April
at Market City
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tuesday
monday
April Fools Day, National Fun at Work Day
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
National Student Athlete Day, Army Day
World Health Day, No Housework Day
National Siblings Day, Safety Pin Day
National Pet Day, National Library Day
Good Friday
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4/22:
4/25:
4/26:
4/30:
Income Tax Day Due 4/17
Easter, National Orchid Day
National Golf Day
Earth Day, Girl Scout Leaders Day
World Penguin Day
National Pretzel Day
Bugs Bunny Day, International Jazz Day
April is National Decorating Month!
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W: Lei making
10 - 12pm Fee: $15
D: Fuse Tool
11 - 11:30am
D: Lei Making
12 - 12:30pm
D: Spring Cards
1 - 1:30pm
CL: Knit Your Own
Accessories
10 - 12pm Fee: $10
D: Graduation Money Box
11 - 11:30am
D: Nautical Candle Holder
12 - 12:30pm
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D: Easter Bunny Goodie Bag
11 - 11:30pm
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CL: Knit Your Own
Accessories
10 - 12pm Fee: $10
D: EZ Bunny Ears Paper
Plate
11 - 11:30am
D: Double Straw Lei
2 - 2:30pm
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D: Double Straw Lei
2 - 2:30pm
Easter 17
W: Lei making
10 - 12pm Fee: $15
D: Crackle Effect for
Acrylic Paint
11 - 11:30am
D: Distress Wood Stains
12 - 12:30pm
D: Braided Lei
2 - 2:30pm
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W: Lei making
10 - 12pm Fee: $15
W: Slime Time!
2- 3:00pm Fee: $10
D: Wire Wrapping
11 - 11:30am
D: Deluxe Braided Lei
2 - 2:30pm
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MT: American Craft &
John Bead 9 - 11am
MT: Tierra Cast &
Beadalon 2 - 4pm
CL: Knit Your Own
Accessories
10 - 12pm Fee: $10
D: Distress Wood Stains
11 - 11:30am
D: Crackle Effect for
Acrylic Paint
12 - 12:30pm
D: Braided Lei 2 - 2:30pm
CL: Knit Your Own
Accessories
10 - 12pm Fee: $10
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D: Lei Making
11 - 11:30am
D: Sea Glass Jewelry
12 - 12:30pm
D: Single Straw Lei
2 - 2:30pm
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D: Easter Bunnie Goodie
Bag
11 - 11:30am
D: Carrot Goodie Bag
12 - 12:30am
D: Single Straw Lei
2 - 2:30pm
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D: Crackle Effect for
Acrylic Paint
11 - 11:30am
D: Distress Wood Stains
11 - 11:30am
D: Braided Lei
2 - 2:30pm
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D: Apple Shrink Airt Pin
Backs
11 - 11:30am
D: Paracord Braid
11 - 11:30am
D: Wire Wrapping
12 - 12:30pm
D: Deluxe Braided Lei
2 - 2:30pm
D: Braided Lei
2 - 2:30pm
APRIL WEEKLY OBSERVANCES:
Apr. 1 - Apr 7
Golden Rule Week / Laugh at Work Week
Apr 2 - Apr 10
National Robotics Week
Apr 3 - Apr 9
The Masters Golf Tournament
Apr 9 - Apr 15
National Library Week / National Volunteer Week
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THE MONTH APRIL IS:
Cranberries Month
Couple Appreciation Month
National Grilled Cheese Month
Jazz Appreciation Month
Military Child Month
National Card and Letter Writing
National Decorating Month
National Kite Month
National Pet Month
National Poetry Month
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D: Fuse Tool
11 - 11:30am
D: Berry Crate Bunnies
12 - 12:30pm
D: Single Straw Lei
2 - 2:30pm
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D: EZ Bunny Ears Paper
Plate
11 - 11:30am
D: Carrot Goodie Bag
12 - 12:30pm
D: Double Straw Lei
2 - 2:30pm
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D: Distress Wood Stains
11 - 11:30am
D: Crackle Effect for
Acrylic Paint
12 - 12:30pm
D: Braided Lei
2 - 2:30pm
W: Lei making
3 - 5pm Fee: $15
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D: RTD Pot for Your Teachers
11 - 11:30am
D: DIY Post-It-Note Clip
Board
12 - 12:30pm
D: Deluxe Braided Lei
2 - 2:30pm
W: Lei Making 3 - 5pm Fee: $15
Apr. 12 - Apr 19
Apr 15 - Apr 22
Apr 16 - Apr 22
Apr. 23 - Apr 29
Physical Awareness Month
School Library Media Month
Straw Hat Month
Car Care Month
National Garden Month
Landscape Architecture Month
Pest Management Month
National Rebuilding Month
Frog Month
International Guitar Month
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CL: Knitting & Crocheting
9:30 - 11:30am Fee: $10
D: Grad Cap Centerpiece
11 - 11:30am
D: Spring Cards
12 - 12:30pm
D: Single Straw
12 - 12:30pm
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CL: Knitting & Crocheting
9:30 - 11:30am Fee: $10
D: EZ Bunny Ears Paper
Plate
11 - 11:30am
D: Double Straw Lei
2 - 2:30pm
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CL: Knitting & Crocheting
9:30 - 11:30am Fee: $10
D: Crackle Effect for
Acrylic Paint
12 - 12:30pm
D: Distress Wood Stains
11 - 11:30am
W: Mocktails & Masterpieces
6 - 8pm Fee: $35
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CL: Knitting & Crocheting
9:30 - 11:30am Fee: $10
D: Paracord Braid
11 - 11:30am
D: Deluxe Braided Lei
2 - 2:30pm
National Tattoo Week
National Park Week
National Karaoke Week
Administrative Professionals Week
We Are Open on Easter! Store Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
friday
saturday
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D: Nautical Candle Holder
10 - 10:30am
D: Fuse Tool
11 - 11:30am
D: Grad Cap Centerpiece
12 - 12:30pm
W: Bunny Ivy Bowl
3 - 5pm Fee: $25
D: Sea Glass Jewelry
11 - 11:30am
D: Grad Money Box
12 - 12:30pm
D: Single Straw Lei
2 - 12:30pm
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D: DIY Pinnacle Banner
11 - 11:30am
D: Single Straw Lei
2 - 2:30pm
W: Slime Time!
1- 3:00pm Fee: $10
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D: Easter Bunny Goodie Bag
11 - 11:30am
D: Carrot Goodie Bag
12 - 12:30pm
D: Double Straw Lei
2 - 2:30pm
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D: Distress Wood Stains
11 - 11:30am
D: Crackle Effect for
Acrylic Paint
12 - 12:30pm
D: Braided Lei
2 - 2:30pm
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MT Event:
Easter Egg Bunny
1 - 4 pm
D: Berry Crate Bunnies
11 - 11:30am
D: Sea Glass Jewelry
12 - 12:30pm
D: Lei Making
1 - 1:30pm
CL: Native American Beading
9:30 - 11:30am Fee: $40
D: EZ Bunny Ears Paper Plate
1 - 1:30pm
D: Easter Bunny Goodie Bag
2 - 2:30pm
W: Jenny’s Watercolor
12 - 12:30pm Fee: $120
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Earth Day
D: Distress Wood Stains
11 - 11:30am
D: Braided Lei
2 - 2:30pm
W: Pyrography 101
3 - 5pm Fee: $25
W: Lei Making
10 - 12pm Fee: $15
Arbor Day 29
D: Apple Crepe Paper
Goodies
11 - 11:30am
D: Personalize a Tumbler
12 - 12:30pm
W: Lei Making
10 - 12pm Fee: $15
W: Wire Wrapping 101
3 - 5pm Fee: $40
MT: Lawn Fawn & Paper
Accents 9 - 11am
MT: Sizzix 2 - 4pm
D: Deluxe Braided Lei
2 - 2:30pm
FLOWER: Daisy / SweetPea
D: Free Demo
BIRTHSTONE: Diamond
E: Event
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN:
CL: Class
ARIES (March 21 - April 19)
MT: Make and Take
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
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April
CLASSES
at Market City
DEMOS
REGISTRATION FOR ALL CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS MUST BE MADE 48 HRS IN ADVANCE, PLEASE!
Class supply discount does not apply to Ben’s Best Value items or consignment merchandise.
Easter Bunny Goodie Bag
Knit Your Own Accessories
Fee: $10
Instructor Baerbel will teach you how to knit and make beautiful
creations to keep.
Monday, April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Knitting and Crocheting
Fee: $10
Join instructor Huong, share stories and learn basic knitting skills!
Beginners and experienced knitters welcome.
Thursday, April 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th
9:30 am - 10:30 am
NEW! Native American Beading Class
Fee: $20
Learn traditional Native American Beading techniques to create
fully beaded contemporary mirrored medallion earrings or matching
pendants. Open to individuals 8 years old and older. Limited seating
available. All supplies provided. Every third Saturday of the month.
Saturday, April 22nd
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Slime Time! Workshop
Fee: $10
Come make slime with us! We will supply you with 4oz of glue and
all the ingredients here for you!
Saturday, April 8th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday, April 23rd
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
MAKE AND TAKE EVENT
Easter Egg Bunnies
It’s free, and no, it’s no April Fool’s Joke! Create some fun and
festive Easter Egg Bunnies to help celebrate the Spring holiday. All
ages welcome! Only at Market City, HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts!
Saturday, April 1st
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Visit LBell at Market City
for creative ideas!
Make & Take: Saturday April 29th
Lawn Fawn / Paper Accents: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Sizzix: 2:00 am - 4:00 pm
Make & Take: Sunday April 30th
American Craft / John Bead: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Tierra Cast / Beadalon: 2:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Keep your treats and candies in this Easter inspired goodie bag
demo, easy for all ages.
Sunday, April 9th
11:00 am - 11:30 am
EZ Bunny Ears Paper Plate
Hop around in these cute and fun bunny ears using a paper plate!
Monday, April 10th
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Carrot Goodie Bag
A creative and unique demo, make a carrot goodie bag to store your
Easter treats with!
Tuesday, April 11th
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Wednesday, April 12th
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Wednesday, April 14th
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Crackle Effect for Acrylic Paint
Use this effect with acrylics to make exciting pieces of artwork.
Sunday, April 16th
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Distress Wood Stains
Interested in the wood arts? Learn some techniques on distressing,
staining, and creating some fantastic designs with wood.
Sunday, April 16th
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Paracord Braid
It’s paracord time! Create an interesting braided design to use just
about anywhere!
Monday, April 24th
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Thursday, April 27th
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Personalize A Tumbler
See how to customize your very own tumbler and call it your own!
Friday, April 28th
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
*See Craft Calendar for additional Demos
WORKSHOPS
Lei Making: Beginners to Intermediate
Fee: $15
Graduation season is upon us! Join us for Lei making sessions where you’ll
learn up to 9 different leis this month at the beginners to intermediate level.
Please supply your own yarn, ribbon and accessoires for each class. We
recommend bringing your Lei Book to follow along. Limited seating available.
Leis will be announced in store, please see any of our friendly sales
associates. Customers attending the class will receive an additional 10% off
their lei supplies. Purchase must be made on the day of the class.
Sunday: 2nd, 16th, 23rd and 30th
10:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Wednesday: 19th and 26th
10:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Saturday: 22nd and 29th
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bunny Ivy Bowl
Fee: $15
Easy craft for Easter! Make a quick decoration
for your desk or table with a Bunny Ivy Bowl to fill with goodies
for all your friends and family. All ages are welcomed.
Saturday, April 8th
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wire Wrapping 101
Fee: $40
Learn basic steps and the tools required for simple wire wrapping
techniques. Pick up a list of the tools required for the class with your
cashiers, all other supplies will be included.
Saturday, April 29th
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pyrography 101
Fee: $25
We teach you the basics of wood-burning! Create your very own
wood-burned art on a 6x6 wood piece. Versa Tool sold separately,
all other supplies included. We have a preselected image for this
workshop, but students may bring their own image. Image must be
simple (outline only) and printed on computer paper. Please sign up
48 hours in advance. This workshop is for ages 18 and older.
Saturday, April 22nd
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mocktails & Masterpieces
Fee: $35
Join us for free mocktails and light pupus with Jenny as you paint
along with her, a Palm Tree Beach masterpiece using acrylic paints!
Thursday, April 20th
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
*See Craft Calendar for additional Workshops
SUPPLIES / DISCOUNT: Unless otherwise specified, class registration fees do not include supplies. Obtain list at stores. Students receive a 10% discount on
supplies for the class or workshop they’re taking. ADVANCE NOTICE: If special requirements are required for an individual with a disability to attend a class/seminar,
please inform the Store Manager at the location of any special needs at least 2 weeks in advance of the event date.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED 48-HOURS IN ADVANCE. CLASS SUPPLY DISCOUNT DOES NOT APPLY TO CONSIGNMENT MERCHANDISE.
LIMITED SPACE, SIGN-UP EARLY!