August 10th, 2011

Screen Rental $15/day
Emulsion Sheet $10/single sheet
Ink $5 1oz bottle (various colors, prepared in studio)
Transparency $2/sheet
Screen Tape $2/screen

Studio Policies when using the Yudu:

*Use the Yudu at your own risk!!! Using the Yudu in our studio does not include assistance from our staff members. You must be comfortable using the machine independently. We highly recommend you take a class from us first before trying it out yourself. Private lessons are available at $35 per hour.

*Supply prices do not include the cost of studio rental.

*Screen rental is limited to in-studio use only.

* If screen is left for more than 3 days, your image will be cleared off.

*Images cannot be prepared using U.C.C computers, nor can they be printed using our printers. Transparency prints can be made at Kinkos or similar copy centers.

*Any questions can be emailed to Rhea at studio@theurbancraftcenter.com

August 6th, 2011

Support Christine Haynes’ Kickstarter

THE PLAN: Hi, I’m Christine Haynes! I teach sewing class at The U.C.C. I teach all kinds of classes from beginner level projects like totes and pillows, to more intermediate projects like skirts, tops, and dresses. I also design clothing for women and I’d like to turn those designs into sewing patterns.

What is Kickstarter? Kickstarter is a new way to fund creative projects. Kickstarter is powered by a unique all-or-nothing funding method where projects must be fully-funded or no money changes hands.

WHAT THE MONEY IS FOR: Print house minimums is usually 1,000 pieces per style. While the cost per print isn’t that high, when you multiply it times 1,000 pieces, it gets costly really quick! And that’s just the printed patterns! I also need the instruction sheets and illustrations, as well as photos of the finished items for people to see what they’d be making. Once totaled, it will cost about $3,000 per design to launch a commercially available sewing patterns.

HOW YOU CAN HELP!: I have had successes with my business, but coming up with enough money to launch sewing patterns is beyond my means. I am literally a one woman operation. I do all the sewing, designing, writing, and everything myself, and while I’ve been doing all this work for the last few years, I’ve maintained a day job to keep things afloat. I know it’s too much for one woman to do, but I love it and am ready to see it to the next level! No donation is too small, honestly! If I don’t reach my fundraising goal, none of the pledges made by people get collected and I won’t get a dime. As you can see, every little bit does help!

CLICK THE PHOTO BELOW TO SEE CHRISTINE’S KICKSTARTER PAGE, WATCH HER VIDEO, DONATE AND SPREAD THE WORD!

July 15th, 2011

Join artist & teacher Aaron Kramer as he opens a world of tinkering to your child…

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July 14th, 2011

We are excited to welcome Marisa Haedike and Sean Hogan, a creative couple who are offering some great workshops in the studio this month! Both are passionate about their creative pursuits and equally as motivated to help others find their comfort in creating.

Marisa began the website Creative Thursday with the hope that “you feel inspired to be more creative in your own life, and to surround yourself with color as you can’t help but feel happy and alive in its presence.” With that contagious outlook on life, she is offering a Gocco Printing class and A Painting in a Day at the end of this month.

Sean Hogan has over 8 years of Groudlings and screenwriting experience under his belt. He will be teaching Improv For Artists next week in our studio, why? Because improv is a fun and theraputic experience for everyone (not just actors!) Sean says about his class, “It is designed for anyone who wants to learn the basics of improvisation. There is no requirement of any acting or performing experience. All you need is the desire to learn the techniques that make truly spontaneous creation easier and more fruitful.”

Here is my mini interview with them!

What inspires you to teach?

Marisa:
I believe that everyone is creative, and I believe that expressing our creativity brings the best sense of fulfillment, joy and peace. And seriously, why not have more of that in our everyday lives? Since it took my a little while before I finally trusted my own creative voice, I am passionate about encouraging others to find, trust and expand that voice within themselves.

Sean:
I really enjoy helping someone overcome shyness, as I suffered from this high school. Improv can change someone’s life and I am proud to be the agent of that change.

What should students expect in your upcoming class/classes?

Marisa:
A relaxed, safe, supportive, encouraging environment to be creative, have fun, and feel inspired.

Sean:
They should expect to discover unknown creativity reserves that are blocked by self doubt
and fear of ridicule. They will receive relentless positive support from me and then be able
to hear their own voice sending positive messages whenever they take a creative risk.

Los Angeles is a unique environment build artistic communities in. What are your thoughts on this magical city? :-)

Marisa:
The energy to Los Angeles is incredible and intense. A city filled with endless possibilities, and dreams about to happen in any moment; I see it as an environment that both encourages individuality in those pursuing all of the creative arts and challenges one to become their best.

Sean:
There is opportunity here. It’s up to each of us to take full advantage of that and not take it for granted.

Do you remember the first record/tape/etc. you ever bought?

Marisa:
Flashdance, the soundtrack to the movie. I requested for my 9 year old birthday gift

Sean:
It was the ‘Hey Jude’ Album by the Beatles. It was that, or Led Zeppelin 2.

What people or artists inspire you most in your work?

Marisa:
Most of the people who inspire me are the working artists of today, those I consider my colleagues and friends who I follow online. It’s amazing the creativity that is shared within the blogging world alone. Specific artists that have inspired and influenced me are Monet, Basquiat, Robert Rauschenburg and Joe Sorren

Sean:
John Stewart. Stephen Colbert. Louis CK. 

Thanks Marisa and Sean, and welcome to the U.C.C community! :-)

July 10th, 2011

Going crazy yet? We’re at bicker and bored alert level orange at my house-any minute now we’re going to go nuclear. But never fear, the internet is here! Here are some fun kid friendly web sites full of easy, thoughtful and inexpensive ideas to stave off the summer blahs.

The crafty crow-my favorite at the moment, full of really fun and clever ideas, with lots of tie ins with things to read, and just a pretty site to look at to boot.

Whip up-this one has been around for a while and has so many ideas it’s hard to keep up. Look here for ideas for yourself as much as for the kids.

Geek crafts, where to go if your 12 year old is more into making their own gamer dice than paper flowers.

Craft gossip-another one full of great ideas for both you and the kids-I just lost 15 minutes to it while testing the link-so beware, it’s a sand trap.

Mom’s crafty space-this one is just plain sweet.

Kokoko kids This one is in russion, but is lovely to look at.

Let’s explore-this one feels a little more teacherie but has some fun ideas.

Deep space sparkle-worth it just for the name, but a great spot for fine arts inspired craftiness.

Make and takes-another site with lots of ideas. I like how they organize them though-it’s easy to find something specific for your kid.

El hada de papel-this one is in 3 languages, which made me feel really smart. Also fun just to look at.

I hope this provides some inspiration, don’t forget to leave the occasional comment on which ever blog you use the most-everyone loves to hear they’ve provided some fun for you. On that note, check out my fan page-Angmade at the UCC. I’ve been posting ideas and things I find that I think are cool, as well as the occasional angmade item…

See you at Renegade!
angharad

July 2nd, 2011

July 2nd, 2011