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Week of October 12th: Classes and Events at Craftfolk
Published 6 days ago • 4 min read
I've been busy behind the scenes getting things lined up to open our new Craftfolk studio in downtown Colfax! The next month will involve painting, moving, and setting up the new space for us all to enjoy. We're going to be located on Church Street between the Library and Post Office and I'm looking forward to more visibility at this corner location.
We'll be restarting the weekly Craft Club and Bluegrass & Oldtime Jam in the new space on November 19th. We hope you will join us for these free weekly community events!
Wishing you a creative week and hope to see you soon, Gretchen
Gretchen Boyce Founder, Craftfolk Collective
Cover image above courtesy of Meredith Cherry.
Weekly Events:
Thursdays, 4-6pm: Community Craft Club (FREE!)
Our weekly free Craft Club returns on November 19th!
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 your own materials/projects. Please RSVP.
Thursdays, 6-8pm: Bluegrass & Old-Time Jam (FREE!)
Our weekly free jam returns on November 19th!
Join us each week for an informal gathering of pickers and singers and share your favorite bluegrass songs and fiddle tunes. We’ll provide sweet snacks to enjoy and everyone is welcome to play or to listen.
Free! Bring your instrument(s) and some songs or tunes to share. Please RSVP.
Sunday, 11/29, 1-3pm Winter Wreath Making with Meredith Cherry
Make a fresh winter wreath to kick off the holiday season! Get ready to unleash your creativity and craft a beautiful wreath to adorn your home, using fresh-cut greenery and a huge selection of ribbons and ornaments. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of wreath-making with expert guidance.
Location: Craftfolk Collective, 34 Church St, Colfax
Wednesday, 12/2, 6-7:30pm Macrame Gnome Ornaments with Aly of Let Life Fly
Get into the holiday spirit with a cozy, creative night out! Join us for a Macrame Gnome Ornament Class, where you’ll learn simple knotting techniques to craft beautiful handmade gnome ornaments, perfect for your tree, gifting, or adding a touch of charm to your holiday decor. Choose from a variety of cord colors to customize your gnome’s hat and make up to 2 Macrame Gnomes.
Location: Craftfolk Collective, 34 Church St, Colfax
Learn the fundamentals of rubber block printing on fabric. You'll carve your own custom rubber block and use it to print four giftable tea towels in class. This same technique can be used on paper! Perfect for getting a head start on handmade holiday gifts: cloth napkins, coasters, printed fabric, wrapping paper, greeting cards, and more!
Location: Craftfolk Collective, 34 Church St, Colfax
Tuesday, 12/15, 5-7:30pm Winter Wellness: Elderberry Syrup Making with Gretchen Boyce
Join us for a hands-on community workshop where you’ll learn to make elderberry syrup, a traditional herbal remedy made with elderberries, warming spices, and honey. We’ll explore the history and folk traditions behind this seasonal favorite while making a batch together. Each participant takes home a 16 oz jar to enjoy at home or give as holiday gifts and a printed recipe to keep making it at home.
Location: Craftfolk Collective, 34 Church St, Colfax
Saturday, 12/19, 10am-12:30pm Embossed Metal Ornaments with Gretchen Boyce
Spend a cozy morning crafting hand embossed metal ornaments in copper, brass and silver colored foils. These ornaments are great for holiday decorating and gifting. We will teach you how to handle the metals safely and use basic hand tools to press raised lines, patterns, and textures into the surface. We will have a variety of templates available for inspiration or you can design your own.
Location: Craftfolk Collective, 34 Church St, Colfax
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)
After months of searching, I have wonderful news: Craftfolk has found its new home at 34 Church Street in Colfax! We will be moving into the beautiful space in Downtown Colfax in November, just two blocks from our former location. The new space has its own dedicated entrance, front and side patios, and a big welcoming gathering space.
I'm thrilled to host holiday gift making workshops this year, and continuing our free weekly Craft Club and Bluegrass & Old-Time Jam starting on November 19th! If there is a workshop you've been eager to see offered, let me know and I'll do my best to get it on the schedule.
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Join our mailing list to learn about upcoming workshops and events at Craftfolk Collective. We offer free and paid in-person experiences at our schoolhouse in Colfax, CA. We also share stories about makers and craft traditions across the globe through our semi-monthly newsletters.
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