INDIE ARTS MONTCLAIR
Fall 2024 Skillshare Schedule
Wednesday October 2, 2024
4:00 - 5:00 pm at East Side Mags 491 Bloomfield Ave Montclair, NJ
Sewing - Mending + Basic Skills led by Charla
This skillshare will cover commonly-used hand stiches and sewing machine basics so you can do simple repairs. You only need to bring yourself, but feel free to bring small fabric items you'd like to learn how to mend, such as clothing, plushies and bags. Free used sewing machine raffle for anyone interested!
5:30 - 6:30 pm at Ahava Felicidad Hair and Body 4 Midland Avenue Montclair, NJ
Best way to Install a Crochet Weave
Crochet weaving with a BEADER on hair cornrows - a simple plastic BEADER is used to insert under a braid (cornrow, canerow, or Dutch braid) with fiber/extension hair (that can be of several different wave curl or straight patterns) the fibers are tied into the braid and a weaving effect is seen- this can be used to create a full head “weave” partial updos and creative looks like what can be seen on Tv, runway, film and everyday lifestyle.
This skillshare is best with a partner so if people come in twos -one person can have a braid that the other practices on or they can just see it as a look and learn - I can also create a demo on a table so they can practice the technique but having performed on a head is best.
Thursday October 3, 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm @ Cornerstone (upstairs) 198 Bellevue Ave Montclair NJ
Boomerang Bags Sewing Bee Led by Claire Cohen
Sewists gather and create Boomerang Bags from donated material. Bring your sewing machine, supplies, iron, ironing board, cutting board, or just yourself! Plenty of non-sewing tasks for kids and non-sewers. Also accepting fabric donations at the event. Take home a Boomerang Bag as a thank you. Drop in any time for as long as you like.
1:00 - 2:00pm @ Nuts & Delights 555 Bloomfield Ave Montclair NJ
Turkiye Journey and Culture Through Turkish Tea and Delights Tasting Led by Mustafa Emre
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**There is a $10 fee for tea & food. You may attend the event without purchasing food. **
RSVP to info@indieartsmontclair.org (also not required but helps us plan)
5:00 - 6:00 pm @ (private residence to be shared with registrants only) Register at info@indieartsmontclair.org
Winter Sowing 101 Led by Munira Bootwala, Tom Mulligan and Sulima Elemam.
Learn how to reuse plastic jugs to start native perennial plants from seed. Seeds, tools and materials will be provided but feel free to bring a jug if you like. Take home a seed starting kit and seeds to plant.
5:30 - 6:30 pm @ East Side Mags 491 Bloomfield Ave Montclair, NJ
Character Design Workshop! Led by Brigid Allanson of Saturday Cartoon Club
Learn to design your own characters, from stick figure to detailed sketch. All Ages
5:30 - 6:30 pm at Ahava Felicidad Hair and Body 4 Midland Avenue Montclair, NJ
Best way to Install a Crochet Weave
Crochet weaving with a BEADER on hair cornrows - a simple plastic BEADER is used to insert under a braid (cornrow, canerow, or Dutch braid) with fiber/extension hair (that can be of several different wave curl or straight patterns) the fibers are tied into the braid and a weaving effect is seen- this can be used to create a full head “weave” partial updos and creative looks like what can be seen on Tv, runway, film and everyday lifestyle.
This skillshare is best with a partner so if people come in twos -one person can have a braid that the other practices on or they can just see it as a look and learn - I can also create a demo on a table so they can practice the technique but having performed on a head is best.
Friday October 4, 2024
11:00am - 3:00 pm @ Cornerstone (upstairs) 198 Bellevue Ave Montclair NJ
Boomerang Bags Sewing Bee Led by Claire Cohen
Sewists gather and create Boomerang Bags from donated material. Bring your sewing machine, supplies, iron, ironing board, cutting board, or just yourself! Plenty of non-sewing tasks for kids and non-sewers. Also accepting fabric donations at the event. Take home a Boomerang Bag as a thank you. Drop in any time for as long as you like.
5:30 - 6:30 pm @ Nuts & Delights 555 Bloomfield Ave Montclair NJ
Love, Song, and Poesía: The Creative Power of the Latin American Décima
Led by Deivis “Deivito” Garcia
Learn a Spanish poetic form that’s been around for half a millennium. The rules of the Latin American decima can be used in any language. North Jersey Spanglish musician Deivis “Deivito” Garcia gives a brief overview (with a demonstration on guitar) and helps you learn the ropes as you try writing your own.
6:30 - 7:30 pm @ Nuts & Delights 555 Bloomfield Ave Montclair NJ
Introduction to Heirloom Apples Led by Charles Sontag IV
At one point in time, there were 20,000 varieties of Apples in North America. What is currently available is about 7,000 species of which maybe 2 dozen are easily accessible in mass markets. But sometimes, an amazing apple just doesn't sell visually. We will be trying out different heirloom apples and modern heirs of these lost beauties. Try 10 different apples paired WITH CHEESE!
8:30 - 9:30 pm at Ahava Felicidad Hair and Body 4 Midland Avenue Montclair, NJ
Best way to Install a Crochet Weave
Crochet weaving with a BEADER on hair cornrows - a simple plastic BEADER is used to insert under a braid (cornrow, canerow, or Dutch braid) with fiber/extension hair (that can be of several different wave curl or straight patterns) the fibers are tied into the braid and a weaving effect is seen- this can be used to create a full head “weave” partial updos and creative looks like what can be seen on Tv, runway, film and everyday lifestyle.
This skillshare is best with a partner so if people come in twos -one person can have a braid that the other practices on or they can just see it as a look and learn - I can also create a demo on a table so they can practice the technique but having performed on a head is best.
Saturday October 5, 2024
12:15pm - 2:15pm @ 148 Forest St, Montclair, NJ (back yard)
Editing for the Collective: Balancing Art, Vision, and Voice Led by Jodan Worley
Are you passionate about working within an artist collective or curious about how editorial work shapes creative collaboration? This class explores the essential role of editors in artist collectives, from curating diverse voices to maintaining the collective’s shared vision.
Learn how to manage:
Submissions
Constructive feedback
Navigating the balance between artistic freedom and cohesive storytelling
Whether you're an artist, writer, or aspiring editor, this class will equip you with the tools and strategies to foster a thriving collaborative creative process.
Jordan Worley is a member of the editorial board of World War 3 Illustrated, a groundbreaking comic book anthology, started in New York City by comic book artists Peter Kuper and Seth Tobocman, and painter Christof Kohlhofer, and subsequently produced by a collective with a rotating editorship.
World War 3 Illustrated focuses each issue on a single political theme, chosen by the editorial collective, with artists and writers invited to create work around that topic. This approach keeps the publication diverse and unpredictable, making it one of the longest-running comic anthologies of its kind, with over 30 years in print.
2:30 -3:30 pm @ 148 Forest St, Montclair, NJ (back yard)
Discussion - Harm Reduction as Part of Mutual Aid Work
Led by members of Montclair Area Solidarity Network
Join us for a discussion on harm reduction work as part of a broader mutual aid work.
5:00 - 6:00 pm at Ahava Felicidad Hair and Body 4 Midland Avenue Montclair, NJ
Best way to Install a Crochet Weave
Crochet weaving with a BEADER on hair cornrows - a simple plastic BEADER is used to insert under a braid (cornrow, canerow, or Dutch braid) with fiber/extension hair (that can be of several different wave curl or straight patterns) the fibers are tied into the braid and a weaving effect is seen- this can be used to create a full head “weave” partial updos and creative looks like what can be seen on Tv, runway, film and everyday lifestyle.
This skillshare is best with a partner so if people come in twos -one person can have a braid that the other practices on or they can just see it as a look and learn - I can also create a demo on a table so they can practice the technique but having performed on a head is best.
Sunday October 6, 2024
1:00 -2:30 pm @ Silver Stream Studios 594 Valley Rd. Montclair, NJ
Opioid Overdose Reversal Training. Led by Nicholas
Learn to spot the signs of opioid overdose and how to administer overdose reversal meds.
5:00 - 6:00 pm at Ahava Felicidad Hair and Body 4 Midland Avenue Montclair, NJ
Best way to Install a Crochet Weave
Crochet weaving with a BEADER on hair cornrows - a simple plastic BEADER is used to insert under a braid (cornrow, canerow, or Dutch braid) with fiber/extension hair (that can be of several different wave curl or straight patterns) the fibers are tied into the braid and a weaving effect is seen- this can be used to create a full head “weave” partial updos and creative looks like what can be seen on Tv, runway, film and everyday lifestyle.
This skillshare is best with a partner so if people come in twos -one person can have a braid that the other practices on or they can just see it as a look and learn - I can also create a demo on a table so they can practice the technique but having performed on a head is best.