Hi…  Just wanted to let you know about the upcoming items that we have going on here in the shop for this week and next.  So many things are happening around here!  The tourists are coming in, and we LOVE to hear all their travel stories…  The weather has been wonderful this summer, so many people out walking around & biking…  Classes are happening, so now that school is almost out there are a few things that you can do with your kids or sign them up and have some time for yourself!

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Anniversary

It is our 1 year birthday on this Friday, June 5th so mark your calendars to join us from 5-8 and help us celebrate!

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BP Midnight Sun Festival is on Sunday, June 21st from noon to midnight and The Stash will be open & waiting for you from noon to 9 p.m. 

Downtown there will be over 170 booths of food, information, and merchandise. 3 stages of 30 different performances, Midnight Sun state Basketball tournament, fun entertainment, sidewalk art, classic cars, petting zoo, Yukon quest puppies. Extreme racing, and possibly a skate park!

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Solstice Smackdown!

The Stash has tickets available to purchase for Fairbanks Rollergirls ‘LIVE’ Roller Derby!  Proceeds for the bout will go to Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living.

Saturday June 13, 2009

Carlson Center

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Derby at 7 p.m.

$10 Tickets in advance

$12 Tickets at the door

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Riverboat Discovery ticket sale for Imagination Library!

We have fundraising tickets available for a Riverboat Discovery trip!  All proceeds go to Imagination Library.

“Give the Gift of Reading!”

Friday June 12, 2009

Boarding: 6:30 p.m.

Trip:  7:00-9:00 p.m.

Silent Auction, Refreshments

$25 for Children 12 & under

$50 for Adults

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Upcoming Classes you DON’T want to miss out on!

Class Name: Beading 101

Description: Learn basic skills- crimps, wires, earrings, and how to use a crimper and round nose pliers.  Leave wearing a lovely bracelet and a pair of earrings.

Difficulty level: Beginning or Easy

Date: June 5th  (New date just added!)

Time:    2-4 p.m.

Cost: $35

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:  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 6:45-7:45 a.m.

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, June 18th

Time: 6-8 p.m.

Cost: $40 per person

Age Appropriateness: 13 & up

Class size: 5 person limit

Teacher:          Hannelore Grosser

Supplies: All supplies provided

Class Name:  Jewelry Design

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, June 22nd

Time:   3-5 p.m. (2 hrs)

Cost:    $40 per person

Age Appropriateness: 8 years to adult

Class size:       5 person limit

Teacher:          Hannelore Grosser

Supplies:         All supplies provided

Class Name:  Beginner’s Bookmaking/ Intro to Relief Printing

Description:     Students will learn basic book forms including accordion books and other folded forms, and variations on Japanese stab bindings.  We will also consider the concept of “book” and try our hand at less conventional forms like boxes and folded “binders” with loose pages.  During the second session students come prepared with a story, poem, or piece of writing for which they will make and print (using Styrofoam plates) a cover illustration for their favorite “book” form!
Date:    June 9 & 11th (two separate one-hour sessions)

Time:   5-6 p.m.

Cost:    $45 all supplies included
Ages:               8 years to adult
Class Size:        5-8

Teacher:          Erinn Hatter
Supplies:          All supplies provided

Class Name: Bookbinding- exploring sewn forms, Intro to Relief Printing

Description:     Students will learn basic sewn book forms from pamphlet stitch to more complicated sewn bindings.  During the second session students come prepared with a story, poem, or piece of writing for which they will make and print a cover illustration (using Styrofoam plates) for their favorite “book” form!
Date:    June 9 & 11th (two separate one-hour sessions)

Time 6-7 p.m.
Cost:    $45 all supplies included
Age:                 11 years to adult
Class Size:        5-8

Teacher:          Erinn Hatter
Supplies:          All supplies provided

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