March – April Class and Event Schedule

8 Mar

March

  • 13thBookbinding with Thunderwing Press, $40 + $10 materials fee, 5:30-9:30pm. Learn to make your own books with Nic Taylor, one half of Garrison’s Thunderwing Press.
  • 20th – Jewelry Making with Kids. $30 + $10 materials fee. Jewelry designer MaryAnne LoVerme of Wabisabi Brooklyn will guide kids age ten and older  through the process of designing and creating an original bracelet, necklace or ring. We will learn to work with jewelry tools to create their own unique designs using a variety of new and vintage materials.
  • 27th – Knitting 101 Part 1. $60 for both classes + optional materials fee. Never picked up a knitting needle before? We’ll get you started in this 2 part class. You’ll learn to cast on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and get going on a simple project—and get the pattern to take home!  Part 2 is April 10th.

April

  • 3rd – Monster Making Workshop for Kids, $10 per participant. Drop in and make a friendly (or not-so-friendly…) plush monster!   10 am  -12 pm.
  • 10th – Knitting 101 Part 2.
  • 10th – Appliqué Your Way Book Signing & Demo with Kayte Terry. 1-3 pm.
  • 17th – First Annual Cookie Bake Off! 2-4 pm. We’re hosting our inaugural cookie baking contest. There will be prizes for Best Overall and Best Appearance as decided by our esteemed panel of judges, plus an Audience Favorite Award. Contestants should bring a dozen of their best cookies (2 or 3 dozen if you want to be considered for the Audience Favorite Award.) Come to compete, or come to taste, just come on by!

About Our Classes

All classes are held from 10:30am-12:30pm unless otherwise noted.

A 50% deposit is required to hold your place in a class. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the class in order to receive store credit for your deposit.

Knitting & Crochet: Students may bring their own supplies, email info@claywoodandcotton.com for details.

For more details on any of our classes call (845) 481-0149

There are two ways to reserve a spot: 1) Drop by the shop! We’re at 149 Main Street, and are open every day 11:30 – 6pm, except Tuesdays. 2) Give us a call at 845-481-0149 during store hours.

In the Belly of the Bear

6 Mar

The Belly of the Bear Performance

Tara & Jeff, makers of the wonderful Meow Meow Tweet soaps, are performing a new art project called “In the Belly of the Bear.”  It’s a musical shadow puppet show and the performace at ARTJAIL is for kids.  So if you’re in the NYC area be sure to check them out!

More info here.

March 7,  1pm in the afternoon
Site Fest (Bushwick)
3rd Ward
195 Morgan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY  11237

March 13, 1pm in the afternoon
ARTJAIL
50 Eldridge Street
6th Floor
NYC, 10002

Learn Bookbinding with Nic Taylor

4 Mar

Come spend an evening at Clay Wood & Cotton!  Nic Taylor, of Thunderwing Press and the School of Visual Arts, will teach you the fine art of bookbinding. This special four-hour class will include time for instruction, making your own book, and a critique. Plus beer and snacks!

Cost: $40 + a $10 material fee

A 50% deposit is required to hold your place in a class.
Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the class in order to receive store credit for your deposit. Give us a call during store hours at 845-481-0149 or stop by the shop to reserve your spot!

Learn to Knit a Giant Cable Scarf

26 Feb

Giant Cable Scarf

Join us Saturday, March 6th, from 10:30-12:30, to learn how to knit a Giant Cable Scarf with our special guest instructor Jill Draper. Perfect for Winter in the Hudson Valley, this scarf is warm, long & surprisingly easy to make. You do not need to know how to cable, but you should be able to knit & purl in the same row before taking this class.

Cost: $25 + Materials (bring your own or purchase from us!)

A 50% deposit is required to hold your place in a class.
Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the class in order to receive store credit for your deposit. Give us a call during store hours at 845-481-0149 or stop by the shop to reserve your spot!

About the Instructor:
Expert knitter Jill Draper hand-spins her delectable merino yarns in Kingston, New York. Her hand-knitting patterns have been published in books & magazines. Jill has taught hundreds of people to knit and won’t stop until every person has at least one handmade garment in their closet.

Thanks Elle Decor!

24 Feb

Elle Decor March 2010