Fabric Blow-Out Sale, Saturday, January 29th, 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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A Jewel of a Journal,

Saturday, January 29th, 1-3 pm  

Shauna Carey, Fine Arts Coordinator for the Champaign Public Schools (and a talented teacher), will inspire you to make books and journals from interesting reusable materials in two upcoming workshops at The I.D.E.A. Store. Enrollment is limited so you can get more individualized attention, so reserving your space is advised.

This Saturday, January 29th from 1-3 p.m., Shauna will show you a variety of ways to personalize a CD jewel case and fashion journal pages to fit inside. What a great place to keep you secret thoughts, or make a great gift for a music lover! Experiment with several techniques to disguise the case's original use. This is the perfect workshop for a parent/child (ages 10 and up) or friends to attend together.

On Saturday, February 12th from 1-3 p.m., adults can join Shauna to learn beginning-level bookbinding skills. You'll construct a unique handmade book and leave with ideas for more unconventional styles to make on your own.

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Alternative Flowers for Valentine's Day,                                                Wednesday, February 2nd & 9th, 4-7 pm

Share the love! Come and make special flowers from non-recyclable materials, especially colorful plastics. You can make several to take away, and make more to gift to the Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation for a special fundraiser through The I.D.E.A. Store.

Workshops are on Wednesday, February 2 and/or Wednesday, February 9 from 4-7. This is an "open studio" so you may come at your convenience, stay as long as you can, and choose what you'll make. Please arrive by 6 p.m. for full benefit of this creative opportunity.

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Presby Hall's past Coat of Arms

"Family Price" Coat of Arms, Saturday, February 5th, 1-3 pm  

Ages 6 and up. Workshop size is limited to 10 participants.
Instructor: Carol Jo Morgan

In this creative workshop, you'll choose colors, symbols, and a motto that represent your family's strength and unity. Of course, we'll be using some non-traditional materials that The I.D.E.A. Store supplies, a modern twist to a 12th Century tradition!

As an incentive for two or three generations of your family to register together, the workshop fee will be only $6 per person. Couples and individuals fee is $15 per person.

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Re-Use Fabric Ideas!

Harry the Hedgehog

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- Links to amazing artists working in re-use fabrics.
 

NEWS!

We have an ever changing stock of supplies. What is this? We don't know. What could it be? The possibilities are endless.

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design*sponge project Straw chandelier

Call for Art Donations
 

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!