tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92022614729766718352024-03-12T18:43:38.012-07:00Teach Something, Learn SomethingPortland Skills Share, a free place to teach and learn everything portlanders know about crafting. You don't have to teach to attend but the more people who share thier skills the more we all gain as a group.Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10756603387631915568noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202261472976671835.post-42902038543820866612007-09-17T11:29:00.001-07:002007-09-17T11:29:17.246-07:00We are looking for a new space to use and until we find one, classes have been postponed. If you know a location available for use on Tuesday evenings we'd love to hear about it.<br /><br />Sorry for any inconvenience.<br /><br />RyanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202261472976671835.post-27749967879393858082007-08-13T23:11:00.000-07:002008-12-10T04:35:15.062-08:00Pdx Skills Share, an introduction<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SLsl-48r7Hc/RsHRiWS_fII/AAAAAAAAALs/wX1NHNVFdXE/s1600-h/cedarwoodbuilding.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SLsl-48r7Hc/RsHRiWS_fII/AAAAAAAAALs/wX1NHNVFdXE/s400/cedarwoodbuilding.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5098586641191107714" /></a><br /><br />New skills share group forming in early September, memebers are invited to attend and teach free arts and craft classes. Danielle, MissPurl and I (littleput) are organizing classes now. <br /><br /> ***You don't have to teach to attend, just drop in, have some hot chocolate and learn something new :)<br /><br />If you'd like to teach something or help organize the group please comment below, contact us via our etsy shops or send an email to scrabblerecycled@aol.com (me) or poeticpurl@gmail.com (Danielle).<br />We look forward to lots of cozy evenings learning and sharing the things we love to do.<br />---------------------------<br />Specifics:<br />What: Take a class once a week or teach a class once in a while. <br />When: Currently Tuesday evenings from 7pm-9pm<br />Where: <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&q=cedarwood+school&near=Portland,+OR+97210&f=d&daddr=3030+SW+2nd+Ave,+Portland,+OR+97201&ie=UTF8&ll=45.501422,-122.67975&spn=0.004076,0.007145&z=17&om=1">Portland Cedarwood School, 3030 sw 2nd Downtown pdx 97201 </a><br />Who can attend: Anyone and everyone, there is even a play space and a gym for kids.<br />Who can teach: Anyone can teach or share a skill and the more who do the better.<br />How much: No classroom fee but in some cases you will need to bring your own materials, a list will be included in the class description and an occasional donation to the space may suggested.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202261472976671835.post-58972822184168753852007-08-10T23:04:00.000-07:002007-08-25T16:29:02.295-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;color:#009900;">Tuesday Sept 11th Intro to Drop Spinning</span></div><br /><a href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1413/1130097300_dda95f3e45.jpg"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1413/1130097300_dda95f3e45.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="color:#009900;"><a title="Photo Sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/misspurl/1130097300/"></a>Intro To Drop Spinning</span>: Learn the basics of spinning on a drop spindle.<br /><br />This is a great intro if you are interested in creating small amounts of unique yarn or thinking about spinning on a wheel.<br /><br />The class will cover roving vs batt, drafting, and plying. We will also talk about setting your twist and singles.<br /><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Tools needed</span>: A spindle either top whorl or bottom whorl. </span><a href="http://www.northwestwools.com/index.php"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;">Northwest Wools</span></a><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;"> generally has a good selection. </span><a href="http://www.charitablecrafters.org/CD%20Drop%20Spindle.htm"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;">Or make a cd Spindle</span></a><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;">. There are many online sources for drop spindles if you need help selecting one please feel free to contact </span><a href="mailto:poeticpurl@gmail.com"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;">me</span></a><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;">.<br /><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Supplies Needed:</span> You will need some wool. Pick a wool like blue-faced leicester (BFL) or corriedale, these wools have a rougher hand and will be perfect for first time spinners. I will bring a selection of wools to try so do not worry if you are unable to find wool.<br /><br /><br />Please also bring a couple toilet paper/paper towel rolls.<br /><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Optional Tools:</span> Niddy-Noddy and ball winder</span>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10756603387631915568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202261472976671835.post-32454790113071271672007-08-09T18:46:00.000-07:002007-08-15T20:59:52.466-07:00Tuesday Sept 18th Intro to bookbinding<a href="http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x169/littleput/9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x169/littleput/9.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Stab binding & single signature binding and accordion folds. Learn a few mini basic to get you on your way to the addictive world of making things with paper. <p><br /><br /><center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x169/littleput/1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a></center> <p><br />Please bring:<br />An awl<br />A bone folder<br />Decorative papers for book covers<br />Ribbons and pretty bits<br />Embellishments<br />You can find awls, bone folders, pretty papers at Art Media, Columbia Art and Draft, Paper Zone and Michaels :O) <br />I'll be bringing interior pages, ribbon, needles, extra awls, glue, my own stash of pretty papers and ribbons to share as well.<br /><br />Bring what you can, share what you can't.<br /><br />Those who wish to attend please RSVP in the comment box below.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202261472976671835.post-72563163291688297882007-08-07T21:09:00.000-07:002008-12-10T04:35:15.281-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SLsl-48r7Hc/RspwOtf9dDI/AAAAAAAAANM/FZX_Up2lvDg/s1600-h/il_430xN.10540108.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SLsl-48r7Hc/RspwOtf9dDI/AAAAAAAAANM/FZX_Up2lvDg/s320/il_430xN.10540108.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101012925984633906" /></a><br /><br />Sept 25th: Beginning Chainmaille Weaving<br /><br />Needed: <br />-At least 10 feet or so 18 to 20 gauge wire. Colored craft wire is inexpensive for beginning projects. The more kinds of wire, the merrier!<br /><br />-Small smooth round dowels for making jump rings (1/4 inch diameter is good, a round pencil or anything stiff enough will do in a pinch)<br /><br />-Flush cutters<br /><br />-*Two* pairs small pliers - I will bring my extras and encourage you to do the same :)<br /><br />Extras: earwires, clasps, charms, hammer and bench block or wire whacker, jeweler's saw IF you already know how to use it safely :) <br /><br />Most of these things are readily available at Joann's, Michaels, or bead and craft shops around town. I am happy to help with more specific projects anyone may have!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202261472976671835.post-40375047559407156832007-08-01T12:14:00.000-07:002008-12-10T04:35:15.459-08:00October 2nd Beginning Wire Wrapping with Krysten (Kspell)<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SLsl-48r7Hc/RsSin9f9c8I/AAAAAAAAAMY/JJaT7_faR0o/s1600-h/il_430xN.9687652.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SLsl-48r7Hc/RsSin9f9c8I/AAAAAAAAAMY/JJaT7_faR0o/s320/il_430xN.9687652.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5099379485497455554" /></a><br /><br />Beginning Wire Wrapping:<br />Learn the basics for wire wrapping beads. This class will cover the creation of bead chains, as well as briolette droplets for earrings or focal pieces. These basics will give you a great foundation for designing your own unique jewelry creations.<br /><br />Required Supplies:<br />Standard beads<br />Briolette beads<br />Beading wire (22 - 18 gauge recommended)<br />Wire cutters<br />Round nose or looping pliars<br />Flat nose pliars<br /><br />Optional Supplies:<br />Chain<br />Earwires<br />Clasps<br /><br />Locations to Purchase Supplies:<br />Dava Bead & Trade (1815 NE Broadway)<br />Joann Crafts<br />www.artbeads.com<br />Etsy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1