Well we made it half-way! We are half-way through the year as of Sunday, and ready for half #2! The light will start to decrease, your mind will start to think of keeping warm and holiday seasons in the future. But WAIT we still have half a summer left right? Shew, lets not get into all the winter talk just yet! We have had some new super FUN classes added this week, that will be GREAT for those of you that are into Fairies and/or have Fairy gardens this summer. Be sure to read about them more below. Also Golden Days is coming upon us as the ‘next’ Fairbanks event. I hope that you will join us that week and help us celebrate!
Remembering to shop local and buy handmade supports our community in so many ways! Thank you…
Solstice Festival:
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Fairbanks for coming over and supporting us during the Solstice Festival! We thoroughly enjoyed seeing all our valued customers and it was exciting for us to see all the NEW folks coming through too. As far as The Stash goes, the Downtown Association did a GREAT job! Kudos to them for all the hard work…
You are invited to:
A Hand in Creation
An evening of exploring ritual art!
Wednesday, July 15 from 5-8 p.m.
The Stash, 535 Third Ave.
Featured speakers: Jennifer Eskridge and Acting Rabbi Elyssa Joy Auster
Event sponsored by: Congregation Or HaTzafon ~ Light of the North
Upcoming Classes you DON’T want to miss out on!
Class Name: Knot tying
Description: A beaded and knotted necklace. We’ll use beads and thin leather to create a choker style necklace. Very easy & fun.
Difficulty Level: Beginning or Easy
Date: Monday, June 29
Time: 1-3 pm
Cost: $25
Age Appropriateness: Age 7 years to adult
Class size: No more than 7
Teacher: Rebecca Sirevaag
Supplies: All beads, findings and tools provided
Class Name: Fairy Cottages (New Class Added!)
Description: The magical appeal of fairies knows no age boundaries. The notion of these mysterious creatures enchants both young and old. A tiny woodsy place where fairies would love to dwell, Jennifer and Miriam will help you create fairies home away from home for when they come for a visit to you. Come decorate your own miniature fairy house.
Date: Tuesday, July 7th from 11-1 p.m. or Tuesday, August 4th from 3-5 p.m.
Cost: $15 per person or If you book both classes at the same time a special rate of $ 25.00 for both classes is available.
Age Appropriateness: Ages 5 to 105
Class size: Space is limited (10 children under the age of 10) no more than 20 total
Teacher: Jennifer Eskridge
Supplies: All supplies provided, however, if you would like to bring items to include in your design consider things that will do well outside like:
- Sticks
- Bark
- Pine cones
- Pebbles
- Pussy Willow Branches
- Feathers
- Other natural materials such as shells and stones
Class Name: Pixies, Fairies, and Wee Friends (New Class Added!)
Description: Jennifer and Miriam will teach you how to make your own tiny fairy dolls and wee folk from wrapped wire bodies to create posable pixies and woodland wee folk that will make wonderful playmates for you and your fairy friends.
Date: Wednesday, July 8th from 11-1 p.m. or Wednesday, August 5th from 3-5 p.m.
Cost: $15 per person or If you book both classes at the same time a special rate of $ 25.00 for both classes is available.
Age Appropriateness: Ages 5 to 105
Class size: Space is limited (10 children under the age of 10) no more than 20 total
Teacher: Jennifer Eskridge
Supplies: Supplies are included; we will use l felt, chenille stems, wooden beads, and simple embellishments. Finished Pixies are about 3 inches tall. If you would like to bring items to include in your design remember to keep your wee folk’s size in mind. Found treasures that often make their way into designs might include:
- Gems (Mom’s read here: sequins, special beads, and buttons)
- Particularly nice pebbles
- Feathers
- Tiny Shells
Class Name: Mixed Media Self Portraits (New Class Added!)
Description: We will begin with an introduction to the materials, a brief historical perspective of self portraits, and a few thoughts about why this is a valuable practice whether you identify as an artist or have never picked up a crayon. The class is interactive, the process is often playful with participants working together to generate ideas It is intended for artists of all levels, it will include some basic instruction on the scale in regard to the human body as needed or desired, but will not focus on this information, instead focusing on the creative process.
Dates: Wednesday, July 22nd
Time: 5-8 pm
Cost: $20 per person
Age Appropriateness: age 16 and up
Class size: 10 person limit
Teacher: Jennifer Eskridge
Supplies: All supplies provided. Please bring duplicates of any photos you may want to incorporate in to your artwork. (Photos are optional)
Class Name: Summer Yoga
Description: The Stash yogi, Rachael, will provide a relaxing beginning level, hour long yoga class. Bring your mat and be ready to breath!
Date: Thursdays from 6-7 p.m.
Fridays from 8:30-9:30 a.m. (note the time change)
Cost: $10 per class $15 per private lesson
Age Appropriateness: 13 & up
Class size: 5 person limit
Teacher: Rachael Brechan
Supplies: Bring your yoga mat!
Class Name: Crocheted Jewelry
Description: Come to make creative jewelry using yarn, beads and buttons. Learn many important tips to make a beautiful crocheted necklace and bracelet. Participants should have a basic understanding of crochet.
Date: Thursday, July 30th
Time: 6-8 pm
Cost: $40 per person
Age Appropriateness: 13 & up
Class size: 5 person limit
Teacher: Hannelore Grosser
Supplies: All supplies provided
Class Name: Design Jewelry for Girls
Description: Come to design creative jewelry using clay, acrylics and different beads. Make and paint your beads with wonderful colors. Learn a basic understanding of color, texture and many important tips to make a beautiful set: necklace and earrings.
Dates: Monday, August 3rd
Time: 3-5 pm (2 hrs)
Cost: $40 per person
Age Appropriateness: 8-12 years
Class size: 5 person limit
Teacher: Hannelore Grosser
Supplies: All supplies provided
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