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I.D.E.A.'s! January 19th-25th, 2011
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Great classes and parties are happening every week at The I.D.E.A. Store! Each one offers you the opportunity to work with unusual materials in new ways, be inspired and develop your creative skills, and increase your understanding that reusing castoffs helps protect natural resources.
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 An Introduction to Billboard Vinyl Wednesday, January 19th, 6-7:30 pm
Ages: 10 and up.
Class size: limited to 8 participants.
Instructors: Traci Walker-Pines (certified art educator) and Carol Jo Morgan
Cost: $15 per person, includes material samples, lots of inspirations, and use of our tools
Many of today's advertising billboards are made of non-recyclable vinyl which can be re-used creatively in a number of ways. We'll trace billboard history, evaluate modern-day vinyl's properties and workability, and look at product possibilities. If the class fills up, your payment will be reversed - we will let you know!
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Billboard Bracelets and Baskets
Saturday, January 22nd from 1-3 p.m.
Ages: 10 and up.
Class size: Limited to 8 participants
Instructor: Traci Walker-Pines and daughter Josie Pines
Cost:$20 per person, includes all materials, inspiration and instruction for 3 projects.
Traci will teach you to use advertising billboard vinyl to make baskets which can have several functions, while Josie helps you use the vinyl to make a folded bracelet.
Register here for this class!
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A Jewel of a Journal,  Saturday, January 29th, 1-3 pm
Ages: 10 and up.
Class size: Limited to 8 participants.
Instructors: Shauna Carey and Carol Jo Morgan
Costs: $10 per person, includes all materials, inspiration and instruction, and use of our tools.
You may have a whole collection of CD jewel cases at home, but not like this one! Shauna Carey, Champaign public schools' Fine Arts Coordinator and outstanding teacher, will help you transform a used CD jewel case into your personal creative journal.
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Fabric Blow-Out Sale!!
Open 8 am- 12:30 pm
A whale of a sale of all things fabric, fiber and notions...We have been collecting for months! Don't miss it!
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Want a better world? Re-Use Billboards! Read this blog for: - WHY do we need to re-use billboards
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Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers Needed for the big Fabric and Fiber Blowout Sale on Saturday, January 29th. We need extra helpers to set up Friday afternoon the 28th, and several more helpers for the sale Saturday from 8:30-12:30. E-mail Claire,
Claire@the-idea-store.org or call her at the store, 217-352-7878, or on her cell 217-493-2532. Many thanks!
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Are you thinking about your goals for the year? Wanting to make craft projects but in need of a reason, a drive, and don't have enough space for it to be added to your collection?
Consider crafting for The I.D.E.A. Store. We are seeking donations of various works of art that are created from supplies from the store or in general arts and crafts made from re-used materials. Artwork that is donated will be part of The I.D.E.A. Store gallery exhibit at Indi Go Artist Co-Op and the CUSF Gala. We will accept all types of art donations including but not limited to sculpture, clothing, home decor, cards, crafts, jewelry, everyday items, etc. Find out more details!
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