FREE Holiday Workshops Going on at Archivers

FREE Holiday Card Showcase
Going on now! Our annual Holiday Card Showcase is THE place for new, fresh card ideas and inspiration! See over 70 card designs using the latest holiday papers, stamps, and embellishments, as well as tons of great techniques. Cards feature lots of different styles, sizes, shapes, and colors—there is something for everyone! You’ll leave with a color print-out of each design shown to help you get started. If you want to make your own holiday cards, you can’t miss it. Seats fill up fast, so sign up today!

FREE Holiday Extravaganza, November 5-7
Come kick-off the holiday season with Archiver's! Make three projects--a FREE card, a FREE ornament, and an adorable gift pail for just $5. Plus, get inspired with lots of ideas for handmade cards, gifts, and so much more. It's our biggest weekend of the year and you just can't miss it!

See the website for all class information and store calendars.

Learn with Jo-Ann at Their FREE Demos in October

Jo-Ann Fabrics stores are hosting FREE demos on select Saturdays in October, where you can learn about the lastest products in the crafting world and sometimes make a craft to take home! The schedule is as follows:

October 9th
11am-1pm  Elmer's Paint Markers Haunted House
1-3pm  Wilton Halloween Foodcrafting
3-5pm  Clover Loom Hair Accessories

October 16th
11am-1pm  Aleene's Fabric Fusion
1-3pm  Kids' Halloween Make It-Take It
3-5pm  Dritz No-Sew Project

To find a store near you, visit www.Joann.com/stores. And in case a coupon would come in handy, you can print one here http://printable-coupons.blogspot.com/2005/12/jo-ann-coupons.html.

FREE Monthly All Ages Open Studio at the Art House in Cleveland

Open Studios are held on the third Saturday of every month from  1-3 pm. Enjoy spending time with your family as you make individual pieces or family art works. Each month has a theme and Art House provides the materials. Make an adventure of it by exploring your imagination and using those creative images to form your art work. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The upcoming schedule is as follows:

October 16 - Maskmaking
December 18 - Holiday projects

The Art House is located at 3119 Denison Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44109. Visit their website for more information! http://www.arthouseinc.org/index.shtml

Archiver's Is Now Offering FREE Friday and Saturday Crops

It’s the best place to work on your projects—and it's FREE! Come to Archiver’s Fridays or Saturdays from 5-11pm for six uninterrupted hours of scrapbooking and socializing. Pay a $5 reservation fee to save your spot (seats will fill up fast!) and when you arrive, you’ll receive a $5 merchandise voucher to use that night. Grab your friends, or come alone and meet new friends. Reserve your spot today! Visit http://www.archiversonline.com/stores/calendars to check out your local store's calendar and see what other fun and FREE classes they have available! Ohio locations include Akron, Mason, Columbus, and North Olmsted.

Learn How to Throw a Boomerang for FREE

Come learn about boomerangs and how to throw them at Howe Meadow in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, located at 4040 Riverview Rd in Peninsula. Class dates are June 30th, 6-8pm; July 18th, 2-4pm; Aug 21st, 2-4pm; and Aug 22nd, 11am-4pm. Bring your own boomerang or use the ones provided.

Check out http://www.nps.gov/cuva/index.htm for other things to do and enjoy while spending time in the CVNP.

FREE Classes at Archiver's, The Photo Memory Store

"Archiver’s classes are designed to help you organize, preserve and display your photographs through creative ideas and techniques. After deciding which class best suits your needs, simply call one of our stores to sign up." Current free classes include Albums Made Simple, Tool Time Workshop, Scrapbooking Basics, Stamping Basics, and Bridal Showcase. Archiver's permits the use of their scrapbooking tables and tools (including a large selection of dye cuts, scissors, and more) during business hours Sunday through Thursday when there's not a speical class or event in session. Also, sign up for their mailing list to receive coupons, including frequent coupons for five FREE sheets of cardstock, and to find out about FREE craft projects and demos. The closest stores are located in Fairlawn and North Olmsted. See the link for more details!

http://www.archiversonline.com/classes

Enjoy Your First StrollerFit Class FREE

The StrollerFit Program is an exercise program for moms and stroller-age children from the age 6 weeks to 5 years. Classes are ongoing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30 am at Bonnie Park in the Metroparks in Strongsville, Ohio. Enrollment is ongoing. Visit http://www.strollerfitcleveland.com/ to receive your first class free!

Gymboree Rewards Members Get to Try a FREE Class at Gymboree Play & Music

For those of you who shop at Gymboree and aren't yet a Rewards Member, it's also FREE to sign up! Once you do, you can take advatage of this free class offer. It applies to new families only, and they're also offering a discount of at least 25% off if you like your experience and want to enroll in a class. They have classes for young children of all ages, so check out a Gymboree Play & Music near you! Offer expires 6/30/2010. Check out the link for more details!

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