Spins & Needles is back this month at Raw Sugar!

We’re hosting a pre-Cinco de Mayo celebration at this DIY + DJ party. Featuring one of Spins & Needles most popular projects…pinatas!

Beats by DJs Jason Pelletier + Meterman + special guest DJ D-Mass.

> Listen to DJ Jason Pelletier (JSkilz) and D-Mass’ first track release, Big Time, on Caliber Sounds here.

Starts 8 pm onwards
Cover: $8 – includes project kit and instructions, 19+

Spins & Needles is starting a new swap and barter series, Curated Castoffs, in collaboration with Idle Hands Craft Sale.

At this art + decor edition, refresh your walls and shelves, start a collection, or exchange pieces.

> Bring up to 5 art + decor items for swapping (such as prints, paintings, mirrors, frames, wall hangings, ceramics, pillows, lamps etc.). Be selective with what you bring: the idea is quality not quantity. PS No big furniture pieces please
> Arrive at 7 p.m. with your items. Grab a glass of wine and beer and do some socializing while items are sorted.
> The fun begins at 7:30 p.m. Everyone gets to help themselves, if you like it and can use it,take it, it’s yours. No rules, just be civilized and enjoy.

And with the 10th year anniversary of Patrick Gordon Framing approaching, he’s feeling generous. Everyone who participates can fill out a ballot for a chance to win a $100 PGF gift certificate.

> Facebook invite

Our last geometrics party was a hit so we’re doing part II for this month’s installment. With projects inspired by pulsars, Spirographs and the cosmos.

DJs Jason Pelletier + Meterman will be spinning a mix of house, hip hop, tech, and other assorted beats.

Starts 8pm
Cover: $6
DIY projects (all materials + instructions provided)

info: http://www.spinsandneedles.com/

Kickstart the year off right with January’s installment – everyone’s a winner, baby.

When: Friday January 11 @ 8:00p.m. onwards
Where: Pressed Cafe (750 Gladstone Avenue near Bronson Avenue)
Cover: $8 | $6 students – includes access to all materials and instructions

It’s Spins & Needles annual Holi-DIY installment in Ottawa! Get in the holiday spirit and whip up your gifts this year.

DJs: Jason Pelletier + Meterman hit the decks throughout the night spinning some jackin’ house, funk and other beats.

Starts: 8pm
Cover: $8
DIY projects (all materials + instructions provided or bring your own)

More info: www.spinsandneedles.com

October installment: Macabre Halloween Party!

Special night: Wednesday, October 31

DJ Jason Pelletier + guests

With projects inspired by:
} Cabinets of curiosities {
∩ Skeletons in the closet ∩
± The walking dead ±

DJs Jason Pelletier + special guests will be spinning a mix of house, hip hop, tech, and other assorted beats.

Come costumed or as you are. Scary films, tricks, and treats, all night long.

Starts: 8pm
Cover: $6
DIY projects (all materials + instructions provided or bring your own)

More info: www.spinsandneedles.com

September installment: Geometrics party!

DJ Jason Pelletier + Guests:  Meterman + Myron

Spins & Needles is back from summer hiatus. With projects inspired by mathematical equations, high physics and zero gravity.

DJs Jason Pelletier, Meterman + special guest Myron will be spinning a mix of house, hip hop, tech, and other assorted beats.

Starts 8pm
Cover: $6
DIY projects (all materials + instructions provided)

info:http://www.spinsandneedles.com/

Friends – It’s time to bring a little fun to Ottawa at lunchtime. Instead of being a drone monkey, typing away at your keyboard, staring at the walls of your cubicle come out and DANCE.

That’s right – dance party time! At LUNCHTIME.

…If this sounds crazy, it’s because it is. Dance Dance Office Revolution is your bureaucrat boogie opportunity, your chance to show off your sweet moves on Sparks street and an occasion to get down in O-town.

Come out, see your peeps, get your dance on – you’ll love it.
Deets:
· Thursday, August 23 (unless it’s rainy – then Thursday, August 30)
· 12pm – 1pm
· Sparks Street and O’Connor
· Sweet tunes – DJ Jason Pelletier of Spins & Needles
· Cover: Free
· Free popsicles
· Facebook invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/353318891412520/
Invite your friends for this rocking good time!

Organized by Natalie Fraser and Meena Rajulu, with funds from the Ottawa chapter of the Awesome Foundation and in collaboration with the Sparks Street Mall.

For more information on the workshop, check out our Silkscreening page.