Urban Craft Camp Calligraphy Workshop!

* photo via scoutmob

Horray! It's time for our first Urban Craft Camp workshop of 2014. Come learn the art of Calligraphy with us. Just in time to make your own handmade Valentine's gifts and cards!

This is an Introductory Calligraphy class where you'll learn about the various tools used in calligraphy, basic strokes and technique, and the Copperplate font alphabet. We will focus on hand-dipping and marker techniques, with an overview of various fonts, styles and ink colors.

We are super excited to be partnering with The Library Shop to host this workshop. The Library Shop is a carefully curated one-stop shop for books, jewelry, children’s merchandise, gifts and art located inside the new San Diego Central Library.

Talented professional calligrapher and illustrator Wendy Ware will be leading our workshop. With over 16 years experience, Wendy has worked with some of Southern California's top event planners, stationery retailers and corporations to create invitations, logos and event design. Wendy hand calligraphies over forty different fonts. She lives in San Diego and we are proud to be partnering with another local creative to bring this workshop to you.

Space is limited so reserve your spot at the Urban Craft Camp site. 

Come Make + Mingle with us!

Jen 

Book Binding Workshop at Pigment

 

Our Book Binding Workshop this fall was a great success with 32 attendees and a fun morning at Pigment, in North Park. 

We were lucky to have the talented Marcie of Red Star Ink leading the workshop, and partnerships with many local crafters and restaurants that made the experience extra special. The workshop covered the basics of book binding and all attendees made several handmade books and the skills needed to continue making their own at home. 

Looking forward to our next workshop coming up at the Library Shop on Feb 1st! You can stay up-to-date with Urban Craft Camp events at our site or via Facebook or Instagram.

Thanks!

Jen

Thank You to all of our AWESOME sponsors! Please check them out...

Goodie Bags: 

REDSTAR Ink – @redstarink

Type & Title - @typeanditle

Colleen Townend Jewelry – @colleentownend

Post Box Press – @katieannleonard

Boho Baby Boutique – @bohobabyboutique

Artist & Craftsman Supply Store – @artistcraftsman

Sass & Peril – @sassandperil

Whisker Graphics – @ whiskergraphics

Avarcas USA – @avarcasusa

Darby Smart – @darbysmart

The Love Stitch – @thelovestitch

Pommes Frites – @pfcandleco

Clarity Soap & Candles – @claritysoap

The Butcher Press – @butcherpress

Treats:

Cardamom Café – @cardamomcafeandbakery

Café Madeleine – @cafemadeleinesouthpark

District Cookie – @districtcookie

Baked Good San Diego – @bakedgoodsd

Photos by the talented Chantal Pasag for Pigment

Fall Trunk Show This Weekend!

Stop by and visit during the Handmade Revolution show this weekend! My house in South Park (3054 Juniper), from 11-5pm on Sunday. 

I've been creating new styles, colors, products, etc. We'll have a yummy taco truck out front, refreshments inside and lots of great handmade goodness to chose from. Hope to see you there! 

Announcing Urban Craft Camp!

I'm excited to announce our next craft workshop...Canvas Tote Design! We'd love to have you join us at Progress in South Park for a great morning of crafting, mingling, and treats. 

Ana, We Love Citrus, and I are excited to be teaching hand printing, modern embroidery, and other creative techniques to help you create your one of a kind tote. 

Space is limited so please RSVP soon! 

urbancraftcamp.eventbrite.com
Looking forward to crafting with you! 

We'd love to have you participate in our event if you are a business owner or blogger. Shoot us an email if you'd like to be part of the goodie bag or another part of the event. We'd love to help promote your business! 

hello@urbancraftcamp.com

Summer Craft Workshop - String Art

Hope you can join us for our first summer craft workshop! I'm partnering with Ana from We Love Citrus and we'll be making these fun 12" x 12" maps of California, while enjoying refreshments and meeting new friends. You'll also recieve a goodie bag filled with wonderful things. 

In honor of Mother's Day we are giving one workshop ticket away on Instagram. If you live in San Diego, tag a friend for a chance to win! Winner will be announced on Monday, May 13th at 10am PST. If you are the winner and have already purchased a ticket, we will refund your ticket fee. 

Spots are limited so please RSVP here: 
http://summercraftworkshops.eventbrite.com/ 


Looking forward to crafting with you! 

New in the Shop

Mini-clipboards | Kraft cards | Floral Pillows | String Art 

I've been busy getting ready for this weekend's show and all of these new things are available in the shop. 

Check back, there's more to come!

Spring Trunk Show

Come on by this Sunday! We're crafting up a storm so you're 

not gonna want to miss this one. Especially since you 

haven't shopped for Mother's Day yet, have you? 

See you there! 

The Handmade Revolution Valentine's Trunk Show

Stop by this weekend for our Valentine's Trunk Show. You won't find a better spot to pick up a unique, one-of-a-kind gift. We're all busy creating this week so don't miss it! We'll have a Thai food truck out front, treats and drinks inside and lots of fun people to hang out with. See you there!

Regenegade LA Holiday Market

How excited am I to be doing Renegade LA? My first "big" craft show. Even more excited to be doing it with my friend Colleen of Colleen Towend Jewelry.

Crafts + girls weekend? Yes please. 

I'll share more info as the show gets closer but I hope you can visit us there! I promise it'll be worth the trip.  

Homemade rules. 

Handmade Revolution Show Today!

Come join us today for the Fall Handmade Revolution Show! I had a preview last night and you definitely don't want to miss this one. Food truck, Mangia Mangia, specializing in gourmet italian fare will be there as well. 

See you there!  

Yellow Doors

There's nothing more cheerful than a bright yellow front door....

All Grown Up

Having mixed feelings about today! All three of my boys are in school today for the first time. Not quite sure how this happened so fast...

I'm so proud that they are all so independent and excited for school. They are kind to their friends and teachers, they love learning and are excited to share what they know with whoever will listen!

Not sure what I'm going to do with my life now that they're busy with their own, but I'll keep you posted. 

Off to bake some treats for after school so they'll tell me about their day!

Good Times in Santa Barbara

We're spending some time in Santa Barbara this week. Not too shabby. Having our first "glamping" experience. (No, I didn't make that word up) All the fun of camping without the mess. Let's just say it makes for a happier marriage in this family!

There's been lots of pool and beach time, a French festival, playing in the woods, and awesome food all around. We've got four days left so I'm expecting to be fully vacationed-out before we hit the road again.

It's good to get away.

School's Out

I love the last day of school! Epic water fights, friends, picnics and anticipation of a fun summer ahead. All three boys had a special day, and we all fell asleep early last night from pure exhaustion. 


We're hanging around the house this morning in recovery mode, and heading out to celebrate the first day off with a trip to the pool this afternoon. Here's to a great summer break!

Paris In Color

So excited to receive this package in a few days. My favorite photography blogger, Nichole of Little Brown Pen, has released a book of her beautiful Paris prints. You can find Paris in Color for a great price here. 

It's going to go straight to the coffee table for a long, long stay. Lovely.