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	<description>A one stop shop for the modern crafter. Browse our retail store, sign up for classes or utilize our studio space.</description>
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		<title>Bookbinding</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 23:47:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the ucc team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 19th, Saturday, 2-6pm LEVEL: BEGINNER Hand bind your own fill in the blank date book. Slightly wider than our standard hand bound book, this calendar version still fits in a bag and holds all you need to do in one day, and then some. Learn the basics of bookbinding, like sewing your signatures and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>May 19th, Saturday, 2-6pm</p>
<p>LEVEL: BEGINNER</p>
<p>Hand bind your own fill in the blank date book. Slightly wider than our standard hand bound book, this calendar version still fits in a bag and holds all you need to do in one day, and then some. Learn the basics of bookbinding, like sewing your signatures and creating your covers. Materials are provided and pre-cut </p>
<p>One session class, materials included.<br />
$75 non-member, 10%-15% discount for members</p>
<p>Give us a call to signup 310.392.0139 or purchase on our <a href="http://www.theurbancraftcenter.com/uccshop/index.php?product=CLASS-May19th-12&#038;c=7">Webstore</a></p>
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		<title>Mother&#8217;s Day Mini Scrapbook Album</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 22:29:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the ucc team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 5th, Saturday, 12-2pm LEVEL: BEGINNER Work with recycled paper bags, to create a scrapbook album that will make a lasting impression. Instructor Samantha Squalls will lead your through this clever book design and show you how to make a fabulous Mother’s Day gift from start to finish. Bring in copies of your favorite pictures, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>May 5th, Saturday, 12-2pm</p>
<p>LEVEL: BEGINNER </p>
<p>Work with recycled paper bags, to create a scrapbook album that will make a lasting impression. Instructor Samantha Squalls will lead your through this clever book design and show you how to make a fabulous Mother’s Day gift from start to finish. Bring in copies of your favorite pictures, ephemera or special momentos to add inside! </p>
<p>One session class, materials included. $35 per person or parent/child pair<br />
10%-15% discount for members<br />
Give us a call to signup 310.392.0139 or purchase on our <a href="http://www.theurbancraftcenter.com/uccshop/index.php?product=CLASS-May5a-12&#038;c=164">Webstore</a></p>
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		<title>Fat Quarter Bag</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 22:13:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the ucc team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sunday May 20th, 2-6pm LEVEL: INTRO TO SEWING PREREQUISITE, OR COMPARABLE MACHINE SEWING KNOWLEDGE using 5 coordinating fat quarters we&#8217;ll create a hip handbag filled with lots of pockets and plenty of room for your essentials. Learn how to line a bag, work with interfacing , add interior and exterior pockets and work with magnetic [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sunday May 20th, 2-6pm </p>
<p>LEVEL: INTRO TO SEWING PREREQUISITE, OR COMPARABLE MACHINE SEWING KNOWLEDGE</p>
<p>using 5 coordinating fat quarters we&#8217;ll create a hip handbag filled with lots of pockets and plenty of room for your essentials. Learn how to line a bag, work with interfacing , add interior and exterior pockets and work with magnetic closures. This bag can be adapted big or small and is a great gift for yourself or a friend! </p>
<p>$65 non-member, 10%-15% discount for members</p>
<p>Give us a call to signup 310.392.0139 or purchase on our <a href="http://www.theurbancraftcenter.com/uccshop/index.php?product=CLASS-May20th-12&#038;c=7">Webstore</a></p>
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		<title>Resin Jewelry</title>
		<link>http://www.theurbancraftcenter.com/blog/class-schedule/resin-jewelry/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 21:32:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the ucc team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 6th 12-3:30pm and May 13th 12-2:30 LEVEL: BEGINNER In this two part class you will learn how to create your own beautiful, resin coated collage pendant necklace. In part 1, you’ll experiment with mixed media supplies like; paint, rubber stamps, vintage images and ephemera to create a background collage for your pendant. In part [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>May 6th 12-3:30pm and May 13th 12-2:30<br />
LEVEL: BEGINNER</p>
<p>In this two part class you will learn how to create your own beautiful, resin coated collage pendant necklace. In part 1, you’ll experiment with mixed media supplies like; paint, rubber stamps, vintage images and ephemera to create a background collage for your pendant. </p>
<p>In part 2, design your necklace, learn to work with jeweler’s resin and turn your collage centerpiece into a finished pendant necklace. Instructor Tia Tuenge is a local artist and designer who will guide you through it all! </p>
<p>Two session class, additional materials list. </p>
<p>Materials Needed (suggested, not required): Photographs, images and any ephemera you may want to include in your piece.</p>
<p>$85 non-member, 10%-15% discount for members<br />
Give us a call to signup 310.392.0139 or purchase on our <a href="http://www.theurbancraftcenter.com/uccshop/index.php?product=CLASS-May6th%2613th-12&#038;c=7">Webstore</a></p>
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		<title>Farewell and A Last Hurrah</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:14:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Crafters, May is almost here and it will be the last month for our brick and mortar presence. If you have been or are currently a member, your last month of studio time with us is free! We have a full schedule of classes, so if you have always meant to learn soapmaking, or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Crafters, </p>
<p>May is almost here and it will be the last month for our brick and mortar presence. I<em>f you have been or are currently a member</em>, your last month of studio time with us is free! We have a full schedule of classes, so if you have always meant to learn soapmaking, or bring in your sewing machine for a private lesson, now&#8217;s the time to do it! </p>
<p>We will be having a <em>spring fling 25% off everything in the store</em> sale for the month, beginning this Monday May 1st. </p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget our <strong>thank you</strong> party, May 25th!!! 4-7pm is kids friendly hour and 7 onwards is our happy hour-grown ups only :) Come, toast the staff and your fellow crafters, and make something cool to remember us by.</p>
<p>THANK YOU,<br />
Angharad et al.</p>
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		<title>Intro to Embroidery</title>
		<link>http://www.theurbancraftcenter.com/blog/class-schedule/intro-to-embroidery/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:18:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the ucc team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[LEVEL: BEGINNER May 6th, Sunday, 12-2pm Learn the most common embroidery stitches and practice your new skills with the Sublime Stitching pattern of your choice! We will cover the basic embroidery tools, how to read stitch diagrams, follow patterns and learn the basic stitches such as; straight, stem, backstitch, running stitch, satin stitch and chain [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>LEVEL: BEGINNER</p>
<p>May 6th, Sunday, 12-2pm</p>
<p>Learn the most common embroidery stitches and practice your new skills with the Sublime Stitching pattern of your choice! We will cover the basic embroidery tools, how to read stitch diagrams, follow patterns and learn the basic stitches such as; straight, stem, backstitch, running stitch, satin stitch and chain stitch.</p>
<p>One session class, materials included.<br />
$35 non-member, 10%-15% discount for members</p>
<p>Give us a call to signup 310.392.0139 or purchase on our <a href="http://www.theurbancraftcenter.com/uccshop/index.php?product=CLASS-May6th-12&#038;c=7">Webstore</a></p>
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		<title>Intro To Sewing</title>
		<link>http://www.theurbancraftcenter.com/blog/class-schedule/intro-to-sewing-5/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the ucc team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 5th, Saturday, 6-9pm LEVEL: BEGINNER Learn to sew with local author and pattern designer Christine Haynes. We’ll learn straight stitching, zigzag stitching, all the parts of the sewing machine and other key sewing equipment. While learning our skills, we’ll make a market tote, perfect for your library books, knitting, or whatever else you need [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>May 5th, Saturday, 6-9pm<br />
LEVEL: BEGINNER<br />
Learn to sew with local author and pattern designer Christine Haynes. We’ll learn straight stitching, zigzag stitching, all the parts of the sewing machine and other key sewing equipment. While learning our skills, we’ll make a market tote, perfect for your library books, knitting, or whatever else you need to carry around. A handout of resources and instruction is included.</p>
<p>One session class, additional materials list.<br />
$65 non-member, 10%-15% discount for members</p>
<p>Materials Needed (take 15% off your purchase at The U.C.C!): 1/2 yard of medium weight/home dec weight cotton (not quilting weight), 1 spool of thread to match, 1 1/2 yards of 1&#8243; wide cotton webbing for handle.</p>
<p>Give us a call to signup 310.392.0139 or purchase on our <a href="http://www.theurbancraftcenter.com/uccshop/index.php?product=CLASS-May5b-12&#038;c=7">Webstore</a></p>
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		<title>Intro To Sewing</title>
		<link>http://www.theurbancraftcenter.com/blog/class-schedule/intro-to-sewing-6/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the ucc team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 17th, Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm LEVEL: BEGINNER Just starting out? Take our Intro class and you will be sewing in no time. Taught by special guest teacher Devon Iott, you will learn all the parts of the machine, how to sew perfect straight and zigzag stitches, and what tools you need to set up your own [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>May 17th, Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm<br />
LEVEL: BEGINNER </p>
<p>Just starting out? Take our Intro class and you will be sewing in no time. Taught by special guest teacher Devon Iott, you will learn all the parts of the machine, how to sew perfect straight and zigzag stitches, and what tools you need to set up your own sewing room at home. In addition, we will make an envelope style pillowcase to take home! </p>
<p>One session class, additional materials list.<br />
$65 non-member, 10%-15% discount for members<br />
Give us a call to signup 310.392.0139 or purchase on our <a href="http://www.theurbancraftcenter.com/uccshop/index.php?product=CLASS-May17th-12&#038;c=7">Webstore</a></p>
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		<title>DIY Date Night: Soaps From Scratch</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:39:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the ucc team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, May 1st, 7-9pm LEVEL: BEGINNER Learn the hot process method for making luxurious, naturally scented soaps. Using materials found in your very own kitchen, you will learn how to make a batch of vegetarian soap with your choice of essential oils, herbs, and soap molds. One session class, materials included. $70 non-member, 10%-15% discount [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tuesday, May 1st, 7-9pm</p>
<p>LEVEL: BEGINNER</p>
<p>Learn the hot process method for making luxurious, naturally scented soaps. Using materials found in your very own kitchen, you will learn how to make a batch of vegetarian soap with your choice of essential oils, herbs, and soap molds.</p>
<p>One session class, materials included.<br />
$70 non-member, 10%-15% discount for members</p>
<p>Give us a call to signup 310.392.0139 </p>
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		<title>Intro to Crochet: Granny Squares</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the ucc team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[LEVEL: BEGINNER/ INTERMEDIATE Wednesday, May 2nd, 7-9pm In this class you will learn the basics of creating a simple granny square pattern and learn several variations to spice it up. Alongside guest teacher Cheryl Cambras, you will also learn how to finish and attach your granny squares to each other. Bring a couple of similar [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>LEVEL: BEGINNER/ INTERMEDIATE</p>
<p>Wednesday, May 2nd, 7-9pm</p>
<p>In this class you will learn the basics of creating a simple granny square pattern and learn several variations to spice it up. Alongside guest teacher Cheryl Cambras, you will also learn how to finish and attach your granny squares to each other. Bring a couple of similar weight yarns in a variety of colors, a crochet hook in the right size and get ready to go granny!</p>
<p>Additional Materials: Bulky or worsted weight yarn, crochet hook to match yarn size</p>
<p>One session class, $45, 10%-15% discount for members. </p>
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