Slipper Workshop at Urban Bazaar

Make Your Own Slippers​ Workshop

Wednesday, Feb 27th 6:30-9:30pm

​Urban Bazaar

​We are very excited to announce a brand spankin' new workshop! On Wednesday, Feb 27th GoGo Craft will be teaching a class on how to make these cute and cozy slippers at local favorite, Urban Bazaar.

​Keep your toes toasty warm in these fun and easy to make felt slippers!  You can customize them with an octopus, mustache, flower, or your own design.  So cute you won’t ever want to take them off!  Perfect for crafters of any skill level. Templates for adult sizes XS, M, L, XL provided.  For ages 13 and up.

​Fee: $30 (includes materials, templates, and expert instruction).  Buy tickets here. Or call 415-664-4422

​Urban Bazaar
1371 9th Ave SF, CA 94122
(415) 664-4422

Questions? Comments.  We want to hear them!

Email us at gogocraftinfo@gmail.com

New Year, New Workshops!

How-To NightLife

Thursday, January 10th from 6-10pm

California Academy of Sciences

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What’s that one thing you always wanted to learn to do, but just never got around to – knitting? DJing? Beer brewing? The time has come! In honor of the New Year, Cal Academy's NightLife event is teaming up with experts across the Bay Area, to present the ultimate how-to workshop.

What are we making?

Amelia Strader, owner of GoGo Craft, will be there to show you the basics of knitting. This hands-on demo is designed for absolute beginners who always wanted to learn how to knit but were too intimidated to try. Learn the basic foundation steps of knitting; cast-on, knit stitch, and cast-off - all the steps you will need to know to make a warm and stylish skinny scarf.

California Historical Society: Family Afternoon

Sunday, January 13th 2pm

RSVP at iseebeautyfamily.eventbrite.com

Brighten up your January with this Mini Quilt Workshop at the California Historical Society! Individuals and families can enjoy a special tour of the current exhibition, I See Beauty in this Life: A Photographer Looks at 100 Years of Rural California.

What are we making?

Then let GoGo Craft show you how to use traditional stitching techniques to turn vintage and scrap fabric into a modern quilt for your home. Not too handy with a sewing machine? Not to worry! This hand sewing project can be completed with just a needle and thread. Materials and instruction provided.

Third Thurday: SJMADE and GoGo Craft

San Jose Museum of Art

Thursday, January 17th 5-8pm

The San Jose Museum of Art is presenting a special SJMADE Mini Mart! San Jose Made (SJMADE) is a platform for local San Jose makers, labels, brands, small businesses, and artists to showcase and sell current projects and goods. For one night only, SJMADE will gather a small group of its independent makers in SJMA’s lobby for an SJMADE Mini Mart.

What are we making?
You can peruse the wares and then create a unique, upcycled cup cozy or t-shirt bracelet with the help of GoGo Craft, a mobile crafting workshop that provides exciting and accessible make-and-take projects for participants at all skill levels.

Admission to SJMADE Mini Mart is free.

Happy Holidays!

Wishing you all a very merry and crafty holiday season! 

A Big Thank You to all my wonderful clients, volunteers, and students.  You are constantly inspiring me with your kindness and creativity, thank you for making this the best GoGo Craft year yet!  

-Amelia Strader

GoGo Craft Owner and Head Crafter

Please stay tuned for a list of upcoming January workshops.

GoGo Craft at the Library

Back by popular demand...

DIY Tote Bag Workshop- FREE

Parkside Branch Library

Wednesday, December 12th from 7-8:30pm

Space is limited; call 355-5770 to register.   

Make a holiday gift tote (or keep it for yourself!) with this fun hand-sewing workshop.  GoGo Craft will teach you how to make a customized tote bag that is perfect for carrying your library books or shopping at your local farmer’s market. Appliqué a cotton tote with San Francisco images like the Golden Gate Bridge, cable car, or your favorite landmark.  Bring your own Bag or use one of ours.   Materials, tips, and tricks provided.  Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this workshop!

Here are a few photos from the DIY Tote Bag Workshop we did this summer at the Main Branch.

Holiday Crafting at NightLife

Looking for something to sweeten your Thursday night?  Join GoGo Craft at California Academy of Sciences for a DIY Holiday Card Workshop.  Plus seasonal sweet treats from Hooker’s Sweet Treats, Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shops, and Poco Dolce; Almanac Beer Co.’s Biere de Chocolate; Mission Minis’ tiny cupcakes; baked goods from Whole Foods, and cider provided by Motorcycle Wineries.

Sugar-coated NightLife

Thursday, December 6th from 6-10pm

California Academy of Sciences

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What are we making?

DIY Holiday Card Workshop: Let mobile craft workshop, GoGo Craft help you create your very own card and envelope to make that holiday gift extra special. Paper, cool patterns and templates, stamps, felt, markers, and embroidery floss will be provided. Perfect for crafters of any level!

Here are a few photos from last Thursdays GoGo Craft workshop at NightLife. Thank you to all the folks who made Upcycled Fingerless Gloves with us.  We had a blast!

Holiday Craft-a-thon!

This week GoGo Craft will be taking our DIY magic to 3 different Holiday events.  Read on to see if there is one in your neighborhood...

Snowvember NightLife

Thursday, Nov 29th from 6:30-9:30pm

California Academy of Sciences

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Whatcha Makin'?

Upycled Fingerless Gloves- In this workshop GoGo Craft will teach you how to make a shrunken sweater into a pair of cozy fingerless gloves. Not too handy with a sewing machine? Not to worry! This low sew project can be completed with our patterns and just a needle and thread.

Bazaar Bizaare DIY Fun House

Saturday, Dec 1st from 12-3pm

Concourse Exhibition Center

Whatcha Makin'?

Upcycled-To-A-Tee Bracelet- GoGo Craft will show you how to take a boring, stretched-out old tee and turn it into a fabulous new bracelet! Add in a few metal washers (yup, the kind you can find at a hardware store) and before you know it you will have a new accessory that you won’t want to part with. This no-sew project is perfect for crafters of any level. Feel free to bring a tee shirt or use one of ours.

Teahouse Studio Art Fair

Sunday, Dec 2nd 11am-4pm

Teahouse Studio

Whatcha Makin'?

Bracelet Bar- Want to spiff up your wardrobe for a holiday party, or in need of a last minute gift? Join GoGo Craft at Teahouse Studio Holiday Fair for a DIY Bracelet Bar! Dive into a stash of beads, buttons, cording, and metal washers (yup, the kind you can find at a hardware store) and learn to create a new accessory that you won’t want to part with. This no-sew project is perfect for crafters of any level. Feel free to bring beads and buttons of your own or use some of ours.

Happy Holidays from GoGo Craft!

Tis' the Season For Crafting

Snowvember NightLife

Thursday, November 29th 6:30-9:30pm

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GoGo Craft will be returning to the California Academy of Sciences for their special Snowvember NightLife event on Thursday, Nov 29th from 6:30-9:30pm.

What is NightLife?

Every Thursday night, music, creatures and cocktails come together for NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences. Each week features a live band or DJ, and a unique theme – from salsa dancing to sustainable seafood and beyond. 21+

What Are We Making?

Upcycled Fingerless Gloves

In this workshop GoGo Craft will teach you how to make a shrunken sweater into a pair of cozy fingerless gloves. Not too handy with a sewing machine? Not to worry! This low sew project can be completed with our patterns and just a needle and thread.