FREE WORKSHOPS & EXPERIENCES
OCTOBER 5TH & 6TH, 2019
Our 2019 Fall Horseshoe Market at Broncos Stadium on Saturday and Sunday, Oct 5th and 6th will not only be a place to gather ‘stuff’ (i.e. tons of Lucky Finds in the form of art, handmade and vintage) but also experiences. We will be hosting onsite workshops and creative experiences focusing on home design, creative home inspiration, DIY workshops and more. See below for the full details! All workshops are FREE! All workshops and experiences are sponsored by Doug Yetman, Realtor.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
POSITIVE PATCHES: MAKE + TAKE + SPREAD ‘N SHARE WITH BETTERISH
*Drop in activity from 11 am-12:30 pm
Dive into the world of printmaking by creating your very own fabric patches from carved stamps that promote spreading kindness, empathy and delight in Denver & beyond. Get your hands dirty by inking patches to give to friends, lovers, and/or everyday heroes (think: your local mailperson, bus driver, janitor, awesome person you frequently pass on the street).
Or, dare to be a daymaker and spread the positive vibes to a stranger who needs it the most.
ABOUT BETTERISH: Betterish is a platform that honors & encourages people to make better things, better relationships & all around better days. Through in-person workshops, pop-up events, creative consulting + various forms of storytelling— this is a space dedicated to exploring the small actions, experiences, and lessons that lead to bigger things while celebrating progress over perfectionism.
The brains behind betterish is Emily Hope Dobkin. For 10 years, Emily has produced and managed creative programs in various settings across the country: after-school programs, summer camps, galleries, libraries, marketplaces and museums. In all of these places, she’s designed community building experiences that nurture curiosity, encourage social bridging and fuel empowerment. She’s now taking that work to broader audiences and different kinds of venues using this betterish mindset. Emily considers herself an “experience maker & collaborative doer” and is dedicated to designing workshops & projects for places that value making more meaningful connections.
Learn more here: https://www.doitbetterish.com/ | @betterish
INTERIORS 101 + MOODBOARDS WITH NEST OUT WEST
12:30-2 pm
Join Denver interior stylist Cait Pappas of Nest Out West for a hands-on crash course in decor & design! She’ll start by explaining some common interior decorating mistakes and then delve into how to curate a lived-in, modern look by mixing old with new and how to tactfully mix design styles. She’ll also bring design magazines, catalogues, poster board, scissors and glue so you can play around and create your own mood board to take home so you can stay inspired and begin to implement your ideas!
Bio: Through in-home decorating for local clients and e-styling for those outside of Denver, Nest Out West specializes in bringing character to you your home and making it a unique oasis true to your taste. They also love helping refresh an already-decorated space by delivering design and decor ideas that fresh, dapper and on-trend.
BECOMING THE TAROT WITH COOPER KAMINSKY
2:30-4 pm
You are royalty! You are magick! Learn how to embody your inner power through the Tarot. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to boost their self confidence as well as create a deeper connection to the elements and the forces of nature around us. In this workshop you’ll learn:
- The Meanings of the court cards and using these significators to help us understand the people in our life
- Using the suits of the tarot to “bend” earth, air, fire, and water in our everyday world
- Building confidence through the Tarot to activate our unique skills and talents
- How to dress for success with Tarot magick
- All materials provided. People of all ages and walks of life are welcome!
BIO:
Cooper Kaminsky is a Denver based Intuitive Empath and professional Artwitch working in spiritual, creative, and human planes. You can connect with him via IG @cooperkaminsky and book a session at www.cooperkaminsky.com
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6TH
REPAIR DON’T REPLACE! MENDING DENIM WITH COVET DENIM
10:30-11:30 am
Salvage your favorite denim with Denver’s Denim Doctor! In this hands on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of Sashiko hand mending along with some unique repair techniques Ryan has picked up along the way.
Sashiko/BORO is a form of decorative reinforcement stitching originating in Japan during the Edo period. Historically it’s been used to reinforce tears with patches, but this running stitch technique has recently gained popularity for its is decorative appeal.
Ryan Finke is an industrial designer living in Denver. He began selling vintage Levi’s and repairing classic denim about four years ago in his basement for fun, then he turned it into a bonafide business. He’ll not only save your beloved vintage 501 Levi’s when they’re way past they’re prime, he’ll hook you up a one of a kind Sherpa trucker jacket you’ll cherish for life. And let’s get real, the environment is a mess right now. Finke encourages us to all do our part and repair our favorite things instead of replacing them. Plus, your kid is gonna eventually want that killer Sherpa trucker jacket for themselves.
ORGANIZING REDEFINED: YOUR GUIDE TO DECLUTTERING & SIMPLIFYING
12 pm-1:30 pm
At Room Redefined, we believe that the organizational process is as much about you as it is your stuff! Therefore, we work to bring the individual(s) back to the focus of their spaces and help their belongings work for them. In other words, we show our stuff who owns it!
In this workshop we will debunk organizational myths that commonly discourage us from tackling organizational projects, and then follow a strategy to clarify our intentions for our spaces so that our work becomes focused, intentional and aligned with personal needs and goals. We will end the session with some hands on organizing to practice strategies that work well in any space so that attendees are ready to step into their own spaces and put their skills and ideas to good use.
Bio: Owner and “redefiner-in-chief”, Erin Gaskins is a changemaker and professional organizer. For 25 years, she worked to impact lives through service in the public education sector, while practicing her love of organization, styling and design on the side. Erin brings her passion to this business, bringing change to the lives of others through increasing the functionality and beauty of their homes.
AN UPCYCLED HOME: SUCCULENT PLANTER WORKSHOP WITH LEXI WILSON
2 pm-3:30 pm
Before buying new- could you make what you have better? Why not upcycle it? Join Lexi Wilson, personal style blogger and Denver’s vintage connoisseur she takes an old, gaudy and worn piece of ceramics or pottery–and transforms it into a simple and updated succulent planter. This super easy and simple make-and-take workshop is for all ages and skill-levels.
Bring an old piece from home or choose from our thrifted collection of ceramic goodies, and with a few simple steps we’ll make it worthy of a 2019 home!
Bio: Lexi Wilson is a vintage connoisseur and big-time thrift store enthusiast. She runs an online-based vintage shop; LGT Vintage, and also the blog Lexi Goes Thrifting. Her intent is to inspire others to shop vintage and secondhand as a lifestyle, and also encourage others to discover their own personal style, and celebrate it!
ONGOING MAKE-AND-TAKE WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND!
POSITIVE PATCHES: MAKE + TAKE + SPREAD ‘N SHARE WITH BETTERISH
Dive into the world of printmaking by creating your very own fabric patches from carved stamps that promote spreading kindness, empathy and delight in Denver & beyond. Get your hands dirty by inking patches to give to friends, lovers, and/or everyday heroes (think: your local mailperson, bus driver, janitor, awesome person you frequently pass on the street).
Or, dare to be a daymaker and spread the positive vibes to a stranger who needs it the most.
ABOUT BETTERISH: Betterish is a platform that honors & encourages people to make better things, better relationships & all around better days. Through in-person workshops, pop-up events, creative consulting + various forms of storytelling— this is a space dedicated to exploring the small actions, experiences, and lessons that lead to bigger things while celebrating progress over perfectionism.
The brains behind betterish is Emily Hope Dobkin. For 10 years, Emily has produced and managed creative programs in various settings across the country: after-school programs, summer camps, galleries, libraries, marketplaces and museums. In all of these places, she’s designed community building experiences that nurture curiosity, encourage social bridging and fuel empowerment. She’s now taking that work to broader audiences and different kinds of venues using this betterish mindset. Emily considers herself an “experience maker & collaborative doer” and is dedicated to designing workshops & projects for places that value making more meaningful connections.
Learn more here: https://www.doitbetterish.com/ | @betterish
CRAFTSMAN & APPRENTICE MAKERMOBILE!
Stop by the Craftsman & Apprentice makermobile and create something! Drop in creative activities for all ages all day Saturday!
