When: Thursday February 6 6-8pm

What: Join local artist & stationer Anna of Sassy Banana Design Co. at C'Mere for an evening of heart-centered creativity & community connection. Together we'll be making Valentine stationery with recycled, upcycled & handmade materials, including:

5 recycled paper greeting cards, pre cut and scored + matching envelopes

String to combine the cards into a gift set

Handmade paper to create a private, sealed love letter (can be to yourself)

Cutout hearts, found items & materials for collage

Glitter

Artist pens, colored pencils, scissors, glue and tape to share & borrow

Plus, brief demos will be provided on how to:

make handmade paper

create some fun doodles

cut and score your own greeting cards using recycled paper to create a set

collage tips + tricks using upcycled materials

fold and seal a letter without an envelope

WHEN: Thursday, February 13th @6-8PM

WHAT: Unleash your creativity and craft something truly special at C'Mere! Join us for an engaging hands-on workshop led by Kyra Hodes, where you'll learn the art of ring making from start to finish. 

Choose from a selection of beautifully patterned silver and dabble in techniques such as filing, sawing, and soldering. By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with a stunning sterling silver ring—handmade by you! 

Are you quick to pick up new skills? You might even have time to create multiple rings for a small additional material fee. 

This in-person event is the perfect chance to explore your artistic side, meet like-minded individuals, and create beautiful jewelry in a fun and welcoming environment. Don’t miss out on this unique experience—we can’t wait to see you there!

WHEN: Thursday, February 20th 6 - 8PM

WHAT: Join us for a relaxing evening of crocheting and good company at our Coaster Edition event! This is a great event if you're just starting to get into crochet or have been saying for years you want to learn. I'll go over the very basics of crochet and we will be using the stitches of single stitch and slip stitch. This is the perfect opportunity to unwind, get creative, and learn new skills. We'll provide all the materials you need to make your very own set of coasters. You'll leave the event with your new crochet tools, leftover yarn, and coasters made by you! Just bring yourself and positive vibes. 

Materials included: 1 ergonomic crochet hook, 1 darting needle, and 2 skeins of yarn. 

A little about me: Hey! I'm Carol (she/her), and I have been crocheting for about 8 years. I specialize in crochet clothing and accessories and have recently started dabbling in free-form crochet. My Instagram is @C.H_crochet if you'd like to go over and check out my craft and make sure I'm not a robot. Lol.

WHEN: Thursday, February 27th @ 6-8PM

WHAT:

WHEN: Thursday, March 27th @ 6 - 8PM

WHAT: Join us for a fun 2-hour workshop all about Suminagashi, the Japanese art of paper marbling! We’ll start with a quick look at its fascinating history, then dive into the basics of floating ink on water to create gorgeous patterns. You’ll get plenty of time to experiment with different techniques and let your creativity flow. By the end, you’ll have your own beautiful marbled papers to take home. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!

WHEN: Thursday, April 10th @ 6-8PM

WHAT: in this 3-hour class, you'll learn:

what makes a good zine

a lil zine history

why zines are so cool!

zine construction & assembly

why YOUR zines matter!!

you’ll leave the workshop with:

10-15 copies of your zine!

a copy of everyone else’s zines!

a take-home zine kit so you can make MORE zines!

maybe even new zine-making friends!

AN IMPORTANT NOTE:
you are full of unique & important knowledge, experiences, perspectives, art, poetry, stories & more that the world needs and is excited to hear! all you need for this workshop is yourself! however, if you want to bring art supplies, written thoughts, or collage materials, you can do that too!

ACCESSIBILITY:

we will have air purifiers on during the workshop

KN95 masks (or equivalent) required & provided

there is 1 step at the entrance of the shop

ABOUT THE ARTIST:
hi, i'm noelle. i run the brand @poofydustcloud. i’m a full-time working artist. i have a BFA in drawing. i’ve been an art handler and museum worker for 10 years. i’ve tabled at 300+ events all over the country. i’ve made dozens of my own zines and artist books over the years, and have a personal collection of 100s more. i’m gay. i’m a capricorn. trust me, you're in good hands :)

questions or concerns? email me! noellexrichard [at] gmail [dot] com.

When: March 20th 6-8pm

What: We will be sculpting a tiny creature with polymer clay and then coloring our tiny beings with acrylic paint. Then we'll create their sleeping caps & pillows by hand finishing off our miniature masterpiece with accessories that speak to you and your creature. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring a matchbox, fabric, or any other tiny things to outfit your mini.

There are 10 spaces available and this event is BYOB! The workshop will be held in C'mere in the French Quarter. This is open to anyone 10 years-old and up. There is street parking available & there are no refunds for this event.

Feel free to contact me with any questions on Instagram @lovelyy_litaaa or via email litaslittleshop@proton.me!

WHEN: TBD - had to reschedule, prob gunna do it in February :)

WHAT: In-person two hour tie dye workshop.

For New Orleans locals!

At the lovely C’mere in the French Quarter at 618 Chartres St.

Learn my personal technique and leave with your own painted tee shirt.