CreativEliza

Weaving God's Eyes
2025-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Disco Witch Brewing, 464073 State Road 200, Yulee, FL, 32097, United States
Just in time for Halloween, come create a cool decoration in this meditative and creative workshop! We’ll explore the sacred art of making God’s Eyes, or Ojos de Dios—a traditional spiritual object woven with yarn and sticks, rooted in Indigenous practices from Mexico and the southwestern U.S.
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn simple weaving techniques using colorful yarn and wooden dowels to create your own vibrant God’s Eye. Whether you’re new to crafting or experienced with fiber arts, this process is soothing, beginner-friendly, family-friendly, and deeply rewarding.
All materials included. You’ll leave with a piece to hang in your home or gift with love.

Learn to Crochet, Week 3
2025-11-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Story & Song Bookstore, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Week 3: Motifs Overview — Granny Squares and beyond

Review of reading patterns and diagrams
Overview of different motifs in different shapes: circular, square, octagon, etc.
Practice motifs with a basic granny square
Learn how to combine motifs into a wide range of garments
Practice planning a piece from motifs

RESERVE YOUR SPOT: https://storyandsongarts.org/store-2/Learn-to-Crochet-*-Sun-Nov-2-12-pm-p776128710

Learn to Crochet, Week 4
2025-11-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Story & Song Bookstore, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Week 4: Working in 3D — How to crochet shapes

Understanding how to crochet in 3D using increases and decreases for stuffed animals, cozies, baskets and other items
Discussion of materials and tools best suited for the purpose
Planning your work, joining the elements, how to hide ends and finish
Resources for conhttps://storyandsongarts.org/event/learn-to-crochet-4-week-series-2-2-2/tinuing to grow your skills

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Zen Doodling
2025-11-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Disco Witch Brewing, 464073 State Road 200, Yulee, FL, 32097, United States
In this playful, no-pressure class, you’ll discover the joy of Zen doodling — a relaxing, meditative art form that anyone can do. No artistic talent? No problem! This isn’t about making “good” art — it’s about letting go, getting in the flow, and letting your pen wander across the page in a wide range of patterns. Zen doodling is also a great way to manifest by placing words on a page and doodling between them. Various techniques and visual prompts will be discussed.
Zen doodling is a beautiful way to reduce stress, quiet your mind, and reconnect with your creative spirit — even if you think you don’t have one. Just show up with an open mind, and leave in a good mood with a sense of calm.

ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED
FAMILY FRIENDLY

Mindful Stitching
2026-01-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Story & Song Bookstore, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
This class is all about slowing down, breathing deeply, and letting your hands find rhythm through the ancient Japanese art of Shashiko — a simple, meditative stitching technique traditionally used to mend and beautify fabric.
Learn about the principles of mindful stitching. You don’t need any sewing experience or creative background to participate. This is not about perfection — with each stitch, you’ll feel yourself unwind while learning something new through the gentle repetition of thread through cloth.
In the class we will play with different stitches and sew small pieces of fabric using this slow, mindful technique.
$35
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Crochet-A-Long: Week 1 of 6
2026-01-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Story & Song Bookstore, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Learn to Crochet & Make a Lap Blanket!
Ever wanted to learn how to crochet but didn’t know where to start? Join Eliza Young, aka CreativEliza, for a six-week course where you will learn all the essential techniques and complete a lap blanket by end of the series! If you are someone who already knows how to crochet, this class allows you to expand your skills and receive hands-on, patient assistance.
In this course, you will learn to crochet and as group, you will make a lap blanket approximately 36” square. Materials for practice are included. For this blanket you will need:

1 crochet hook size I (5.5mm) or J (6mm)
Approximately 1500 yards of worsted (medium) weight, solid colors, acrylic or wool blend yarn — you can see the yardage on the yarn label.
The color choices are up to you — you can pick a different color for each square, choose one color for the whole blanket and a different one for the border, or a range of other options.

Here are some yarn options that would work and suggested quantities. Walmart has a selection too:
5 skeins of:

https://www.michaels.com/product/soft-classic-solid-yarn-by-loops-threads-10228177
https://www.michaels.com/product/big-twist-value-yarn-10794639
https://www.michaels.com/product/red-heart-super-saver-solid-yarn-10166422

OR 1.5 skeins of:

https://www.michaels.com/product/big-twist-value-pound-yarn-10794573
https://www.michaels.com/product/lion-brand-pound-of-love-yarn-10661806

What we cover in Week 1 —

Basic stitches (single, half, & double crochet), review of tools, yarn and practice. Crocheters start first square of blanket in single crochet. Homework: complete first square.

Each class/week is $35 per person
Classes can be taken separately, but to complete the lap blanket, all classes are recommended.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT: https://storyandsongarts.org/

Crochet-A-Long: Week 2 of 6
2026-01-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Story & Song Bookstore, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Learn to Crochet & Make a Lap Blanket!
Ever wanted to learn how to crochet but didn’t know where to start? Join Eliza Young, aka CreativEliza, for a six-week course where you will learn all the essential techniques and complete a lap blanket by end of the series! If you are someone who already knows how to crochet, this class allows you to expand your skills and receive hands-on, patient assistance.
In this course, you will learn to crochet and as group, you will make a lap blanket approximately 36” square. For materials, see week1.
What we cover in Week 2 —

Recap of basics plus learn to increase/decrease. Everyone begins second square. Homework: complete second square, begin third in stitch of choice.

Each class/week is $35 per person
Classes can be taken separately, but to complete the lap blanket, all classes are recommended.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT: https://storyandsongarts.org/

Crochet-A-Long: Week 3 of 6
2026-01-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Story & Song Bookstore, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Learn to Crochet & Make a Lap Blanket!
Ever wanted to learn how to crochet but didn’t know where to start? Join Eliza Young, aka CreativEliza, for a six-week course where you will learn all the essential techniques and complete a lap blanket by end of the series! If you are someone who already knows how to crochet, this class allows you to expand your skills and receive hands-on, patient assistance.
In this course, you will learn to crochet and as group, you will make a lap blanket approximately 36” square. For materials, see week1.
What we cover in Week 3 —

Learn to join colors and how to make a granny square, the fourth and center square for the blanket. Homework: make 2 more squares in the stitch of choice.

Each class/week is $35 per person
Classes can be taken separately, but to complete the lap blanket, all classes are recommended.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT: https://storyandsongarts.org/

Crochet-A-Long: Week 4 of 6
2026-02-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Story & Song Bookstore, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Learn to Crochet & Make a Lap Blanket!
Ever wanted to learn how to crochet but didn’t know where to start? Join Eliza Young, aka CreativEliza, for a six-week course where you will learn all the essential techniques and complete a lap blanket by end of the series! If you are someone who already knows how to crochet, this class allows you to expand your skills and receive hands-on, patient assistance.
In this course, you will learn to crochet and as group, you will make a lap blanket approximately 36” square. For materials, see week1.
What we cover in Week 4 —

Learn how to crochet in the round and other stitch combinations. Everyone begins seventh square of blanket.Homework: make 2 more squares in the stitch of choice.

Each class/week is $35 per person
Classes can be taken separately, but to complete the lap blanket, all classes are recommended.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT: https://storyandsongarts.org/

Crochet-A-Long: Week 5 of 6
2026-02-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Story & Song Bookstore, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Learn to Crochet & Make a Lap Blanket!
Ever wanted to learn how to crochet but didn’t know where to start? Join Eliza Young, aka CreativEliza, for a six-week course where you will learn all the essential techniques and complete a lap blanket by end of the series! If you are someone who already knows how to crochet, this class allows you to expand your skills and receive hands-on, patient assistance.
In this course, you will learn to crochet and as group, you will make a lap blanket approximately 36” square. For materials, see week1.
What we cover in Week 5 —

With a total of 9 square complete, we will learn different ways to joing the squares to create your blanket. Border options will be discussed. Homework: join all squares and tuck ends.

Each class/week is $35 per person
Classes can be taken separately, but to complete the lap blanket, all classes are recommended.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT: https://storyandsongarts.org/

Crochet-A-Long: Week 6 of 6
2026-02-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Story & Song Bookstore, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Learn to Crochet & Make a Lap Blanket!
Ever wanted to learn how to crochet but didn’t know where to start? Join Eliza Young, aka CreativEliza, for a six-week course where you will learn all the essential techniques and complete a lap blanket by end of the series! If you are someone who already knows how to crochet, this class allows you to expand your skills and receive hands-on, patient assistance.
In this course, you will learn to crochet and as group, you will make a lap blanket approximately 36” square. For materials, see week1.
What we cover in Week 6 —

Begin or complete blanket border. Help with other questions and issues.

Each class/week is $35 per person
Classes can be taken separately, but to complete the lap blanket, all classes are recommended.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT: https://storyandsongarts.org/
