treehouse brooklyn 430 graham ave brooklyn, new york 11211

treehouse brooklyn 430 graham ave brooklyn, new york 11211

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

new designer: Kelly Lane


treehouse welcomes kelly lane into the branches!


kelly artfully blends woven and jersey fabrics to create colorful clothing with clean lines. from flirty to sophisticated, each piece can be worn in multiple ways creating a versatility perfect for the woman on the go. spring on in and check it out!


Saturday, May 19, 2007

CLASSES begin again

We know you've been waiting for it...and guess what??!!:
***CRAFT CLASSES are back at treehouse!!!***
We've scheduled June sessions so far, so check out the all new class line up below...SIGN UP online here...

*SUNDAY , JUNE 3rd : MACRAME MADNESS!!!!

Learn the art of knotting from the lovely and talented Dari from Papi's Mami fame. We DO love the owls and plant hangers....but macrame can be so much more.... In this class, learn the artful techniques of knot making...belts, bags, jewels, headbands, they're all at your fingertips!!! Materials provided, just bring your imagination...
SUNDAY JUNE 3rd, 2-5 pm : $40

*THURSDAY, JUNE 7TH : AWESOME APPLIQUE!!!

The art of creating designs and patterns by applying fabric on top of fabric is a versatile and fun way to embellish your textile creations. applique works hand-in-hand with embroidery, but gives you lots more coverage and impact with minimal time and effort. In this class we will learn 3 techniques for working with knits, wovens and felt. All supplies included.

THURSDAY, JUNE 7TH, 7-9PM : $45

*SUNDAY, JUNE 10th : JUNK TO JEWELS!

Do you hoard broken necklaces and single earrings? Have a junk drawer full of gems just waiting to sparkle in another life? In just one two hour session you’ll learn how to string and clasp necklaces and bracelets on silk and nylon thread. You’ll learn the basics of jump ring usage, as well as chain layering and clasping. All this will be done with cut apart treasures and loose bead findings. We’ll provide the know how and lotsa junk, feel free to bring your own baubles as well.
SUNDAY, JUNE 10TH, 6-8PM : $50 including materials

*THURSDAY, JUNE 14th : BLOCKPRINTING!!!!

Did you know that you can do simple textile printing using inexpensive items you can find at the grocery and art supply stores? In this 2-hour workshop you will learn to carve your own stamps out of a variety of materials, and print with them. These techniques can be used to customize clothing, home furnishings, paper goods, and practically anything else you can think of! All supplies included.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14TH, 7-9PM : $45

and coming soon: CROCHET JEWELRY MAKING with SIRI*!THURSDAY, JUNE 21st from 7-9pm...details are on the way!

p.s. All of our classes take place in the treehouse, sometimes during business hours. Because of this, the classes are kept small so that everyone can participate (usually 4-6 people per class). We suggest signing up as soon as you know you want to take a class because once a class fills up, we'll start a waiting list for the next session.

Thursday, May 17, 2007

SAPLING sidewalk sale and lemonade stand this sunday!



this coming sunday the SAPLING society will present our first ever
SAPLING SIDEWALK SALE and LEMONADE STAND!

when: sunday, may 20 1-6pm
where: treehouse, 430 graham avenue (between withers and frost) in the lovely Williamsburg
just a hop and skip from the Graham stop on the L
what: REAL lemonade and baked goods, samples, overstock and past seasons' merch from hodge podge, becky lee, sirius and 31 corn lane, bric-a-brac, surprise sale items from the depths of the treehouse, and a secret treasure chest of goodies! don't miss out!
why:
support your local independent designers and makers!