Urban Craft Uprising is Seattle's largest indie craft show! At UCU, now in its eighth year, fans can choose from a wide variety of hand-crafted goods, including clothing of all types, jewelry, gifts, bags, wallets, buttons, accessories, aprons, children's goods, toys, housewares, paper goods, candles, kits, art, food, and much, much more.

Using acrylic paint and painting knives, you'll create gorgeous landscapes from photos and/or from your imagination. We will listen to music, and relax as we experiment with with the magic of paint and dreams. We'll cover composition, simplifying, color mixing, palette knife techniques and more. All levels welcome. Class limited to 6.

Instructor: Serena Barton
Register: http://www.serenabarton.com

To see a slideshow about this class, view my 12/26/12 blog post
http://serenabartonsblog.blogspot.com

Additional studio directions available upon registration

Hello everyone and welcome to another crafty week!!

Upcoming events...

The Stephenson Elementary Winter Arts Festival is a great opportunity to buy local this holiday season; supporting Portland artisans, as well as, Stephenson Elementary.

25% of all sales will go to this PTA fundraiser. With arts & craft classes, musical performances by the Girl Scouts and the Jackson Middle School Ensemble Choir, free children's craft activities, $35 noble Christmas trees, and lots of food and sweets to enjoy, there is something for everyone!

For arts & crafts class registration and more event details go to the website below!

Over 250 vendors selling amazing handmade goods!
It's the perfect chance to get the most awesome handmade gifts for everyone on your list! And don't forget to treat yourself to some handmade goodness as well! You don't want to miss this - it's going to be HUGE!

The show will also feature:
*Goodie bags for the first 150 shoppers each day!
*Free craft projects in our DIY Area hosted by Collage
*Alternative gift wrap area sponsored by SCRAP
*Our friends at Supportland will be swiping cards and spreading the local love!

The Overlook House Holiday Craft Bazaar is a combination neighborhood event and fund raiser. Old favorites will return with holiday decorations, soaps, spices, jewelry, knitted scarves, aprons, cards and more. New vendors will bring pickles, handwoven scarves, backpacks, paintings,
fabric art, and new variations of past items.