Learn to add beads and other advanced techniques for cross stitch and make your own small geeky/gaming themed ornament in the process.
Description:
This class is recommended for beginner+ or advanced level. I will teach the 3 most common stitches used in almost every cross stitch pattern: how to attach beads to a design, how to stitch on perforated paper, & how to finish your ornament. Class will be held on Zoom & link will be available a few hours before class. Class will be streamed on Twitch so the vod may be watched again. You will need to purchase a pdf pattern & materials before class starts, or buy a kit with all materials. 13 different design kits/pdfs are available & can be purchased at etsy.com/shop/craftigurumi. Please consider shipping when ordering as it will take 2-5 business days via USPS first class mail. To view design options, visit our website listed below. Some experience with cross stitching is recommended; be it previous experience or attending the beginner level class being offered.
Learn to add beads and other advanced techniques for cross-stitch and make your own small geeky/gaming themed ornament in the process. This class will be streamed on Twitch.
Description:
This class is recommended for beginner+ or advanced level. I will teach the 3 most common stitches used in almost every cross stitch pattern: how to attach beads to a design, how to stitch on perforated paper, & how to finish your ornament. Class will be held on Zoom & link will be available a few hours before class. Class will be streamed on Twitch so the vod may be watched again. You will need to purchase a pdf pattern & materials before class starts, or buy a kit with all materials. 13 different design kits/pdfs are available & can be purchased at etsy.com/shop/craftigurumi. Please consider shipping when ordering as it will take 2-5 business days via USPS first class mail. To view design options, visit our website listed below. Some experience with cross stitching is recommended; be it previous experience or attending the beginner level class being offered.
Cthulhu Waits in the Shadows… Detailed Cutting for Shadow Puppets
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Learn techniques in precision hand cutting & make a professional-quality Cthulhu shadow puppet. Participants will be taught all the techniques needed to produce a performance ready puppet.
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Can’t find the words to describe the true terror of Cthulhu? Make him a shadow puppet & then you won’t have to. Learn all the professional tricks of the trade for shadow puppet construction focusing specifically on cutting skills. Students will be provided a PDF pattern & materials list. Everything you need can be found at craft/or office supply store or on Amazon. You probably have most of it already. The class will be recorded & the video made available to participants, so if you don’t have everything you need you can make it later. Materials- black poster board, 2 bamboo skewers, brads (paper fasteners), glue stick or spray glue or stapler, xacto knife/blades, cutting mat, masking tape or scotch tape or clear packing tape, 2 transparency sheets- for an overhead projector. (Kinkos will often sell you individual sheets.), red sharpie, hole puncher, scissors.
Double Down on Yourself...Self Care for the Gamer's Body
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Learn stretches curated for gamers prone to sitting for hours at the gaming table. This fun & interactive class will help focus your mind & keep your body feeling great in simple, achievable ways.
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You only get one body so treat it right. For game enthusiasts time can just slip by at the table & a simple walk to the bathroom may not be enough to keep our bodies feeling their best. This class will teach a combination of simple stretches & restorative yoga poses designed to battle the various strains, pains, & cramps that can develop from extended sitting. All while quieting the mind and creating relaxation and focus. This is a 101 level class so most anyone can attend. Participation is welcomed but not required. Attendees should only do activities they feel physically comfortable with & do so at their own risk. If you have yoga equipment please bring a bolster, strap, & 2 bricks (more if you like). If not please try to have 3-4 pillows, the firmer the better, & a sturdy strap around 6 feet long. This class is a great way to start the day, hopefully not to early.
Double Down on Yourself…. Self Care for the Gamer's Body
Summary:
Learn stretches curated for gamers prone to sitting for hours at the gaming table. This fun & interactive class will help focus your mind & keep your body feeling great in simple, achievable ways.
Description:
You only get one body so treat it right. For game enthusiasts time can just slip by at the table & a simple walk to the bathroom may not be enough to keep our bodies feeling their best. This class will teach a combination of simple stretches & restorative yoga poses designed to battle the various strains, pains, & cramps that can develop from extended sitting. All while quieting the mind and creating relaxation and focus. This is a 101 level class so most anyone can attend. Participation is welcomed but not required. Attendees should only do activities they feel physically comfortable with & do so at their own risk. If you have yoga equipment please bring a bolster, strap, & 2 bricks (more if you like). If not please try to have 3-4 pillows, the firmer the better, & a sturdy strap around 6 feet long. This class is a great way to start the day, hopefully not to early.
Double Down on Yourself…Self Care for the Gamer's Body
Summary:
Learn stretches curated for gamers prone to sitting for hours at the gaming table. This fun & interactive class will help focus your mind & keep your body feeling great in simple, achievable ways.
Description:
You only get one body so treat it right. For game enthusiasts time can just slip by at the table & a simple walk to the bathroom may not be enough to keep our bodies feeling their best. This class will teach a combination of simple stretches & restorative yoga poses designed to battle the various strains, pains, & cramps that can develop from extended sitting. All while quieting the mind and creating relaxation and focus. This is a 101 level class so most anyone can attend. Participation is welcomed but not required. Attendees should only do activities they feel physically comfortable with & do so at their own risk. If you have yoga equipment please bring a bolster, strap, & 2 bricks (more if you like). If not please try to have 3-4 pillows, the firmer the better, & a sturdy strap around 6 feet long. This class is a great way to start the day, hopefully not to early.
Join us for three hours of gaming & nerd themed live model drawing via video conference! We will have experienced models dressed as some of your favorite characters, plus themed poses and music!
Sculptor David Lee Pancake will demonstrate dragon sculpting. Learn how to construct a wire armature and the application of clay.
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David will use a variety of techniques to apply textures and detail to the sculpture. David has been sculpting for 50 years in a variety of mediums and invites artists, hobbyist, and art admires to come and learn about the sculpting process.
Stitch one of several designs, including projects based on board game culture, alongside other crafters.
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Want to learn how to create a piece of hand embroidery? Now is your chance! Embroidery project options include board game references such as meeples, D&D references, and a host of other topics. To purchase a kit for the class visit website listed below. Any kit from the Woven and Wool website will work for this workshop. Several of the kits are customizable through the store.
English Paper Piece Your Choice of Pokeball, Baby Yoda, R2D2 or Deathstar
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Love English Paper Piecing or want to learn to quilt by hand? Let's hand sew together - learn to English Paper Piece a 9" Quilt of your choice! No experience or sewing machine needed at all!
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Learn to English Paper Piece by creating a small quilt, 9"-12" wide to be exact (depending on the pattern you choose). In this class we will start with the basic hexagon shape and add on triangles and/or half hexagons. For examples and more information about this class, visit the class information website listed below. You will not finish the quilt in class, but will gain the knowledge to finish on your own. The Zoom link will be made available to you at least a few hours before class. This workshop will be streamed on Twitch. There is a possibility your video may show on the stream. Please keep this in mind when setting up your camera angle.