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SUMMARY:Needle Felting Class: Mini Cactus
DESCRIPTION:Love plants but struggle to keep them alive? Come make a needle felted cactus instead! No felting skills (or watering) required. \nIn this 90-minute workshop\, you’ll learn the basics of needle felting\, and head home with your very own potted succulent. \nNo experience necessary\, beginners welcome.
URL:https://www.visitballard.com/event/needle-felting-class-mini-cactus/
LOCATION:Swoon City\, 1716 NW Market St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swoon City":MAILTO:info@swoon.city
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SUMMARY:Bag Charms: Make Mini Pastry Keychains Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this 2-hour\, beginner-friendly\, hands-on class\, you’ll create tiny\, adorable fake pastries using air-dry clay and oil pastels! Pastry chef and miniaturist Rosalie Cass will provide guided instruction on how to sculpt\, shade and decorate mini macarons\, cakes\, cookies and croissants. Follow step by step or let your imagination lead the way! Each student can make up to four pastry keychains to bring home.
URL:https://www.visitballard.com/event/bag-charms-make-mini-pastry-keychains-workshop/
LOCATION:Swoon City\, 1716 NW Market St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Metal Stamping Class: Make your own bookmark
DESCRIPTION:Create something meaningful and hands-on in this metal stamping workshop! Participants will design and stamp their own personalized metal bookmarks using letters\, symbols\, and simple design techniques. You’ll learn the basics of metal stamping and leave with a unique\, functional keepsake—perfect as a gift or a special treat for yourself (and your favorite book!) No experience needed; all materials provided.
URL:https://www.visitballard.com/event/metal-stamping-class-make-your-own-bookmark/
LOCATION:Swoon City\, 1716 NW Market St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T103000
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SUMMARY:Embroidery Class: Sashiko Tea Towel Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of Japanese sashiko hand stitching and apply it to embellish a tea towel.\nSashiko is a Japanese running stitch traditionally used to mend and strengthen textiles and clothing\, as well as creating geometric patterns. \nIn this hands-on 2 hour workshop\, learn the basics of Japanese sashiko stitching and apply it to embellish a tea towel.\nYou will learn how to work with sashiko needles and thread and sew a running stitch. \nEach student will take home a set of sashiko needles\, 2 skeins of sashiko thread\, and a cotton tea towel. \nSashiko is an excellent way to slow down and stitch with mindfulness. There is such beauty in its imperfection and its simplicity\, flexibility and adaptability to many projects! \nThis workshop is for sewers of all levels\, from beginners to experienced. \nThis class will take place at Swoon City.
URL:https://www.visitballard.com/event/embroidery-class-sashiko-tea-towel-workshop/
LOCATION:Swoon City\, 1716 NW Market St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T100000
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SUMMARY:STAINED GLASS CLASS: Mystic Crystal
DESCRIPTION:In this 5 hour class\, you will learn how to foil\, solder\, clean\, frame\, and polish your own stained glass suncatcher with the pre-cut and ground glass kit of the design pictured. \nAt the beginning of class\, we will cover best safety practices working with stained glass\, and briefly cover the tools and materials you will be using before diving in.
URL:https://www.visitballard.com/event/stained-glass-class-mystic-crystal/
LOCATION:Swoon City\, 1716 NW Market St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Destiny By Day - A bookish valentine party
DESCRIPTION:Destiny By Day – Swoon City’s Valentine’s Party from 10am – 6pm on 2/14 – No Ticket Required \nStop by Swoon City for signings by local authors:\n– Bestselling author of the recently released\, An Arcane Inheritance*\, Kamilah Cole\n– USA Today Bestseller\, Serena Bell\, author of The Wilder Adventures\n– Julie Farley\, author of The Ferry Tales series (also a knitting instructor at Swoon City!)\n– Grace Ellen Queen\, author of Accomplishments & Accomplices \nWe’ll also have sweet treats\, local vendor pop ups\, $10 jewelry\, free books with purchase (while supplies last)\, new art\, and more \n*The Arcane Inheritance has sold out it’s first printing special edition with sprayed edges\, so I will be saving a few copies for the first folks in line on 2/14
URL:https://www.visitballard.com/event/destiny-by-day-a-bookish-valentine-party/
LOCATION:Swoon City\, 1716 NW Market St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Swoon City":MAILTO:info@swoon.city
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SUMMARY:Make a Flower Crown
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Palentine’s Day with an afternoon of creativity and connection. Whether you bring your bestie\, your partner\, or show up solo ready to meet new friends\, this workshop is all about making something beautiful together. \nIn this hands-on class\, you’ll learn the basics of flower crown construction using floral wire\, tape\, and a selection of blooms and greenery. We’ll start with a demo\, then you’ll design and build your own custom\, wearable flower crown — whimsical\, romantic\, or wild\, depending on your vibe. Along the way\, you’re invited to snack\, chat\, and enjoy a few gentle\, heart-centered touches designed to make the afternoon feel extra special. \nAll materials and tools are provided\, and no experience is necessary. This is a beginner-friendly\, cozy\, low-pressure space to play with flowers\, chat\, and enjoy a few hours of creative joy. \nYou’ll leave with: \nA handmade flower crown to wear or gift\nThe skills to make more at home\nAnd\, hopefully\, a few new sweet connections
URL:https://www.visitballard.com/event/make-a-flower-crown/
LOCATION:Swoon City\, 1716 NW Market St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Like I Said Stories Presents: My Hexed Ex-Thing
DESCRIPTION:Like I Said Stories presents “Hexed My Ex-Thing.” Tell us your true stories of the epilogue between you and a former lover\, friend\, or even an old boss. From seeing karma take over to the leaps and bounds you may or may not have taken to monitor them on social media\, tell us what we really wanna know: Does time really heal all wounds? \nLike I Said Stories is your OK-est local storytelling series where you share your own personal doom and gloom tales of “you won’t believe what happened to me.”
URL:https://www.visitballard.com/event/like-i-said-stories-presents-my-hexed-ex-thing/
LOCATION:Swoon City\, 1716 NW Market St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T183000
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SUMMARY:Framed Pressed Floral Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore the enchanting world of floral preservation with a hands-on tutorial for both flower pressing and creating pressed flower art with artist Negheen from Wander & Press. Supplies will be provided\, including a 5×5” gold frame\, a take home gift\, including access to the Wander & Press Flower Library which includes a wide range of pressed flowers/colors/textures to choose from when creating your one-of-a-kind masterpiece! \nIn this class you will: \n1) learn the fundamentals of floral preservation; \n2) receive hands on tutorial on how to press specific flowers; \n3) design your own layout in a 5×5” Antique Gold Floating Frame [frames include 2 glass panels to give your art a floating effect].
URL:https://www.visitballard.com/event/framed-pressed-floral-workshop/
LOCATION:Swoon City\, 1716 NW Market St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T100000
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SUMMARY:Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:Join Swoon City for a celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday. \nCostume attire is encouraged. \nFree to attend but their will be cost associated with some of the vendors. \nFestivities include: \nBook signings by author of “Pride & Preston Lim” Christina Dudley\nMake a Regency Era bonnet\n10% off all Jane Austen titles and modern retellings\n10% off a drink at Artemis coffee\, if you bring your book over
URL:https://www.visitballard.com/event/jane-austens-250th-birthday-party/
LOCATION:Swoon City\, 1716 NW Market St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98107\, United States
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