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Workshops-Simple hand sewing project: Pick an easy project that will result in something useful. Teach the students to make a re-usable shopping bag or a soft toy (to gift or donate!). The project should include tips like how to sew a button or repair a tear in clothing.
-Knitting or Crochet: I have NO idea how to knit, but I’ve watched my roommate knock out most of a scarf in an afternoon. If more than two people are teaching this project, maybe start off with a few basic techniques, and then split off into seperate projects. Someone teahces scarves to beginners, another teachers hats to more advanced kids.
-Woven jewelry: We’ll provide tons of beads and string, you guys teach every pattern you can think of! There could be a big table of people working on hemp, embroidery floss, maybe even those lanyard things that are so much fun and remind us all of summer camp. We had a couple members say they could do all of these, so this group would team up, and decide amongst themselves who would teach what.
Origami: hey, look, colorful paper! And now it’s a bird!! Awesome!!! Bri and Andy said they could do this, I believe they can do anything.
Beauty school: Make-up and hair. We teach them, hell, we could even set people up with make-overs, I don’t care. Anything to spread a little beauty. (I’m in talks with Jacob, he seems on board!).
In addition to these things, we could set up a table where we sell our creations!! I know I’ve got tons of old photo prints and bead earrings and half finished sewing projects just waiting for an opportunity like this so they can get the hell out of my house. And don’t forget about the book! So far I have been promised:
-Fabric dyeing
-T-shirt surgery
-Scrapbooking
-Soap and deodorant making
-Cake decorating
-Pen and marker techniques
-Steam punk crafting
-Easy or “no cook” recipes
-Dorm room cooking (in approved appliances!)
-DIY hair dye
-Make up tips and tricks (day to night anyone?)
Every workshop should have typed up instructions, printed out for those attending. These instructions will be used in the book
Any extra small talents or tips? People who like to customize their clothes, purses, shoes, etc… I was thinking we could even use some cleaning tips using “green” products. I would love to have everyone contribute, and I’d also like to limit it to one or two unique entries per person. We can’t have three knitting tutorials, but I’m sure each of you knitters have some personal tip you can add.
All instructions are due, typed up, illustrated, and emailed to me, by March 5th!!! That way we can print the books over Spring Break, and plan to have the camp the first half of spring semester.
