Watch New Creativebug Classes in September

School is in session, and we have your schedule of new September classes prepared for you. There’s no excuse to be tardy! Check out our video lookbook and also get a sneak peek of our recent move to a beautiful new office/studio space.

September 1 – Lucky Star Quilt Along with Justin of Keaton Quilts

Photo collage: on left, Justin of Keaton quilts smiles in front of a rainbow patchwork quilt. On the right:  a close up of a rainbow patchwork quilt block.

All month long, sewist, author, and educator Justin Stafford will walk you through the Lucky Star quilt, featuring a rainbow palette of star shapes. Once you master the half square triangle, you’ll find the video instructions thorough enough to rapidly advance your skills and piece together 13 dazzling quilt blocks.

September 8 – Plant Talk with the Tender Gardener: How to Choose a Houseplant

Photo collage: On the left, a hand reaches for a potted plant on a wooden bench. On the right: The Tender Gardener smiles while holding a copper watering can amongst house plants.

Avid plant enthusiast and gardener Lana Williams of the Tender Gardener is back again to thoughtfully guide you through selecting plants that best suit your life. If you’ve been wanting to fill some special corners of your home with plant friends but don’t know where to start, this is the place.

September 15 – Jewelry Design with Scotchbonnet!: Working with a Bead Loom

Photo collage. On the left: Tracey-Renee Hubbard smiles wearing her handmade earrings and a colorful sweater. On the right: a beaded bracelet with a bold design created on a bead loom, perched on a wooden display with orange seed beads at the base.

Design and make beautifully beaded jewelry with Tracey-Renee Hubbard, designer and founder of the vibrant accessories brand Scotchbonnet! This class is the first in an exciting series that will guide you through the process of developing a cohesive jewelry collection. Start by learning how to map out a beaded design on paper, prepare a Jewel Loom to weave your beads, and mount your beaded project onto a cuff. There are so many color and design possibilities with seed beads!

September 22 – Creativebug Slow TV: Fabric Meditations

Photo collage. On the left: a close-up of a macrame wall hanging on a pink background. on the right: a hand on fabric.

Wind down the month with the third video in our Slow TV series: Fabric Meditations. Experience the therapeutic benefits by proxy when you watch and listen to skilled Creativebug craftspeople iron, cut, sort and stitch fabric. Find yourself a peaceful location, press play, and relax.

Creativebug Live This Month

Photo collage promoting an Instagram Live with Kaelyn Guerin. A headshot of her wearing pink flowers in her updo.

On September 9th at 11am PT, live on Instagram, stylist and designer Kaelyn Guerin will forecast fall and winter fashion trends. Follow Kaelyn at @iiirdwind.

Photo collage promoting a Facebook live with Faith Hale, with a headshot of Faith smiling.

On September 15th at 1pm PT, live on Facebook, Faith Hale will show you how to sew a pencil case, perfect for the beginning of the school year. Like us on Facebook to get notified when the live begins.