Happily Upcycling in South Hadley (Going Green)
Oxford library classes create beauty out of rubbish (The Webster Times)
Thank You! (Email from Library Patron)
Hello Amber, I write to thank you for your terrific workshop. We had a very fun and creative two hours! It was a big step for my mom and I to attend the workshop. Not knowing exactly what to expect we jumped in together and we are so glad that we did. Please see my …
Glenmeadow Learning Participants Got Crafty
Think outside the dumpster. That was one message that Amber Ladley had for the participants of “Inviting Creativity: A Crafty Workshop on the Benefits of Upcycling,” our last program in the fall Glenmeadow Learning series. Amber is a lifelong crafter, and before leading people in making a gratitude jar to hold special thoughts and memories, …
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Your Time: Kusudama workshop, Westhampton Public Library (Daily Hampshire Gazette)
Hands-on Digital Detox for People Who’d Like to Be More Creative
Do you wish for more creativity in your life? You’re not alone. Creativity is an innate tool that helps us solve problems and create innovative ideas. It gets greater each time we use it AND using it often evokes feelings of happiness, pride, and pure satisfaction. With results like that, why wouldn’t you want more …
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Hands-on Digital Detox for Businesses Who Want to Cultivate a Creative Culture
Do you wish for more creativity in your organization? Creative people think outside the box and can offer innovative ideas to problem solving for your business. Imagine the positive results of bringing your team together to cultivate and nourish their creative side. In this interactive workshop, participants will: experience the benefits of creativity in real …
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Craftworking Works (BeetlePress)
by Janice Beetle via BeetlePress This is another look at innovative ways to network. A month or so ago, I wrote about a SOULpreneur’s gathering at Eastworks in Easthampton, Massachusetts, a night when soul-centered business owners came together to talk about their work but also their lives, loves, goals, passions and projects. Several weeks ago, I had …
Crafting + Networking = Craftworking
Craftworking is a networking opportunity for self-employed DIY’ers in Western Massachusetts. Meet and connect with like-minded people while doing a hands-on creative project led by Amber Ladley. Event Details Craftworking events are held at Knack: The Art of Clever Reuse at Eastworks in Easthampton, MA. Knack has a studio space and an abundance of creative …
Denim Dahlia Workshop
Ripped jeans can easily become summer shorts, but what do you do with the rest of the pant legs? Upcycle them, of course! Learn how to repurpose old jeans into a beautiful piece of wall art. In this class we will be creating petal templates from repurposed material and then using them to create a …
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