About Me
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MEET THE FOUNDER...
Hi there! I’m Lori!
When I was young, my favorite time of day was when I was allowed to draw, paint and make things. As I got older, this love never faded and knitting and crocheting have become my form of meditation, my personal escape. I love nothing more than starting a new project to keep my hands busy and my mind distracted. The sound of knitting needles becomes my mantra as my sweater would start to take shape. Completing a real alpaca sweater and saying, “I made that!” makes me feel proud of my accomplishment.
I went to business school and you can say I went from Kraft to craft! Meaning I worked in marketing at Kraft Foods and now I'm crafting! It's been a long career journey here and I'm so happy to be here now, sharing my love and joy in creating things from scratch.
I want to help you take your mind off things, learn a new craft and be social! Maybe meet a like minded person, a friend who likes to make things too. For me, friendship and crafting go hand in hand; that’s what The Crafty Lounge is all about—offering a space to meet new friends and share in this interest we love. Why not take a few minutes for yourself, get crafty and join a community of like-minded people. Think of it like your Book Club meets up with knitting needles.
Please sign up for a workshop and join me in building this community to be inspired to discover your own creativity. Let’s craft together… Think how inspired you’ll feel when someone says, “You made that?!”
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Craft. Chat. Create Community
We would love to hear from you!
If you have any questions, we are here to help. Please reach out and say hi.
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Let's Get Crafty
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We are located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan at 1545 First Avenue, between East 80th and 81st Streets.
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Hours of Operation*
Monday: 11-6
Tuesday: 11-6
Wednesday: 11-8
Thursday: 11-8
Friday: 11-6
Saturday: 12-6
Sunday: Closed
*These hours are subject to change. Please contact us at info@thecraftylounge.com with questions.