Month: November 2013

Shop Small, Shop Local

Shop Small, Shop Local

  Microbusinesses represent 92 percent of all U.S. businesses. Shocking isn’t it? It’s not just the fortune 500 creating jobs and adding to the nation’s economy. Instead it’s the little guy, the locally owned stores that really need your green. In 2011, microbusinesses directly accounted for 

CARTM, Creative Reuse in Manzanita

CARTM, Creative Reuse in Manzanita

My family and I headed for the beach and stopped at CARTM for a bit of creative reuse inspiration. CARTM is a really interesting place. The land is owned by Manzanita and CARTM uses the land for it’s transfer station, recycle station,  and for the Refindery, 

24 Hour Comic Challenge

24 Hour Comic Challenge

24 Hour Comic Challenge will be moved to January due to a scheduling conflict. That will also give DIY Studio and Corrosive Comics more time to promote the event. Please let us know if you would like to help plan the event as well. Join 

“Sew” Nerdy Embroidery

“Sew” Nerdy Embroidery

Tuesday, November 19, 6:30 -8pm We’ll make Super Mario or Doctor Who wall hangings with felt, embroidery floss and an embroidery hoop. Feel free to bring a snack to share and let us know which embroidery kit you prefer. $15 instruction and $5 supply cost, ($20 

Salem’s Comic eXchange

Salem’s Comic eXchange

Geeks unite! Sunday, November 17th, 1pm to 2pm A chance for you to swap your gently used comics and graphic novels with other avid readers. Bring a comic, take a comic. Bring a graphic novel, take a graphic novel. All ages welcome! RSVP required 

Felting Free for All

Felting Free for All

Friday, November 8th, 7pm to 9pm If you haven’t learned to felt you can purchase a starter pack and we’ll teach you the basics. If you have felted before bring your own supplies or purchase a crafty kit. Either way, we’ll have a blast making 

Gift Giving

Gift Giving

The new year will be here before you realize it and now is a great time to give to DIY Studio. We are excited to announce a couple of ways that make donations easy and beneficial. 1. We’ve are now a Participating Cultural Nonprofit and