August Project Martha is THIS Thursday!

Okay, we all know that Martha Stewart is a lush, but sometimes you just need to loosen up a little to be able to have the patience and inspiration to make something cool, right?

Join us at Crafty Goodness on Thursday, August 16th from 7p.m.-9p.m. as we take a page from Martha's book and make some amazing mojitos and then craft a set of twig coasters to place beneath our drinks! Oh, and! You'll get to take home your very own cheap-o muddler for future mojito-making! Wohoo!

The cost of the event is $15, and you must prepay by August 13th to secure your spot. We prefer PayPal, so use our email address, clevelandcraftcoalition@gmail.com, as the recipient. If you don't do the PayPal thing and need to pay in person, please do so at Crafty Goodness (15621 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH).

Come on, you know you wanna!

Hell on Wheels Craft Extravaganza

What do you get when you cross Mods vs. Rockers on W. 117th with the Car Kulture Show on Madison Ave? Hell On Wheels, obviously! Mods vs. Rockers is the ultimate scooter/bike rally, and the Car Kulture Show is the place to check out 1972 and older vehicles. Back in the day when cars were fun to drive, and looked it! August 20 will be a busy day filled with classic cars, hot rods, mopeds, bikes and of course crafts. Madison will be closed down from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. between Warren and Hilliard, and the bike rally will be going on from noon until at least 6 p.m.

The Cleveland Craft Coalition has come up with a brilliant plan to get people to check out both events: raffle off a gift basket. In order to be entered, just stop and pick up a map at- Spitfire Saloon (1539 W117th Street in Cleveland); Crafty Goodness (15621 Madison Avenue); Goddess Blessed (15729 Madison Avenue); Breakneck Gallery (17020 Madison Avenue); Keyhole Gallery (will be set up at a street booth on Madison)- and then visit 3 of the stops, how easy is that?

The prize basket is going to be amazing, Buckeye Beer Engine has donated a gift card to our cause so have a beer and some Plum Sauce on them. Crafty Goodness will be including some handmade goodness, while Breakneck, Thirstees and Spitfire will include t-shirts and other swag. Please remember, by attending this event supporting local art, you will be helping the economy right here in Lakewood. And that is a great feeling! View the Facebook invite here.

June Events at Crafty Goodness!

There will be LOTS going on for the month of June at Crafty Goodness! Summer is here, school is out...it's time to craft! There are tons of classes appropriate for ages 10 and up, click here for the full list. We are also starting something new: Drop in and Craft! every Thursday from noon to 8 pm. Lots of quick and easy projects that will take no longer than 30 minutes, priced at only $5! Projects include:

Mini Collages
Glass Tile Pendant
Domino Pendants
Button Rings
Button Bracelets

and more!

Fesi Embroidery and Felted Bead Classes

This Sunday, May 22, guest teacher Emily will be teaching Fesi Embroidery. The class is $25, and will run from 2-4 pm. But what is Fesi Embroidery? It is an amazing style of embroidery where the front looks exactly like the back. If you embroider, this will be a great additional stitch style to learn. If you have never embroidered, it will be a good introduction to how cool stitching can be. And where did our guest teacher learn such a skill? MOROCCO, that's where! Later in the month, Emily will also be teaching felted beads:




on Sunday, May 29th from 2-3 pm. The class will only be $10, and Sunday is a great day to get crafty. Click here for a registration form, or stop at the store. All classes must be registered for at least 2 days in advance. Any questions, call the store at 216-226-4880 or email craftygoodnesscleveland@yahoo.com.