Here we are, 10 months into 2024. How quickly those months have come and gone. Ready or not, Christmas decorations are here to be purchased along with gifts to be shared with our friends and family. To help, Creative Gatherings will give you some inexpensive ideas to get you started in your preparations.
November 1st and 2nd we would like to share with you Christmas card charm by helping you personalize your cards with a note done in Calligraphy or using beautiful Christmas napkins or embossed, that have the feel of an expensive card however, it will be handmade by you!
Individual Projects – Friday Evening 6:20-8:30PM & Saturday Morning 9:30AM-12:30PM
Tables will be available in an area of the sanctuary for working on your own projects while enjoying fellowship and music with other creatives. These need to be projects not requiring heat or objects such as glue that could be dropped on the carpet. If you have any question call Maurita at 505-980-3801 to discuss them. Please register. No fee is required, but donations are always welcomed. Friday 6:20PM-8:30PM/Saturday 9:30-1PM
Friday Evening Class with Sue Clover 6:20PM – 8:30PM
Sue will present ideas and time to work on interesting cards that can be made without special tools including ones made with Christmas themed napkins, paint chips, and a few sheets of scrapbook paper. Supplies and handouts will include a lot of ideas for making fun cards with children. You will have the opportunity to make a few cards for the Christmas holiday and easily repeat and develop your own personalized cards. Your older youth may come with you. If you have craft scissors, please bring them. However, there will be some available to use if you do not. All supplies will be provided.
Registration and $5 fee will be required. This class will be limited to 20 people
Saturday Morning Classes with Sue Clover 10AM-12:30PM
Sue will work with you on embossing and using rubber stamps for your Christmas cards. All supplies will be provided, and no special equipment is required. The main emphasis will be on embossing and rubber stamps. (If you would like to continue or use supplies from Friday evenings class, you may.)
Registration and $5 fee will be required. This class will be limited to 20 people.
Saturday Morning & Afternoon Class with Barbara Beck 9:30AM – 2PM
Barbara is a multitalented visual artist who not only works in watercolors but embellishes some of her creations with calligraphy. She will be teaching you the basics if you are a beginner, or refresh what you know and take you further with calligraphy. Barbara will show you the tools and how they will be used. If you have calligraphy pens please bring them. Otherwise there will be some provided for you to share. Bring a snack or lunch.
Registration and $10 fee will be required. This class will be limited to 20 people
Use this link to register for the event: https://newlifecity.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2553446