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                                <title><![CDATA[Events]]></title>
                    
                                <subtitle>Events at my space.</subtitle>
                                                    <updated>2026-11-29T19:00:00+00:00</updated>
                        <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dye Q & A Night!]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://members.thearterygj.org/events/4-nov-2026-dye-q-a-night" />
            <id>https://members.thearterygj.org/20561</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[The ARTery]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Nov 4, 2026 6pm to 7:30pm<br><br>**Ever wonder, "How can I dye this?" Wondering about color combinations or how to change the color of something?  This Q & A session is for you! Bring your dilemmas for discussion and consultation with our Fibers Studio Manager, Julia. Get some ideas appropriate for your fiber type and color preferences.** 

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**Max attendance 12** 
**Members $10 non members $15** 
**Deadline to sign up:  Nov 1st by 5pm**

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            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-11-05T01:00:00+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[First Friday!]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://members.thearterygj.org/events/6-nov-2026-first-friday" />
            <id>https://members.thearterygj.org/20550</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[The ARTery]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Nov 6, 2026 5pm to 8pm<br><br>Join us for a creative evening at The ARTery! Watch a live silk painting demonstration by Julia March Crocetto, get hands-on with our make your own stamp activity where you’ll carve a design into an eraser and turn it into a one-of-a-kind print, and check out our ceramics seconds sale for unique pottery finds at special prices. A new Art Show featuring Devan Penniman!  Plus, catch live ceramic demonstrations and see the magic in action!]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-11-07T00:00:00+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Felt This! 2 Day Wet Felting Workshop with Pamela MacGregor]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://members.thearterygj.org/events/7-nov-2026-felt-this-2-day-wet-felting-workshop-with-pamela-macgregor" />
            <id>https://members.thearterygj.org/20548</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[The ARTery]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Nov 7, 2026 10am to Nov 8, 2026 3pm<br><br>Join instructor Pamela MacGregor for a hands-on, **2-day workshop** exploring the art of wet felting! Pamela will begin with an informative talk about the different types of wet felting and the materials used in the process, giving participants a better understanding of this versatile fiber art.

Participants will learn the basics of creating felted work using wool, prefelt, soap, water, and simple tools. Through hands-on instruction, they will explore how to lay out materials, work the fibers, and use rolling and hand-felting techniques to create their own unique felted artwork.

During this workshop, participants will create a finished piece measuring approximately 8 x 10 inches, or experiment with shaping their work into a slightly sculpted piece measuring approximately 8 x 8 inches. There will be opportunities to explore color, texture, and design while learning the fundamentals of the wet-felting process.

Date: **November 7–8**
Time: **10am-3pm**
Lunch: 1-hour break each day; please bring your own lunch
Class Size: 6–10 participants

Member Rate: $50
Non-Member Rate: $60

**Deadline to Sign Up: November 4 by 5:00 PM**

All necessary materials and tools will be provided. No previous felting experience is required. Come ready to learn, experiment, and enjoy two creative days exploring the art of wet felting with Pamela MacGregor!]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-11-07T17:00:00+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dye Hard: Tie-Dye Night!]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://members.thearterygj.org/events/13-nov-2026-dye-hard-tie-dye-night" />
            <id>https://members.thearterygj.org/20552</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[The ARTery]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Nov 13, 2026 6pm to 9pm<br><br>Get ready for a colorful night of creativity! Learn the basics of fiber-reactive dyes and explore fun techniques for creating your own unique tie-dye designs.
Never heard of fiber-reactive dye? It’s a type of fabric dye that bonds with natural fibers like cotton, creating bright, vibrant, long-lasting colors. You’ll learn how to mix fiber-reactive dyes, experiment with different colors, and explore patterns and tie-dye techniques to create your own one-of-a-kind pieces.
No previous dyeing experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and be ready to get a little colorful!

Members rate $20 non members rate $25
**Deadline to sign up:  Nov 10th by 5pm**

What’s included:
Fiber-reactive dyes and dyeing supplies
Hands-on instruction and guidance
Learn how to mix and prepare dyes
A variety of tie-dye techniques to try

What to bring:
Please bring 2–3 shirts or other items made from 100% cotton to dye. White or light-colored items work best.

Wet Studio Attire:
Please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes. Aprons are recommended. Avoid loose sleeves or dangling jewelry that could catch on equipment or get into materials. Long hair should be tied back.

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            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-11-14T01:00:00+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Relief Printmaking Basics: Linoleum Block Carving Part 1]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://members.thearterygj.org/events/14-nov-2026-relief-printmaking-basics-linoleum-block-carving-part-1" />
            <id>https://members.thearterygj.org/20553</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[The ARTery]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Nov 14, 2026 10am to 12:30pm<br><br>This session is focused on preparing a block for printing. We'll work with linoleum, exploring the image and ways of transferring it to the block, and practice carving techniques – aiming to have a simple block carved in time to print in the afternoon session. We’ll discuss paper options as part of the design process. The afternoon session will be focused on inking and printing; sign up for either session or both. You’re invited to bring a bag lunch and we'll eat together between sessions.

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Instructor Julia March Crocetto, MFA, carved her first linoleum block in middle school. Later, she studied printmaking at the University of New Mexico, where she found carving to be a joy and printing to be a means of expression, making impressions of the places she loves.

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What to Bring: Studio Attire\*. Bring 2-3 sketches or photos to use as inspiration All other materials are provided. Easy-carve block alternatives will be available for purchase, or you may bring your own.

**Instructor: Julia March Crocetto**
**Target audience/skill level: Beginning/Intermediate/Refresher**
**Price per person: $50 for non members $40 for members**
**TIME: 10am -12:30pm**
**Register Now!**
**Deadline to sign up:11th by 5 pm**]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-11-14T17:00:00+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Little Houses for Little Hands!]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://members.thearterygj.org/events/14-nov-2026-little-houses-for-little-hands" />
            <id>https://members.thearterygj.org/20560</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[The ARTery]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Nov 14, 2026 10:30am to 1:30pm<br><br>**Cost: $15 per participant Adults and kids welcome**
**sign up online by  Nov 11th by 5pm and  pay at the door.**

**This 3-hour workshop is especially easy  for children ages 5 and older(ages 5-13 must be accompanied by an adult).** 

**We will build miniature houses using extruded clay and your**
**child’s imagination. The completed houses can be taken home once they are fired in the**
**kiln (they will be ready for pickup around 11/21/26).** 

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**You can paint them at home using acrylic**
**paints of your choice. Or in the Community room at the ARTery!** 
**Limit one larger house or two smaller houses per child/adult.**

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            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-11-14T17:30:00+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Relief Printmaking Basics Part II Linoleum Block Printing]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://members.thearterygj.org/events/14-nov-2026-relief-printmaking-basics-part-ii-linoleum-block-printing" />
            <id>https://members.thearterygj.org/20554</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[The ARTery]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Nov 14, 2026 1:30pm to 4:30pm<br><br>\*PLEASE NOTE- Completion of the morning session is not required to participate in the afternoon session.
Workshop description:
The afternoon session is focused on inking and printing your carved linoleum block with Caligo Safe-Wash relief inks. We'll go over paper preparation, ink-up, modifiers, and clean-up. We'll set up the printing press, discuss settings, and investigate some hand-printing options. Ink and paper will be provided. Print Studio Orientation is included. You’re invited to bring a bag lunch and we'll eat together between sessions.
Instructor Julia March Crocetto, MFA, carved her first linoleum block in middle school. Later, she studied printmaking at the University of New Mexico, where she found carving to be a joy and printing to be a means of expression, making impressions of the places she loves. 
What to Bring: Studio Attire\*. Bring a carved linoleum block. All other materials are provided. Feel free to bring past work for discussion. Bring a portfolio for taking home wet prints; members may leave theirs to dry.
Instructor: Julia March Crocetto
Target audience/skill level: Beginning/Intermediate/Refresher
Price per person: $50 for non members $40 for members 
TIME: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Register Now!
**Deadline to sign up:  November 11th by 5 pm**]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-11-14T20:30:00+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Keepsake Journal Bookbinding Workshop]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://members.thearterygj.org/events/18-nov-2026-keepsake-journal-bookbinding-workshop" />
            <id>https://members.thearterygj.org/20556</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[The ARTery]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Nov 18, 2026 6pm to 9pm<br><br>SOLD OUT!
Learn the basics of bookbinding in this hands-on workshop! We’ll cover bookbinding terminology, tools, paper choices, folding, measuring, cutting, and stitching. You’ll create a colorful keepsake journal using buttonhole binding, a decorative stitching technique that leaves the colorful thread visible along the spine. No glue is needed for this project!
Instructor Julia March Crocetto, MFA, stumbled upon bookbinding by accident and had the good fortune to study with a world-class teacher while in graduate school. She found the materials and techniques familiar and discovered that the book form was an effective container for intangibles and ephemera. Julia looks forward to sharing the craft and helping you create a journal of your own.
Instructor: Julia March Crocetto
Target audience/skill level: Beginning/Refresher
Maximum: 8 participants
Price per person: non members $46 members $36
**Registration deadline: Nov 14th by 5pm**
TIME: 6pm - 9pm
What’s Included:
All paper, materials, and tools needed for the project
Instruction and guidance throughout the bookbinding process
A handmade keepsake journal to take home
What to Bring:
Optional studio attire or an apron. All other materials are provided.
Skills Needed:
Some dexterity is needed for poking holes, safely handling a needle, managing thread, and keeping paper organized. No previous bookbinding experience is necessary.
Studio Attire:
Please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes. Aprons are recommended. Avoid loose sleeves or dangling jewelry that could catch on equipment or get into materials. Long hair should be tied back.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-11-19T01:00:00+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Sip & Craft: Wreath Making Workshop]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://members.thearterygj.org/events/20-nov-2026-sip-craft-wreath-making-workshop" />
            <id>https://members.thearterygj.org/20555</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[The ARTery]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Nov 20, 2026 6pm to 9pm<br><br>Sip, create, and have some fun! Join us for a relaxed Sip & Craft event where you’ll make your own beautiful wreath while enjoying a drink and good company.
Choose your colors, textures, and embellishments to create a wreath that’s uniquely yours. No crafting experience is needed—just bring your creativity and get ready for a fun, hands-on evening!
 
member ticket: $40 non member ticket $50
**Registration deadline: Nov 17th by 12pm**
Your ticket includes:
All materials needed to create your wreath
Step-by-step guidance
One drink of your choice
 
Come craft, sip, and unwind with us!
What to Bring:
Optional studio attire or an apron. All other materials are provided.
Skills Needed:
Some dexterity. no skills needed.
Studio Attire:
Please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes. Aprons are recommended. Avoid loose sleeves or dangling jewelry that could catch on equipment or get into materials. Long hair should be tied back.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-11-21T01:00:00+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Sip & Craft: Ceramic Ornament Workshop]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://members.thearterygj.org/events/29-nov-2026-sip-craft-ceramic-ornament-workshop" />
            <id>https://members.thearterygj.org/20679</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[The ARTery]]></name>
            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Nov 29, 2026 12pm to 3pm<br><br>**Get creative and festive in this hands-on ceramic workshop! You'll use cookie cutters to shape your own unique ceramic ornaments, then add your personal touch with textures, patterns, and decorative details.**

**Whether you're making holiday decorations, thoughtful handmade gifts, or keepsakes to treasure for years to come, this workshop is a fun and relaxing way to explore working with clay.**

**No experience necessary! Just bring your creativity and enjoy making something special by hand.**

**All supplies are included.**

**Your ticket includes all supplies and one drink to enjoy while you create!**

**Registration deadline: Nov 26th by 5pm**]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>2026-11-29T19:00:00+00:00</updated>
        </entry>
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