Latest Events in Red Hook(July Updated)

Introduction to Sashiko Sashiko is quite trendy right now, especially for visible mending projects, although it’s an ancient form of embroidery. It involves the simplest of stitches: the running stitch, done at regular intervals on designs ranging from stunning, intricate Asian ones to simple patchwork. The contrast between the thread color and fabric forms much of its beauty. Please purchase a beginner Sashiko pattern (coasters are great!), contrasting Sashiko thread (white if you are on a typical indigo fabric) and a Sashiko needle. Bring a scissor. Jacqui will have extra thread and scissors on hand if you forget. Local shops that carry Sashiko materials are Beetle and Fred in Beacon, Yarn Farm in Kingston, and Village Fabric Shoppe in Red Hook. If you venture to CT for quilting materials, Cotton Candy Fabrics in Brookfield has an excellent selection. If you prefer to shop online, the best resource is www.shiboridragon.com This is the second class in Jacqui Rose's Travel-Ready Sewing Series (each workshop is $20 and can be taken individually or as a series) About your instructor: Jacqui Rose’s love of crafts began at age 7 when, as a Brownie, she made a plastic cushion known as a “sit upon.” She progressed rapidly in various Home Ec. Classes through middle and high school, making dresses that featured Peter Pan collars, usually in dotted Swiss fabric. In college, she embarked on the dreaded “Boyfriend Sweater,” learning to knit cables and complicated techniques, only to have said boyfriend break up with her between the front and back. (Spoiler alert: she finished the sweater and gave it to him, resulting his taking her back, at least for a while). Fast forward to adulthood when she opened a yarn store in Rockville, MD, followed by a foray into quilting, where she found her true passion. Jacqui prides herself on using the moniker “The laziest quilter in America.” If there is a shortcut, she’ll embrace it - many times under the stink eyes of her instructors. Her current project is Tula Pink’s Alchemy Quilt using 3400+ 3/4” hexies, which she works on while binge watching British, Irish, and Australian shows on TV. Information Source: Branchwater Farms | eventbrite

Pig Island event will be featuring too many great chefs creating the freshest and funkiest dishes from locally sourced hogs Pig Island event will be featuring too many great chefs creating the freshest and funkiest dishes from locally sourced hogs. Information Source:  Pig Island | expotobi

On Saturday and Sunday October 5-6 from 1-6 PM, artists and makers in Red Hook, Brooklyn will open their studios to the public in this annual volunteer-run event. Red Hook Open Studios offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the waterfront neighborhood's impressive density of artist studios and maker spaces. Over 100 artists and makers including: painters, jewelers, fashion designers, wood and metal workers, paper artists, sculptors, installation and conceptual artists, musicians, glassworkers, ceramicists, designers and architects. Support local artists by purchasing or commissioning work directly from the creator. Nearly all participating artists will have works available for sale. Plan your trip from the NYC Ferry terminal at Red Hook/Atlantic Basin, the B61 bus along Van Brunt Street, or the F & G Trains at Smith-9th Streets Station. The majority of studio spaces are concentrated along Van Brunt and Van Dyke streets, with additional locations throughout the neighborhood. Maps of participating locations will be available all weekend throughout the neighborhood at participating businesses, as well as online. *** Kick-off Event *** The official kick-off event will be Friday, October 4 at Scrappy Reading Series. Five Red Hook emerging and published writers will explore what it means to be scrappy at this literary reading event. Plus, House of Speakeasy's Bookmobile will be giving books away for free to the community. Drinks and snacks will be served. 7-9pm @ Compère Collective. Register for free here. The event is free and open to the public. In Partnership with the Red Hook Business Alliance and the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC). Event Sponsors include Food Bazaar, NYC Ferry, Realty Collective, Hot Wood Arts, and Feinberg Studios. https://www.redhookopenstudios.com/ Registration is not required for this event, however we appreciate sign ups to help track attendance. Information Source: RED HOOK open studios | eventbrite

Oblong Books and Rose Hill Farm are partnering on our first-ever grown-up book fair! As a kid, the only thing better recess on a warm spring day was going to the Scholastic book fair. If you loved going to book fairs as a child, it's your time to shine! Explore tables of books, find stickers that make your heart soar, and pick up a drink from Rose Hill's excellent taproom. Plus Oh My! Gyro and Supreme Soft Serve food pop ups will be on hand if all that book buying makes you hungry. All proceeds from ticket sales go directly to American Booksellers for Free Expression (ABFE) . Get a group of friends together and get your tickets today! We’re planning all sorts of fun and can’t wait to see you there! Information Source: Oblong Books | eventbrite

Introduction to Embroidery Embroidery has been beloved as a craft for centuries, and was valued as a necessary skill for young ladies in preparation of marriage for about that long. Ignoring the anti-feminist slant, it is, in fact, a gorgeous and easily transportable creative outlet. Hand embroidery can exist on its own as panels, wall hangings, or as design elements on clothing, linens, etc. The technique is currently in favor for visible mending and I can attest to its use for covering up marinara and coffee stains on shirts and tunics. For this class, please purchase a sampler of embroidery stitches such as the one below: https://cleverpoppy.com/products/stitch-sampler-beginner-kit?_pos=3&_sid=13b17f2a9&_ss=r You can purchase this online (google search will probably bring you to Etsy); although Beetle and Fred in Beacon carries beginner kits as well. If you buy a kit, it will contain the fabric/design, thread, hoop and needles. If you prefer to just buy a printed pattern, you’ll need to get embroidery thread, hoop, and needles. It’s probably more economical to buy a kit if you have never embroidered before, I will bring my box of threads and hoops for your use. About your instructor: Jacqui Rose’s love of crafts began at age 7 when, as a Brownie, she made a plastic cushion known as a “sit upon.” . She progressed rapidly in various Home Ec. Classes through middle and high school, making dresses that featured Peter Pan collars, usually in dotted Swiss fabric. In college, she embarked on the dreaded “Boyfriend Sweater,” learning to knit cables and complicated techniques, only to have said boyfriend break up with her between the front and back. (Spoiler alert: she finished the sweater and gave it to him, resulting in his taking her back, at least for a while). Fast forward to adulthood when she opened a yarn store in Rockville, MD, followed by a foray into quilting, where she found her true passion. Jacqui prides herself on using the moniker “The laziest quilter in America.” If there is a shortcut, she’ll embrace it - many times under the stink eyes of her instructors. Her current project is Tula Pink’s Alchemy Quilt using 3400+ 3/4” hexies, which she works on while binge watching British, Irish, and Australian shows on TV. Information Source: Branchwater Farms | eventbrite