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::
2018 SUMMER CAMP
Registration is NOW OPEN!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Adult Landscape Painting Workshop
@ the Thatcher Woods Pavilion
June 12 & 14, 9am - Noon. Learn how to see and exaggerate color using acrylics. We’ll use ombre, stipple and blending techniques to create a beautiful landscape. Class fee: $40 includes canvas, brushes & easel. REGISTER HERE
Participants will need to purchase:
Workshop Schedule will resume after Labor Day:
RIVER FOREST:
Monday Sew Adorable 3:15-5pm
Tuesday Sew Smart 3:15-5pm
Wednesday Fashionistas 3:15-5pm
KidPreneurs! 3:15-4:45pm
Friday Crafterschool 3:15-4:45pm
Saturday Knitting & Crochet Clubs 9:30-11:30am
Saturday Sew Amazing 9:30-11:30am
Our 2017 Summer Camps were a BLAST!
We ran 18 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.
OAK PARK CRAFTERSCHOOL WORKSHOPS:
Tuesday: Hatch, Afterhours
Wednesday: Irving, Eagle Extras
Thursday: Irving, Eagle Extras
Thursday: Field School (Starting Fall 2018)
Friday: Mann, MannPower
(CONTACT PTO TO REGISTER)