Ahh, macrame. That oh-so-70's hobby is new again, and it's all the rage on Instagram. If you've been enticed by the lovely images and want to dive in to the world of decorative knotting (seriously, it's addictive) but aren't sure where to start, read on.
The great thing about macrame is that you really don't need all that much stuff, just some rope (or cord, or yarn), and something to hang it off of. We'll discuss a couple of fun...
So, so many of our wonderful teachers have published books over the years that you can probably find one to please everyone on your holiday shopping list (seriously).
Check them out below:
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We're excited to welcome back Brainery teacher extraordinaire Christine Garvey this December for a ton of art making and art-related classes.
Check out the full list below and sign up quickly, as these courses usually sell out. Also be sure to check out Christine's Tuscan Drawing Course coming up this spring in Italy.
DIY Printmaking - Dec 17 in Prospect Heights SOLD OUT
Drawing with Ink - Dec 19 in Windsor Terrace SOLD...
Check out this great kids workshop happening at our Windsor Terrace space on Nov 18th:
Join us as FROM WONDER will be bringing some of the great outdoors inside in their Natural Wonders workshop. Children ages 4-10 are invited to explore and create pieces inspired by sculptor, photographer and environmentalist Andy Goldsworthy. Each child should bring a found object from their adventures. They will share its story, and then select from...
One of the hardest things about starting a new hobby is figuring out exactly what stuff you need to get going. We wanted to put together a quick series of posts looking at the essentials for different crafty pursuits. Up this time: watercolor painting, the perfect apartment-sized art pursuit.
We love these Reeves liquid watercolor sets. They'll last you forever, and the quality of the paint is really nice for...
