Schedule of events
Camp Craftaway begins on Friday, August 11 and ends on Sunday, August 13 at Alki Beach Bathhouse in West Seattle.
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.
