Get crafty for
the holidays

Soon we'll be seeing scarecrows on fence posts, glowing pumpkins on doorsteps and cobwebs dripping from tree branches. Creating a Halloween haunt takes a lot of preparation, and though it might seem early, now is a good time to start planning. Despite Halloween's bewitching nature, costumes and crafty decorations won't mysteriously appear in a single night.

Free demonstrations and an array of classes and workshops are planned for the holiday season, to provide a jump start on decorations, gift items and greeting cards. They cover a range of skills, including sewing, quilt-making and beading, so find one that suits your talents. Here's a sampling of what's available:

Free Demonstrations

BEN FRANKLIN
ENCHANTED LAKES / 261-4621
Wood Christmas ornament: 11:30 to noon tomorrow
Mini gourd ornament: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday
Fall floral wrap: Noon to 12:30 a.m. Tuesday; 11 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday
Glass etching: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday
Hearty clay: Noon to 12:30 a.m. Sept. 24
One-stroke Hawaiian tote: Noon to 12:30 a.m. Sept. 28

BEN FRANKLIN
MAPUNAPUNA / 833-3800
Fall floral wrap: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Friday
Fall swag: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 20
Harvest wreath: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 21
Gel candle: 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sept. 21
Glass etching: 2 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 28
Melt and mold sweet treats: 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sept. 30

BEN FRANKLIN
MARKET CITY / 735-4211
Wood Christmas ornament: 11:30 to noon tomorrow
Fall floral wrap: 11:30 to noon Tuesday
Mini gourd ornament: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday
Glass etching: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday
Microbead ornament: 4 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 21
Snowflake ornament: 9:30 to 10 a.m. Sept. 22, 4 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 23
Fall triangle card: 11:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 23 and 30

BEN FRANKLIN
PEARL CITY / 455-1909
Wood Christmas ornament: 11:30 a.m. to noon tomorrow
Star memory book: 12:30 to 1 p.m. tomorrow
Fall floral wrap: 11:30 to noon Tuesday, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Friday
Mini gourd ornament: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday
Glass etching: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday
Yarn hair scrunchies: 1 to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 19
Washi card: 1 to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 23
Glass painting: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 24
Wire crochet bracelet: 3 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 27

BEN FRANKLIN
ALL OAHU STORES
Fall/Halloween cylinder vase: 11:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 1, noon to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 4 and 7
Beaded snowflake ornament: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 1
Cheesecloth ghost: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 2, noon to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 8 and 27
Frankie terra cotta pot with wheat berry grass: 11 to 11:30 Oct. 2, 12:30 to 1 p.m. Oct. 3, noon to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 6
Candy cane mouse ornament: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 2, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 5 and 8
Beaded snowflake ornament: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 3 and 6
Jingle bells ornament: 11:30 to noon Oct. 3, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 7
Hearty clay kits: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 9, noon to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 20
Candy corn pin: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 13, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 23
Pompom spider: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 16

CRAFT SUPPLY OF HONOLULU
PEARL HIGHLANDS / 456-3533
Cell phone charms: 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday and Sept. 30
Money tree and nylon flowers: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
Crystal slipper: 11 a.m. to noon next Sunday
Crystal bracelet: 3 to 4 p.m. Sept. 20
Crystal Frog: 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 24

CRAFT SUPPLY OF HONOLULU
1960 S. KING ST., / 942-5342
Nylon flowers: 10 a.m. to noon next Sunday
Deco clay: 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 21

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Stained Glass Classes

Call for details
Aloha Stained Glass: 262-6600
Hawaii Stained Glass, 263-8600
Menehune Stained Glass, 622-2686

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Gift- and Card-Making Workshops

FLORA-DEC / 537-6194
Deco clay demonstration: Noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 16 and Oct. 7; free.
Hand-tied bouquet: Deco clay class, 9 to 11 a.m.; $41.95.
Tropical flowers: Deco clay class, 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 30; $41.95.
Cigar-box purse demo: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 9; free.
Mini flower basket: Deco clay class, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13; $43.95
Mini haku: Deco clay class, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 23; $41.95
Cigar box purse class: 12:30 to 4 p.m.; $40 (does not include materials)
Tabletop Christmas tree demonstration: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 4. Free.

RUBBER STAMP HOUSE PLANTATION
746 Ilaniwai St.; call 591-2122
Journals, books and altered books: Make a small journal, embellish a blank journal or work on your altered book, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays of the month. Fee of $20 includes supplies.
Make your own greeting cards: Use handmade papers, game pieces, fibers, vintage jewelry, keys, more; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Use of rubber stamps, ink, embossing powder and glitter is included. Fee of $20 includes supplies.

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Beading Classes

Bead It!
Learn jewelry basics, how to make art-clay bracelets and earrings, charm bracelets, earring basics and more, at Kailua site (263-1182) or Kaimuki (734-1182), or visit www.ibeads.com.

Beadmania / 485-1600
Learn jewelry basics including wire wrapping, how to make garden bracelets, Temari crystal ball charms and more.

Global Village / 262-8183
An array of beading classes is offered.

Puka Bead Boutique / 988-7852
Learn to embellish items from clothing and purses, to bottles and kitchen objects. Jewelry-making classes also available.

DACS Beads / 842-7714
Learn jewelry basics. Beginning stringing, crystal snowflake pendants and how to make a pearl-and-wire wire cuff are among classes offered. Visit www.dacbeads.com.

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Make a Frankiepot
for Halloween

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What You'll Need
One four-inch clay pot, Wrought Iron Black Patio paint, Mistletoe green Patio paint, Sterling silver Patio paint, Petunia Purple Patio Paint, 15mm round moving eyes (2), 1/2-inch furniture button, 1/2-inch wooden spools, black deco color pen, white deco color pen, Wheat Berry Grass Garden Kit, E6000 glue

How To
Wipe pot with a damp cloth and let dry. Paint the top edge of the pot black and the rest green. Glue knobs near the bottom, one on each side. Glue the wooden furniture button in the middle for the nose, let dry. Paint wooden knobs black. Paint the base of the pot green, let dry. Glue on eyes. Paint a face on your monster. Use wheat berry garden kit to create Frankie's hair.

(A more detailed project sheet will be available after Oct. 1 at Ben Franklin stores.)