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Learn how to dye garments and fabrics with indigo. Bring your own items to dye in class! Indigo doesn’t require fabric prep other than washing. Bring all those items with a little stain or that just need a color refresh. Note: The garment or fabric material must be natural cellulose fiber (cotton, linen, rayon, hemp). Bring 2 to 3 items: either 2 regular size (t-shirts, tops, shirts, tea towel), or 3 smaller items (socks, scarves, napkin, etc.). (Jeans or sweatshirts are too large). After class you’ll know how to indigo dye at home. About the Instructor Rachael Duran is the owner/maker at thunder textile. Her interests include macrame, printmaking, marbling, and knitting but her true passion is working with dye. She’s a self taught dyer and works exclusively with natural fiber textiles. Whenever she’s not starting a new project or tackling a new craft she’s having fun with her husband and daughter. Photo Credit: https://www.incolororder.com/2013/07/indigo-dyeing.html

Who says vision boards are only for January? You are on your own time table and your dreams are ever changing and vision ever growing and transforming. Join us quarterly to bring your new vision to life and check in on the goals or intentions you’ve set for yourself. Creating a Vision Board is a fun, easy way to help us not only remember our goals, but to actually achieve them. A Vision board is a collection of images that represent a goal, a desired feeling, or anything that we wish to see manifested in our lives. It’s a playful, creative way to help us focus and stay motivated towards achieving our goals. Combining Reiki meditation with this process helps us find clarity and focus while letting go of our self doubt. In this class, you will experience a relaxing and clarifying guided meditation, learn and explore the craft of collage, and go home with your own “Reiki Infused” Vision Board. This workshop is suitable for adults and mature teens. Seats are limited to 8 participants. Minimum number of participants to hold the workshop is 2. If minimum is not reached, we will inform ticket holders 24 hours in advance of the workshop start. Next Session: July 27 1-3pm About the Teacher Brigitta Dau Certified Life Coach, Reiki Master, Certified Pilates Instructor, & Author “Crafting a Better Life”. One of Brigitta’s passions is teaching “Intentional Crafting Classes” - Combining Creative Expression with Personal Growth.

Looking to add a unique, festive glow to your holiday decor? Say goodbye to tangled Christmas lights and hello to a handmade touch! In our Stained Glass Holiday Light Ornament workshop, you’ll create your very own dazzling ornament with a "solar powered" (ish!) twist—no need for an outlet here! Perfect for beginners, this 3.5 hr class introduces you to the classic Tiffany stained glass method. You'll learn the essentials of stained glass technique, from cutting and grinding to foiling with copper tape and soldering. By the end of the class, you'll take home a beautiful glass “light” ornament. Join us to craft holiday magic that’s as functional as it is beautiful! Min 3, Max 8 students. For adults and mature teens. About the Instructor: Kristin Wu, a versatile artist and teacher, brings a wealth of experience in painting and sculpture to her creative pursuits. Embracing a wide variety of artistic hobbies, Kristin specializes in stained glass, silversmithing, and lapidary work. Her passion for rocks, travel, beachcombing, and treasure hunting enriches her artistic vision and teaching approach. Lead Warning Lead is an integral component of Stained glass and Tiffany stained glass technique. It’s what holds the glass together. In this class we will be handling lead in our lead based solder as well as generating fumes from flux when soldering. Everyone will be provided with gloves and proper ventilation. Although the risks are minuscule if proper safety precautions are put in place, if you have any health concerns please reach out to your health provider or us. Lead Warning and Prop 65. Lead is on the Proposition 65 (https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/faq) list because it can cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Exposure to lead during pregnancy can affect brain development and cause learning and behavior problems for the child. Exposure to lead can harm the reproductive systems of men and women. (https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/about/frequently-asked-questions) Photo Credit: This adorable garland is made by Lucky13StainedGlass on Etsy. We will make a similar design in class.

Explore your inner artist and bring the beauty of stained glass into your home with our Beginner Stained Glass Workshop! This exciting, one-day class is perfect for anyone curious about exploring the art of stained glass. In this fast-paced session, you'll learn all the fundamentals from start to finish. You'll get hands-on experience selecting vibrant glass pieces, assembling your gorgeous monstera design, and using tools like the glass cutter and grinder. We'll guide you through the techniques of scoring and cutting glass, foiling, soldering, and finishing with a beautiful patina. By the end of the day, you'll walk away with your very own stunning monstera stained glass creation – ready to brighten your home or as the perfect gift! Min 3, Max 8 students About the Instructor Kristin Wu, a versatile artist and teacher, brings a wealth of experience in painting and sculpture to her creative pursuits. Embracing a wide variety of artistic hobbies, Kristin specializes in stained glass, silversmithing, and lapidary work. Her passion for rocks, travel, beachcombing, and treasure hunting enriches her artistic vision and teaching approach. Lead Warning Lead is an integral component of Stained glass and Tiffany stained glass technique. It’s what holds the glass together. In this class we will be handling lead in our lead based solder as well as generating fumes from flux when soldering. Everyone will be provided with gloves and proper ventilation. Although the risks are minuscule if proper safety precautions are put in place, if you have any health concerns please reach out to your health provider or us. Lead Warning and Prop 65. Lead is on the Proposition 65 (https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/faq) list because it can cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Exposure to lead during pregnancy can affect brain development and cause learning and behavior problems for the child. Exposure to lead can harm the reproductive systems of men and women. (https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/about/frequently-asked-questions)

Looking for a unique and creative way to spend a summer afternoon with friends? Look no further than our Cyanotype Sun Printing Workshop with Dye and Print artist Rachael Duran of @thundertextile! In this fun, hands-on class, you'll learn the magic of cyanotype, an alternative photographic process that uses sunlight to create beautiful blue prints. It's like capturing summer on paper! Here's why this workshop is perfect for a summer outing in your community: - Unique and Creative: Learn a new skill and create one-of-a-kind artwork using the power of the sun. - Relaxing and Outdoorsy: Spend time with friends in a sunny setting, perfect for a laid-back summer afternoon. - Take Home Frame-Worthy Prints: Everyone walks away with several stunning cyanotype creations to display or gift. Bonus: These prints are incredible on their own, but also make a fantastic unique starting point for other creative projects like Photo Embroidery, Mixed Media Art, Collage, you name it! No prior experience is necessary! Rachael will guide you through the entire process, from coating the paper to making your prints using a variety of objects, including classic botanicals like leaves and flowers. Join us on July 21st from 1pm to 4pm for an afternoon of sun, friends, and artistic exploration. Group is limited to 8 participants. Get your tickets today! For adults and teens when accompanied by an adult. About the Instructor Rachael Duran is the owner/maker at thunder textile. Her interests include macrame, printmaking, marbling, and knitting but her true passion is working with dye. She’s a self taught dyer and works exclusively with natural fiber textiles. Whenever she’s not starting a new project or tackling a new craft she’s having fun with her husband and daughter.

Unleash your creativity and gain clarity on your goals in our transformative Reiki Vision Board Workshop. This unique experience combines the power of Reiki meditation with the art of vision boarding to help you align with your true desires and create a meaningful path forward. A vision board is more than just a collection of images—it's a powerful tool for focusing on what you truly want in life. Through this playful, creative process, you'll connect with your inner artist, uncover your deepest aspirations, and set a clear, inspiring vision for your future. Our workshop begins with a soothing guided Reiki meditation to release self-doubt and invite clarity. With a refreshed mind and an open heart, you’ll explore the craft of collage, selecting images and words that resonate with your dreams and goals. By the end, you’ll leave with a personalized, Reiki-infused vision board that serves as both a work of art and a manifestation tool. Whether you’re seeking a fresh perspective, setting intentions for the new year, or simply craving a creative outlet, this workshop offers a supportive space to reflect, dream, and create. ✨ No prior art experience needed—just bring an open mind and a willingness to explore! Suitable for adults and mature teens. Join us and start turning your dreams into reality! Seats are limited to 10 participants. Minimum number of participants to hold the workshop is 2. If minimum is not reached, we will inform ticket holders 24 hours in advance of the workshop start. About the Teacher Brigitta Dau Certified Life Coach, Reiki Master, Certified Pilates Instructor, & Author “Crafting a Better Life”. One of Brigitta’s passions is teaching “Intentional Crafting Classes” - Combining Creative Expression with Personal Growth.

Join renowned dyer Nicole Frost of Frost Yarn for a comprehensive 3-day immersion into the world of yarn dyeing. This course is designed for both beginners and experienced artists, offering a thorough exploration of every major technique. By the end of this experience, you'll be equipped to: - Dye yarn with confidence and control - Have a deep understanding of color theory - Create stunning, custom colorways for your knitting, crocheting, or weaving projects - Match yarn to your vision for a truly personalized outcome Day 1: Learn how to dye with precision and repeatability. Make a triad of 66 unique colors from 3 primary colors, with the option to make a 12 color triad with 3 colors and a saturation study to learn the difference between a balanced and unbalanced color story. Then learn how to kettle dye, speckle, and direct application paint for forced pooling. Day 2: Learn how to translate an image into a colorway and explore additional techniques. You will create a resist dyed colorway that moves in multiple directions simultaneously, one of Nicole's signature techniques. Create a technique study on mini skeins featuring mohair, alpaca, superwash merino, non superwash merino and silk yarn. We end day 2 ombre painting pre knit blanks and stenciling artwork over the top with thickened dyes. Day 3: Use Nicole's knitting machines to create a swatch library of the different techniques and create a reference book. The dye lab will be open and Nicole will be available for student questions, troubleshooting, or to have a free day to play and paint. This workshop is created for adults and mature teens. Max 10 participants. Registration closes 5 days prior to the event. Coupons and promotions cannot be used. About the Instructor Nicole is a yarn dyer and fiber artist with almost 20 years experience creating hand dyed yarn and making magic with color. Frost Yarn was born in Nicole's father’s studio kitchen in 2008 with fisherman’s wool and food coloring. Newly sober, she latched onto yarn like a woman shipwrecked on an island. Yarn was her salvation and she went shop to shop peddling her Kool-Aid dyed, hand spun yarn. Nicole's husband Martin is her biggest fan and cheerleader, and with his support Frost Yarn grew from one woman furiously dyeing in her kitchen to working with some of the most talented fibre artists in the world and teaching dye workshops around the globe. *Next Course: Oct 4-6, 9am-5pm - Click Book Now below!*

In this 4 hour workshop you'll learn what you need to get started sewing on your own or to take one of our more advanced sewing workshops. This session is fun and engaging as we learn while making! You'll go home with a cute and functional tote bag. All materials provided. Learn how to use a sewing machine: - Parts of the sewing machine you need to know - Threading the machine - Winding bobbins - How and when to change the needle - Setting for different stitches - Securing stitches Learn sewing process basics: - How to prepare and cut fabric with a pattern - Sewing seams - Pressing After just 4 hours you'll walk out knowing everything you need in order to start your sewing adventure. This workshop is a pre-requisite to all other sewing classes and workshops at Small Space unless you already have these skills. This workshop is designed for age 13 up. This is a very small group workshop with only 4 participants. About the Teacher: Cecilia Ostberg, co-owner of Small Space Art Collective, brings a global perspective to her art and teaching. Growing up on the south coast of Sweden, she now flourishes in sunny Southern California, surrounded by her community, husband, two cats and a Chiweenie. Cecilia's a lifelong creative spirit, always eager to learn new craft techniques. From garment sewing to jewelry making, her passion lies in handmade creations and artistic exploration. Her travels infuse her work with a unique blend of Scandinavian heritage and Southern California vibes. NOTE: IF THE DATE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR ISN'T SHOWING UP BELOW CLICK "BOOK NOW" AND NAVIGATE TO THE DATE USING THE CALENDAR.

Using leather, beads and nylon cord, create a fun, stylish and comfortable bracelet. These bracelets work up easily and, once you have the technique, the possibilities are endless. Makes a great gift! Materials include leather cord, faceted glass beads, nylon thread, a button and written directions with illustrations. Color options for beads and leather will be available. Additional supplies and semi-precious beads will be available for purchase. Suitable for beginning or experienced beaders. Mature teens and adults welcome. August 25 1-4pm About the Artist: Doris Weinbaum has been involved with beads, both as a businesswoman and an artist/teacher since 1993. In that year Doris opened a retail bead shop in Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. While owning and managing the shop, Doris began learning beading techniques and jewelry design from instructors in her store, books and customers. Given her breadth of experience with many other hand-crafts, including sewing, knitting and crocheting, Doris' talent for beading blossomed. Doris has had one of her original designs published and has taught a wide range of beading techniques to children and adults. As a former home economics teacher, Doris most enjoys watching where individual creativity will take her students. Doris believes there are no limits to the artistic uses for beads, especially when combined with knowledge of beadwork techniques and tools. In January 2008, Doris and her husband Mike relocated to San Clemente, California for a career change for Mike and a lifestyle change for both. Doris sold her bead shop in 2012 and it is now in the daily care of her former store manager. Doris is enjoying spreading her knowledge and love of beadwork to the community of artists in Southern California. Doris is a regular teacher for the Bead Society of Orange County. Doris’ jewelry creations can be found at the San Clemente Art Gallery and Tyger Lotus Boutique, both located in downtown San Clemente. Doris is looking forward to being with a new community of artists while teaching at Small Space Art Collective!

Join us for a relaxed and supportive sewing class where you'll learn sewing techniques and bring your creative vision to life. Our class meets every 1st and 3rd Saturday morning from 10am to noon, and is perfect for beginners who want to develop their skills at their own pace. Class Details: When: Every 1st and 3rd Saturday morning from 10am to noon Where: Small Space Art Collective Who: Beginners and those with basic sewing skills How It Works: Personalized Learning: Our teacher will provide guidance and support tailored to your individual needs and aspirations. Flexible Projects: Choose a project that excites you and watch your skills grow with each class. Home Practice: Work on your projects at home between classes at your own pace. Monthly Enrollment: Sign up for the 2-session class each month to ensure your spot. Sign up early to ensure your spot! After your first sign up the teacher will contact you to discuss what you'd like to work on and how to prep for the first class. What to Bring: - Consumable materials (fabric, thread, trims, notions, sewing machine needles) - Optional: Your own sewing machine Pre-requisite or skills required: - Intro to Sewing Workshop at Small Space OR these skills: - Basic sewing skills including how to thread a sewing machine, how to sew different seams, how to wind bobbins, how to change needles Don't miss out! About the Instructor Cecilia Ostberg, co-owner of Small Space Art Collective, brings a global perspective to her art and teaching. Growing up on the south coast of Sweden, she now flourishes in sunny Southern California, surrounded by her community, husband, two cats and a Chiweenie. Cecilia's a lifelong creative spirit, always eager to learn new craft techniques. From garment sewing to jewelry making, her passion lies in handmade creations and artistic exploration. Her travels infuse her work with a unique blend of Scandinavian heritage and Southern California vibes.

Explore the Wisdom of Your Inner Artist Have you ever felt a strong pull towards a creative idea, only to doubt your instincts? Your intuition is a powerful tool, a wellspring of creativity and guidance. In this workshop, we'll explore how to tap into this inner wisdom through the art of journaling. By combining guided meditation with expressive art, you'll learn to decipher the subtle language of your intuition. We'll uncover the symbols and imagery that resonate with your inner voice, creating a visual dictionary of your intuition. This workshop is about trusting your gut, embracing uncertainty, and letting your creativity flow freely. Whether you're an artist seeking inspiration or simply looking to connect deeper with yourself, this journey of self-discovery will empower you to make decisions with confidence and clarity. No prior art or meditation experience is necessary. Come as you are, ready to explore the depths of your creativity. You'll leave the workshop with a unique art piece, a deeper understanding of your intuition, and the tools to continue this transformative practice. For adults and mature teens. Max 12, min 3 participants. Bonus: Join our Book Binding Workshop on September 22nd and use it for your art journaling! A totally unique expression of you! About the Instructor Brigitta Dau Certified Life Coach, Reiki Master, Certified Pilates Instructor, & Author “Crafting a Better Life”. One of Brigitta’s passions is teaching “Intentional Crafting Classes” - Combining Creative Expression with Personal Growth.