A Book Event with artists Jay Ryan and Paul Hornschemeier

Friday, November 13th, 7pm @ Wholly Craft!

Renowned poster artist Jay Ryan and critically acclaimed author and artist Paul Hornschemeir are touring the nation for the release of their latest respective books, Animals and Objects in and Out of Water and All and Sundry. We’re thrilled that they’re making a stop at Wholly Craft this week! Join us at 7pm on Friday the 13th for a book discussion and signing with the artists and find out more about their process and collected works. Here’s a little bit about the fellows:

Jay Ryan has been making screen-printed concert posters in Chicago since 1995 in his shop called the Bird Machine. Known for his hand-drawn type, humorous animal subjects, and muted color selections, he has worked for thousands of rock bands such as the Melvins, the Shins, Modest Mouse, Andrew Bird, the Decemberists and Built to Spill. His newest book solidifies Jay's position as one of the most unique postermakers in a thriving and exciting field and features 120 favorite pieces of art from the last three years, including text about each of the prints, original drawings and a foreword by Andrew Bird. When he's not playing bass in his band Dianogah, Jay lectures students and shows his prints at universities and galleries across the U.S. and Europe. For more information on Jay, visit: http://www.thebirdmachine.com/

All and Sundry corrals critically-acclaimed author and artist (and Ohio native) Paul Hornschemeier's work from the last five years--work previously ungathered, and in many cases never before seen in print. From conceptual drawings and comics of Ulysses S. Grant to the seventeen-part serialized tale of divine intervention, non-linearity, and social webs to comic strips for the Wall Street Journal and CNN, this latest release, perhaps more than any previous collection of Hornschemeier's work, demonstrates the variety and depth of the artist's interests and pursuits, and invites an examination of the entirety of his process, from first fevered scrawl to final, pristine brush line. For more information on Paul, visit: http://www.margomitchell.com

October Workshop Updates!

It's not too late to sign up for an October workshop! Please note these changes:

Halloween Amigurumi will be held on Wednesday, October 28th from 6-8pm.

Beginning Knitting classes will be held Sundays, October 25th and November 1st from 4-5:30pm AND Sundays November 8th and 22nd from 4-5:30pm.

Just give us a call at 614-447-3445 to register in advance!

Book Release with John Porcellino

Monday, October 12th at 7pm

at Wholly Craft (3169 N. High St.)

We’re thrilled to host awesome comic artist and zine creator, John Porcellino on a cross-country tour promoting the release of his latest book, Map of My Heart published by Drawn and Quarterly. Porcellino will be here at the shop to discuss his new book and his inspiring body of work. Also on hand will be his traveling partner, musician Patrick Porter, playing a set of songs from his extensive fourteen album catalog and latest release, A Swan at Smiley’s.

Known for his sad, quiet honesty, rendered in his signature deceptively minimalist style, Porcellino’s new book Map of My Heart celebrates the twentieth anniversary of his seminal and influential comics zine, King-Cat Comics, which he began self-publishing in 1989. In this collection, Porcellino, while living in isolation and experiencing the pain of divorce, crafts a melancholic, tender graphic-ballad of heartbreak and reflection.

EvaDress Vintage Pattern Trunk Show and Sewing Clinic!

Saturday, October 10th
1-4pm
At Wholly Craft! (3169 N. High St.)

An amazing collection of vintage patterns from the 1900s-1950s, produced for modern sewers by EvaDress! View fashions from the early to mid 20th century and pick up a pattern to create your own stunning outfit. Patterns include everything from 1910s men’s sleepwear to 1950’s cocktail dresses—and be sure to check out the stunning 1930’s ensemble originally designed for Katharine Hepburn!

Never worked with Vintage Patterns before? Or are you having trouble with a vintage pattern you already own? Stick around for the Sewing Clinic from 2-4pm hosted by Xandra, owner of EvaDress! She’s an expert at sewing from vintage patterns and can guide you through the process of sizing and sewing and show you the tips and tricks to working with vintage patterns. Spaces in the clinic are very limited to ensure personalized instruction and the class fee is $25. To register, please call the shop at 447-3445 or email us at whollycraft@yahoo.com

Fall Workshops!

Beginning Knitting

Sundays September 26^th and October 4^th, 4-5:30pm

OR

Sundays, October 18^th and 25^th, 4-5:30pm

Class Fee: $25
Materials Needed: size 11 needles, 1 skein worsted weight (medium thickness) yarn
Autumn is the time to finally pick up some knitting needles and learn a new skill, just in time to make a load of holiday gifts! This class is for absolute beginners---we’ll start with the basics and move on up to some serious scarf making. Seasoned knitter Adrienne of the Crafty Beavers will teach us casting-on, basic knit and purl stitches, changing colors, and casting-off. In this class we’ll make an ipod/cell phone cozie and start work on a scarf.

Vintage Pattern Sewing Clinic

Saturday, October 10th, 2-4pm

Class Fee: $25

Never worked with Vintage Patterns before? Or are you having trouble with a vintage pattern you already own? Come to the EvaDress Vintage Pattern Trunk Show and stick around for the Sewing Clinic hosted by Xandra, owner of EvaDress! She’s an expert at sewing from vintage patterns and can guide you through the process of sizing and sewing and show you the tips and tricks to working with vintage patterns. Sure, they’re a little trickier than modern patterns, but the results of using these amazing patterns will ensure that you’ll be a stunner at your next party or holiday get-together! Spaces in the clinic are very limited to ensure personalized instruction.

Sewing Lab

Saturday, October 3^rd, 2-3:30pm

Class Fee: $12
Did you get a new sewing machine? Do you spend more time staring at or fiddling with your sewing machine than actually putting it to use? Emily of Umbrella Girl Productions has been sewing for over a decade and can certainly help you win the battle between human and machine. She specializes in older models but can also work a basic modern machine (no computerized models, please). Proper maintenance and care will also be covered during this lab. In order to ensure personalized instruction, the lab is limited to 3 people, so reserve your spot quickly!

Sew Basic
Saturday, October 3^rd, 4-6pm
Class Fee: $15

(or take both Sewing Lab and Sew Basic for $22!)
Whether you’re looking to create a fashion vision or just alter a piece that no longer fits, this is the class for you! Emily of Umbrella Girl Productions will be back to teach some basic hand sewing skills and demonstrate several sewing techniques to make and alter simple garments. Additionally we will talk about patterns, selecting fabrics, and sewing notions. Please bring a shirt or skirt you’d like to learn how to alter.

Halloween Amigurumi

Monday, October 19^th, 6-8pm

Class Fee: $15

Materials Fee: $12 (all materials included—just show up!)

Create your own nest of unique amigurumi creatures! From cuddly to creepy, you’ll learn the design and crochet skills necessary to create any style of creature you prefer! In this class, you’ll learn how to make common shapes used in amigurumi and use these skills to make your very own bat, pumpkin, ghost, zombie or other Halloween-y creature. Amigurumi techniques and tips will be taught and immediately employed in the creation of your very own one-of-a-kind crocheted pal. Please note this is an intermediate level class—basic crochet skills are required.

Introduction to Needle Felting

Monday Nov 9th, 6-8pm

Class Fee: $15

Materials Fee: $15 (all materials included)

There’s a lot you can do with a big ball of wool! Needle Felting is an oft-overlooked craft that’s easy to learn and open to possibilities. With the basic skills you learn in this workshop, you can create any number of 2D and 3D objects and creatures made entirely of wool. In the workshop itself, you’ll learn a dry needle felting technique and use this to create a 3D needlefelt appliqué on flat felt background. It fun and great for beginners!

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES:

Please note that space is limited in all classes and advance registration is required. Class Fees must be paid at time of registration, and this can be done by calling the shop at 447-3445 with a credit card number, emailing us at whollycraft@yahoo.com for PayPal payment instructions, or just stopping by the shop!

Tagged! In the best way!!

The Nitty Gritty Girls have struck! Come check out awesome art at the front of Wholly Craft! Earlier this summer we were contacted by this clandestine group of girl graffiti artists looking to give us the gift of free public art. Of course we agreed and waited anxiously for them to strike. This week we heard reports that a couple folks in disguises were working on something in front of the shop--it was them! The pink factories and giant needles look so great--I wish it was permanent. But alas, the installation is temporary and will wash away after a few rains. Be sure to come see it before the storms!! This is super exciting and we're honored to be one of their "targets"!

Craft Camp UPDATES!

Hey Folks! Just a couple quick and exciting changes to Craft Camp 09:

We've ADDED:

Introduction to Jewelry Design and Creation
Saturday, August 29th, 5-7pm
Class Fee: $15
Materials Fee: $10 (all materials provided)
Interested in making your own jewelry, but don’t know where to start? Start here! In this workshop, we’ll learn basic jewelry design and approaches. Our newfound skills will be applied toward the creation of five unique pairs of earrings. A variety of beads and charms will be provided along with silver plated jewelry findings, but participants are welcome to also bring along their favorite beads.

and we've RESCHEDULED:

Introduction to Embroidery
Now: Sunday, September 13th 2:30-4pm
Class Fee: $15, Materials Fee: $5

Tshirt Reconstruction
Now: Thursday, September 3rd, 6:30-8pm
Class Fee: $15

We still have spaces available in several of the classes, so register today!