2023 TEXAS EXPRESS
GENERAL INTEREST ACTIVITIES

CRAFTS & COMMUNITY

Updated 07/05/2023

  • Held at the Gaylord Texan.

  • Crafts taught by local people.

  • Take with or donate results.
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    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR SOME GENERAL INTEREST CRAFTS & EVENTS

    Select this link and follow instructions to sign up for any
    "REGISTRATION REQUIRED" craft class and/or event."



    Cancellation / Refund Policy for Craft Classes with Fee and other Events


    . . . . . .- Cancel on or before July 1, 2023 for refund less credit card processor's fee,

    . . . . . .- Send requests for cancellations / refunds to Treasurer@2023TexasExpress.com

    . . . . . .- No cancellations / refunds after July 1, 2023.

    . . . . . .- If clinic is sold-out, send request to be added to WAITLIST to Treasurer@2023TexasExpress.com

    Us About General Interests Activities

  • Rooms Escondido 2 and 3 on the 1st floor of the Vineyard Tower will be joined and used as the Gathering and Craft Activities room. This room will be open, during the convention, for General Interest attendees to gather and socialize, except when a scheduled craft event is occurring.

  • In the afternoon there will be a scheduled craft activity, and in the morning and evenings the room will be open for gathering and socializing. For your interest/entertainment there will be puzzles, games and supplies to make greeting cards.

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    ROOM HOURS
    LUNCH
    DINNER
    Monday, Aug 21, 2023 Opens 8 am - Closes 10 pm 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 5:00 – 7:00 pm
    Tuesday, Aug 22, 2023 Opens 8 am - Closes 10 pm 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 5:00 – 7:00 pm
    Wednesday, Aug 23, 2023 Opens 8 am - Closes 10 pm 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 5:00 – 7:00 pm
    Thursday, Aug 24, 2023 Opens 8 am - Closes 10 pm 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 5:00 – 7:00 pm
    Friday, Aug 25, 2023 Opens 8 am - Closes 8 pm 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 5:00 – 7:00 pm

  • The The above Gathering and Craft Activities rooms will be closed during the lunch and dinner hours.

  • General Interest craft activities will be held in Escondido rooms 2 and 3 combined as one large room.
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    CRAFT ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS


    Corky Gnome Magnet by Rachel Price
    Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm
    Escondido 2


    Come join in on the fun and create your own corky gnome!
    No cost



    Cricut Maker Demonstration by Stephanie Muller
    Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
    Escondido 2


    Stephanie will be demonstrating how to use a Cricut Maker. There will be three stations set up around the room. Each station will have the materials to create either a canvas bag, a frame, and a greeting card. Come, use your imagination, and make one of each craft item!
    Cost: $10.00 a person
    There is a maximum of 30 people for this class. So, sign up early!
    REGISTRATION REQUIRED



    Bingo Night by Vicki Price and Rachel Price
    Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 at 7:30 pm
    Escondido 3


    Come enjoy time with friends and play some bingo!



    Going to Lunch
    Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, Gathering at 10:45 am
    Escondido 2

    Would you like to get together for Lunch?
    Let's meet to decide which Gaylord Restaurant we will go to.
    We will each order and pay for our own lunch.



    Photo Gallery Plate by Vicki Price and Rachel Price
    Wednesday Aug. 23, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
    Escondido 3

    Make a decorative plate that will be a keepsake for generations to come!
    If you plan to attend this class you will need to bring:
    Two to Four small photos (size 2”x 3” or 3”x 4”) of the same theme (friends, family, cousins, etc).

    Maximum: 30 people, please register for this class.
    No Cost
    REGISTRATION REQUIRED



    Tile Coaster
    Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm
    Escondido 2

    We will be making a coaster with wooden tiles and decorative napkins.
    No cost.


    Cake Decorating Demonstration with Kathy Martinez
    Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
    Escondido 3

    This event will be a beginner to intermediate cake decorating demonstration.
    Come on in and learn new techniques in cake decorating!
    No Cost



    Project Linus
    Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
    The Escondido 1 Room (Remains Open During These Hours


    The NMRA National Convention tradition of making blankets for Project Linus continues at the 2023 Texas Express. Project Linus is a non-profit organization providing new, handmade blankets to children in need. The blankets are lovingly made by adults and children from all walks of life and many different sources, and is a favorite activity at the NMRA national conventions in The General Interests Activities Crafts and Community. For more information on Project Linus, click the link below:


    The Project Linus Escondido 1 room is next to the General Interests R&R and Craft Activities room 2 & 3.

    What is Project Linus?

  • Project Linus – the perfect name – based on the adorable security blanket-toting character from the Peanuts comic strip. Creator Charles Schulz was aware of our efforts and was delighted to have Linus inspire blanket makers (blanketeers) to help comfort children in need.

  • Project Linus is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization and shares its two-fold mission in its Project Linus chapters of a National Organization – through service in our community, provide comfort to children.

  • First, it is the Project Linus mission to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by “blanketeers”.

  • Second, it is the Project Linus mission to provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities, for the benefit of children.

  • The Project Linus room is open to anyone wishing to help make quilts. If you know how to cut a piece of fabric, or iron seams, we can use your help! All the materials are supplied including the sewing machines! There will be people there to guide you. Let’s see how many we can create before the end of the week!

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    No Cost

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