it was so much fun hosting a calligraphy workshop at t project this past march. i have only hosted calligraphy workshops at tea bar so far, so it was nice to switch things up a bit and push myself out of my comfort zone. we held the class at t project in nw portland, run by the lovely teri gelbe
Discover the best crafts to teach. Whatever your skill, some craft projects will be a better fit for a classroom than others. Here's how to think through your own craft skills and discover the best type of project to teach to a class.
Dream Green DIY
Did you know that less than a year ago I was too nervous to teach in-person workshops? I had taught thousands of people to weave with my online video classes, but the thought of standing in front of a group and teaching in real time, with my fumbly fingers and dislexic brain made me run chicken! I
Did you know that less than a year ago I was too nervous to teach in-person workshops? I had taught thousands of people to weave with my online video classes, but the thought of standing in front of a group and teaching in real time, with my fumbly fingers and dislexic brain made me run chicken! I
A hands-on 3-hour candle making workshop hosted in Salt River, Cape Town. We cover the basics of candle making with a fundamental focus on hand poured vegan soy wax scented massage candles.
A Q+A with Eleisha who runs Native Painting Workshops (Sip + Paint)
See photos from the Rikumo Kokedama planting workshop! On Wednesday, July 24th, 2019, a small group of plant enthusiasts convened in our store after we had closed to the public to partake in a special hands-on Kokedama making party.
It’s been such a fun year, with the launch of A Daily Gathering! I just love bringing people together, to learn to skills, to share a meal together, to commune, and to just slow down and be present. These workshops and dinners are a lot of work, but I thrive on being busy. The past […]
In this blog post I'm sharing my exact formula I use for pricing in-person workshops. If you're looking for planning tips, workshop pricing and more, this post is for you!
The first Take It Personally personal branding workshop has come and gone, and I could not be more thrilled with how everything went.
How many of you want to host a workshop, but are uncertain on how to charge for your workshop? I know that many of us are going online, hosting virtual workshops and virtual summits, so why am I talking about traveling to host a workshop? Because when things start to open back up and we […]
happy new year! i can’t believe i’ve never blogged about these pictures from madeline metcalf before! they are stunning. madeline came to shoot my first workshop at tea bar in november 2017, a little more than a year ago - crazy!
Photos: Heidi Lee
In this blog post I'm sharing my exact formula I use for pricing in-person workshops. If you're looking for planning tips, workshop pricing and more, this post is for you!
Intuitive Creative Workshop, painting class with international artist Svein Koningen at his studio space. Explore your creative self.
I love teaching and taking creative workshops. I love getting to explore creativity in new ways, I love watching people learn, I love hanging out and chatting with people who love creativity. Creative workshops are the perfect way to do that. I had the pleasure of teaching an Introduction to Waterco
You might not recognize him, but you’ve probably built one of his projects—a peek into the cottage workshop of CL’s DIY expert, Wayne Lennox
Learn some basic strategies to implement when planning and facilitating a workshop or training.
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happy new year! i can’t believe i’ve never blogged about these pictures from madeline metcalf before! they are stunning. madeline came to shoot my first workshop at tea bar in november 2017, a little more than a year ago - crazy!
I share my best tips for hosting a successful painting party, diy workshop, or other creative event!
A hands-on 3-hour candle making workshop hosted in Salt River, Cape Town. We cover the basics of candle making with a fundamental focus on hand poured vegan soy wax scented massage candles.
This week I was back at the Westwell “pop up” Flower School, which is kindly hosted by Harry the landlord at The Wheel in the heart of the village. Teaching here is a delight. We have the run of t…
If you're teaching crafts to earn income, you'll need to think through all of the business and logistical issues around being a crafts instructor. Here's what you need to know about the business of teaching crafts.
As a retailer coach, I am asked daily by my clients “should I host paint workshops?” My answer is always a big fat YES! Here are 6 reasons why hosting […]
photos of Martin Woodhouse's workshop and some instruments under construction
Hello, great to back, here is a new video of a luthier Kipp Krusa, the video shows the birth of a guitar from beginning to end as if it all happens in one day, well done, very nice space for the workshop, well organized tools, wall racks and wall tool panels, I like this workshop, http://www.krusaguitars.com/ Kipp's site has a great fetcher, it lists and explains the various materials and woods that can be used to build your guitar, with some stunning pictures of the woods, this is really helpful for those are not sure of what they want in their guitar. from Kruse's web site Musings section: Guitar building is meticulous work and a clean workbench is essential. Every step of the process however, creates its own mess - either shavings, chips or dust. As a result of this my shop goes back and forth between meticulous and chaotic several times a day. I work for a period of time, and I examine the shavings as they are cast off of the tools. Then I brush them off the workbench, sweep them up from the floor and move on to the next step in the process. Although they are a nuisance, it is important to study these little artifacts and to maintain awareness of the lessons that can be learned from having done so. A wood shaving will tell me about the state of the tool that produced it, but also about the manner in which I have used the tool. Assuming that the material being planed is flat to begin with, a well sharpened and true hand plane will produce a shaving that is the length of the stroke that produced it. Such a shaving should be an even thickness throughout its length. I occasionally measure a shaving's thickness with a digital caliper. My goal in doing this is to check for constancy. These shavings are often only .001 of an inch. It is more common for me to slide a shaving through my fingers and view its transparency in front of a light. If I 'm not satisfied with what I have either measured or seen I immediately blame the tool, usually with language that spirals downward. After addressing the tool's edge, I am often forced to turn my attention to another component in the equation - myself. Although this is harder, it can be more rewarding than the experience of sharpening a beloved tool. True craftsmanship demands self awareness and self discipline from moment to moment. The building of a fine instrument requires a sustained attention to all of the tangible variables inherent in the process. Realizing that I am one of those variables has been one of my most resonant lessons. In the shop I have to let go of whatever may hinder my ability to do my best work. Each pass of the tool is a little personal test, one that requires me to accept and to resolve even the smallest of issues as they arise. It is a little like therapy when "What did that shaving look like?" translates into "How are you doing, right now? Are you focused on what you are doing?" Townes Van Zandt said, "I don't think you can ever do your best. Doing your best is a process of trying to do your best." Thank you Townes, if for nothing else, for trying! The shavings that affect me the most are produced by a chisel as I taper the ends of braces. These shavings exhibit an evenly spaced series of fractures that create a lovely spiraling curl. I pay attention to each of these as they are produced. They let me know whether or not the angle of my chisel is consistent with it's previous pass. They also remind me that life's most beautiful gifts often come in the form of small things. These spiraling shavings illustrate to me that my work is, in some mystical way, guided by the structural and physical laws of the universe. The spiral is one of the natural fundamental determinants of the form and structure of living organisms. Botanically, spirals are often defined as whorls. I just love this word, "whorls" - almost worlds; and such a beautiful sounding word for the shavings that are created on my workbench. Whorls...
