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Explore natural dye color!Sunday, June 1, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.In this 2-hour workshop, explore eco-bundle dye, the art of infusing natural pigments onto fibers. Join fiber artist Jeanine Ertl and share in the ephemeral, mindful and magical beauty of this serendipitous dye process. You will learn about the gentle, fleeting nature of a diverse array of botanical and kitchen dyes while completing the process from start to finish—mordanting bundling, steaming and finishing. Each student will create two unique silk or cotton squares or scarves. Colors will shift and change before your eyes as you place natural dyestuffs, steam, unroll, and enjoy! And while bundles steam, we will talk about exploring the potential dyes in our homes, gardens and local area. Students are welcome to bring in their favorite flowers to explore using in your bundle.Each participant will leave with a booklet on the Eco-Bundle Dye process and two bundle dyed pieces.Ages 12+ years welcome, or 8+ years with an adult. If adult and child would like to make their own pieces, please purchase two spaces.All materials included.• 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 spaes are available.San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Disco Mondays Social Club kicks off the pre-summer vibes with Mujeres brew house To host a night out with friends (both old and new!).Spend your Friday evening with us while enjoying some delicious food and drinks (sold on the spot); check out the Mujeres instagram for more info and a glimpse of their menu! As always, bring the good vibes or stay home.*RSVP IS REQUIRED!

Sunday, June 1, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.This beginner 3-hour woodworking workshop will acquaint students with a woodturning lathe, its parts, the tools needed, safety tips, tool sharpening techniques and how to shape wood on a lathe. The class will consist of students learning to round a piece of square stock, learning the four basic cuts and turning a honey dipper as their take home project.This class is appropriate for ages 16 years and older.All materials included.• 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 availableSan Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Make Tiny Ceramics!Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m. - 4p.m. -or- Saturday, June 21, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Join us in the land of miniatures. You will learn how and get to create tiny pottery on a mini pottery wheel. No previous pottery experience necessary!In this 2-hour class, you will learn to create 1-3 tiny pots and can add some color if you would like to. You will learn how to center the clay and open it up to form tiny pots, bowls, or plates. This class is a great way to learn the basics of a wheel on a small scale. It is less intimidating and is an accessible way to throw and center clay. Grab a friend or family member who’s been curious about ceramics and come join me in creating tiny pottery!No experience necessary. Ages 12+ welcome!We recommend that each student bring an apron to wear and an older towel or a cloth rag.• 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 availableSan Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to throw ceramics on a wheel!Wednesdays from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Choose from two upcoming series:May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 25 -or- July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 13Learn the fascinating and ancient art form of ceramics with Meg, a full time potter, in this 5-week, weekday evening wheel series. Whether you’re a beginner or intending to deepen your relationship, all are welcome to experience the world of clay in this fun and friendly environment. By focusing on techniques to confidently create functional and aesthetic pottery, we will learn creative design, how to throw on the wheel, trimming and glazing!Projects will be ready to pick up 1-2 weeks after the last class.Beginners welcome. Ages 16+ yearsWe recommend that each student bring an apron to wear and an older towel or a cloth rag.• 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.San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to throw ceramics on a wheel!Wednesdays from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Choose from two upcoming series:May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 25 -or- July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 13Learn the fascinating and ancient art form of ceramics with Meg, a full time potter, in this 5-week, weekday evening wheel series. Whether you’re a beginner or intending to deepen your relationship, all are welcome to experience the world of clay in this fun and friendly environment. By focusing on techniques to confidently create functional and aesthetic pottery, we will learn creative design, how to throw on the wheel, trimming and glazing!Projects will be ready to pick up 1-2 weeks after the last class.Beginners welcome. Ages 16+ yearsWe recommend that each student bring an apron to wear and an older towel or a cloth rag.• 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.San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Learn to Warp & Weave!May 25 or July 19, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (with a 1 hour lunch break)Learn the ancient fiber craft of weaving your own fabric using a Rigid Heddle Loom and natural fibers. In her hands-on workshop, Weaver & Dyer Jeanine Ertl will teach you everything you need to know to warp and weave on your own. This class is perfect for anyone who’s been curious about weaving beyond a lap loom and wants to learn the warping and weaving processes. We’ll dive into fiber & fabric and demystify the process of getting set up (otherwise known as warping a loom), weaving, and finally, finishing and removing a woven fiber good from the loom! And, you’ll go home with handwoven fabric in-hand. Length of the final piece will depend on the individual’s own pace.In this workshop you’ll learn how: a rigid heddle loom works; to plan a textile (e.g. sett, basic pattern & choosing fiber, etc.); to warp a rigid heddle; to weave; to remove your handwoven; and to finish a textile.All materials to warp & weave a sample included for use. If you’re interested in learning to warp and weave on your own rigid heddle loom, please email Instructor Jeanine Ertl advance.No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome! • Military, first responders and sibling discounts• Scholarships available• Homeschool funds accepted• If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified.San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Explore scents & formulate your own blend!Thursday, May 29, from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Beginners welcome! Create a natural oil based perfume, using your intuitive senses! Be guided by a perfumer, and aromatherapist to formulate your perfect blend, but find out what scents you choose after the blend is created and finished. This class will test your preferences and show you what you like beyond the association of name and brand. If you’re curious about how essential oils are made, Instructor Audrey Herrington also offers Essential Oils | Distill and Blend your own Hydrosol Toner.No experience necessary. Beginners welcome!All materials included.Ages 13+yrs welcome.• 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.San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

A new exhibit displays Black Americans’ relationship to the Pacific Ocean between the 16th and 20th centuries. Then, we preview of the Without Walls Festival and the San Diego Book Crawl.

Medicaid supporters rallied in Santee Wednesday as part of a week of protests targeting California Republican congress members. Plus, federal immigration officials are considering bringing controversial, life-threatening buoys to California. And, how Project 2025 is disrupting disease research at UCSD.