All workshops are at the Craft Lab
Theatre Centre (1087 Queen Street West - Dovercourt Entrance)
Upper Balcony

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Hand Smocking
with Kristiann

Kristiann Boos from www.victorypatterns.com will host a tutorial on "Canadian Smocking" at the COC Craft Lab. This simple hand sewing technique turns fabric into an intricate three dimensional form, and can be used to create a great assortment of projects! With this one method of smocking, you'll be able to create an number of three dimensional designs. Kristiann will provide you with take home instructions on how to create various smocking designs as well how to use the technique to make a simple, pretty skirt with a smocked waistline!  You can apply this technique to home decor, accessories, and other clothing embellishments. Hopefully you can use this technique to whip up some impressive last minute Christmas presents!

Worn Out Again: At home print and dye remedies for your wardrobe
with Amanda of WORN Fashion Journal

A superfun demonstration on altering the surface design of your old clothing with demos in stenciling, spraying, bleaching, printing, and dyeing. 

Bohemian Wrapsody
With Jen and Day

Saturday, December 11 - 4:00pm-6:00pm

Found some amazing, made-by-hand gifts for your special someones at City of Craft?  Don't dull your giftly treasures down with mass-produced wrapping paper or tackalicious dollar store gift bags; up the handmade love factor by making your own gift wrap!  In Bohemian Wrapsody, gift wrap enthusiasts Day Milman and Jen Anisef will show you several simple, low (or no) cost techniques to wrap your City of Craft purchases on the spot and easily reproduce at home. Your loved ones will feel the craft-love from the outside, all the way in.  We'll provide tools, supplies, and guidance to help you create fun, stylish, and eco-conscious bundles of joy for everyone on your list. 

Pretty Pretty Pom Pom Party Party!  
with Sara and Nathalie 

Sunday, December 11 - NOON - 2:30pm

Dig into a big pile of yarn and make pretty pom poms with which to festoon your tree, hat or anything else!

Operation Sock Monkey 
with Lindsey

Sunday, December 11 - 3:00pm-5:00pm

Pay What You Can
Space is limited, get there early to sign up!
Proceeds donated to Clowns Without Borders

Learn to Make your own sock monkey!

Operation Sock Monkey is a fundraising initiative in support of humanitarian organizations that provide hope and healing to communities affected by disease, natural disaster and political turmoil.  Sock Monkeys are donated by craftivists from around the world and sent to children in need of a smile.

Since 2005, Operation Sock Monkey has raised nearly $10,000 in support of the humanitarian work of Clowns Without Borders. Partnerships with Clown Sans Frontieres (Montreal) and CWB chapters in the United States and South Africa have helped to bring joy and laughter to children affected by trauma around the world. 

For more info visit www.operationsockmonkey.com