Take a break just for you and join us for a special May Day Flower Crown Party! Floral designer and botanical artist Leelee of Leelee's Garden is popping up with us for a celebration of spring and flowers on May 1st 7-9pm. Come make, sip, and learn the art of the flower crown!

In this workshop, you’ll learn a little bit about May Day, then get to the basics of construction. You'll get to pick out flowers and greens to make a flower crown for yourself to wear all night long.  

With your new skills, you can make a crown for a diy wedding, as a baby shower or wedding shower gift, for a crafty girls night in with friends, or just for fun anytime you need to wear a crown of flowers (it happens!). Whether you're looking to add to your #boho skillset or just want to learn something new, this will be a really fun night. 

All flowers and materials included. You're welcome to BYOB. Bring some friends, family, or come solo! Everyone is welcome to this flower power party.

For more info and to purchase tickets:
http://www.leeleesgarden.com/flowercrownworkshopchicago.html​

Mark your calendars! Wednesday, May 9th 6:30-8:30pm
Make your own candle while sipping a cocktail and finish the evening up with a little shopping! (All participants will receive a special discount on anything purchased that evening)
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Transform your favorite mug into an adorable soy wax candle in an interactive candle-making class. The class, led by Chicago candle-maker Jessica Snively, creator of Milton and Margie’s Soy Wax Candles, teaches you everything you need to know to make a soy wax candle in a reused or vintage container. 

She’s poured candles in nearly everything that can be described as a “container”—quirkier finds have included a glass cowboy boot, vintage egg cup, honey bear jar, and mug that says “He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother”—so feel free to go on a thrift-shopping spree before class. 

Throughout the process, you’ll create your own signature fragrance from a blend of scented soy-based oils. Jess will supply a bunch of eclectic oils with options from floral (e.g., Lavender and Juniper) to natural (e.g., Cedar and Eucalyptus) and sweet (e.g., Buttercream and Fudge Brownie) to rugged (e.g., Leather). 

All the supplies are provided, including wax and fragrance oils. You can bring your own container or purchase one on-site. You’ll get 1 lb. of wax, and depending on the size of your container(s), you’ll leave with 1–2 completed candles. (For reference, 16 oz. of wax will fill a container approximately the size of a standard can of veggies.)

To help fuel your creative process, the cocktails will be flowing freely! 

​Hurry spots fill up FAST!
For all the details and to register head to:
https://dabble.co/chicago/candle-making/classes/candles-cocktails-at-shop-1021-with-jess-snively

Mark your calendars!  Wednesday, May 16th 6:30-8:30pm
You've been dying to learn macrame and now is your chance to create a beautiful, textured plant hanging alongside a professional artist, Amy Zwikel!
The class will begin with intros and wine. Next, Amy will teach you several knot techniques and help you practice and perfect each one. Using those knot designs, you will create your very own plant hanging design. She will help guide you with designing, knotting and the overall look of your piece. Once your design is complete, you will trim and fray the ends. Everyone will complete their unique plant hanging during class so it is ready to hang the minute you get home! Your finished piece is generously sized at approximately 3 feet long. This workshop is perfect for anyone wanting a fun, creative experience in a charming Chicago gem. Grab a friend and join the group!
TICKET INCLUDES:

• Enough macrame materials to completely create your plant hanging
• Choice of gold or silver ring
• Printed macrame knot guide to take home
• Unlimited demonstrations and guidance throughout the class
• Complementary wine selection
• Follow up email with Amy's favorite material resources
• Special discount for anything purchased at the Shop that evening

Workshop tickets are nonrefundable. If necessary, you can transfer your ticket into someone else's name.
To Register:
http://www.amyzwikelstudio.com/workshops/may16-macrameworkshop-chicago-macrameclass-macrameplanthanger-logansquare

Cross-stitch is cool again!  Join us Wednesday, April 11th for our first cross-stitch for beginners workshop led by the talented Steph of stephxstitch.  In this class, she will take you through the basics of cross stitch: reading the pattern, selecting materials, threading the needle, and of course, the stitching itself. Steph will provide all of the materials necessary for your first cross-stitch project and we will stitch it together. What you don't finish in class you can take home to complete in your own time.  For more information and to register: https://stephxstitch.myshopify.com/collections/cross-stitch-classes/products/cross-stitch-for-beginners-byob
Let's get stitching!

We are so thrilled to announce we will be hosting our very first Brush Calligraphy Workshop with the talented Good Day Design.  Workshop takes place on Wednesday, March 7th 6:30-8:30,  Spots are limited and filling up quickly so be sure to register TODAY! Registration and more info go to http://www.brainnaschmall.com/introduction-into-modern-calligraphy/shop1021
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Mark your calendars!  We are so honored to be partnering with Welcome Home for a pop up event on Sunday, Feb 11th from 10-4pm.  Welcome Home is a hand printed t-shirt brand.  All T's are hand splattered and screen printed right here in Chicago.  $2 of each shirt sold is donated to CAWC-a domestic violence shelter located right here in Chicago.  For each T-shirt purchased on Feb 11th we will send a Valentine's Day card to a domestic violence survivor at CAWC.  A free craft table will be set up for children (or adults!) to create their own valentine's day card to send to a child at the shelter.  Please join us in Sending Love!  Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more details!
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Holiday Hours!  We've got some extended hours and late nights so head in after work to get your shopping done.  We will have wine and beer on hand!  You can sip or chug while we gift wrap.  We will make this so easy and I promise there will be no stress involved!  Note we have an evening for the guys planned for Thursday, Dec 21st.  Details coming soon but I will say that whiskey tasting will be involved!!  Happy Holidays!!!

Mark your calendars!  Logan Square's kick off to the holidays is Saturday Dec 2nd!  We will be hosting several local artists including jewelry from Bella Colletta, SlapMap creator Hilary, Melina Art and Design and Ollie Loop handmade knits!!  
As always gift wrap is complimentary with any purchase.  Have something you didn't purchase from us and need gift wrapped? We got you!  For a small fee we are happy to wrap it for you!  We make gift giving easy!!!

On November 25, 2017, celebrate Small Business Saturday in Logan Square with the small businesses that make it special. The holiday shopping season is here and we know you can find something for everyone on your list without ever having to leave the neighborhood. Shop, eat, drink and play at participating businesses on November 25th. Send proof for a chance to win more local treats. Simply send us a photo of your receipt to info@loganchamber.org to be entered in the drawing. 
Follow the fun on social media! 
https://www.facebook.com/events/174703879775368/
Instagram: Logan Square Chamber
Thank you for Shopping Small!!!!!