Dear friends, Be safe during this weather. It's perfect for cuddling up with the sewing machine, the trophy pieces, the iPod cases, or whatever you have on hand and a good movie. We hope you are staying warm and Google-ing for more ideas and dreams. Keep in mind your loved ones, lots of time to create some lovely Valentine's gifts. Warmest wishes, Your friendly neighborhood re-use shop
Alternative Flowers for Valentine's Day NOTE: February 2nd workshop is cancelled due to the storm Wednesday, February 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 is on 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. For ages 10 and up.
"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.
Basic Bookbinding, Saturday, February 12th, 1-3 pm
Adults. Class size is limited to 8 participants. Instructor: Shauna Carey $25 per person includes all materials, inspirations and instructions, and use of our tools.
You'll learn beginning-level handmade book construction skills and assemble your own unique, unconventional, eco-friendly book to take away. Open the cover to this fun and creative craft with a talented teacher's guidance
The I.D.E.A. Store is continuously seeking input on how we can build and develop ourselves as a resource for the Champaign, Urbana, and surrounding communities. We appreciate a moment of your time to give us some feedback.
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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Alternative Flowers for Valentine's Day 
Basic Bookbinding, Saturday, February 12th, 1-3 pm 
