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GET CREATIVE at CREATIVE CORNER BOOKS!  607 -386-2525 or 240-308-0563
Visit us at: www.creativecornerbooks.com

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U P C O M M I N G       W O R K S H O P S   ////////////




CREATE BEAUTIFUL PORCELAIN BUTTONS Workshop

Monday, October 21st

Create your own porcelain / ceramic buttons to use on your knitwear, clothing, and accessories. All tools and materials, including clay, glaze, cutters, texture tools, etc., will be provided for you to make up to 10 matching or unique buttons.

No experience is necessary, only a willingness to have fun! The class will be held at Creative Corner Books, and completed buttons will be ready for pickup at the bookstore approximately 2 weeks after the class.


The instructor, SOLVEIG COMER, of Most Precious Pottery, has been working in clay for over 20 years. She holds a B.A. from St. Olaf College and a certificate from the School for Professional Crafts at the Worcester Center for Crafts.

She has taught at the Women’s Studio Workshop in Rosendale, NY, the Community Arts Network of Oneonta, and at her home studio in South Kortright, NY.


Advance registration and payment is required. Do not delay registering.

Stop in and see us at the shop or eMail us at: [email protected] or Call Kathy at (607)-386-2525 or (240)-308-0563





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P A S T      W O R K S H O P S   ////////////




ARTFUL MENDING Workshop

Monday, September 23rd

Mending is about making things better.  You can give new life to worn, torn, or stained clothing you might otherwise throw away, while letting your creative juices flow. 

Bring at least one item — clothing, table linens, dish towel, or whatever else you want to beautify with mending — to work on.  Learn about the Japanese boro tradition, Sashiko stitching, creative patching,  darning, and other techniques of artful stitchery to repair and refresh your favorite things.


Class size is limited, so register early. Advance registration and payment is required. Do not delay registering.


Stop in and see us at the shop or eMail us at: [email protected] or Call Kathy at (607)-386-2525 or (240)-308-0563





INTRODUCTION TO WEAVING Workshop  2 Sessions
$90.00

FIRST SESSION:
Monday, August 12th - 6:30 - 8:30pm


This introductory two-session class will be taught by Barbara Gallagher on Ashford Rigid Heddle Looms with yarn from CeCe’s Wool Farm Store in Guilderland, NY. 

At the first session we will warp a loom together, and then each student will start weaving a scarf.  Students will take the looms home to finish weaving during the following two weeks. 

At the second session, on Monday, August 26th - 6:30 - 8:30pm we will learn how to finish our scarves and remove them from the loom. 

The Class Fee of $90 includes instruction, 2 skeins of wool, pattern, and use of the loom. 

Class size is limited to 6 students.
Advance registration and payment is required. Do not delay registering.


Stop in and see us at the shop or eMail us at: [email protected] or Call Kathy at (607)-386-2525 or (240)-308-0563


SEW A CUSTOM YOGA MAT Workshop
$25.00

Thursday, July 11th - 6:30 - 8:30pm


Use basic machine sewing skills to create a cute bag for carrying your yoga mat to class. No previous sewing experience is necessary.

Choose from a variety of fabrics to make your bag unique. Instruction, pattern, fabric, and all supplies are included in the $25 class fee.


Advance registration and payment is required. Class size is limited to 5 students. Do not delay registering.


Stop in and see us at the shop or eMail us at: [email protected] or Call Kathy at (607)-386-2525 or (240)-308-0563


EMBROIDER A JAR TOPPER Workshop
$15.00

Thursday, June 27th - 6:30 - 8:30pm


Learn basic embroidery stitches and make a customized topper for a jar that can be used to store anything from antique buttons to zebra beans.

Or make a personalized container for a special gift.

Add soup ingredients and a recipe for a great hostess gift.

Class fee includes jar, fabric, floss, needle, pattern, and instruction


The $15 class fee includes all materials & instruction.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION is required, to allow the instructor to provide enough materials for all participants.

Stop in and see us at the shop or eMail us at: [email protected] or Call Kathy at (607)-386-2525 or (240)-308-0563
SEW A CUSTOM SLING BAG Workshop
$2500

Monday, June 17th - 6:30 - 8:30pm


Even if you have never used a sewing machine before, you can learn all the sewing skills needed to create a custom-made sling bag in a 2 hour class at Creative Corner Books. Instruction, pattern fabric, and all supplies are included in the class fee.

No prior sewing experience is necessary. Choose from a variety of fabrics to make your bag unique.



The $25 class fee includes all materials & instruction.

Class size is limited to 5 students. Register Early!.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION is required, to allow the instructor to provide enough materials for all participants.

Stop in and see us at the shop or eMail us at: [email protected] or Call Kathy at (607)-386-2525 or (240)-308-0563


DECOUPAGE Workshop
$12.00

Thursday, May 30th - 6:30 - 8:30pm


Create your own unique treasure with decoupage. Decoupage is the art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper cutouts onto a wooden, metal or cardboard item.

Choose from an assortment of provided tins and wooden trays and transform it into a beautiful decorative item for your home.

You may also bring your own favorite wooden, metal or cardboard items to decoupage as well as your own pictures or paper items.

Enjoy an evening of crafty fun with friends at Creative Corner Books.


The $12 class fee includes all materials & instruction.

Limited space is available. Register Early!.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION is required, to allow the instructor to provide enough materials for all participants.

Stop in and see us at the shop or eMail us at: [email protected] or Call Kathy at (607)-386-2525 or (240)-308-0563


Earring ENCORE Workshop
$25.00

Thursday, April 25th - 6:30 - 8:30pm


Creative Corner Books is hosting a winter jewelry workshop to warm the heart and soul.  Come learn some new skills and create beautiful sterling silver earrings for yourself or a friend, with local artist, Susana Caban.
 

Susana studied Jewelry Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, and worked as a Jewelry Designer and Wax Model Maker for 25 years.  She has created a yoga-inspired Heart and Soul jewelry collection.

Practice some basic jewelry techniques such as metal stamping, drilling, wire wrapping, and polishing. You will use jewelry pliers, wire cutters, metal stamps, hammers, and a dremel tool for drilling and polishing.  This is guaranteed to be a fun and creative evening!

The $25 class fee includes all materials & instruction.

Limited space is available. Register Early!.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION is required, to allow the instructor to provide enough materials for all participants.

Stop in and see us at the shop or eMail us at: [email protected] or Call Kathy at (607)-386-2525 or (240)-308-0563


Earring Workshop
$25.00

Thursday, March 28th - 6:30 - 8:30pm


Creative Corner Books is hosting a winter jewelry workshop to warm the heart and soul.  Come learn some new skills and create beautiful sterling silver earrings for yourself or a friend, with local artist, Susana Caban.
 

Susana studied Jewelry Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, and worked as a Jewelry Designer and Wax Model Maker for 25 years.  She has created a yoga-inspired Heart and Soul jewelry collection.

Practice some basic jewelry techniques such as metal stamping, drilling, wire wrapping, and polishing. You will use jewelry pliers, wire cutters, metal stamps, hammers, and a dremel tool for drilling and polishing.  This is guaranteed to be a fun and creative evening!

The $25 class fee includes all materials & instruction.

Limited space is available. Register Early!.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION is required, to allow the instructor to provide enough materials for all participants.

Stop in and see us at the shop or eMail us at: [email protected] or Call Kathy at (607)-386-2525 or (240)-308-0563


"Sew Your Own Messenger Bag" Workshop
$35.00

Thursday, March 14th - 7:00 - 9:00pm


Instructor, MEAGAN AVERY, will teach you all the sewing skills necessary to make your very own messenger bag in a 2-hour class at Creative Corner Books. 
 
No sewing experience is necessary.
 
Bring your own machine OR use one of ours! Ages 12 & up are welcome to join us for the class.

 

The $35 class fee includes all materials & instruction.

Limited space is available. Register Early!.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION is required, to allow the instructor to provide enough materials for all participants.

Stop in and see us at the shop or eMail us at: [email protected] or Call Kathy at (607)-386-2525 or (240)-308-0563



"Jewelry Skills" Workshop
$30.00

Tuesday, January 15th - 6:30 - 8:30pm


LOVE is in the Air! Prepare for Valentine's Day by making a beautiful heart-shaped LOVE CHARM pendant in Sterling Silver, with a beautiful semi-precious gemstone of your choice. You can also choose to make a pendant stamped with a meaningful word or name.  SUSANA CABAN, creator of the HEART and SOUL Jewelry Collection, will teach the class.

Susana studied Jewelry Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, and worked as a Jewelry Designer and Wax Model Maker for 25 years.  She has created a  yoga-inspired jewelry  line  designed  to  nurture the Heart and Soul.

Susana will introduce you to hand stamping, drilling holes, silver oxidation, polishing, and some basic wire wrapping techniques to attach gemstones. You will use jewelry pliers, wire cutters, metal stamps, hammers, and a Dremel tool for drilling and polishing.

The $30 class fee includes all materials & instruction.


Limited space is available. 

ADVANCE REGISTRATION is required, to allow the instructor to provide enough materials for all participants.

Stop in and see us at the shop or eMail us at: [email protected] or Call Kathy at (607)-386-2525 or (240)-308-0563







        ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED!  Advance Registration REQUIRED*


* To Register your attendance to any of the classes or events above:

eMail your intent to:
[email protected]

Phone in your intent by calling:
Creative Corner Books
607-386-2525
or 204-308-0563

Mail your intent to:
Kathy Duyer
245 River Street
Hobart, NY 13788




DONATE YARN
to the CREATIVE CORNER CROCHET CIRCLE


Clean out your Craft Bins .... Donate your leftover yarn to
Creative Corner so that our crocheters can use it to make warm items for our neighbors in need! 
  • Lap Blankets & Shawls for the elderly
  • Baby Blankets for families in need
  • Dog Sweaters for "Heart of the Catskills"


Drop off at our shop:  607 Main Street, Hobart, NY   
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