Classes at The Scrap Exchange

February Classes Still Available

We've got some great classes left in February and space is still available.   Sign up today for any of the following creative reuse classes.   (And watch for our March/April class list to be released soon!)

Altered Sweaters

Friday, February 17

6-9pm (drop-in anytime during class hours)

Instructor: Ann Woodward

All ages

Fee:$5

Online Registration Link:  http://scrapclass2012-04.eventbrite.com/

Bring a sweater or two, and make a scarf, hat, or just change it up into your own unique, one-of-a-kind design. Special Third Friday drop-in class!

Sock Monkeys

Saturday, February 18

10am-Noon

Instructor: Dara McGinn 

All ages

Fee:$10

Online Registration Link:  http://scrapclass2012-05.eventbrite.com/

Learn how to make your own custom sock monkey from 2 old socks, left-over buttons, and filling. No prior experience is necessary. For kids and adults. Bring your favorite pair of old socks if you like!

T-Shirt Re-Make

Monday, February 20

3-5pm

Instructor: Madeline James

Ages:16+

Fee:$20

Online Registration Link:  http://scrapclass2012-06.eventbrite.com/

Got loads of baggy tee-shirts that you will never wear from your school, dance squad, team building events, and all those other cool things you do? Learn to sassify your wardrobe with a t-shirt modification class. You don’t have to have a lot of sewing experience, but basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine wil help. Bring a t-shirt that you would like to modify and a t-shirt or tank top that fits you well to use as a pattern. By the end of the class you will have one sassy T, and the skills to make many more.

Funky Pet Food Totes

Tuesday, February 21

6-8pm

Instructor: Madeline James

Ages:16+

Fee:$20

Online Registration Link: http://scrapclass2012-07.eventbrite.com/

Turn used pet food bags (or bird seed bags) into sturdy and attractive tote bags. All feed bags and other materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. This is a fun and easy project, but some previous sewing experience is required.

Cape It Up: Discover Your Inner Super Hero (kids!)

Friday, February 24

4 to 6pm

Instructor:   Sara McCreary

Ages: 8 to 12

Fee:  $12

Online registration link:  http://scrapclass2012-11.eventbrite.com

Fight crime, live in a magical world, or be an evil villain — the choice is yours when you learn to make a cape and design your own super hero symbol! Show the world your inner powers.

Cape it Up: Discover Your Inner Super Hero (adults!)

Friday, February 24

6-9pm (drop-in anytime during class hours)

Instructor: Sara McCreary

Ages: 16+

Fee: $7

Online registration link:  http://scrapclass2012-08.eventbrite.com/

Fight crime, live in a magical world, or be an evil villain - the choice is yours when you learn to sew a cape and design your own super hero symbol. Show the world your inner powers! Special drop-in class.

Collage Cards

Sunday, February 26

2-5pm

Instructor: Rechel Harris

Ages:16+

Fee:$20 

Online Registration Link:  http://scrapclass2012-09.eventbrite.com/

Create a collage that reflects different aspects of  yourself! This collage class, inspired by the process of SoulCollage as described in Seena B. Frost’s published works about SoulCollage®, will guide you through the process making an original picture using images from magazines, cards, calendars, and more. Each card you make will reflect an aspect of your inner self.

In the Neighborhood


Third Friday Durham Events

Our Green Gallery openings are always scheduled to coincide with other Third Friday events in downtown Durham. Here are the things we know about now happening on this Third Friday; there may be more in the works! All events are Friday, February 17 from 6-9 pm unless otherwise noted. More information is available at www.thirdfridaydurham.com.

1. Painting The Town Red , 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Studio 123 at Golden Belt , 807 East Main Street Durham NC , Durham, NC 27701

2. “P.G. Adams: Glazed & Amazed” in the BASEMENT , 6:00pm - 9:00pm
susan frosch art & design , 305 e chapel hill st, durham arts place, basement studio- enter from alley behind building, Durham, NC 27701

3. “Andy Fleishman: Starting with Photography” Exhibition Opening & Artist Reception , 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Through This Lens , 303 E. Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701

4. Green Gallery Opening: "Leaving Liberty", art by Daniel Bagnell , 6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Scrap Exchange , 923 Franklin St., Bays 1 and 2, Durham, NC 27701

5. Book Signing at Recyclique , 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Recyclique , 2811 Hillsborough Road, A creative upcycling nonprofit, Durham, NC 277005

6. Opening Reception: Eno River Tapestries by Silvia Heyden / Open Studios , 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Horse & Buggy Press / Bull City Arts Collaborative , 401-B1 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701

7. Carburetor: Art by Melissa Smith , 7:00pm - 10:00pm
The Carrack Modern Art , 111 West Parrish Street, Durham, NC 27701

8. Michael Casey , 11:00am - 11:00pm
The Broad Street Cafe , 1116 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27705

9. Grand Opening Studio Show , 6:00pm - 11:59am
Revere La Noue's Studio , 308 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701

10. BOUT IT. The Work of Martin Loomis , 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Durty Durham Art Collective , 305 E Chapel Hill St, Up the Stairs, Durham, NC 27701

11. Gregg Kemp Talk , 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Durham Art Guild's Room 100 Gallery at Golden Belt , 807 East Main Street, Building #2, Room 100, Durham, NC 27701

12. Works by Rachel Goodwin , 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Manbites Dog Theater , 703 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27702

13. Third Friday at Golden Belt , 6:00pm - 12:00pm
Golden Belt , 807 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27701