Make a Hat and Make a Difference
(ContentDesk) September 11, 2005 -- Craft Gym announced it will host its next charitable crafting "Make & Donate Chemo Caps" event on Wednesday, September 28, from 6:30pm until 9:30pm. (Please note: participants are free to come and go throughout the event.)
The company has also begun accepting fall donations of handmade hats to benefit cancer patients undergoing treatment in San Francisco.
Knitters, crocheters, and stitchers of all skill levels are invited to attend the event. Volunteers who don't know how to sew, knit, or crochet will be able to embellish pre-made hats.
For those looking for a little inspiration or direction, Craft Gym workshop instructors will be on hand to assist with easy step-by-step instructions.
All hats made during the September 28th event will be given to the adult and children's oncology units at UCSF's Comprehensive Cancer Center.After the September 28th event, Craft Gym will continue to accept and donate handcrafted caps on an ongoing basis. The company has also scheduled another Chemo Cap making event in early December. For more information on the ongoing program or to RSVP and participate in this event, please visit Craft Gym online at http://www.craftgym.com.Charitable crafting events are free of charge. Participants are asked to RSVP and bring their own project materials.
Free cap patterns and refreshments will be provided, and a limited number of sewing machines will also be available.
Please visit the website for more details.Craft Gym is a studio space where instead of a physical workout, you get a creative one. Craft Gym currently offers workshops and open studio time in jewelry, sewing, knitting, ceramics, metals, paper, wood and textiles. All workshops take place at 1452 Bush St (between Van Ness & Polk) in San Francisco. Craft Gym's mission is to foster craft making and the crafter through community and convenience. Craft Gym offers access to crafting equipment and space to work on your projects.
Quality instruction and project supplies are provided for all workshops, making it easy to exercise your creativity. As a workshop participant, there is no need to shop or prepare ahead of time. Just arrive ready to learn, enjoy yourself, and leave with a new skill and finished product in three hours..
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