Art Walk Saturday, May 31st 1-6 pm!!!

Exciting things are happening on Madison Avenue, we are M.A.D. about art! We will be having our inaugural M.A.D. Art Walk on Saturday, May 31st from 1-6 pm. What is M.A.D.? It is the acronym for the newly formed Madison Arts District. The west end of Madison is teeming with great places and CG is proud to be a part of it! We will be offering make and take crafts all day long, projects for all ages from kids to adults. And don't forget, parking is easy at CG, we have a huge public lot directly behind the store. Our block is featuring CG, Goddess Blessed and the grand opening of Victoria Stanbridge Photography. Further down Madison are many other participating shops so plan to make a day of it. Questions? Email craftygoodnesscleveland@yahoo.com. And don't forget to like us on facebook!

Sugar Skull Wall Art Class

Who loves sugar skulls? CG does!!! Make your own wall art to spruce up your pad. All skill levels welcome! Must prepay in store or send paypal to craftygoodnesscleveland@yahoo.com to secure your spot. $10 per person, class size limited to 8 people.

Class Times:

Saturday, March 8th: 1-2:30 pm
Wednesday, March 19th: 5:30-7 pm

Furry Pillow Class

Want to learn how to make this cute furry pillow? Of course you do! With a little hand sewing and some machine sewing, in 2 short hours this cute little guy will be your new friend. Cost is $25 per person, all material included. Class size is limited to 4 people, must prepay at the store or send paypal to craftygoodnesscleveland@yahoo.com to secure your spot.

Class Times:

Thursday, March 13th: 5-7 pm
Saturday, March 22nd: 1-3 pm

New Classes for February!

***Click on the Individual Classes Tab for list of by appointment classes***

***Pre-payment required***Pay at CG or send via paypal to craftygoodnesscleveland@yahoo.com***

Friendship Bracelets 101: Beginner-level
Saturday, February 22nd 12-2pm
Margaret Gardner, instructor

$10($12 if you want to keep the clipboard)
Learn how to make a timeless classic. Friendship bracelets never go out of style, and choosing the colors is half the fun! Learn how to tie the basic friendship bracelet knot- the forward knot- and create your own 3-color diagonal stripe friendship bracelet for yourself, or to give to a special friend. A beginner level class for ages 10 and up. Over-achievers may also learn the backwards knot and make a chevron bracelet! All supplies provided. Take home your own clip board for $2 extra!

Amigurumi Basics: Intermediate-level
Wednesday, February 26th 5:30-7:30pm
Margaret Gardner, instructor

$30
Amigurumi, the Japanese-originated style of crocheting stuffed toys, is super popular, and very fun! Learn how to crochet your very own “kawaii” (“cute”) fiber friend in this class. Students will learn the techniques of crocheting in the round, single crochet, increase, decrease, making a starting ring, basic pattern reading, stuffing, and sewing pieces together. Basic crochet understanding and experience is required- Understanding of terms such as “Chain,” “yarn over,” “draw up a loop,” and “single crochet,” are a must, and novice experience such as making a hat, dishcloth, scarf, basic afghan, or similar are helpful. All supplies provided.

Make & Take Craft Saturdays starts THIS weekend!

Christmas is a little over a month away! The best gifts are gifts from the heart, and CG has you covered. Everything here is made right here in the Cleveland area by our talented collaboration of local artists and crafters.

Starting this Saturday, we will be having make and take workshops so you can create your own gifts for all the special people on your list. Stop in anytime between 1 pm and 5 pm to get your craft on. There are options for all ages, and each is only $5. Choose from home décor items, jewelry, ornaments and more.

Please call the store @216-965-5729 or email craftygoodnesscleveland@yahoo.com with any questions. Want to schedule a Christmas Crafting Party? That is an option too! Our classroom can accommodate up to 12 people, call to reserve a time today!

80's Craft Party TOMORROW! December 11th!

Instead of a Christmas Party, lets kick it old school with a Craft Party celebrating all those awesome 80's crafts! Friendship pins, friendship bracelets and more! The cost will be $10 for supplies and snacks. You can drop off payment at the store or paypal to craftygoodnesscleveland@yahoo.com. And if you want to show up with crimped hair and talk like a Valley Girl, all the better! Like fer sure, it will be gnarly!

Erie Shore Greyhound Adoption Benefit Saturday, July 14th!

It's a dog eat dog world...gotta help the pups! Our July Crafting for a Cause will benefit the Erie Shore Greyhound Adoption Agency. We will be having dog themed crafts for all ages throughout the day:

1-3 pm Story & a Craft(ages 3 and up)
We will begin by reading Go Dog Go by P.D. Eastman(a Dr. Seuss Protege) and then tying in what we have read by crafting a party hat.
$6 per child

2-4 pm Fleece Dog Toy(ages 6 and up)
Dogs just love to play tug of war...make them a fun tug of war toy out of fleece! Very easy to create, great parent/child activity.
$6 per person

4-6 pm Sewn Dog Toys(ages 12 to Adult)
We will be crafting toys for our favorite dog! Create a fun toy using simple sewing. Not sure how to sew? Crafty Goodness will help you!
$6 per person

A portion of the class fees will be donated to Erie Shore.

As always, thanks for helping a great cause!

Luau THIS Saturday!

Do you like to buy local? Do you like to craft? Do you like cupcakes? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, stop out at CG this Saturday from noon to 7 pm. Along with a few neighboring businesses, we will be having a Luau!

Events:

1. Drop In & Craft
~Kids can decorate a tropical fish bank
~Teens/Adults can make a fun pair of flowery summer earrings
~Adults can make a summery glass tile pendant, kids can make a domino pendant
Each project is only $5 each, so bring a friend!

2. Fairy Garden Raffle
Local artist Kara has created an adorable Luau-Inspired Fairy Garden. Each purchase will get you a ticket into the raffle. Additional tickets can be purchased for 25 cents each.

3. Children's Raffle
Each child who stops in will be entered to win a very cute candy dispenser! Two will be given away!

4. Each person who attends will get a free gift just for stopping in.

There will also be snacks & cold drinks!

To find out about the other businesses who will be participating, click here. Everyone is within walking distance, so make a day of it!

THIS Saturday! Halloween Spooktacular!

Join us at CG for a fun day filled with crafts and local art. We are very excited to feature a Forlorn Dolls Trunk Show throughout the day. The creator of these exquisite dolls, Samantha, will be on hand to discuss her art. We will also be having a special Halloween-Themed Drop In & Craft with spooky, creepy and cute $5 & under projects for all ages:
1. Make your own Mummy
2. Trick or Treat Bags
3. Bat Pins
4. Pumpkin/Skull Magnets
5. Halloween Necklaces

***Specials***

First 18 children will receive a special Halloween treat bag
10% off all Halloween merchandise
Raffle Basket & More!

Lots of treats, no tricks! All the fun starts at noon on October 22nd. More information can be found here.

Zentangle Illuminated Letter Class

CG is excited to exclusively offer the Zentangle Illuminated Letter Class in October! It will be a two-session class, Monday October 17th and Monday, October 24. Class times will be 6:30-8:30 pm both days. The class will be taught by Launie, our CZT(certified Zentangle Teacher.) The only prerequisite is Zentangle 101.

Class description:

Create a beautiful piece of Zentangle Inspired Art suitable for framing. This makes a lovely gift for the holidays or any occasion! "Gild" a large initial of your choosing, add color washes, tangle and shade. Tangles CAN be done in Black Micron Pen as well as Brown, Burgundy and Sepia. You should consider larger Micron Pens (.01 is the regular size from ZT101 & 201) as this will be a much larger project. Please bring your own Micron pens. You may also want to bring your own #03 or #04 round brush. The paper, ink washes, gold gilding and some brushes (to borrow) will be provided. These materials are included in the cost of the class. The finished size will be 11"x 14". You will be learning more tangles so please bring a small sketchbook to practice them in first.

Class Fee $40

Sign-up online here or at the store!