Originally published October 20, 2007 at 12:00 AM | Page modified October 20, 2007 at 2:03 AM
Home Planner | A list of local home-related classes and events
Dates and times are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm.
Dates and times are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm.
Oct. 20-26
Events
Everett Fall Home Show
TODAY-SUN More than 350 booths of home-improvement-related products and services for building, remodeling and interior/exterior design, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; $6.50-$7 (425-322-2600 or www.comcastarenaeverett.com).
Classes
How to choose and work with an architect
TODAY Get answers to questions including what architects and clients can achieve together; preregistration required. 9:30 a.m.-noon, AIA Seattle, 1911 First Ave., Seattle; $15 (206-448-4938 or www.aiaseattle.org).
Custom home building seminar
TODAY Discover how to select a custom home builder and learn about the building process; preregistration required. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Armstrong Custom Homes of Redmond, 16720 Redmond Way, Redmond; free (425-885-5552).
Button bracelets
TODAY Create one-of-a-kind wearable art that can be formal, casual or fun. 10 a.m.-noon, Salvage Studio, 650 Edmonds Way, Edmonds; $32 (425-330-5425 or www.thesalvagestudio.com).
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Tablescaping & holiday favors
TODAY One-session class for beginners; preregistration required. 1:30-4:30 p.m., JoAnn, 15600 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue; $20 (425-644-3100 or www.joann.com).
Stained glass
TODAY Discover how to transform an ordinary glass patio table into a stained-glass jewel as students create their own mini-tabletop, no experience needed; preregistration required. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5415 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle; $65 (206-525-1577 or www.seymourstainedglass.com).
Contemporary skyscrapers
TODAY Learn about changing styles and emerging trends such as green architecture, the adaptive reuse of historic buildings and the rise of high-rise condominiums in the north part of downtown. 10 a.m.-noon, (tour starts at) entrance to the WaMu Center, 1301 Second Ave., Seattle; $10-$12 (206-667-9184 or www.seattlearchitecture.org).
Basic gift wrap
TODAY Create distinctive greeting cards and tags in this hands-on class. 2-4 p.m., PS-Stores, 515 S. Michigan, Seattle; $25 (206-762-0540 or www.ps-stores.com).
Scrapbooking storage solutions
TODAY Learn how to organize all your scrapbook and craft supplies as well as provide functional workspaces. 9 a.m., Ikea, 600 S.W. 41st St., Renton; free (425-656-2980 or www.ikea-usa.com/seattle).
Women's introduction to power tools
MON For women, learn how to use a variety of saws, drills and other power tools safely and confidently. 7-8:30 p.m., all Home Depots (call to confirm); free (www.homedepotclinics.com).
Be your own general contractor
TUE Learn how to save serious money in your home remodel in a class taught by a home construction management expert. 6:30-9 p.m., DiscoverU, 2901 Third Ave., Seattle; $49 (206-365-0400 or www.discoveru.net).
Creating sustainable density
WED Monthly meeting of the Northwest Ecobuilding Guild's Seattle Chapter. 7-9 p.m., Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; free-$5 (206-579-1300 or www.ecobuilding.org/events).
Plan ahead
Seattle Weavers' Guild fall show and sale
THU THROUGH OCT 27 Annual event with unique, handmade works of art from more than 100 local and regional artists including rugs, blankets, baskets, jewelry, household items and holiday gifts. Thursday 5-8 p.m., Oct. 26 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Oct. 27 10 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E., Seattle; (206-264-5496 or www.seattleweaversguild.com).
Installing ceramic tile
OCT 29 Hands-on participation in this class that covers types of tiles, tools, setting materials, grouts, underlayment, preparation and layout; preregistration required. 6:30-9 p.m., DiscoverU, 2901 Third Ave., Seattle; $39 plus $25 materials fee (206-365-0400 or www.discoveru.net).
Ongoing
Home Depot clinics
TODAY, SUN, THU Family fire safety (10 a.m. today), tiling floors and walls (11 a.m. today), create an energy-efficient home (1 p.m. Sunday), winterize your lawn (7 p.m. Thursday), all Home Depots (call to confirm); free (www.homedepotclinics.com).
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