Schedule of events
Camp Craftaway begins on Friday, August 11 and ends on Sunday, August 13 at Alki Beach Bathhouse in West Seattle.
See the full workshop descriptions and get your ticket to camp. (Please note that schedule is subject to change.)
Schedule
Friday, August 11
CHECK-IN ∙ 1 PM
Grab your name badge and goody bag
After you’ve checked in, be sure to say hello your fellow Camp Craftaway attendees and check out our craft supply exchange.
KEYNOTE ∙ 1:30 PM
A special talk from Robert Mahar
Get into the making mindset when you hear Robert speak on creativity and craft.
WORKSHOP ∙ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Suminagashi: Japanese Paper and Fabric Marbling with Robert Mahar
A playful introduction to suminagashi, a Japanese marbling technique that creates beautifully muted patterns of color to be transferred onto paper and fabric.
TOTE BAG PARTY∙ 4:00 PM
Decorate your tote bag
Show your crafty style when you decorate your attendee tote bag! We’ll have a variety of supplies available to help you customize your tote bag.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
CHECK-IN ∙ 8:30 AM
Grab your name badge and goody bag
After you’ve checked in, be sure to say hello your fellow Camp Craftaway attendees and check out our craft supply exchange.
WORKSHOP ∙ 9 AM – 11 AM
Botanical Embroidery For Beginners with Jaycee Afuvai of Stay At Home Artist
Learn the basics of embroidery design with this fun embroidery for beginners class.
WORKSHOP ∙ 9 AM – 11 AM
Crochet a Mini Cactus: Amigurumi Basics Workshop with Julia Chiang of Little World of Whimsy
This hands-on workshop will cover some amigurumi basics. You’ll make an adorable cactus.
WORKSHOP ∙ 9 AM – 11 AM
Weaving a Wall Hanging with Holly Valluzzi of Port Gardner Crafts
In this two hour workshop, you will make a modern 7” x 10” tapestry to take home with you.
LUNCH ∙ 11 AM – 12:45 PM
Lunch on Your Own
Grab something tasty from one of the nearby restaurants or eat your lunch on the beach!
WORKSHOP ∙ 11 AM – 12:45 PM
Is It Magic or Is It Gelli Printing? with Rosalie Gale of Ugly Baby
Explore monoprinting—a form of printmaking where the print can only be made once. Note: This is a drop-in style class during lunch.
WORKSHOP ∙ 11 AM – 12:45 PM
Solar-Dyed Botanical Print Bandana with Paige Anderson of Ponderosa Creative
Show your love of the PNW by handcrafting a botanical print solar-dyed bandana! Note: This is a drop-in style class during lunch.
WORKSHOP ∙ 12:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Needle Felting Fuzzy Bee Earrings With Leah Justice of Soft Tako Felts
Create wearable art in the form of a pair of bee earrings.
WORKSHOP ∙ 12:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Punch Needle Flower Wall Hanging with Alena Kazen
Learn the starting techniques and best tips for successful punch needle.
WORKSHOP ∙ 12:45 PM – 2:45 PM
The Art of Papercutting with Robin Bundi
Come learn about the art of cutting paper to create beautiful designs.
WORKSHOP ∙ 3 PM – 5 PM
Sugar Cookie Decorating with Cara Wichman of Lily’s Bakery
Learn the cookie basics: flooding, wet-on-wet, layering, and detail work.
WORKSHOP ∙ 3 PM – 5 PM
Sculpting Miniature Mushrooms and Owls with Elizabeth Zosel of Miniez Shop
Learn how to make mini mushrooms and owls out of polymer clay.
WORKSHOP ∙ 3 PM – 5 PM
Book It! Mini Bookshelves (sorry, no Pizza Hut free pizzas!) with Amy Coe of Snark Heart
Make your own personalized mini bookshelf and accessories.
Sunday, August 13
YOGA ∙ 9 AM – 10 AM
Beach Yoga for Creatives with Angela Mitchell
Angela will lead you through a yoga sequence specially designed for crafter/makers.
WORKSHOP ∙ 10 AM – 12 PM
Resin Seascape Shadow Box with Amy Handy of Robot Mom Creations
Learn how to use UV resin to create their own unique beach scene.
WORKSHOP ∙ 10 AM – 12 PM
Cross Stitching for Garments with Zoe Frost of Junebug and Darlin
Understand the basics of cross-stitching by putting Junebug and Darlin patterns onto your own garment.
WORKSHOP ∙ 10 AM – 12 PM
Make Your Own Kokedama with Samantha Leung of HEMLEVA
Get an introduction to the history of Kokedama and air pruning. You will leave with your very own plant—or two.