New Crafting Place in Cap Hill!

I just an email from a Kathy Hargrove a Capitol Hill local and she wanted to let us and our readers know about Metrix Create: Space.



Here is what she had to say:

They have all kinds of tools and a nice place to make things. It's not just for techy people. They also have sewing machines, and after talking to them an embroidery machine soon as well. I hope all kinds of people will use spaces like this and get to know each other and inspire all kinds of projects. My favorite part is that they are open until midnight, which I think could be a huge deal for many people. For instance I work until 7pm and have difficulty meeting other crafters/makers. Many craft groups meet too early for me to make it to them. I think lots of us night owls get a bit left out.

Sounds good to me!

623A Broadway East, Seattle, WA 98102
Metric Create Space

Learn how to photograph your work

This will be a great class for anyone looking to phototgraph their work. It will teach you the basics and leave out all that extra crazy stuff most people never use!

Friday November 6, from 9 am - 4 pm
Lunch, snacks and coffee included

Graphic designers aren't the only ones who use Photoshop. So do fine artists, as an essential tool for cataloging and promoting their work. In this workshop, designed specifically for fine artists, we'll show you how to:

- Understand different file types so you can ask the photographer shooting your art for the appropriate file

- Make slides and Powerpoint files from Photoshop files

- Change a RAW file into a TIFF, JPG, and thumbnail

- Make the right size and resolution file so it will print properly in postcards and catalogs

- Change the size of images to specific requests from galleries, call for artists, or web sites

- Cropping, retouching, and color adjusting images

- Place two photos together into one image

- Add text to an image

- Add borders to your image and place your image on a canvas

- Change the background color or canvas

- Understanding the basics of color calibration between monitors and printers

- Overview of Giclee prints

- Creating a filing/cataloging system- renaming images, organizing them

Who should take this class?
This workshop is for fine artists and their assistants

Cost:
$265

Prerequisites:
You must know the basics of Photoshop. Please contact SVC if you need
to upgrade to Photoshop CS4.


Link to the class: http://www.svcseattle.com/classes/detail/290/

Digital Photography for Etsy Sellers -- Jewelry and Small Objects

To RSVP for this date, please go to:
http://www.meetup.com/EtsyRAIN/calendar/11614271/

When: Saturday, October 17, 2009 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Where:
Marlo M's Studio
4020 Leary Way NW
Seattle, WA 98107
206-683-9744 (marlo cell)

Event fee: $30.00 Basic Members / $25.00 Premium Members

RSVP limit: 5 "Yes" RSVPs (3 spots left!)

You can always get in touch with me through the "Contact Organizer" link on Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/EtsyRAIN/suggestion/

Sister Assocation in Vancouver

We are excited to announce that we now have a sister association in Vancouver, B.C.!

This is just the start as we hope to get some more firm ideas into place over the next few months about how other cities can set up their own Grassroots Association and be a part of the larger model we have created here. So check back here in the future for more details!



We are happy to introduce the founders of our first sister association our friends and speakers at one of our first events Lauren Bacon & Emira Mears, co-founders of Raised Eyebrow Web Studio, Inc. and co-authors of The Boss of You: Everything a Woman Needs to Know to Start, Run and Maintain Her Own Business. They are passionate about what they do and also love celebrating definitions of success that include the stuff money can’t buy.

If you live in Vancouver go check out their events up there!
Grassroots Business Association Vancouver

Creating Conscious Businesses Free Event

Can entrepreneurs and business professionals commit themselves to socially responsible values and ethics while building profitable businesses? Jeff Klein, author of a new book called Working for Good: Making a Difference While Making a Living (Sounds True, September 2009) answers “yes” to that question, presenting a free interactive reading and workshop at East West Books on September 17. He will draw on the content from his how-to guidebook for becoming a conscious entrepreneur—one who addresses social issues while running a profitable business based on integrity and self-actualization.


Working for Good is a way of showing up for work, regardless of the organization’s structure or the products and services it produces. It is a philosophy, a way of conducting business and approaching work that orients readers on a path of personal growth, development, and service.


By cultivating the essential skills of Working for Good readers and participants will learn to unleash passion, shared purpose, great energy and deep engagement for themselves and the stakeholders in their business. Working for Good uses stories of successful conscious businesses to show that the approach does work. Participants and readers will learn how bring out the best in themselves and in others, increasing creativity, productivity, and sustainability.


WHEN: Thursday, September 17, 2009, 7:00 – 8:30pm

WHERE: East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way, NE, Seattle

WHAT: A Journey into Working for Good, Making a Difference While Making a Living with Author Jeff Klein

FREE!

More info

Small Business Owner Panel Discussion

When: September 16, 2009 7:00 PM

Where:
Richard Hugo House
1634 11th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
206-322-7030

Thinking of opening up a small business? Already have one and looking to expand? Want to be in the papers? Magazines? Don't know how to start your brick and mortar? Find out from some pros. We will have a small panel discussion with a variety of small business owners. The panel will include the owners of Vain, Yellow Leaf Cupcakes and Immortal Dog.

Owner of Immortal Dog, Nicole Bembry incorporated her passion for both pets and baking. After losing her job in corporate America she decided to follow her dreams and opened Immortal Dog pet supply and bakery. They specialize in pet nutrition - helping your pet live their best life. They also have all the toys, chews, treats, supplements, grooming products and other goodies you need for your canine and feline friends. Make sure you check out their biscuit bar - her fresh baked biscuits are sure to please the most discriminating pup.

Victoria Thomas Gentry is the owner and styledriver of VAIN, a hair salon, boutique, art gallery, and community space with locations in downtown Seattle and Ballard. After moving West from New York, Victoria opened VAIN in 1996 to foster the expression of personal style and a DIY philosophy. She is proud to be a champion of small businesses, the arts community, and self-expression everywhere.


In May 2009 The Yellow Leaf Cupcake Company opens its doors for the first time in Seattle, Washington. With a passion for baking and a labor of love the Yellow Leaf came to be. The story is short and sweet, do what makes you happy and life will be good! Owners Tony and Mike traveled America sampling many amazing and delicious cupcakes and baked goods. From Seattle to New York and many stops in between the two decided it was time to turn the dream (and passion) into a reality.

They have been given specific questions that we felt pertained to their success and specific niche and then there will be plenty of time for questions from the audience.

*This is a free event but we will be taking contributions to help pay for the space and to keep Grassroots going. Please bring a few dollars to help.

Sign up to attend:
http://www.meetup.com/Grassroots-Business-Association/calendar/11217299/

Urban Craft Uprising Winter Applications Online

Thinking about doing a craft show in Seattle?

Check out Urban Craft Uprising they are at the forefront of the DIY art,craft and design scene!

Application Deadline is: Monday, Sept 14th.

www.urbancraftuprising.com