“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” – Henry James
The (unofficial) start of summer is here, especially in Alabama where we have already seen days that top 90 degrees. To help you get a head start on your summer plans, this week we share dinners and workshops happening at The Factory (and beyond), a few of our favorite summer cocktails—perfect for afternoon barbeques or late nights on the patio with friends—and the histories behind summer-time holidays.
June
American Flag Quilt on the Journal
Classic Studio Week: June 11th – 16th
One-Day Workshop at Hambidge Center for the Creative Arts and Sciences: June 16th
Patternmaking Weeklong Workshop: June 18th – 22nd
Friends of the Café Dinner: Rebecca Wilcomb: June 21st
Cocktail: Strawberry Rosemary Prosecco
July
Before the Parade Passes By on the Journal
The Factory Cafe Supper Club: July 19th
Cocktail: The Margarita: A Plea for Tequila
August
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: August 4th (The Factory Café has the best.)
How to Bake the Perfect Cookie on the Journal
Intro to Hand-Sewing Workshop: August 17th
Friends of the Café Dinner: Surprise Chef: August 23rd
In Alabama: Chilton County peaches
@ Alabama Chanin
Please note that The Factory Store + Café and all other Alabama Chanin offices and production studios will be closed today, Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day.
Our annual Sweet Summer Sale takes place online until midnight tonight. Enjoy 20% off select online purchases with code SWEETSUMMER.
@ The School of Making
Join The School of Making team next Tuesday for First Tuesday. Spend the morning sewing with fellow makers. Please remember to bring your own fabric and sewing notions (or purchase them from The School of Making store).
If you can’t make it to The Factory, receive virtual sewing lessons from Natalie through her online Craftsy classes.
@ The Factory Store + Café
Find the lunch + Saturday brunch menu here. (And take advantage of antipasti and to-go treats any day of the week.)