Events

First Friday Open-Mic: Friday, April 7, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Free. Bring 3 minutes of prose to read aloud in a supportive, relaxed atmosphere. For more info, contact Amy Wallen of San Diego Writers Ink at amylizwrites@hotmail.com.

SPRING WALKABOUT!!!! Friday, April 28, 6:30-9:30 pm. Join us and our South Park neighbors for this evening of special sales, food, & music.

CLASSES & Workshops

Materials provided only where indicated.

Brown Bag Writing Practice Group Every Tuesday, 12:00-1:00PMFee: $5. Given prompts, practice all types of writing free from editing or critique. Contact Jill Hall at jillghall@aol.com for additional information.

Sheharazod Tassel Saturday, April 1, 11:00 am - 4:00PMFee $38. Materials $40. Create a beautiful beaded tassel with a cork center, ribbon and of course some beads. For beginners. See photos at www.ChristenBrown.com

Knit Salon First & Third Thursdays, April 6 & 20; 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Free. Drop in anytime and join fellow knitters for an evening of creativity in the cozy atmosphere of the Grove. No instructions offered but yarn selection advice is available.

BABY BOBBI BEAR: Saturdays April 8 & 22; 1:00PM- 4:30PMLearn to knit this lovable heirloom teddi bear. Pattern by Blue Sky Alpaca provided. See our sample or look him up at www.BlueSkyAlpacas.com.

CROCHET A BOUQUET Sunday, April 9, 11:00AM-2:00PMFee: $25 Crochet peonies, daisies, and roses as embellishments with your stash and scrap yarn. No experience necessary.

NEW FANGLED DANGLE Sunday, April 9; 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  Fee:  $40.  Materials: $45.  Learn the skills to create beautiful beaded jewelry adorned with buttons and glass charms.  See www.christenbrown.com for photos and details!

KNITTING BASICS:  Sundays, April 9, 23 & 30, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Fee:  $75.  Dave Kraft teaches knitting basics from various cast-on techniques to bind-offs and just about everything in between.  Learn from a pro! 

 SIMPLE RIBBED HAT KNIT IN THE ROUND:  Saturday, April 15; 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Fee:  $25.  Learn to knit in the round with one of our organic cottons and make a seamless ribbed cap.  It’s easier than you may think!

ONE HOUR FLOWER:  Saturday, April 15, 11:00-12:00.  Fee:  $10; Materials: $15.  Learn the basics of working with wired ribbon by making this darling gathered rosette with button center and leaf.

SUMMER SPLENDOR CORSAGE:  Saturday, April 15, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Fee:  $20.00; Materials $13.50.  This swirl of silk and taffeta corsage is a great project for the beginner.  See www.christenbrown.com for photos!

PETALS & POSIES 2:  Sunday, April 23; 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  Fee:  $40.  Materials:  $17.50.  Learn to hand-stitch Spring flowers using French wire, dyed silk bias, and metallic ribbons.  See photos at www.christenbrown.com.

KNIT SCARF CLASS:  Wednesdays, April 19 & 26; 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p. m.  Fee:  $40.   This is a great class for learning how to cast on, knit, cast-off and fringe.  It's a basic introduction class for project-oriented individuals!

SUMMER SPLENDOR CORSAGE:  Saturday, April 15, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Fee:  $20.00; Materials $13.50.  This swirl of silk and taffeta corsage is a great project for the beginner.  See www.christenbrown.com for photos!

BUTTON FLASHBACKS PURSE: Saturday, April 29, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Fee: $24.00; Materials $24.00.  Incredible purse covered in multifaceted buttons.  Must see photos at www.christenbrown.com!

RIBBON BRACELET:  Saturday, April 29, 11:00-12 noon.  Fee:  $10; Materials: $20.  Make this contemporary bracelet from vintage French Jacquard ribbon.  Buttons and beads add glamour to enhance the ribbon to make a gorgeous bracelet.

FREE FORM KNIT THROW:  Saturday, April 29, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.  Fee:  $25.  Even beginners can easily knit this incredible throw.  Judy Thacker teaches color & texture selection tips and how to crochet panels together.  See store sample!

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY:   In the event the Grove needs to cancel a class due to lack of participants, the Grove will issue a full refund. Participants who are unable to attend as planned, must notify the Grove within five days of the class in order to receive a refund. Otherwise the class fee is forfeited. Fees cannot be applied to future classes.