Craft Events and Classes Happening this July with MCreativeJ
- Melissa Galbraith
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
July is all about craft fairs and dyeing workshops. Well mine is and yours should be too! With gorgeous summer weather, it's the perfect time to be outside strolling around a craft fair checking out great handmade finds from local artisans or taking a dyeing class. Best part is you don't have to clean up the mess!
With an MCreativeJ craft class you'll enjoy a hands-on workshop with materials provided. You'll learn new skills, techniques, and get to ask all the questions you'd like. Plus, even if you've never hand embroidered or dyed before, you'll start at the very beginning and be guided through step-by-step.
What are you waiting for? Let's get crafty with a hand embroidery or dyeing workshop!
July Craft Events and Classes
July 11-13: West Seattle Summer Fest
Get ready for the ultimate summer celebration—West Seattle Summer Fest is back for its 43rd year! Three+ days of awesome live music, delicious food, unique craft vendors, a beverage garden, and nonstop fun in the Kid’s Zone—all in the heart of The Junction!
July 18-20: Alki Art Fair
Take in the colorful views while strolling the promenade, as you eat and shop among the expansive lineup of artists, makers and performers and celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of our local arts and culture.
July 24: Intro to Indigo Dyeing from 6:30-8:30pm at Monster
Explore the magic of indigo dyeing with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. Learn how to fold and bind fabric to create patterns and designs with indigo dye. You’ll love seeing the dye change colors, and your designs come to life! Each attendee will receive four cotton tea towels to create their own patterns and are also encouraged to bring additional materials to dye. This class can get messy, so please wear clothing you don’t mind getting a little dye on.
July 25: Intro to Ice Dyeing from 6-8pm at Make Apothecary
Explore the magic of ice dyeing with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. Learn how to fold and bind fabric to create patterns and designs as well as the playful nature of ice dye. You’ll love playing with different folding techniques and seeing your designs come to life after the ice melts! Each attendee will receive four cotton tea towels to create their own patterns and are also encouraged to bring additional cotton materials to dye. This class can get messy, so please wear clothing you don’t mind getting a little dye on.
July 26-27 Urban Craft Uprising Summer Show
Urban Craft Uprising was founded in the winter of 2005 to showcase the work of independent crafters, artists and designers — to provide a unique, high quality, hand-crafted alternative to “big box” stores and mass produced goods. At the Summer Show, you can now find 130+ makers all selling handmade goods both indoors and out, including jewelry, housewares, clothing, toys, bath & body products, candles, and so much more!
Looking for more workshops and crafty events?
See all upcoming hand embroidery workshops and craft events here.
Can't join me for an in-person workshop?
Try my Domestika course! This virtual workshop is a great way to learn at your own pace from where ever you are! My course will walk you through how to create a stained glass inspired embroidery. It's beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone who wants to get into hand embroidery.
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