Heads up, folks! We've posted the class schedule for Sunday's event on our Holiday info page. Just follow the link here. We'll have two dedicated craft demo tents each hosting their own classes all day long. Subjects include: Needle Felting 101, Recycled Holiday Ornaments, Gift Box/Mini-Altar 101, Bead Simple Jewelry, Craft Biz 101, Felt Flower Brooches, Charm Jewelry 101, Knitting 101 and Crochet 101. WHEW! Just think, now you can not only buy some great gifts for family and friends-- you can also learn to make them!

So, you already know that Felt Club events feature tons of amazing vendors selling handmade arts and crafts, clothing and jewelry, comic books and toys. But this time around we're also hosting something called Maker Square, which is a mini version of the popular Maker Faire event produced by the staff of Make and Craft magazines. If you're new to the world of Makers, think "offbeat science fair" and you're not too far off.


We're so happy to be able to add this extra element to Felt Club, which will make things even more fun and interactive. The Maker Square portion of Felt Club will feature people like Mister Jalopy, who will demonstrate his Mobile Drive-In Movie Projector (featured on the cover of MAKE Vol.11), Jason Torchinsky's "Super Stick", a 5-foot tall Atari 2600 joystick (which actually works!!), Jed Berk and his Blubberbots, and many more. In short, Maker Square is DIY meets techno-nerdiness at it's best!

We've got a lot more info on the way about our November 18 event, but we wanted to make sure and tell you where you can pick up advance tickets (only $2.50! Kids under 12 free.) starting this FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9. Here we go!

The Little Knittery (Atwater Village)
Reform School (Silver Lake)
Secret Headquarters (Silver Lake)
Handmade Galleries LA (Sherman Oaks)
Munky King (Melrose Location)
Family (Fairfax)
The Silent Movie Theater (Fairfax)

We are not offering advance tickets online, since the merchant fees charged by credit card companies would eat up any profit from our low, low $2.50 ticket price--and we need the money to help cover our event costs. ALSO! When you arrive at Felt Club, you'll receive a door prize ticket, meaning you could win an amazing gift from a variety of cool folks, including Chronicle Books, Reform School, Sublime Stitching and more! (And yes, you can of course purchase tickets when you arrive at Felt Club, they will be $5 at the door. Thanks!)

Auntie Em's Kitchen will be returning to Felt Club to offer delicious sandwiches, hot coffee and yummy treats! They were such a big hit last time that they sold out mid-day, but they're coming back bigger and better than ever, with more stock on hand to tantalize your tastebuds. OK, we're rambling here (and very cheesily we might add), but their food really is that good! Be sure to visit their booth at Felt Club on November 18!

Later next week we'll be sharing a lot more information about upcoming craft demos we'll be offering at Felt Club: XL Holiday featuring Maker Square. Here's a sneak peek at just one of the classes you'll be able to enjoy!

Bead Simple demo by Susan Beal
Ever wanted to make your own jewelry? At this Bead Simple workshop you'll learn how to create a pair of simple, stylish earrings--as well as a necklace or pendant--in your own style, using vintage beads and simple wire techniques. You'll leave with plenty of ideas and techniques for creating your own sparkle, and if you'd like you can pick up a handy little kit with everything you need!

In case you didn't notice, the vendor gallery for XL Holiday is live and ready to peruse! Be sure to take a look at the astounding roster of crafty folks we have lined up for your holiday-shopping enjoyment. We've also brought on some fab new sponsors this time around, like ReadyMade magazine! More news coming very soon...

That's right, folks! On Wednesday, October 3, none other than Felt Club emcee Charles Phoenix will be guest-starring on the Martha Stewart show! Tune in or live to regret it!!

(Check your local listings, etc.)

GOOD LUCK CHARLES! WE LOVE YOU!!

After many, many hours of jury deliberation (hours that involved scads of scribbled-upon notebooks, color-coded Excel Spreadsheets and a jumbo-sized bag of Halloween candy) we finally have our list for XL Holiday 2007. We had over three times the amount of applications than we had spaces for, which made choosing our list especially tough. The full vendor gallery (with photos and links) will be updated over the next week or so, but here's a sneak peek at the list of vendors who made it in this time around...

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Ach Ach Liebling
Aguiniga Designs
Beebalalou
biggerKrissy
Bossa Nova Baby
boygirlparty
Buenaventura Press
Bughouse
Cathy of California
Charcoal Designs
Collisionware
Craftonite
Dandy Brand
Enfant Terrible
Ex Libris Anonymous
Feisty Elle
Funchicken
Hambone & Jennicakes
HannahMade
Hella Good
Hollywood Choppers
Hotdog N'Bun
Housewears
I Heart Guts
J is for Jewelry
Jaime Zollars
Jek in the Box
Jordan Crane
Kasimade
Klean Bath & Body
Made by Tess
Mahar Drygoods
Mary Jane's Attic
Mats!?
Michelle Caplan
Miss Alison
Missy Broome
Mister Toast
Mogo
Monica Burnett Hats
Motormouth Press
Mr. Funky
Mumblepeg
My Favorite Mirror
My Imaginary Boyfriend
My Paper Crane
My Rebe
Nervous System
Nicola Vruwink
Pearson Maron
Planet Tokki
Queen Puff Puff
Random Nicole
Rar Rar Press
rock scissor paper
Rotem Gear
Saints & Sinners
Sappy Moose Tree
Sewing Stars
Social Studies
Sprout Studio
Staindrop
Steven Weissman
Summer Salt
T&A Friendly
Textile Fetish
The Paper Princess
The Weekend Store
Tiny Parachutes
Tomat Kids
Tsai-Fi
Twospace
Tyler Bender Book Co.
Whodini Handmade

Wednesday, September 26 is your last day to submit an application for our upcoming XL Holiday show.

Felt Club: XL Holiday 2007, happens Sunday, November 18, from 11am-6pm on the Los Angeles City College campus (855 N Vermont Ave, LA CA 90029). This family-friendly event will feature 70+ amazing crafters, delicious food and great music, plus an all-new section called MAKER SQUARE, a miniature version of Maker Faire! Stay tuned for more details about this must-attend event.

Don't delay, apply today!

Many thanks to those of you who have been visiting us at the LA County Fair! We've been having a lot of fun teaching folks how to make a variety of stuff, from charm bracelets to paper beads to books. This weekend we have two demos happening: Vintage Pincushions with Cathy of California and Sock Creature 101 with Jek in the Box! Pictured above is a preview of the kits Cathy will have available at her class (and soon after in the Felt Club Web Shoppe!). The full class schedule is available on our Info Page. Hope to see you soon!