| Dear Lydia,
Labor day is upon us and summer is coming to a close. As we prepare to enter our third season in existence we would like to thank the community who continues to provide us with the support and love necessary to make greenspace successful.
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| In This Issue |
| Labor Day Specials |
| Milk Paint Workshop |
| Zero VOC Exterior Paint has arrived! |
| West Coast Green |
| The Race Against Global Warming |
| Labor Day Specials |
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The fall planting season is upon us! September is the time to plant your cool-season vegetables. Come to greenspace all Labor Day Weekend through Friday 9/7 for great savings on all in-stock garden products.
25% Off Fertilizers, Pest and Weed Control
25% Off Outdoor Furniture
10% Off Garden Tools, Composters, & Rainwater Harvesting supplies
BBqing this weekend?
Bambu dishware and flatware 25% off!
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| Events at greenspace |
Milk Paint Workshop
Wednesday September 12th 6:00-7:30
How to Create Beautiful Walls and Furniture with Milk Paints
by Stephen J Young.
Part 1: Free demo - Attendants will learn the basics of using Milk paint (MP), the essential tools and knowledge needed to complete any project, how to use MP to create decorative wall and furniture finishes.
Part 2: Hands-on workshop -$15 Materials Fee -Participants will learn to successfully create 3 MP finishes, and receive a basic MP tool kit. Sample boards will be provided to create wall finishes, and a raw wood molding sample will be provided to create furniture finishes.
Stephen has taken his life long love of creating art and
found a way to provide it as a service to others. Over
the course of his professional life he has gained vital business skills, which has aided him in turning his part
time hobby into a growing full time decorative painting & fine art business. His clients include interior designers, custom home builders, specialty retailers, home owners and art lovers.
Stephen blends fine artistry, creative flair, and a good
sense for design to produce unique custom finishes on
walls, ceilings, furniture, canvas and more. He has become proficient in using a multitude of mediums in exciting and unconventional ways!
To learn more please visit Stephen's online portfolio www.stephenjyoung.com
American Clay Plaster Workshop
Date TBD, call for date and time.
American Clay Plaster; a beautiful and ecological interior wall finish that is easy to apply with the proper know-how. Come to greenspace and learn from the best. Orit Yanai, a highly regarded plaster expert, will be on hand to walk you through the benefits, preparation, and application, and finishing of this beautiful product. Orit's work can be seen all over California and abroad, and she has been featured in Sunset Magazine.
Cost: $235.00. Bring a trowel or purchase one at greenspace. Workshops are generally from 9:00-5:00pm, lunch will be provided.
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| Zero VOC Exterior Paint Has Arrived!! |
Zero-VOC Exterior Paint by Yolo Colorhouse.
Bring the beauty, style, and ecological mindset of the Yolo colorhouse line outdoors. Yolo Outside features six color families inspired by nature: Cloud, Prairie, Forest, Ocean, Desert, and Canyon.
Available in three sheen levels (Velvet Flat, Satin, & Semi-Gloss) and three sizes (Quarts, Gallons, and 5 Gallons).
With low odor, zero-VOC, and incredible performance, Yolo brings the same qualities that made their interior paint among the hottest on the market to the great outdoors.
Zero-VOC Exterior Paint by American Pride
We are proud to announce the arrival of American Pride Zero-VOC Exterior Paint. With same durability, performance, and range of colors as American Prides interior paint, this Exterior Paint can help bring color and eco-mindedness to your outdoors.
Available in Low-Sheen and three sizes (Quarts, Gallons, and 5 Gallons).
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| West Coast Green
September 20th-22nd
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
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With over 250 exhibitors showcasing the latest in green, resource efficient, and healthy building products, West Coast Green is one of the largest events of its kind. With over 70 presentations on everything from the latest in green building and natural construction methods, green technology and product design, and the future of green business, West Coast Green is not to be missed. While geared towards the construction, design, and business owner, West Coast Green will be open to homeowners and the public at large on Saturday the 22nd.
Free passes to tradeshow floor have arrived! Come to greenspace for your pass.
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Thank you for choosing ecologically minded products and all the support that you continue to provide. We look forward to your next visit to greenspace.
Sincerely,
Greenspace
1122 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Earth
Phone: 831.423.7200
Fax: 831.423.7201
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| Race Against Global Warming |
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Saturday, September 29th 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Race against Global Warming is a 5K walk/run fundraiser and all-day Climate Expo featuring expert and celebrity key note speakers, live music, food, resources, kids activities and more, all designed to help people to connect to one of the most important issues of our time, global warming.
Join greenspace at this great event.
Race participants get 10% off all weekend long.
Come to greenspace for your Race sign-up form!
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