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UPCOMING EVENTS

Mini-workshops at The American Craft Show

The weekend of August 15-17 brings the American Craft Show to San Francisco. Craft Gym is honored to be a part of the show by hosting public mini-workshops that are hands-on introductions to some of our favorite crafting techniques. We hope you can join us for some fun crafting sessions. Workshops are free with admission to the show.

Mini-workshops at the American Craft Show
Where:	The American Craft Show Fort Mason Center Marina Blvd. and Buchanan St. San Francisco

Shibori pattern making & dyeing

Using reclaimed and natural materials, Craft Gym, in partnership with the Permacouture Institute, will teach a shibori sampler. We will guide participants through a simple Kanoko shibori (binding) and Kumo shibori (pleated) pattern making use of cloth, rubber bands, chopsticks and pebbles. Then participants can experience natural edible dyes with our pre-prepared vats. Participants are welcome to hang their finished pieces to dry for a few minutes, creating a dynamic and colorful backdrop. Instructions on finishing techniques and embellishments will be available for participants.

Basic metalworking techniques

Using reclaimed license plates as our base material, we will teach basic metal shaping and cold connection techniques. Particpants are invited to cut and file plates and will learn how to use rivets and adhesives to assemble layers of metal. Finished work can be made into a badge, pendant, belt buckle or other fun adornment.