Friday, February 3, 2012

Planning a crafty return..


Wow, where has the time gone?

We had such a wonderful time crafting with the kids of Warrenton and we really cannot wait to do it again!
Over the next few months, we will be relaunching our workshops and will be moving to a better and more fabulous space that better fits the Pop works aesthetic.
Crafting for us, is a creative journey and we cannot to start the trip!
We have so many plans in the works and we wish we could share them all with you right now! You'll just have to stop back now and then for updates!

It has been a busy couple of months for us. Alessandra and I have been traveling across the country learning from some of the best crafters and creatives so that we can share our knowledge with our friends from Warrenton and beyond!

we are giddy with excitement and cannot wait to see you soon

lots of crafty love

Alessandra and Annabel




Sunday, December 4, 2011

Crafting up a Storm..

Oh what fun we had this weekend at our first Open House and our Yarn Workshop.
We had wall to wall people on Friday night (did we mention the roller skating?)
On Saturday at our Yarn Workshop, the girls braided and hammered away for the afternoon...their crafting skills were amazing!
Next weekend looks like a great one with our Crafty Chicas workshop and our Recycle me Green Workshop. We do still have space available so don't delay, sign up today!!! Hooray!!












Saturday, November 19, 2011

We're off and running!

Our first workshop went off like fireworks- full on explosion of fun!   Our besties girls were so delightful that by the end of the class we all BFFs!



We made puzzle piece necklaces with our bff's initials by learning how to stamp on metal. And we wove a colorful cover with origami paper for our journals. 
BFFs forever!

photos by the super talented Sunny King- local photographer that specializes in children and family photography. 

Saturday, October 22, 2011

The Schedule is up!!

Come visit us at our location at 102 Main Street, Warrenton for 5 weeks of Crafting madness ....
We will be exploring Modern Artists, Creating Fashion, giving our Green Thumbs a workout, hanging with our Besties and maybe even participating in a Craft challenge or two.


Sign up today as spots are already filling up.


Pop Works will only be around for 5 weeks, Don't miss out on your chance for some seriously crazy crafting...


Besties Workshop

Where would we be without our best friends?? 
Show your bestie some love by making her a puzzle piece necklace! One side for you and the other for your friend. We'll learn how to stamp on metal so you can imprint a special message on your necklace. 
Tell your bestie about the workshop and come together. Oh SNAP! that would be fun!
Then we'll get all secret like and make a cover for our Best Friend journals. What's that? It's a journal that only you and your besties exchange with secrete messages. (you know- like boys stuff) shhh.
We'll be dancing, gabbing and yes- crafting hard! 
Ages 7 and up 
Class size limited to 12
$42
November 12, 2pm- 4pm
December 3,  6pm-8pm

It's a Yarn Thing

We're getting all tangled up in yarn! 
Looking back to the groovy yarn art our parents grew up with in the 70s (like a hundred years ago, right) we've come up with the coolest craft idea that will have you making beautiful, colorful, whimsical art for your walls. This would be a great gift to make someone... hint, hint!
But all the yarny goodness doesn't stop there! 
We've got a second craft! Can't tell you about it just yet, you'll find out class day. What a tease, I know!
Keep your eyes opened for lots of surprises on this day! 
Ages 7 and up 
Class size limited to 12.
$40

December 3 2-4pm




Handmade Holiday 

We've come up with beautiful holiday crafts that are sure to give you the warm and fuzzies! 
We'll start by gathering around our amazing, crafty fireplace and share our favorite holiday stories with hot chocolatey goodness. 
We'll be all reved up to get to work on our gorgeous garland that lights up! 
Ho, ho, NO! It doesn't stop there! 
We're bringing out one of Pop Work's bffs... FELT! 
Our felty fabrics will be in full swing as we get all jingled out with our colorful wreaths!
Little elves we'll be as we rock out our handmade holiday!
Ages 7 and up 
Class size limited to 12.

$40
December 10  10-12pm
December 17  2-4pm


Peace Love and Patchwork
You'll be seeing stripes, dots, plaids, and flowers as we take you on a ride through the 60s. Looking back on era of self-expression we'll find our inspiration through the art, fashion and music of the Hippie movement. Then we'll learn all about how to mix and match your stripes and dots to create the coolest mosaic lamp shade for your room. You can take a little peace and love home!


Ages 7 and up
$42
November 19 2-4pm
Class size limited to 12.


Recycle Me Green

Get out your green thumb and join us for the coolest, mossiest, gnomiest craft yet! 
Learn to make your very own terrarium decked out with it's own glass dome and mini-critters! Not the creepy, crawly kind! The ones you might find in a fairy loving forest. And guess what you'll be making it in? We can't tell you yet but it's really cool. ( Really, you'll never guess- it's so unexpected!)
Because we love to recycle so much, we added another earth loving craft! And this one is perfect for gifting! All we can say is magazines never looked so good!
Geared for boys and girls, this class will leave you feeling energized and motivated to look around the house and see what else you can repurpose! 
Ages 7 and up 
Class size limited to 12.

$45
November 12  6-8pm
December 10  2-4pm


Mod Craft

We're jumping into the world of Alexander Calder and his fantastical mobiles. His large, colorful sculptures have dazzled us into making our own! You'll get to take home your very own Calder mobile and say, "I made it!"
What's that tick tock? Your clock! 
We'll also make our way to the cool world of George Nelson. Yeah, the guy who invented the Bubble Lamp! We'll learn all about one of the founding fathers of American modernism and get all crafty making our Nelsonesque clock!
A perfect workshop for both boys and girls! 
Ages 7 and up. 
Class size limited to 12.

$45
November 19  6-8pm


Marimekko Madness

Take a trip through the colorful world of Marimekko! You'll learn all bout the famous fabric company and get to make your own Marimekko art. BIG and BOLD we'll be as we create colorful plates using special paints. It's all about using your creativity to interpret these amazing fabrics and make them your own!
We wouldn't leave it at that, there's another craft but we want to keep it a surprise! 
You never know what will POP-UP in Marimekko Madness!
Ages 7 and up 
Class size limited to 12
$45
November 19 10am - 12
December 3  10am-12


Mini Holiday Pops
Just like the Handmade Holiday class for the big kids only geared for little kids! In this 2 hour workshop designed for 4, 5 and 6 year olds we will be sipping hot chocolate and singing along to some Christmas tunes while we craft away the morning making some super cool Holiday Decorations.
Ages 4, 5 and 6
$40
December 3 10am -12
December 17 10am-12 Sorry we are full!
Class size is limited to 12 crafty pops.


Crafty Chicas

This one's for the big girls! 
Leave ALL your responsibilities at the door (For real- we'll have a phone basket at the door) as we'll be crafting and gabbing and glueing and giggling our way though an evening of delectable snacks and refreshments (vino!) 
There will be no egg carton creations in sight... this craft will be something you will be proud to show off.
But of course we just can't have a room full of amazing women and NOT have a resource party, right? RIGHT! 
Don't know what that is- you will- and be really psyched that you did! 
Think you're not crafty enough? By the end of the night, you'll be hit with the crafty bug and be ready for more! 
Ages 21 and up 
Class size limited to 15.

$42
December 10   6-8pm
December 17 6-8pm