How to Channel Your Creative Energy in 2012
All Art is Scraps
Beginning Crochet
Yoga for Kids
Beginning Sewing for Kids
Beginning Knitting
Altered Sweaters
Sock Monkeys
T-Shirt Re-Make
Funky Pet Food Totes
Cape it Up: Discover your inner super hero
Collage Cards

How to Channel Your Creative Energy in 2012

Sponsored by Catherine Howard and Aaron Mandel

Many artists, writers, musicians and other creative people struggle to manage their time, to develop and narrow their goals. Despite having great ideas, fail to produce the output they desire and dream of. To be the artist you want to be, you must complete projects. Learn to achieve your career goals by setting interim benchmarks and achieving them.

Date: Thursdays, January 12 through February 2
Time: 7:30 – 8:30pm
Cost: Donate what you can!
Registration: Call Jessica Moore at 919-213-1278

 

All Art is Scraps

Catherine Howard

What we consider to be “contemporary art” is dependent on participation, interaction, dialog, and a cobbling together of aesthetic and theoretical influences. We’ll dive into how artists assembled powerful pieces of art from “scraps” — physical and conceptual — and discuss the artistic motivations and context behind stylistic shifts in the Twentieth and Twenty-First centuries.

Date: Tuesdays, January 31 through February 21
Time: 6 – 8pm
Cost: $75
Ages: 16 and up
Online Registration Link: scrapclass2012-01.eventbrite.com

 

Beginning Crochet

Andrea Stephens

Learn to crochet in this two-session class! We’ll introduce the basic crochet stitches, vocabulary and tools. You’ll learn how to do the single crochet stitch, slip stich and double crochet stitch with confience. Projects will be made from repurposed materials and all supplies will be included.

Date: Wednesdays, February 1 & 8
Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Cost: $35
Ages: 16 and up
Online Registration Link: scrapclass2012-02.eventbrite.com

 

Yoga for Kids

Tanya Neplioueva, Nataraja Healing Arts

Kids yoga promotes self-esteem, body awareness, self- control, and general well-being in a fun, uplifting, noncompetitive environment. Kids expand their self-awareness and social-emotional skills as they explore yoga breathing, poses and principles. In addition to developing focus, flexibility, strength, balance and coordination, they learn how to visualize and deeply relax. Kids yoga classes will incorporate, games, music and storytelling, and will include a hands-on art activity based on the week’s theme. All donations are paid to the instructor.

Date: Weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning February 2
Time: 4 – 5pm
Cost: Donate what you can!
Ages: Tuesdays: Grades K-2 / Thursdays: Grades 3-5
Registration: Call Jessica Moore at 919-213-1278

 

Beginning Sewing for Kids

Madeline James

In this class, students will make a basic tote bag using reclaimed fabric. Sessions are designed for students with little to no sewing experience.

Session 1: Getting to Know Your Machine
Session 2: Choosing Materials, Measuring, Cutting, and Pinning
Session 3: Sewing Your Bag
Session 4: Finishing Your Bag

Date: Thursdays, February 9 through March 1 (4-part class)
Time: 4 – 6pm
Cost: $65 for all four sessions
Ages: 7 to 10 year-olds
Online Registration Link: scrapclass2012-10.eventbrite.com

 

Beginning Knitting

Andrea Stephens

Have you always wanted to learn to knit? Learn the basic stitches in knitting as well as how to cast-on and bind-off in this two-session class. We’ll cover the tools, vocabulary and basic skills, then you’ll be ready to begin your first project using re-purposed materials. Supplies included.

Date: Wednesdays, February 15 and 22
Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Cost: $35
Ages: 16 and up
Online Registration Link: scrapclass2012-03.eventbrite.com

 

Special Third Friday drop-in class!

Altered Sweaters

Ann Woodward

Bring a sweater or two, and make a scarf, hat, or just change it up into your own unique, one-of-a-kind design.

Date: Friday, February 17
Time: between 6 and 9 pm (drop in any time during class hours)
Cost: $5
Ages: all ages
Online Registration Link: scrapclass2012-04.eventbrite.com

 

Sock Monkeys

Dara McGinn

Learn how to make your own custom sock monkey from two old socks, left-over buttons, and filling. No prior experience is necessary. For kids and adults. Bring your favorite pair of old socks if you’d like!

Date: Saturday, February 18
Time: 10:00am – Noon
Cost: $10
Ages: all ages
Online Registration Link: scrapclass2012-05.eventbrite.com

 

T-Shirt Re-Make

Madeline James

Got loads of baggy t-shirts that you will never wear from your school, dance squad, team-building events, and all those other cool things you do? Learn to sassify your wardrobe with a t-shirt modification class. You don’t have to have a lot of sewing experience, but basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine wil help. Bring a t-shirt that you would like to modify and a t-shirt or tank top that fits you well to use as a pattern. By the end of the class you will have one sassy T, and the skills to make many more.

Date: Monday, February 20
Time: 3 – 5pm
Cost: $20
Ages: 16 and up
Online Registration Link: scrapclass2012-06.eventbrite.com

 

Funky Pet Food Totes

Madeline James

Turn used pet food bags (or bird seed bags) into sturdy and attractive tote bags. All feed bags and other materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. This is a fun and easy project, but some previous sewing experience is required.

Date: Tuesday, February 21
Time: 6 – 8pm
Cost: $20
Ages: 16 and up
Online Registration Link: scrapclass2012-07.eventbrite.com

 

Special Friday drop-in class!

Cape it Up: Discover your inner super hero

Sara McCreary

Fight crime, live in a magical world, or be an evil villain — the choice is yours when you learn to sew a cape and design your own super hero symbol! Show the world your inner powers. Special drop-in class.

Date: Friday, February 24
Time: between 6 and 9pm (drop in any time during class hours)
Cost: $7
Ages: 16 and up
Online Registration Link: scrapclass2012-08.eventbrite.com

 

Collage Cards

Rechel Harris

Create a collage that reflects different aspects of yourself! This collage class, inspired by the process of SoulCollage as described in Seena B. Frost’s published works about SoulCollage®, will guide you through the process making an original picture using images from magazines, cards, calendars, and more. Each card you make will reflect an aspect of your inner self.

Date: Sunday, February 26
Time: 2 – 5pm
Cost: $20
Ages: 16 and up
Online Registration Link: scrapclass2012-09.eventbrite.com

 

Class Policies
Pre-registration is required to hold your place in the class. The best way to register is to email Jessica Moore at with your name and the class you would like to take. You may also register by calling the office at 919-682-2751.

Payment is due at the start of the class and can be paid by cash, check, Visa, or Mastercard. (Cash or check is preferred.) All classes are held in the Make-N-Take Room at The Scrap Exchange.

Directions to the store.

 

Are you interested in teaching a class at The Scrap Exchange?
Check out our downloadable Teacher Guidlelines
MS Word (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf).

 

Group Workshops and Classes
The Scrap Exchange also offers classes for group sign-ups (corporate, social groups, church groups, etc.).

If you have an idea for a creative reuse class you’d like to offer, please call Rowan Martell at 919-682-2751 (program office) or email her at .