arts education
Beginning Sewing
Athens Makerspace and ReUse On Union 751 West Union St., Athens, OH, United StatesAlways wanted to learn how to sew? Come learn at Athens Makerspace in this friendly 3-hour class! This class is suitable for those who have never sewn anything, but when you leave, you will have the skills to take on more advanced projects Students can expect the following as curricula: Introduction to common Sewing Materials... Read More
Welded Horseshoe Mug Rack
Athens Makerspace and ReUse On Union 751 West Union St., Athens, OH, United StatesWant to make a unique holiday gift for someone you love? Come join us to weld a handy mug rack out of upcycled horseshoes! Using MIG welder techniques, our talented instructor, Liz King, will guide participants through this Make-and-Take project. Having MIG welding experience is helpful but not necessary. Participants should wear close-toed shoes, denim... Read More
Beginning Crochet
Athens Makerspace and ReUse On Union 751 West Union St., Athens, OH, United StatesAlways wanted to learn crochet? Come to our Beginning Crochet class at Athens Makerspace! Crocheting is entirely made up of 3 basic stitches. In this class we will learn these stitches by making a potholder or washcloth out of 'tarn' (t-shirt yarn). We will practice techniques for turning our work, increasing, and decreasing. Hooks and... Read More
Intermediate Sewing Part I – Apron
Athens Makerspace and ReUse On Union 751 West Union St., Athens, OH, United StatesThe first in a 2-part series for participants who have taken Beginning Sewing or have other basic sewing skills to take on the next step and develop their sewing finesse - while making a beautiful work apron! In this friendly 3-hour class, students will learn skills to create pockets and use bias tape as a... Read More
Intermediate Sewing Part II: Fabric Scrap Zipper Pouch
Athens Makerspace and ReUse On Union 751 West Union St., Athens, OH, United StatesThe second in a 2-part series for participants who have taken Beginning Sewing or have other basic sewing skills to take on the next step and develop their sewing finesse. In this friendly 3-hour class, students will learn skills to work with zippers, interfacing, and bias tape, and will leave with a handy zippered pouch,... Read More
Festive Twists and Tucks Holiday Pillow
Athens Makerspace and ReUse On Union 751 West Union St., Athens, OH, United StatesIn this fun 3-hr make-and-take class, students will create a pillow using a pin tuck twisting technique. Although this is a holiday craft, students can use this technique in a variety of other crafts and clothing construction projects. The look of the tucks can also be changed depending on the direction they are stitched in.... Read More
Weave a Seat from Ties!
Athens Makerspace and ReUse On Union 751 West Union St., Athens, OH, United StatesDo you have an old chair or stool that needs a new seat? Or have you always wanted to learn chair caning but thought it was too boring? Come join Master Seat-Weaver Mindy King to craft a colorful new seat from upcycled neckties! Class will provide all ties and include instruction from start to finish.... Read More
Intro to Machine Sewing – Flannel Pillowcase
Athens Makerspace and ReUse On Union 751 West Union St., Athens, OH, United StatesWould you love a chance to make a fuzzy warm pillowcase for fall? Our talented instructor, Mindy King, will guide you through this great beginner's introduction to sewing with a machine. Attendees will need to purchase and bring with them 1 1/8 yards flannel fabric. If you don't have flannel please consider stopping next door... Read More
Weld a Horseshoe Snowman
Athens Makerspace and ReUse On Union 751 West Union St., Athens, OH, United StatesStill in search of a whimsical holiday gift for someone you love? Come join us to weld them a cheerful snowman out of upcycled horseshoes! Using MIG welder techniques, our talented instructor, Liz King, will guide participants through this Make-and-Take project. Having MIG welding experience is helpful but not necessary. Participants should wear close-toed shoes,... Read More
HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN SINCE YOU’VE BEEN OUTSIDE Artist Reception
Hermann Fine Arts Center, Marietta College 500 Butler Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesThe Marietta College Art Department is pleased to present “HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN SINCE YOU’VE BEEN OUTSIDE,” a solo exhibition by Erika b Hess on display in Gallery 310, Feb. 3 through April 14, 2022, with an Artist Reception on Friday, March 18th from 5-6:30pm. She will discuss the work in the exhibition from... Read More