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11/4/2023Saturday10:30 am–1:30 pmEpicurean Indian ExperienceSonali PatwardhanAdding Spice Kitchen at 184 Heather Lane, Palo Alto-Here is your chance to learn the secrets of Indian cuisine. You will learn the most authentic techniques from the famed kitchens of India. Sonali is a trained chef from India's top culinary institute. Please join us for a cooking adventure creating a savory full course meal at Adding Spice Kitchen. As a bonus, you will take home a sample of Sonali's homemade "Garam Masala" - the secret ingredient of your future Indian dishes. Learn more at https://www.addingspicetolife.com/.Adult$90.00per person8188%
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11/14/2023Tuesday2:35-4:15pmDuveneck Chess Tournament 2023C.C. Huang & Fan XiaMP RoomAllCome play chess with fellow Duveneck dragons! All levels welcome, though players are expected to know basic chess rules. Snacks will be served. Prize for everyone!Kid$25.00per person200100%
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11/15/2023Wednesday7:00 PMPoker Night at Sunil's HouseSunil NagarajHome of Sunil Nagaraj-Come play No-Limit Texas Hold'em Poker at the home of Sunil Nagaraj and Mary Kate Stimmler (Anavi Nagaraj's parents) in Palo Alto. We'll have cocktails and appetizers while we have a tournament-style poker game. We'll have a proper poker table, chips, and a card dealer for the event. This event is for the first 8 to sign up. As this is tournament-style, no cash is required -- just come ready to play! In addition to the glory of being crowned Duveneck's best poker player, there will be an exciting non-cash prize for the tournament winner.Adult$90.00per person7614%
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11/17/2023Friday4-5:30pmTaste Buds Kitchen for Kids: Thanksgiving CelebrationScott & Susie Andersen - Taste Buds Kitchen Palo AltoTaste Buds Kitchen Palo AltoAllGet ready for a Kids Thanksgiving Pie Celebration like no other! Join us as your little ones become pie-making pros, crafting their own mini pumpkin pies and decorating them with boundless creativity. It's a fun-filled, tasty adventure that will make this Thanksgiving unforgettable for the kids. Don't miss out – reserve their spot today and let the pie-tastic magic begin!Kid$45.00person20670%
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11/26/2023Sunday10 am - 12 pmGeocaching + DonutsThe Doll FamilyByxbee ParkAllDo your kids enjoy running around outside and hunting for treasure? Then they'll love geocaching! Search high and low for cleverly hidden "caches", as large as a lunchbox or as small as a hide-a-key. You'll have only their GPS coordinates (and maybe a few hints). Once you find it, sign the logbook within and start the next hunt. This event is open to all families. Donuts, coffee & orange juice will be served right away to fuel your adventure.Family$40.00per family251828%
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11/30/2023Thursday7:00-8:30 pmS'mores & SingalongsMonica Kuchinski, Karina Milman, Becca Sands, Michal Schreiber & Catherine KimLucie Stern Fire CircleAllA heartwarming and feet warming Duveneck tradition is BACK! Warm up your voices too! Bring your entire family for a relaxing evening around the campfire without leaving town. Join us at the Scouts Fire Circle for S'mores while we sing along to some classics. Wear layers as we will be roasting marshmallows until after dark.Family$55.00per family25388%
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12/1/2023Friday5:30-7:30pmDodgeballMr. Keith, Principal Gardner, Barry Crawford, and Chris ColohanMP Room3-5Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge! Back by popular demand. It's time for a fun evening with a friendly game of dodgeball. It'll be students vs. parents led by our very own Principal Gardner, Mr. Lubbe and Mr. Keith. So parents get ready to get your butts kicked. Pizza and refreshments will be served afterwards. PLEASE NOTE: This party was incorrectly listed as a drop-off party on page 7 in the printed catalog, but is actually a FAMILY party (kids vs adults game). Apologies for the error!Family$45.00per family351363%
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12/2/2023Saturday1:00-4:00 pmSourdough Bread MakingTad Lebeck and Wei WangHome of Wei Wang-Join us for a delightful afternoon of sourdough baking fundamentals at our upcoming fundraiser party! Learn the essential steps of creating your own sourdough bread, from starter to baking, in a friendly and engaging environment. While mastering the art of sourdough, enjoy some carefully selected wines and appetizers that perfectly complement your freshly baked creation. We’ll provide everything you need to continue your baking journey at home, including a freshly fed starter, proofing basket, dough scraper, and a lame. Plus, you'll leave with a beautifully shaped loaf, ready to be baked and savored. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your baking skills while enjoying good food and company! 🍞🍷Adult$80.00per person6-6200%
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12/8/2023Friday7:00-9:00 pmFamily Movie Night Chris Colohan & Lindsay GreenMP RoomAllBring your blankets and sleeping bags and lawn chairs and cozy up on the Duveneck MP Room floor. Watch a movie appropriate for all ages, eat lots of popcorn from actual popcorn machines, and visit the candy bar. We can’t think of a better way to have a Family Movie Night. The winner of our movie poll was Ratatouille-- so please join us for this family classic!Family$30.00per family403513%
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12/14/2023Thursday2:15-4:00 pmHoliday Cookie DecoratingAnnie Chan and Kate SutterDuveneck School - Room 221-5What are the holidays without cookies? This year, let your kids decorate their festive masterpieces, and leave the mess to us. Kids will have an assortment of decorated cookies to take home (unless they can't resist eating them...)Kid$35.00per person250100%
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12/21/2023Thursday2:15-4:00 pmHoliday Gift MakingSandra LebeckDuveneck School - Room 22K-5Does your student love the holidays and want to make some gifts for family and friends? Join in and make some amazing coco bombs, and other holiday treats that are perfect for the season. Snacks will be provided.Kid$40.00per person201240%
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1/19/2024Friday6:00-8:00 pmBingo Night and Chocolate Chip Cookie ContestLindsay Green, Allie Manov, Smitha Yellamraju &
Monah Abed		MP RoomAllBring the whole family for a night of BINGO, prizes, snacks and COOKIES! Taste test chocolate chip cookies from some of Duveneck's own bakers, then vote for your favorite, all while enjoying some exciting rounds of BINGO! Prizes will be awarded to all BINGO winners and a Grand Prize and trophy will be given to the winning cookie baker. We'll provide the cards, markers, as well as snacks and drinks. DO YOU want a chance at cookie glory? Enter into our Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest here: tinyurl.com/duvcookies (You do not have to attend the party to enter.)Family$40.00per family25580%
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1/24/2024Wednesday1:15 - 2:15 pmRock Party with Mrs. Gerfen (K-2nd)Anne GerfenAnne's ClassroomK - 2ndLet’s turn an ordinary old rock into a masterpiece!
Think; animals, bugs, sunsets, mandalas, emojis, gratitude messages, Valentines, garden decorations…

Rocks and paints will be provided. You just need to bring your imagination!		Kid$25.00per person8-16300%
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1/26/2024Friday7-9 pmTaste Buds Kitchen for Adults - Vino & Pasta Mastery: A Culinary AdventureScott & Susie Andersen - Taste Buds Kitchen Palo AltoTaste Buds Kitchen Palo AltoUnveil your inner gourmet at our Pasta & Wine Cooking Event for Adults! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey, as you learn the art of crafting delectable pasta dishes while enjoying great wines. Discover the secrets of Italian cooking and explore the harmony of flavors. It's an evening of epicurean delight that promises to elevate your cooking skills and tantalize your taste buds. Secure your spot now for an unforgettable night of culinary mastery and wine appreciation!Adult$75.00per person24867%
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2/7/2024Wednesday1:15-2:15 pmRock Party with Mrs. Gerfen (3rd-5th)Anne GerfenAnne's Classroom3rd - 5thLet’s turn an ordinary old rock into a masterpiece!
Think; animals, bugs, sunsets, mandalas, emojis, gratitude messages, Valentines, garden decorations…

Rocks and paints will be provided. You just need to bring your imagination!		Kid$25.00per person8-19338%
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2/9/2024Friday6:00-8:00 pmSweetheart DancePayal Syal, Wei Wang & Oren ElkayamMP RoomAllGrab your child, dress to impress and boogie the night away! In between showing off your best dance moves, catch up with friends and enjoy light refreshments together.

Any combination of parent / child(ren) are welcome. Join us as we enjoy a magical night in the Duveneck MP Room.		Family$50.00family755329%
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2/21/2024Wednesday1:25-2:25Taylor Swift Karaoke (K-2nd)Lisa Sinclair & Lauren BulleneMusic RoomK-2ndCalling all Swifties! Are you ready for it?! Time to be Fearless and get in your Karaoke Era. Join music teacher Ms. Sinclair as she turns her classroom from a Blank Space into a Taylor Swift Karaoke room. From Love Story to Anti-Hero, get ready to sing along to your favorite Taylor Swift songs. This is The One Just Parties event you don’t want to miss - it’s sure to be the Best Day!Kid$30.00per person201715%
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2/23/2024Friday3:30-4:30 pmPainting With Ms. Rabanal (K-2nd)Jennifer RabanalMs. Rabanal's ClassroomK-2ndCome get creative and have some fun! Join us for an artsy afternoon with Ms. Rabanal! Students will have a chance to create their own unique masterpiece to take home. Snacks will be provided.Kid$25.00per person20765%
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2/24/2024Saturday2:00 pm-5:00pmDumpling Making PartyWei Wang, Carolyn Bao, Liling Xia, Jingyan Zuo, Lianlian Wan, Jing ZhangHome of Wei Wang-A beloved food and tradition that brings families and friends together: Chinese dumplings and potstickers! Come gather with us and catch up with old friends, or if you're new, learn how to make (and eat) this delicious food and make some new friends in the process!Adult$50.00per person15-1107%
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2/27/2024Tuesday3-4pmTaylor Swift Karaoke (3rd-5th)Lisa Sinclair & Lauren BulleneMusic Room3rd-5thCalling all Swifties! Are you ready for it?! Time to be Fearless and get in your Karaoke Era. Join music teacher Ms. Sinclair as she turns her classroom from a Blank Space into a Taylor Swift Karaoke room. From Love Story to Anti-Hero, get ready to sing along to your favorite Taylor Swift songs. This is The One Just Parties event you don’t want to miss - it’s sure to be the Best Day!Kid$30.00per person200100%
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3/1/2024Friday3:30-4:30 pmPainting With Ms. Rabanal (3rd-5th)Jennifer RabanalMs. Rabanal's Classroom3rd-5thCome get creative and have some fun! Join us for an artsy afternoon with Ms. Rabanal! Students will have a chance to create their own unique masterpiece to take home. Snacks will be provided.Kid$25.00per person201335%
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3/20/2024Wednesday1:30-2:45 pmHippity Hop Party - MarchGrace Porras & Lindsey TalleyDuveneck SchoolTKLet's Celebrate the First Days of Spring! Teacher Grace and Teacher Lindsey will lead the kids in some fun frog games as they "leap into Spring." And we'll follow-up with some refreshments and snacks to help cool them down.Kid$30.00per person15847%
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3/22/2024Friday2:45-3:45 pmFor Goodness Snakes AdventuresHersha Lodhia-Miller, Becca Sands, Kristen Haloski, & Sarah LittkeMP RoomAllCalling all snake lovers lovers!!! "For Goodness Snakes" offers a one of a kind experience that will introduce your child to the fascinating world of reptiles. Come to learn more about these cold-blooded creatures or to diminish any fears or misconceptions you might have about them. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with the reptiles. Snacks will be served. For more information see http://www.for- goodness-snakes.com/adventures/index.html.Kid$25.00per person40393%
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3/22/2024Friday6:00Famous Brazilian Happy HourB. & D. Lawant, C. Maure, P. Moraes & P. RosaTBD-Join us for some traditional Brazilian drinks, delicious finger foods and lots of Brazilian music! It is guaranteed to be a happy hour to be remembered.Adult$60.00per person403610%
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3/23/2023Saturday3-5 pmCricut Party CANCELLEDMary Lee, Bharti Jindal and Olivia NahoumTBD1st Grade AdultsHey First Grade Parents & Caregivers! Come get crafty at our Cricut party! The hosts will walk you through making personalized vinyl stickers for BYO bottles, thermoses, binders. We will provide a menu of color/font options, and a souvenir "practice" water bottle. Light snacks and beverages to be provided. First Grade Parents/Caregivers only, please!Adult$45.00per person0-9#DIV/0!
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3/24/2024SundayNoon - 2pmBarbie Par-TEASandra Lebeck & Lauren DanilukHome of Lauren Daniluk3rd AND 5thBarbie is inviting her friends from 3rd & 5th Grade to come join her at the pinkest tea party in Palo Alto. Come dressed in your best Barbie Bling and enjoy High Tea with your friends. Plenty of yummy treats and fun games are planned. This is a drop-off party, but parents, you are welcome to spend the afternoon with us and share the fun.Kid$40.00per person201335%
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3/28/2024Thursday2:45-3:45 pmHappy BirdsHersha Lodhia-Miller, Annie Chan, Renee Dua & Kristen HaloskiMP Room3rd-5thPrepare to be amazed! Come be wowed by The Happy Birds with over 25 tricks, including parrots that talk and sing. These famous feathered performers have been featured on The Tonight Show, Pet Star, and The Ellen Show and even in the Guinness Book of World Records, and now, they are headed to Duveneck for 3rd-5th grade students to enjoy! Snacks will be provided.Kid$25.00per person401758%
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3/24/2024Sunday3:00 PMJon’s Meditation for ParentsJonatan Littke437 Kipling St, Palo Alto.-Mental and emotional overload is a real challenge of our time. Come learn to meditate and bond with other parents, led by a meditation teacher with 20 years of experience, Jonatan Littke. It will be a friendly introduction for beginners, especially those with busy minds! Meet at Jonatan’s work studio in downtown Palo Alto. Tea, snacks and good company will be provided. Come as you are. Beginners welcome.Adult$25.00per person18383%
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4/10/2024Wednesday1:30-2:45 pmHippity Hop Party - AprilGrace Porras & Lindsey TalleyDuveneck Kinder YardTKLet's Celebrate the First Days of Spring! Teacher Grace and Teacher Lindsey will lead the kids in some fun frog games as they "leap into Spring." And we'll follow-up with some refreshments and snacks to help cool them down.Kid$30.00per person15193%
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4/13/2024Saturday7-10pmBoard Game NightChris Colohan, Lea Kissner, Jonatan LittkeKissner-Colohan Home-Time to play games! Want to play Settlers of Catan, Codenames, Hearts, or Chess? Gather with fellow gamers in our backyard, enjoy some snacks, and play!Adult$30.00per person20195%
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4/14/2024Sunday2:00-5:00 pmDuveneck Farm and Garden PartyMary Kate Stimmler & Yi ZhaoDuveneck YardAllJoin us at the Duveneck yard for a delightful afternoon of farm and garden fun. We will have a petting zoo with lots of fun furry friends to meet! Your whole family can participate in planting flowers, fruits, and vegetables in the raised beds at Duveneck. We will have some master gardeners on hand to give parents and kids tips about organic gardening at their house. Enjoy farm fresh snacks and drinks, and take home some seeds as a party favor to start your own garden!Family$40.00per family503334%
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4/17/2024Wednesday1:20-2:20 pmPainting, Drawing and More with Ann FeeneyAnn Feeney & Monica KuchinskiAnn Feeney's Art StudioAllCelebrate a Birthday Party on Paper with Ann Feeney! Ann has been teaching art to the Duveneck community for over 20 years and has her own art studio right next door to the school. This year, she's ready to celebrate, Just Parties style, and help students create birthday party artwork while learning drawing techniques and painting with acrylics! Birthday party themed snacks will also be served. Adult hosts will meet students and walk them over to the studio from Duveneck.Kid$40.00per person10-23330%
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4/18/2024Thursday2:45-3:45 pmBubble ExtravaganzaAnnie Chan, Noha Armanios, Betsy RosoffDuveneckK-4thBe amazed and delighted by the ever popular San Francisco Bubble Man. Your kids will chase, pop, and even get to create their own bubbles.Kid$30.00per person231152%
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4/19/2024Friday2:30-3:30 pmAnimals with Arad - K-2ndHersha Lodhia-Miller & Arad KedarDuveneck Science RoomK-2ndArad Kedar is like a rock star to our Duveneck students. This year he's back by popular demand and offering another hands-on class, and bringing some of the Junior Museum and Zoo's favorite animals with him! Join Arad for an hour long class tailor-made for this K-2nd grade Duveneck group. Snacks are also included.Kid$40.00per person221245%
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4/20/2024Saturday7:00Tacos and TequilaSnyder, Raisoni, Padva, Woods and Stoll FamiliesTBD-Is there a more perfect combination than tacos and margaritas? We think not. Join us for a night of delicious food, drinks and mingling. This isn't just another gathering; it's a guarantee of good times, tantalizing tastes, and unforgettable memories.Adult$55.00per person402440%
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4/24/2024Wednesday1:20-2:20 pmPainting, Drawing and More with Ann Feeney (3rd-5th)Ann Feeney & Monica KuchinskiAnn Feeney's Art Studio3rd-5thCelebrate a Birthday Party on Paper with Ann Feeney! Ann has been teaching art to the Duveneck community for over 20 years and has her own art studio right next door to the school. This year, she's ready to celebrate, Just Parties style, and help students create birthday party artwork while learning drawing techniques and painting with acrylics! Birthday party themed snacks will also be served. Adult hosts will meet students and walk them over to the studio from Duveneck.Kid$40.00per person10-16260%
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4/27/2024Saturday5:00 PMDad's BBQChevsky, Colohan, Karp, Kim, Jindal, MundraHome of Gary Chevsky & Rona Yang-If you came to last year’s Dads’ BBQ, you knew that it was a legend in the making. If you sadly missed it, you don’t want to miss it again! Come join a group of foodie and wino dads for some gourmet BBQ and professional wine pairings by the in-house Sommelier. There will be abundant meats, seafood and sides on the grill and smoker. Moms and dads are all welcome. In fact, this party will be orchestrated behind the scenes by the cooler spouses of these cool dads. See you there!Adult$75.00per person401270%
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5/3/2024Friday2:45-3:45 pmAnimals with Arad - 3rd-5thHersha Lodhia-Miller & Arad KedarDuveneck Science Room3rd-5thArad Kedar is like a rock star to our Duveneck students. This year he's back by popular demand and offering another hands-on class, and bringing some of the Junior Museum and Zoo's favorite animals with him! Join Arad for an hour long class tailor-made for this 3rd-5th grade Duveneck group. Snacks are also included.Kid$40.00per person21290%
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5/4/2024Saturday7-10pmMoms and MargaritasMeredith Pfeffer, Erin Doll,
Catherine Ross Stoll, Ritika Dutta, Bharti Jindal, Lindsay Green & Christina Spoor		Home of Meredith Pfeffer-The Moms & Margaritas party is back for its 16th year! Ditch the dishes for a much needed evening out with fellow Duveneck mamas. Delicious appetizers & snacks will be served along side a variety of margaritas and other beverages. Make it a date with your girlfriends, or come get to know some new ones! Either way, we can't wait to get this fun & super social Just Parties Party started!Adult$55.00per person40685%
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5/11/2024Saturday10:30 AMYoga & BubblesCarolyn Bao, Lauren Daniluk, Katie Kostal, Meredith Pfeffer & Catherine Ross StollPrivate ResidenceAllHey Duveneck mamas! Join us for a ‘Yoga & Bubbles’ party! The class will be all levels Vinyasa taught by the amazing yoga instructor Amber Henzi. Afterwards we’ll celebrate with champagne and refreshments! Amber is an extremely fun & local yoga instructor who has been teaching all over the Bay Area full time since 2010. Her extensive experience consists of her E-RYT at the 500 hour level with Yoga Alliance, an additional 125 hours of Bhakti Yoga, & 200 hours of Foundations Training. She is currently teaching and Coaching in Nutrition. To find out more about Amber, check out her website, www.amberhenzi.comAdult$50.00per person151127%
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5/11/2024Saturday7-10pmWhisky NightSidd Mundra, Sam Pen, Jeff Armbrecht, Daniel Karp, Nihar Jindal, Barry Crawford & James PhilbinHome of Sidd Mundra-Mark Twain once said, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” Whether you love it neat, on the rocks, in a cocktail - or you have no idea whether you like whiskey at all but want to find out - this party won’t disappoint. Taste your way through an array of options: scotch, rye, bourbon, etc. Learn more about these beloved distilled spirits with fellow Duveneck moms and dads willing to take a walk on the wild side. Party will be held outdoors. Snacks will be served for breaks from whiskey tastingAdult$75.00per person351071%
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5/18/2024Saturday3-5 pmCrafting with Custom Fabric & VinylsSandra LebeckHome of Sandra Lebeck-Crafty moms, this one's for you! Join us for an amazing custom craft party using custom fabrics and vinyls. Sip some fizzy drinks or tea, enjoy some light snacks and get to work on your creation! Our amazing host, Sandra, will provide designs that you can sew and no-sew options will be offered as well. No sewing experience required! Top this party off with a customized take-home gift box and show off your new style!Adult$50.00per person6-3150%