Upcoming Events: This Week at KH

Kanibal Home is kicking off the spring season with a packed events calendar! Check it out:

 

 CRAFT CLASS: Thursday, 3/29 at 7:30pm

As part of Kanibal Home's ongoing art series, please join us this Thursday for a DIY feather earring class. Participants can make as many pairs as time allows.

Cost: $25

Please note: All materials are included in the cost of the lesson (surgical steal and plated materials are available for sensitive skin). There is a size limit, so RSVP to kristen@kanibalhome.com if you are interested in attending.

 This Saturday (3/31) we're cleaning out our closet and hosting a HUGE VINTAGE SALE! For one day only, the shop will set up a One Buck Bin and Two Dollar Table filled with curiosities and vintage treasures. Additional items will be on super sale ... plus, we'll have a bartender in the shop all day mixing up warm weather inspired complimentary cocktails!

Sale runs from 11am until 7pm this Saturday only!

Crafts with Kanibal: PREVIEW - Homemade Valentines

We're getting crafty tomorrow night. Who's joining us for a glitter-filled night of heart-shaped cupcakes, wine and card-making?!

Here's a little preview:

Crafts with Kanibal: Homemade Valentines

It's time to craft a little something-something for your sweetheart, ladies. 3-D cards? We're going to make them! Old school valentines? We'll bring them back! So if you're into handmade cards and you love glitter, hearts and sweet sentiments, then you should sign up for Kanibal Home's next craft class. We'll even be serving heart-shaped dessert (seriously, we're going there).

WHAT: Handmade Valentines
WHEN: Thursday, 2/9 at 7:30pm
WHERE: Kanibal Home, 213 Montgomery Street
COST: $25, includes lesson + all materials + refreshments

Per the usual, 100% of the proceeds of each craft class goes back to the local artist teaching the lesson. So come out and craft to your heart's content (participants will learn how to make 3 different valentines, from the curious to the creative ... but there's no cap on quantity. You can even make a card for your pet!).

Please RSVP to kanibal (at) kanibalhome (dot) com to reserve a spot in the class (space is limited).

Around Town: 4th Street Festival

This Saturday, Kanibal Home is partnering with Rubella Jewelry at the Eighth Annual 4th Street Art & Music Festival. We'll be bringing tons of crafty goodness and some terrific never-before-seen surprises. In addition to checking out our tent, definitely peruse the rest of the festival and enjoy live music, beer and some yummy food vendors.

Craft Class Roundup: Lace Jewelry

Last Thursday Kanibal Home hosted the delightfully talented Alison Charli Smith in the shop as she taught a two-part craft class on dip dying lace and jewelry-making. Some ladies got right to work, snipping lace and adding baubles, while others took their time - meticulously dying lace to craft at a later time. Whichever approach was used, everyone left with beautiful pieces of jewelry.

Here's a little photo diary of the happenings:

(Cups of cold water dye)

(We take our crafting very serious over at Kanibal Home)

(Being a hot mess is encouraged.)

(I imagine Ali is giving me a stare that says: Stop annoying my students with your banter. Or possibly: Where's my glass of wine?)

(Tools of the trade.)

(Lace that hasn't get felt the cool touch of colorful dye.)

(Embellishments.)

(Okay, at first glance this is just a super cute photo of Ali mugging it up for the camera. But look closer. The camera didn't focus on her ... however it DID focus on the creepy lady portrait in the dressing room. And she is looking DIRECTLY at the camera.)

Craft Class: Bookmaking

Here are a few shots from last night's bookmaking class ... a big thanks to the lovely Daniella Lekach for teaching another stellar lesson!

Upcoming Craft Class: DIY Flower Brooches + Hair Clips

You know what's my favorite part of the end of summer? It's not the BBQs, scorching heat or glorious sunsets (although those are pretty great too). It's the back-to-school and Fall fashion previews. I know it's pretty sick to even think about layering on clothing when we're all stripping down, but there's something to be said about accessorizing and blazers, scarves, bags and cardigans that gets me psyched for the cool weather.

So in honor of transitions, Kanibal Home is thrilled to offer a craft class dedicated to flower brooches and hair clips. Wear them now, give them as gifts or stick them on sweaters. The class will demonstrate how to make both felt and fabric pieces and each participant is guaranteed to make at least TWO (however you'll be encouraged to make more for friends and family).

Here's the info:
WHAT: DIY Fabric/Felt Brooches + Hair Clips
WHERE: Kanibal Home, 213 Montgomery Street (Downtown Jersey City)
WHEN: Thursday, August 4th at 7:30pm
COST: $25 -- cash only please
RSVP: kristen (at) kanibalhome.com

This is just the preview announcement, however there are only a limited amount of spots available so feel free to RSVP in advance.

Craft Class: This Thursday at 7:30pm

Whoa, what a response! I posted a quick note about this Thursday's Sashiko class on the Kanibal Home Facebook page last week and we filled up in a matter of hours (we can possibly squeeze in one or two more people). I'm thrilled to introduce Daniella Lekach into the shop's craft class series and especially excited to create my very own custom embroidered tote and travel pouch!

See everyone on Thursday!

Crafty Kanibal: Not Yo Mama's Craft Fair

Yesterday I set up (a pop up) shop with Rita and Sam, the talented duo from Rubella Jewelry, at the 3rd annual Not Yo Mama's craft fair in Jersey City. It was a busy morning for me flitting back and forth from the shop to the fair, but completely worth the hustle. I got to hang out with Rubella all day and ogle their glorious goods and yell next door to Laura from Swallow & the Swift who had an equally impressive spread. My wonderful customers and friends breezed in and out of our booth all day and I even scoped out some new vendors and scooped up a few treats for myself (something I rarely do these days because I'm usually just shopping for Kanibal Home).

And just when I thought the day couldn't get any better, Shana from MakeupbySha (who might have a blossoming photography career) sent me over these terrific shots from our booth:

(A few offerings from Rubella)

(Kanibal Home's collection of Curiosity Vials - $10)

(Kanibal Home's shell slice necklaces - $5)

(Kanibal Home's killer bee vial necklaces - $35)

(KH's collection of vintage magazines - $2)

(Chef the dog -- hot, bothered, but happy to be visiting all the booths)

(Whispering sweet nothings into Rita's ear)

(Rubella is bringing back the lucky rabbit's foot)

(A grouping of Rubella's wares)

(Rubella's custom key necklaces)