Tag: Salem Oregon

Ma and Pa DIY

Ma and Pa DIY

I was diagnosed with a neuroma in my right foot this week. Happy Valentine’s Day to me.  It’s annoying and causes pain whenever I wear heals, or am on my feet for too long. The doctor gave me a shot of cortisone and I was referred to 

Crafternoon Delight: FREE Art Friday

Crafternoon Delight: FREE Art Friday

2/19, noon – 1:oopm Come play with reclaimed materials to create works of art to distribute on the streets of Salem for FREE Art Friday. We’ll provide open studio time, inspiration, and supplies for two projects. Other DIY Studio materials will be available for purchase. RSVP required: 

Kids Club DIY Kickoff

Kids Club DIY Kickoff

2/15, 2:00-3:00pm We are kicking off the first DIY.org kids club in Salem Oregon. This exciting opportunity allows children to explore their interests, meet others who share the same passions,  get their hands dirty, and generally be awesome. Visit DIY Studio to learn more about 

Crafternoon Delight: Valentines

Crafternoon Delight: Valentines

2/12, noon – 1:oopm Create Valentines with reuse materials to show you care about your sweetie and the environment. Or if you’d rather express your dark side, come create anti-valentines. We aim to please! RSVP required: http://diystudio.net/create/. $10 non-member, $8 members.

After School Special: Valentines

After School Special: Valentines

2/5, 4:00pm-5:30pm It’s always a mad rush to get Valentines ready before the special day…DIY Studio to the rescue! Children 8 and older are invited to create earth-friendly Valentines, learn simple techniques, and put those skills into action to create enough to share with classmates. 

Reuse Challenge: Tuna Can

Reuse Challenge: Tuna Can

2/1 – 2/22, FREE! Each month DIY Studio hosts a Reuse Challenge to encourage creatives to rethink and reimagine. February’s challenge must include a tuna can. Post your photos of your recreation by midnight Feb, 22 on our timeline. The participant who earned the most 

“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 

Grand Opening

Grand Opening

November 6, 2013 5:00-8:00 pm Salem Arts Building 155 Liberty St NE, Suite 150 (inside behind subway) We are so excited for our grand opening and spreading the love of creative reuse to more folks in Salem. We’ll open up our doors First Wednesday so 

DIY Studio Open for Business

DIY Studio Open for Business

We’ve been busy sorting, unpacking and seeking out treasures for you to create with. We’ll officially open 10-22 and our hours will be Tuesday-Friday 9:30-2:30, and the first Saturday of every month noon to 6pm. We will be open some evenings and weekends for classes, 

Intro to Felting Class

Intro to Felting Class

Intro to Felting Friday, October 18, 6:30 -8:30 pm We’ll have a hoot making felted owls and go over the basic steps of creating 3-D creatures from merino wool. $20 instruction and $10 supply cost ($30 non-members, $25 members). Fun for the whole family! Preregistration 

Minto Art

Minto Art

The studio has been put on pause because drywall needs to go up, and I’ve been holed up battling the icky cold that’s making the rounds. So I took my favorite girl and we headed to the hills for some fresh air and perspective. We 

DIY Studio Found a Home!

DIY Studio Found a Home!

After a strange month of walking around asking “Are You My Mother?”, DIY Studio has found our home! We are happy to announce the historic Salem Arts Building will be the location of our creative reuse center. Located at 155 Liberty St NE, we will