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Week of May 4th: Classes and Events at Craftfolk

Published about 1 month ago • 2 min read

It's a quiet week at Craftfolk as I prepare to head to Riverside for the annual California Preservation Foundation conference (part of my day job as a historic preservation consultant). It's a fun way to reconnect with colleagues across the state, but I'll miss our weekly Craft Club gathering and classes.

A reminder to everyone that Craft Club is cancelled this week, and will resume next week (May 14th) at our new location at the Colfax Farmacy Farmer's Market (Thursdays, South Main Street, Colfax). We will have tables set up at the end of the market near the Colfax Theater from 4-6pm. Please bring your own chair and project to work on. We will bring light snacks to share.

Our next collaborative event with Snapdragon Provisions will be a Summer Soiree on June 13th. We will have live music by Molly Mars, mocktails, small bites, and a flower bar where you can create your own bud vase of fresh seasonal flowers. Reserve your space ahead for the flower bar for $10, or you can purchase at the door for $15 while supplies last. Save the date and we hope to see you then.

We have a full line up of upcoming workshops on the website, include this months classes on embroidery, crochet, fermentation, machine sewing, and the rose apothecary. We also just added new classes in July for frame looms and drum carding/fiber prep. Be sure to check out the CLASS CALENDAR on our website to see all upcoming offerings.

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

Gretchen Boyce
Founder, Craftfolk Collective

Class Spotlight:

​​​Embroidery 101: Absolute Beginner workshop with Gretchen on Tuesday, May 12. Registration closes on Sunday, May 10th and we hope you will join us.

Class info: Slow down and learn to stitch in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop exploring the art of hand embroidery. In this class, we'll gather to practice foundational stitches, from the basic running stitch to the practical back stitch and satisfying satin stitch. You'll leave with a working knowledge of basic techniques and stitches and a started sampler to take home.

Each participant will work on their own embroidery hoop throughout the class and leave with their project, hoop, a needle and thread kit, and a printed stitch reference guide to support your practice at home.

All materials are provided. No prior experience is needed

Upcoming Events & Workshops:

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, hot mugs of tea, and light snacks to enjoy.

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

New Location! Colfax Farmers Market, South Main Street, Colfax.

Tuesday, 5/12, 6-7:30pm
Embroidery 101: Absolute Beginner with Gretchen Boyce

Saturday, 5/16, 10am-Noon
Crochet Basics: Make Your Own Washcloth with Rebecca Navarro

Tuesday, 5/19, 6-8pm
Fermented Vegetables at Home with Jen Mullin

Sunday, 5/24, 1-3pm
Beginner Sewing: Pillowcases with Kim Jacobson

Sunday, 5/31, 1-3:30pm
The Rose Apothecary with Gretchen Boyce

Sunday, 6/7, 1-4pm
Block Printing Basics with Jill McCann

Saturday, 6/13, 1-3pm
Visible Mending with Birdsong Sundstrom

Saturday, 6/13, 6-9pm
Summer Soiree Flower Bar Mini Bouquets with Craftfolk

Saturday, 6/27, 1-4pm
Make a Wet Felted Purse with Beth Leydon

Saturday, 7/11, 1-3:30pm
Print and Play: A Gel Printing Workshop with Jill McCann

Saturday, 7/18, 10am-Noon, Chèvre: Make Your Own Traditional Goat's Milk Cheese with Sergio and Rebecca Navarro

Sunday, 7/19, 1-3pm, Build & Weave: An Introduction to Frame Looms with Meredith Cherry

Tuesday, 7/28, 6-8pm, Drum Carding & Fiber Prep for Wool Crafters with Meredith Cherry

Interested in teaching at Craftfolk?

Craftfolk is a community craft school rooted in local connection, lifelong learning, and the joy of making by hand. We are seeking skilled, thoughtful teachers to lead small-group workshops in a focused, supportive environment. We are currently scheduling classes for the spring and fall. If you are interested in teaching, please fill out our survey.

38 N. Main Street (rear unit), Colfax, CA 95713

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