411 Park Avenue • River Forest, IL 60305 | ph 630-309-1606 | www.thelittlebitsworkshop.com
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The Math of Craft.... a week measuring five times and cutting once. Kids built tables with repurposed materials: a local carpenter’s scraps (Thanks Bob!!). Then we tiled the table tops with left-overs from a bathroom tile project (Thanks Kathleen). Kids learned how build and scavenge for free materials. The cherry on top is the little drawer on the shelf under the table top: cigar boxes embellished by each child with paint and Mod Podge.
During Extreme 2012 Knit & Crochet Camp, we yarn bombed Lake Street with a little bit of magic.
Our campers hand sewed 6 beautiful street banners for River Forest in 2012 all from repurposed scraps and vintage doilies. They were displayed all summer along Lake Street between Park & Franklin.
Our Good Guerilla Artists continued the mural in 2013 with words of wisdom along Central Ave in River Forest.
Are you thinking about buying or giving a sewing machine?
Our Marc Chagall mosaic of bits on display at the River Forest Public Library...thank you Sophia for letting us put on a show!
Quilt Camps
Our Birthday Parties
are fun & innovative plus kids learn new skills! details...
come earn badges when you learn skills, upcycle and make to give meaningful gifts. details...
The Little Bits Workshop is a cozy DIY maker-space tucked away in the heart of River Forest, Illinois where people of all ages and abilities can come and learn the empowerment of craft through traditional skills such as:
Sewing, Knitting, Crochet, Fiber & Paper Arts, Building with Hand Tools, Bookbinding, Multi-media, Printmaking, Assemblage.
What’s Next::
Register TODAY
for Summer Camps:
MakerCamp
& MakerNature Camp
Our FALL/WINTER/SPRING Schedule:
Monday Crafternoons 3:15-4:45pm
Tuesday Sew Smart 3:15-5pm
Wednesday Fashionistas 3:15-5pm
Thursday MakerNature Club 3:15-4:45pm
Thursday Sewing 3:15-5pm
Friday Crafternoons 3:15-4:45pm
Saturday Knitting 9:30-11:30am
Saturday Sew Amazing 9:30-11:30am
OAK PARK CRAFTERSCHOOL WORKSHOPS:
Monday: Field School (Starting Fall 2018)
Tuesday: Hatch, Afterhours, Lincoln OP
Wednesday: Irving, Eagle Extras & Longfellow
(CONTACT PTO TO REGISTER)
Our 2018 Summer Camps were a BLAST!
We ran 20 camps and served over 290 children!
Here’s what parents are saying:
“Thank you so much for a wonderful week of camp!
Nora was so tired and happy every day–it was such a great
experience for her. She made some new friends and was extremely
proud of the crafts she made.”
--Lisa Labuz-Stowers, Oak Park
“And thank you for the wonderful week of camp.
My kids enjoyed it immensely.
--Susan, Oak Park
“ My son and his friend said the day was "epic!” High praise!
--Jackie, River Forest
OUR MISSION
is to inspire and empower young makers.
Art Camp River Forest Oak Park Elmwood Park Forest Park Summer Art Camp Sewing Camp Summer Art Camp Nature Camp Fine Art Camp After school programs Art Party Birthday Party Craft Camp Arts and Crafts Camp Outdoor Camp Archery Kayaking