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In this class you will make a gorgeous, shaped belt bag perfect for your own adventures or gifting. The skills taught in this class include: how to sew darts; sewing a lined welt zip; bias binding; and bag hardware installation. This bag is highly customizable. You will go home with the pattern and ready to practice new bag making skills. An alternative to the webbing strap could be repurposing an old belt, or from a bag you no longer use. Thrift stores are full of interesting belts and hardware to harvest from bags! This class is appropriate for a sewer with knowledge of how to use a sewing machine and sewing basics. If you’re not sure if you’re ready for this class, email and ask any questions you might have beforehand. If you are new to sewing, please check out our beginner classes before enrolling.If you are bringing your own sewing machine, it is very important to make sure it is fully functional. The bag pattern is the Nikola Pouch by Liberty Crossroads.This class is appropriate for ages 14 years and older.Materials fee of $18 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts• Scholarships available• Homeschool funds accepted• If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified.Visit: Intermediate SewingSan Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Learn to needle felt!Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Learn to create simple sea pebbles from humble wool!Using wool, you will learn and practice needle felting techniques, feeling the cloud of fibers taking body and turning into a beautiful object. Each student will make an assortment of sea pebbles, in different tones, shapes and sizes. They make a lovely decoration, lucky stones, or tokens of friendship!In this class you will learn about wool, how to use different size needles, and felting safety (guards will be supplied for use), as we embark in the meditative process of felting, rounding edges, smoothing angles, and adding delicate veins to make your own personal trompe-l’oeil stones.No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome.Materials fee of $5 (cash only) to be paid to the instructor at the start of the class. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts: Email us for more information.• Scholarships available• Homeschool funds accepted• If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified.• If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.Visit: Needle FeltingSan Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Purpose: Raise funds for our Live Your Dream program. Funds will be distributed to women who are head of household to pursue their educational and career goals. You are invited to the 13th Annual Reel Women Film Festival. This one day festival is the primary fundraiser for the Soroptimist International Oceanside Carlsbad. There will be food, music, opportunities to donate and films from 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 at Dove Library. We are so excited to announce this year's film selections:1. "ANUJA" is an incredible story of resilience, sisterhood, and hope. It was a Live Action Short nomination in this year's Academy Awards.2. "Honor the Earth" is an award-winning film about Native American, Winona LaDuke and her organization's fight to protect the earth.3. "Once More, Like Rain Man" is a film directed by and starring an autistic young woman who documents her experiences auditioning for autistic roles.4. "Beyond the Herd" tells of the experiences of a Hispanic cowgirl dedicated to saving wild mustangs.5. "Rewilding" In this student film, Anna finds herself spiraling after suffering PTSD from traumatic experiences serving on the front lines as a nurse during the COVID pandemic. In an effort to heal, she heads to the forest in search of a connection back to nature and herself.6. "This Land While" running 150 miles through U.S. National Monuments, one woman’s personal journey investigates the history of inclusion in these special places.7. "The Impossible Ride" This documentary features Soroptimist International Oceanside- Carlsbad member and past president Denise Mueller as she sets the world speed record on a bike at 183 MPH. Visit: https://www.sioceansidecarlsbad.com/reel-women-film-shorts.htmlSoroptomist of Oceanside Carlsbad on Instagram and Facebook

Kids explore Fiber Craft & Wearable Art!Monday through Friday, June 23 – 27 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.Ages 7-12 years welcome!Wearable Art Summer Camp is all about exploring fiber arts and the wide world of wearable art!Does your child have an interest in fiber arts and learning macramé, embroidery and creating fun wearable art? Make original pieces of wearable art – lockets, pins, patches and more. This program fuses personal expression with design for daily use. Each week we’ll explore a new kind of wearable object, working with wire, fabric, shrinky dinks and fabric paint. Students will leave with a range of unique pieces and the fabrication skills to create or re-imagine their closet.In this fun week, kids will explore STEAM principles through:*Learning the science of upcycling through lots of traditional–and untraditional–mediums,*Exploring traditional techniques using needle & embroidery floss to create patterns,*Making original pieces of wearable art–lockets, pins, patches and more,*Taking a fun dive into the arts via lots of cool craft mediums,*And, applying conceptual math to macramé, the visual art of knots!This camp is recommended for kids ages 7-12 years.OPTIONAL | Lunch Hour Supervision available• Military, first responders and sibling discounts• Scholarships availableVisit: Kids Wearable Art Summer CampSan Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Kids explore fiber arts & repair a favorite stuffy or plush toy!Monday through FridayJuly 21 – 25 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.Ages 7-12 years welcome!This week of Fiber Arts Summer Camp is all about exploring and experimenting with fiber arts!Does your child have an interest in fiber arts and learning to dye, sew, macramé and mend their favorite worn-out dolls & stuffed animals?In this fun week, kids will explore STEAM principles through:*Learning the science of Indigo natural dye,*Exploring traditional techniques using needle & thread,*Mending their own favorite plushies by engineering creative (& often colorful solutions),*Taking a fun dive into the arts via lots of cool craft mediums,*And, applying conceptual math to macramé, the visual art of knots!Note: We recommend that you wash your stuffy ahead of time, allowing time for it to dry thoroughly. Use your best judgement on whether it should go in the washing machine or be gently hand washed. If your child doesn’t have a stuffy to repair, let us know as we have items to learn and practice on in the studio.This camp is for kids ages 7-12 years.OPTIONAL | Lunch Hour SupervisionLunch Hour Supervision is available for a small fee.• Military, first responders and sibling discounts.• Scholarships available.• If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified.Visit: Kids Fiber Arts Summer CampSan Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

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You’re never too old! Create your own fuzzy Monster!Saturday, May 24, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.Ages 12+ years or children 6-11 years if accompanied by an adult welcome!Create a professional arm-rod-and-mouth puppet of your very own from Rene Rubalcava, owner and puppeteer of LV Puppet Studio of Las Vegas who learned the art of puppet making from a Jim Henson Muppeteer. There’s no better time to create your own one-of-a-kind fuzzy monster!In this workshop, we guide you from start to finish as you select, cut, hot glue and assemble the pieces and personality of your own customized puppet. No sewing is required in this workshop. Students bring their puppets to life with their own unique interests and imaginations, and by choice and placement of different face details. Each one is unique! Find your puppet’s voice and learn some puppetry basics.All materials included. No experience necessary!• Military, first responders and sibling discounts.• Scholarships available.• Homeschool funds accepted.• If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified.• If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.Visit: Puppet Making WorkshopSan Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

More than 80 people fell into a river when strong winds hit the scenic area in Guizhou province late Sunday afternoon, state broadcaster CCTV said.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey argues President Trump's funding cuts to Harvard University and other universities are detrimental to the economy.

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