WATERCOLOR with Marilyn Roveland – Mondays, September 9, 16, 23 and 30, 4:00 – 6:00 pm, $55 - $65 REGISTER
All materials included. All levels welcome. Come paint with us.
TRADITONAL BROOM MAKING with Jim Whitaker – Tuesdays, September 10, 17, and 24, 2:00 – 5:30 pm or until complete, $40 - $50 REGISTER
Make a traditional corn broom and learn about the history of broom craft in New York State. NOTE:Class will be held at Jim's Workshop on Mechanic Street in Morris. Any questions? Call Jim at 607 263-5850
WOOD CARVING (WHITTLING) with William Henderson - Thursdays, October 10, 17, 24 and 31, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, $55 - $65 REGISTER
A beginning whittler should have a good knife, and a palm gouge and a cut resistant carving glove. Students must be over 14.
CHAIR CANING with Brianna VanMaaren - Mondays, October 7, 21, 28 and November 4, 10:00 am - noon, $55 - $65 REGISTER
Bring your own chair. We will measure for supplies and order at the first class.
LEARN AN OLD CRAFT AT OUR OLD SITE!!
CLASS CANCELLED - ENCAUSTIC PAINTING with Kristin Stevenson
FOLK ART HALLOWEEN with Glen Noto – Wednesday October 2, Tuesday October 8 and Tuesday October 22, 4:00 – 6:00 pm $40 REGISTER
All ages welcome. All materials included.
WATERCOLOR with Marilyn Roveland – Mondays, November 4, 11, 18 and 25, 4:00 – 6:00 pm, $55 - $65 REGISTER
All materials included. All levels welcome. Come paint with us.
REED BASKET MAKING with Brianna VanMaaren – One day only. Monday, November 18, 10:00 AM – noon $35 REGISTER
All materials included.
ACRYLIC PAINTING with Susan Moore – CANCELLED
WATERCOLOR with Marilyn Roveland – Mondays, May 5, 12, 19 and June 2, 4:00 – 6:00 PM, $55 - $65 REGISTRATION CLOSED
All materials included. All levels welcome. Come paint with us.
Marilyn has been teaching watercolor for over 25 years.
WILLOW BARK BASKET WORKSHOP with Sandra Kehoe – Saturday, May 31, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM, $85 - $95 REGISTRATION CLOSED
Come learn traditional basketry techniques while working with locally gathered, soft natural materials suited for weaving. We will also discuss harvesting, drying, storing and preparing natural local materials for basket making. All materials and tools provided.
Minimum 6 students Maximum 12 students to hold class.
WATERCOLOR with Marilyn Roveland - September 8, 15, 22 and 29, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, $55 - $65 REGISTER
All materials included. All levels welcome. Come paint with us.
COLD WAX PAINTING with Kristin Stevenson - Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 23 and 30, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, $130 - $140 REGISTER
This class explores cold wax medium and the basic tools, materials and techniques used for achieving luminous, layered oil paintings. This class is suitable for beginners as well as artists interested in working in a new medium. All materials provided.
FLOWER FAIRY DOLL WORKSHOP with JoAnne Fredette - Saturday, September 27, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, $45 - $55 REGISTER
Join this magical 1-day workshop where you'll learn to craft delicate flower fairy dolls using fabric, wire embroidery floss and silk flowers. Please bring your own low heat glue gun. All materials provided. Designed for middle school to adult learners. No prior experience needed.
WILLOW SNOWFLAKE ORNAMENT with Sandra Kehoe - Saturday, November 15, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM, $75 - $85 REGISTRATION CLOSED
In this one day workshop you will learn to make willow snowflake ornaments.Based on a traditional German technique, we will use a small jig to set prepared willow and wrap it in waxed linen. Make as many ornaments as time permits (most accomplish 3-5),in many different styles. We will also discuss the process of preparing the willow for use in this project. These can be beautiful heirloom gifts for the holidays.
All materials and tools will be available.
COLD WAX PAINTING OPEN STUDIO with Kristin Stevenson - Wednesdays, November 12 and 19, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, $20 suggested donation REGISTER
Participants must have some experience with cold wax.
Supplies available - opportunity to ask questions and get feedback and guidance.
Suggested donation $20 per session to be paid directly to the instructor.
For more info contact Kristin at kjnsart@gmail.com.
WILLOW BASKETS with Sandra Kehoe - Sunday, November 16, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM, $75 - $85 REGISTRATION CLOSED
Come learn traditional basketry techniques while working with locally gathered, soft materials. In this workshop we will work with willow bark, iris leaves, bulrush, and other assorted natural materials suited for weaving. We will also discuss harvesting, drying, storing and preparing natural local materials for basketmaking. All materials and tools provided.
NOTE: In general, classes are $10 more for non-members. When you join as a member, your yearly membership fee helps boost our scholarship fund! By joining, we can award more scholarships and offer even more low-cost classes.
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