Calligraphy + Wrapping Party

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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Join us at Bang Bang Pie (Ravenswood location), the BEST pie shop, for a holiday gift wrap gathering. You'll learn from Sam Meyer, calligraphy artist (and the best one!), and me. Sam will show you how to use gold leaf and she'll walk you through basic calligraphy with a pointed pen to write on your tags. I'll be showing your how to create pom-poms and tassels and you can make as many as you want! With this lovely combo of toppers, your gifts will be the most beautifully wrapped in all the land. 


AND, Molly of @redcloudchicago will be creating the most magical holiday music for us during our time together. Fireplace, pie, tea, crafts, and a holiday music serenade?! YES PLEASE.


We'll have a variety of pies and hot tea for you too! *Bourbon in tea optional*


WHAT YOU GET



  • String and yarn to create poms and tassels

  • A handful of gift tags  

  • All calligraphy materials to use during our time together. 

  • Pie & Tea


ABOUT THE VENUE


Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits continues mid-western cooking traditions, eager to serve up their unique take on hospitality, decadence, and cafe life. The outdoor pie garden is the sweetest, most charming spot to eat your pie! 


Location: 4947 N Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60625

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What You Can Expect From This Experience
  • Calligraphy and Gold Leaf
  • Tassels & Poms
  • Pie & Tea
  • Live Holiday Music
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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Joslyn Villalpando

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My name is Joslyn Villalpando and I am a working artist and art educator in Chicago. After studying fine art and art education at the University of Cincinnati, I spent 7 years teaching elementary art. While teaching, I completed my master's degree at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), studying the impact of craft and fiber art on art education. My small research group of young participants grew into a little community while learning to weave, sew, embroider, and dye; sharing the stories, memories, thoughts, and ideas that arise when creating together.

After witnessing the beautiful community that is built when creating with friends, I first began holding craft and cocktail parties to spread my love of the handmade with my favorite people. We gathered to learn how to block print to make valentines or embroider to create holiday ornaments- each craft accompanied by a featured batch cocktail and treats, of course. Inspired by the old sewing circles and expanding on the theme of intimate, creative social gatherings, I am moving these parties from my tiny Chicago condo and hosting craft events at some of Chicago's most beloved bars, restaurants, coffee houses, boutiques, and cupcake shops. I love utilizing classic, traditional art/craft processes such as; weaving, embroidery, printmaking, and watercolor, and putting a contemporary spin on them to bring you a unique learning experience.

There's nothing better than gathering with others to make something by hand, learning skills and processes that can be used again and again. At each J.Villa gathering, you will experience a thoughtfully curated event in an inspiring space, hand selected and/or handmade art materials, and enthusiastic guidance through the craft process.

EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

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    Lisa S.
    Reviewed on 07/29/18

    This class was so much fun! We made lots of pom poms and tassels, ate pie and listened to Christmas music. The calligraphy section of the class was just enough instruction to allow us to make some beautiful gift tags in a short amount of time. Both instructors were patient and helpful. Highly recommended (I'll probably do it again next year).

    This class was so much fun! We made lots of pom poms and tassels, ate pie and listened to Christmas music. The calligraphy section of the class was just enough instruction to allow us to make some beautiful gift tags in a short amount of time. Both instructors were patient and helpful. Highly recommended (I'll probably do it again next year).

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    Mariana G.
    Reviewed on 01/24/18

    Both instructors were great and the setting was very warm, inviting for newbies

    Both instructors were great and the setting was very warm, inviting for newbies

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    Lisa B.
    Reviewed on 01/18/18

    This class was a lot of fun. Everyone was super nice and I've learned a lot from both teachers. This was definitely a great calligraphy beginning class. Wish we had more time.

    This class was a lot of fun. Everyone was super nice and I've learned a lot from both teachers. This was definitely a great calligraphy beginning class. Wish we had more time.

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