February 22nd, 2012

Hello! Been wanting to learn to sew? How about knitting…or that other one with a hook…crochet! We’ve got a wide variety of classes, whether you’re curious to try
something new, or destined to perfect every craft that comes your way.
Not finding the class you want this month? Email us with your suggestions, or sign up
for a private lesson!

How to register for a class: By Phone: Give us a call in the studio, 310-392-0139
In Person: Drop by the studio any time during normal business hours, 11-7 every day.
Online: Go to our Web Store to see which classes are available.

DOWNLOAD MARCH CLASS SCHEDULE AND MATERIALS LIST HERE

DOWNLOAD FEBRUARY CLASS SCHEDULE AND MATERIALS LIST HERE

General Refund Policy: If you cancel class enrollment a week or more in advance
you receive a full refund. If you cancel within a week to 48 hours before the class
we can issue you 50% store credit. If you cancel within 48 hours we are unable to offer a credit
a refund but you may send another person in your place.

February 9th, 2012

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and at the Urban Craft Center, we are all a twitter over
some of the new papers and fabrics we have in stock right now! In fact, we’re so smitten,
that we wanted to share a couple of easy-to-follow handmade Valentine’s Day Card
ideas, so that you can hand-craft a Valentine for your loved one this year!

Supplies you will need:
Assorted paper (Lots of new styles & colors available at the Urban Craft Center!)
Bone Folder (for PERFECT folds.) (Available at the Urban Craft Center!)
Stickers or stencils (Available at the Urban Craft Center!)
Ruler or straight edge (Available at the Urban Craft Center!)
Stamps, ink pads, dyes (Available at the Urban Craft Center!)

Downloadable “Heart” Pop-Up Card Pattern
Downloadable “Will You Be My Valentine?” Pop-Up Card Pattern
Courtesy of MarthaStewart.com
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For a more 3D effect this Valentine’s Day, check out these cute woven heart baskets!
We’ve made radmegan’s easy-to-follow pattern available for you here! These hearts
can be made out of paper OR a stiff fabric like felt or canvas! (Available at the Urban
Craft Center!)

Just download this pattern and the direction sheet to get started on your own!

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And for a few more ideas on cute hand-made gifts of love, check out this helpful link from Disney’s Family Fun site and of COURSE, visit the Urban Craft Center for all of your supplies!

xoxo
The Urban Craft Center

February 4th, 2012

February 28th, Tuesday, 6-9pm
or
March 17th, Saturday, 11:30am-2:30pm
LEVEL: BEGINNER

Learn to use the latest in home screen printing technology with the all-in-one YUDU. In this three hour class, you will learn to prepare and print your own single color design onto fabric, posters, home décor and more. Students can expect to complete 8-10 prints of their chosen design during class.
One session class, additional materials list.

$85 non-member, 10%-15% discount for members

Give us a call to signup 310.392.0139 or purchase on our Webstore

February 4th, 2012

February 26th, Sunday, 3-7pm
LEVEL: BEGINNER

Hand bind your own fill in the blank date book. Slightly wider than our standard hard bound book, this calendar version still fits in a bag and holds all you need to do in a day, and then some. Learn the basics of book binding like; sewing your signatures and creating your covers. Materials provided and precut.

One session class, materials included.
$75 non-member, 10%-15% discount for members

Give us a call to signup 310.392.0139 or purchase on our Webstore

February 4th, 2012

February 26th, Sunday, 12-3pm
LEVEL: BEGINNERS AGE 15+

Create your own little monster out of fleece, felt and thread. Ashley Long of Wumplings will teach you how to make a mutant plush bunny from a simple pattern, then customize with sequins, ribbon and other embellishments provided. We’ll be using basic hand sewing techniques, great for veteran sewers and beginners alike. A great project you can make for all your friends!

One session class, materials included.
$45 non-member, 10%-15% discount for members

Give us a call to signup 310.392.0139 or purchase on our Webstore

February 4th, 2012

March 31st, Saturday, 4-6:30pm
Price: $45.00
LEVEL: BEGINNER

Shibori is a Japanese resist technique, resulting in somewhat unpredictable and surprising results. In this class you will learn the basic tying, binding, wrapping, folding and stitching techniques which produce these effects. Taught by instructor and local artist Armi Maddison, you will take home beautiful small samples of various fabric colors to use in your own work later on.

One session class, materials included.
$45 non-member, 10%-15% discount for members

Give us a call to signup 310.392.0139 or purchase on our Webstore

February 4th, 2012

March 3rd, Saturday, 1:30-4:30pm
LEVEL: BEGINNERS AGE 15+

Create your own little monster out of fleece, felt and thread. Ashley Long of Wumplings will teach you how to make a plushy monster nugget from a simple pattern, then customize with sequins, ribbon and other embellishments provided. We’ll be using basic hand sewing techniques, great for veteran sewers and beginners alike. A great project you can make for all your friends!

One session class, materials included.
$45 non-member, 10%-15% discount for members

Give us a call to signup 310.392.0139 or purchase on our Webstore

February 2nd, 2012

This Tuesday, we headed out to Anaheim to check out The Craft and Hobby Association trade
show. Since The U.C.C offers classes and retail products in a variety of craft mediums – we
got quite a workout walking up and down the aisles that represent over 100 different
categories of crafting!

One of our first stops was Vickie Howell’s eye-catching booth, that included this yarn
bombed tree (above) which we stopped at for our first photo opportunity. We are happy to
be bringing her Sheep(ish) line of yarn by Caron in the coming weeks!

   

In the middle of our exploration, I stopped someone dead in their tracks to ask, “Where did you get that Mod Podge t-shirt??” The woman cheerfully replied that not only did she work at the Mod Podge booth, but she also had a couple of t-shirts left to give away. We followed her to this tower of our favorite sticky solution and reveled in their kitschy, vintage inspired displays.

A trip to C.H.A is as much about exploring crafts you’ve overlooked in the past as it is about finding the latest and greatest new products. One traditional craft we can’t get enough of is Crochet Granny Squares. When we saw these granny square outfits at the Bernat booth, we couldn’t help but think of Cheryl Cambras, our beloved crochet instructor. So beloved in fact, that we did a little photoshopping magic as a token of our affection. Megan (with beret on right) is excited to take the class in March so that she has the skills to make a granny square jumpsuit!