December Crafting

Grab a friend for an evening of crafting

We have 3 fun fiber arts classes this December!

Who’s ready for the cutest trio? Create 3 mini macrame pieces that will be the perfect accent piece or gift!

Join us Thursday, December 2nd at 6:30pm for the Online Mini Macrame Trio Workshop taught by Melisa Joy.

Create 6 beautiful, mini macrame ornaments for that styled boho look! A fantastic class for beginners, no experience required.

Join us Thursday, December 9th at 6:30pm PST for the Online Macrame Ornaments Workshop taught by fiber artist Melisa Joy.

Create a punch needle piece of art for your wall, while learning the basic fundamentals of this traditional technique.

Join us Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 at 5:30pm for our Online Punch Needle Workshop with Caroline Powell of Punch Color Studio.

Meet the Maker: Margarette Laizure

We are excited to kick off our Meet the Makers series by introducing you to Oakland-based clothing designer,  Margarette Laizure. Margarette creates unique women's tops, dresses, skirts and jackets that work for many different occasions, body shapes and styles. "I like to make the clothes I myself would love to have," she says. 

Learn more about this versatile designer below. 

Where do you draw inspiration? Or who inspires you?

Themed events and costume parties. Sustainability and a “no-waste” approach to design often inspires me. People who think outside the box inspire me because they have new ideas.

If you could eat at any food truck, what would it be? And what would you get?

Indian! Samosa cholle and chai.

What do you like most about the maker community?

I like being part of the maker community and how we all support each other. It feels cooperative, but also competitive (in a good way) to push the design aspect and quality of product.

Where is your favorite place to travel?

Anywhere where there are mountains, lakes and good food!

What do you want for your next birthday?

My next birthday is coming up...I'd love to go to a winery with my husband and one or two other couples. Somewhere like Domaine Chandon!