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Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. January 25 (1 day, 4 hours of instruction) La Jolla Studio Explore making fun, floral, fabric collages embellished with embroidery and hand stitching. These little gems can be turned into wall hangings and pillow embellishments, used as part of a quilt or in a visible mending project. You could embellish a cloth tote or decorate your denim jacket with one. We will focus on color and design using basic stitches and appliqué. Nancy will teach you the techniques and walk you through the step-by-step process to assist you with creating your work of art! Nancy’s approach is all about self-expression. Please feel free to bring any fabrics or swatch of clothing that you like or has a special meaning that you would like to include in your project. All the sewing and embroidery is done by hand. It is a slow stitch process. Prerequisites: Please be able to thread a needle, tie a knot repeatedly, and make a basic running stitch. (A bonus if you can backstitch.) Materials: Students to bring: A needle or two for sewing and embroidery, embroidery thread or floss, sharp fabric scissors, any fabrics, bits of lace or clothing that has a special meaning, beads, or baubles that you would like to include in your project. Please pack a snack! Instructor to bring: The instructor will provide background fabric, fabric scraps, bits and bobs, embroidery floss and threads, basic tools, samples for inspiration, and stitch-sample books. *If you don’t need to use any of the instructor’s supplies—and you have lots of opaque and transparent fabric scraps, embroidery thread, floss, and needles, as well as a background fabric in linen or vintage cotton approximately 18” x 18”—you can bring them and forgo paying instructor for materials. *Please note: The best fabric is linen, cotton, or something used or vintage. If you want to stitch on knit fabrics (T-shirt type), you can. NO heavy fabrics like denim! We will be layering many pieces together. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/classes/14 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

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Join us for our next relaxing Paint and Sip night at Solterra Winery and Kitchen! Enjoy a Sunday evening sipping on your favorite wine and learning how to recreate “The Guitar”, a vibrant acoustic guitar adorned with spring flowers. Local artists will guide you step by step and inspire you and your friends to tap into your creative side! Solterra is a local gem with amazing food and prize-winning wine. Their kitchen offers tapas, flatbreads, burgers, charcuterie boards, and more!! Check out their menu happy hour starts at 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily, so if you want to take advantage of a happy hour make sure to show up early to place your order!! Kids 15 and older may join. Additional Information We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Things to know: We require a 48-hour notice for cancellations/rescheduling. Refunds must be requested within 3 days of purchase. After 3 days a credit will be given. Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park to avoid arriving late. No outside food or drink is allowed. They are available for purchase. Wine is not included in your ticket purchase. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact customer service. Visit: The Guitar Paint and Sip Solterra Winery & Kitchen on Instagram

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Join us for our next Paint and Sip at Black Plague Brewery in Oceanside! Sip on tasty beers and munch on juicy burgers as you learn how to paint your own rendition of this fun and vibrant “Sugar Skull”. Local artists will lead you step by step for this beginner friendly project. Expect the skull to be outlined for your guidance and leave the rest to your imagination! Black Plague Brewing is a unique craft brewery in Oceanside, CA!! Their brand represents the misfits, renegades, underdogs, and rebels! You can expect artwork centered around dark aspects of life that people tend to shy away from. You can check out their taproom menu menu before you head over! Additional Information We encourage artistic freedom! You can alter the painting to fit your style and use any of our colors. Things to know: We require a 48-hour notice for cancellations/rescheduling. Refunds must be requested within 3 days of purchase. After 3 days a credit will be given. Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event start time. Give yourself time to park to avoid arriving late. No outside food or drink is allowed. They are available for purchase. Wine is not included in your ticket purchase. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact customer service. Visit: Sugar Skull Paint and Sip Black Plague Brewing on Instagram and Facebook

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Learn to needle felt! Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Have you ever wished you’d stumble upon a tiny fairy house while walking in a deep forest? Join felting artist Sophie Ancel in this 3-hour workshop where you’ll learn to make your own little house using needle felting techniques. Students will use natural wool roving and batting, felt, beads and simple embroidery. The class requires the use of sharp felting needles and we will cover how to safely use felting needles. Guards will also be provided. Each student will have the option of creating a tiny home equipped with a door, window, and decorated with flowers and leaves. This little home can be used as a box as the roof can act as a lid! You will be given a tiny light for added fairy house magic. 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. • 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: sandiegocraft.org

The first event of its kind coming to the Pine Avenue Community Center! This high school music festival held outside in Pine Park will surely be the talk of the town. "Pinechella" will feature all of the same festival vibes as Coachella, minus the adults. Come bring your friends and enjoy live music (high school bands & artists), fun lawn games, food vendors, competitions and contests, henna tattoo artists, and much, much more. $15 entry gets you access to all of this and more! Visit: https://ca-carlsbad.civicrec.com/CA/carlsbad-ca/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTIyMzUzNzM=