Cardboard Frame Making Workshop

~ Cardboard Frame Workshop ~

This frame was made by cutting almost all triangles.  The finished frame has a very art deco/arts and crafts look.

When I started this one I was thinking about spring and things sprouting and blooming.

This workshop combines the smart idea of repurposing used cardboard (which everyone has lying around) and the fun activity of making a one of a kind creation.  What's not to love?  You can bring a specific photo, print, or artwork, or make a standard frame opening o swap out images in the future.  That's all you need to bring.  Well, bring your creativity and imagination.  I supply all the materials.

This is a 2 hour class and the cost is $25.  The first class is this Friday and I'm getting excited.  Look for the unique frames in a future blog post. 

"Sweet Little Tweet" workshop

~ Sweet Little Tweet workshop ~

"Sweet Little Tweet" workshop- *All materials included.

This is a fun project that incorporates sculpey clay, paint, wire, and paper to create a little bird in any color you can imagine swinging sweetly in a 4 inch tall charming wire cage.

Age level- 16 and up.  

Friday, January 6th

1pm-3:30pm

cost: $30.

For more info or to sign up call Chris at hutch.

DIY Whirligig Plans

"DIY Whirligig"

For those of you that haven't yet had the opportunity to visit hutch studio in La Conner, you may not know that the fence lining our front yard is constructed out of found objects (washboards, croquet balls, rakes, rocking horses, etc...).  The posts of this extraordinary fence are topped by "whirligigs", which are whimsical handmade objects that spin and move in the wind. Hutch studio whirligigs are all made by repurposing old "stuff" that collects in our garages, basements, and sheds. These objects exemplify the creative spirit of hutch studio and I'm pretty sure the #1 most photographed thing in town. They are just so fun to watch spin on breezy day and it's almost like they charge the sidewalk with a creative electricity.  Most of these gigs are for sale (there's a catalog with prices inside the shop).  We also offer monthly workshops on how to build whirligigs.  I am so crazy excited to finally be offering the plans and instructions on how to make your very own whirligig just like the ones here at hutch studio.

Included in this package is a technical drawing (blueprint) of the whirligig pictured on the front label, extensive materials list of every tool, object, and lock washer, and finally step by step list of written instructions.  *If you or someone you know loves a fun construction project and can handle a power drill this is the gig for you.  This fun and special idea sells for $14.  It is available both in the studio or at our blog shop.  To order by phone call 360-466-2303.

          

Tweet...Tweet

These are tiny and sweet

Little wire birdcage with ceramic tweetie.

A little paper lined pastry tin as the base.

Handmade by Chris.

available now.

ring for prices.

whirl and twirl

This is a whirligig we have had

on our fence for many years.

Chris has repaired it and a few

improvements.

Many people have shown interest

in buying them. Up until now

we didn't really know who or how

to reproduce them. Well,

Chris has figured it out.

He is best friends now with the

local bike shop and their graveyard

of broken bikes. Recycling gears

and such....here you go.

For purchase at

HUTCH

I got flashed

Flash cards.

Bought used.

I have been saving these for....something.

....merchandise tags for our

handcrafted items.

We stamp, "hutch" on there in red

and....recycle and reuse.