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XL SUMMER | Sunday, JULY 15, 11am-7pm | UCC, 4315 MELROSE AVE, LA CA 90029 What in tarnation is Felt Club: XL Summer?
On Sunday, July 15, from 11am-7pm we're hosting 70+ crafters from SoCal and beyond (click here to check 'em out!) who'll show off their latest and greatest D.I.Y. wares for your handmade-shopping pleasure! Visitors will also enjoy fresh and delicious snacks and sweets from renowned Eagle Rock eatery Auntie Em's Kitchen. We're also offering a selection of all-natural sparkling fruit juices from IZZE, free while supplies last)—in addition to happy shopping music from our DJs, Dirty Robot and Lance Rock. Our event will be hosted by lovable L.A. "histo-tainer" Charles Phoenix!
With your $1 donation at the door, you'll receive a ticket to win a door prize, and the first 250 visitors will be treated to swag bags full of books, magazines, craft patterns, coupons, buttons, li'l gifts and samples from our sponsors and vendors (sneak peeks are viewable in our Flickr pool!). We've even published an event program full of D.I.Y. craft projects (limited to 2,000 copies)! Last but not least, we're offering a full roster of hands-on craft classes throughout the day.
Tell me more about these classes you speak of...?
Glad you asked! Throughout the day, we'll be offering a selection of craft classes taught by our vendors. The classes are free, you only pay for materials. Space is limited and spots are first-come, first served. You must sign up at the Felt Club Info Table when you arrive and pick up your supplies. Here's the class list:
11:00 AM — PRINT GOCCO DEMONSTRATION — FREE
w/THE EDITORS OF CRAFT MAGAZINEA hands-on demonstration of the Print Gocco, a Japanese tabletop silkscreening device. You'll be able to make (then take!) a fun commemorative Felt Club print of your very own.
12:00 PM — HANDSPINNING YARN 101 — $20 for supplies
W/JAMIE CHAN OF MARYJANE'S ATTICEver wonder how yarn is made? Yarn is simply a long, twisted continuous length of interlocked fibers, for use in the production of textiles, sewing, crocheting, knitting, weaving and rope making. Yarn can be made from a variety of natural or synthetic fibers. Students will learn a brief history of yarn making, then learn how to spin yarn with some colorful wool and a drop spindle.
1:30 PM — NEEDLE FELTING 101 — $15 for supplies
W/JAMIE CHAN OF MARYJANE'S ATTICEver wonder how wool felt is made? Felt is very easy to make given the right circumstances. Wool, which comes from sheep, is a very strong and stretchy fiber. When you use a needle to add pressure, wool shrinks and becomes felt. In this class you will be learn to make felted balls, beads, bracelets and flat objects. You will be given a variety of colorful wools and shown how to make these objects with just your hands and felting needles!
2:30 PM — CHARM JEWELRY 101 — $15 for supplies
W/LAURA STOKES OF CHARCOAL DESIGNSLearn to use jump rings, metal or plastic chain, lobster clasps and more to make one-of-a-kind, super-colorful jewelry (bracelets, earrings, etc.) using kitschy-cute handmade resin charms.
3:30 PM — HANDSPINNING YARN 101 — $20 for supplies
W/JAMIE CHAN OF MARYJANE'S ATTICEver wonder how yarn is made? Yarn is simply a long, twisted continuous length of interlocked fibers, for use in the production of textiles, sewing, crocheting, knitting, weaving and rope making. Yarn can be made from a variety of natural or synthetic fibers. Students will learn a brief history of yarn making, then learn how to spin yarn with some colorful wool and a drop spindle.
5:00 PM — NEEDLE FELTING 101 — $15 for supplies
W/JAMIE CHAN OF MARYJANE'S ATTICEver wonder how wool felt is made? Felt is very easy to make given the right circumstances. Wool, which comes from sheep, is a very strong and stretchy fiber. When you use a needle to add pressure, wool shrinks and becomes felt. In this class you will be learn to make felted balls, beads, bracelets and flat objects. You will be given a variety of colorful wools and shown how to make these objects with just your hands and felting needles!
Our mascot, Gluey Gluerson, and his good pal (and the host of Felt Club: XL Summer!), Charles Phoenix!
Where the heck does XL Summer happen?
The event happens at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 4315 Melrose Ave. (between Vermont and Heliotrope). The UCC is located near LACC, the 101, and the Red Line Metro. Right around the corner, you'll also find a fabulous ice cream shop called SCOOPS. The owner agreed to stay open on Sunday (it's usually closed!), so be sure to check it out and tell them Felt Club sent ya!
Where am I supposed to park?
There's a ton of metered street parking (ranging from 2-6 hrs), plus unmetered spaces on side streets, or you can buy a $2 parking pass in the garage at the LACC lot on Vermont (btw Melrose and Monroe, right behind the swap meet...click here for a map.).
How can I become a vendor?
We're sorry, but the application deadline is long over. No, we don't have any openings. We had hundreds of applicants, so even if we did have a last-minute cancellation, that spot would go to someone on the waiting list. We still love you, though! Really. Join our mailing list to hear about future events.
How can I become a volunteer?
THANK YOU for asking! We will be needing a huge amount of help this time around, with everything from set-up and break-down to kitchen help, craft class facilitation and more. If you're interested, please sign up for our mailing list below (check "Volunteer List" after you hit "Go") to see what you can do to help. Let us know if you have a particular area of expertise/interest.
Tangy-sweet homemade lemon bars from our food vendor, Auntie Em's Kitchen! XL SUMMER SPONSORS + FRIENDS:
HANDMADE GALLERIES LA | HANDMADE NATION | IZZE | MELTDOWN COMICS | NAUGHTY SECRETARY CLUB THE SAMPLER | SUBLIME STITCHING | SUBVERSIVE CROSS STITCH
DOOR PRIZES FROM:
DANIELLE MAVEAL | EENY MEANIE | FUZZY BALLS APPAREL | HANDMADE GALLERIES LA HANNAHMADE | HOUSEWEARS | JAIME ZOLLARS | MADE BY TESS | MASA BAKERY + CAFE MICHELLE CAPLAN | MISS ALISON | MISSY BROOME | MR. FUNKY | MY REBE | POKETO POSY PRESS | QUIRK PACKAGING | RÖCKENWAGNER/THREE SQUARE BAKERY | SEWING STARS SUBVERSIVE CROSS STITCH | TWOSPACE | WHODINI HANDMADE ...and more to be announced! or if you'd like to donate a door prize. Thanks! | |||
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