 2 small eye hooks for hanging; medium weight twine or ribbon
THURSDAY-1 plastic, gallon container with lid; metal fork; recipe card & pen (We will not be baking tonight but making the starter.)
You will need to invest in a cast iron pot/Dutch oven (2 quarts) with lid. I use an heirloom pot from my great grandmother, but Lodge makes an affordable product too that is widely available in stores or at https://shop.lodgemfg.com/prodcat/dutch-ovens.asp
FRIDAY-1 box of small nails about 1 in. with heads; 4 skeins of embroidery floss (2 of different colors); light weight twine, cording, or ribbon
MONDAY-something 100% COTTON or LINEN like a dress, pants, skirt, t-shirt, dishcloth, placemat & a plastic bag
TUESDAY-1 clean Mason jar, plastic top
WEDNESDAY-rectangular, wooden board about 18 in. x 8 in.; a box of small nails with HEADS that will fit the depth of the board; embroidery floss on a roll or spool; 1+ close pins; small hammer; wall hanger or 2 small eye hooks for hanging; medium weight twine or ribbon
THURSDAY-1 plastic, gallon container with lid; metal fork; recipe card & pen (We will not be baking tonight but making the starter.)
You will need to invest in a cast iron pot/Dutch oven (2 quarts) with lid. I use an heirloom pot from my great grandmother, but Lodge makes an affordable product too that is widely available in stores or at https://shop.lodgemfg.com/prodcat/dutch-ovens.asp
FRIDAY-1 box of small nails about 1 in. with heads; 4 skeins of embroidery floss (2 of different colors); light weight twine, cording, or ribbon
photo credit: Pinterest, Studio South