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Week of August 24th: Classes and Events at Craftfolk

Published about 2 months ago • 2 min read

It was inspiring to attend the Nevada County Fair a few weeks back. Pictured above is the all star winning quilt, "Un Common Bride", by Mariah Bath of Grass Valley. I can't even begin to comprehend the amount of work that went into this detailed project (check out that tiny patchwork border!).

I also enjoyed seeing artwork by our craft club regulars, including these beautiful ornaments created by Victoria and a series of epic crocheted doilies by Simona.

There are so many talented artists and craftspeople in our community and it's nice to see their work celebrated.

Craftfolk workshops return this fall and I hope you will consider joining us. Registration is already open for our popular Community Fire Cider workshop on Tuesday, September 29th. This workshop will be held at Siren Song Fleece Works in Grass Valley. I am also working with local teachers to plan workshops for October and November including papermaking, holiday-themed block printing, and more (stay tuned)!

Stash Dash Extravaganza

Craftfolk and Siren Song Fleece Works are teaming up to present a swap meet for fiber artists on November 14th....the first annual Stash Dash Extravaganza.

Buy, sell, and trade your yarn, fiber arts tools and equipment, and other craft supplies. Then sit and knit (or spin or crochet or ...) with your "new" treasures. Wine and food will be available for purchase.

Free admission for "dashers" - shop until you drop!

RSVP required for "stashers" - for table space to sell/trade.
​$10 per table (4, 6 or 8 ft table and chairs provided - email your table size request to sirensongfleeceworks@gmail.com)

And, if you are around this week, please join us on Thursday for Craft Club (4-6pm) and the Bluegrass & Old-Time Jam (6-7:30pm) at the Colfax Farmer's Market on South Main Street. Details below.

Wishing you a creative week and hope to see you soon,
Gretchen

Gretchen Boyce
Founder, Craftfolk Collective

Weekly Events:

Thursdays, 4-6pm:
Community Craft Club (FREE!)

Join us for an informal gathering of makers, neighbors, and friends. Bring your own project and work in the company of community. We offer the space and light snacks to enjoy.

Free! Bring a chair and your own materials/projects.

Location: Colfax Farmers Market, South Main Street, Colfax.

Thursdays, 6-7:30pm:
Craftfolk Bluegrass & Old-Time Jam (FREE!)

Join us each week for an informal gathering of pickers and singers and share your favorite bluegrass songs and fiddle tunes. Everyone is welcome.

Free! Bring your instrument and a chair.

Location: Colfax Farmers Market, South Main Street, Colfax.

Upcoming Workshops:

Tuesday, 9/29, 5-7pm
Community Fire Cider Making

Join us for a hands-on, community-centered workshop focused on making fire cider, a traditional herbal tonic made by infusing apple cider vinegar with warming roots, citrus, herbs, and spices.

Location: Siren Song Fleece Works at Luchessi Vineyard, Grass Valley

Craftfolk Update:

We're on the look-out for a space for Craftfolk where we can host workshops starting this fall. We're looking for a mostly turn-key space with a kitchen, bathroom, large unfurnished room to hold workshops and events, and easy parking. We're open to sharing space with another business or having our own dedicated space. Ideally we'd like to start with a month-to-month lease, but are open to a longer commitment depending on the space. We'd like to stay in or near Colfax to keep the momentum going here. Please hit reply to this email if you know of a space we should consider. Stay tuned via these weekly emails for general updates and announcements once we have our workshops back up and running. Email us at hello@craftfolkcollective.com if you have an idea for a space.

Colfax, CA 95713

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