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Niagara Wheatfield Central School District



Arts & Crafts

Knitting for Beginners

$40

with Venus Snyder

Calendar Sep 16, 2025 at 6 pm

This three-week beginners knitting class is for those who have never held knitting needles, but if you have and want a refresher we welcome you as well. You will learn the basics from casting on, the different stitches, and how to cast off from the knitting needles. Everything will be supplied for you to get started.

Ancient Craft of Basket Weaving

$20

with Glenn Wienke

Calendar Sep 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Join skilled craftsman Glenn Wienke, who will share his passion and skills on the ancient craft of basket weaving.  Register for this two-session workshop, which is appropriate for beginners as well as more experienced basket weavers.  Students will enjoy a fun, relaxed, atmosphere creating their 6 x 8-inch basket with rattan reed and hardwood push-in handles.  Fee includes reed and wood handle.  *Students need:  one yardstick, medium-sized scissors and screwdriver, absorbent dish towel, 10-12 clothespins with springs, pencil, paper weight such as a one-pound box of spaghetti.  

Embroidery Pendant - Fall

$25

with Venus Snyder

Calendar Oct 6, 2025 at 6 pm

Learn to make unique embroidery and then take that another step further and turn it into beautiful wearable jewelry. This class is perfect for beginners, all supplies will be provided. Come learn to make a hand embroidered Pumpkin pendant.

Stained Glass for Beginners

$50

with Linda Leggett

Calendar Oct 6, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Linda Leggett, talented artist and owner of Honeynutt Glass, will lead registrants in the creation of a beautiful suncatcher.  Pieces will all be cut out and ground and you will learn to foil and solder them together! Registrants can choose from approximately 50 pre-cut suncatchers, including a Buffalo Bills logo.  We supply everything you need to make your suncatcher so you can focus on your creativity!  

Pumpkin Diorama

$55

with Venus Snyder

Calendar Oct 7, 2025 at 6 pm

Love Halloween? Want to make a unique Halloween decoration? Join us in making your own spooky world inside of a pumpkin that can be enjoyed year after year. Everything will be supplied to you for making a thrilling diorama, just bring your creativity.

*Due to the amount of prep required by the instructor, early registration is encouraged. 

Stone Carving - Intro: Sculpting a Greenman

$40

with Jason Buckley

Calendar Oct 15, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Join the Artists from Celtic Nature Studio for a two-week introductory class on the basics of soft stone carving with hand tools. Students will design and create a small sculpture of a traditional Greenman. This class is appropriate for both beginners and more experienced artisans. Students will : Learn basic soapstone relief carving techniques Learn basic safety procedures for carving stone Understand how to work with geometry and stone morphology to create facial expressions.  Hand tools and stone will be provided. Participants should bring a pair of heavy work gloves, a dust mask, as well as a ruler or tape measure.

 

Witch's Broom

$40

with Beth Mahoney

Calendar Oct 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Join Beth Mahoney, owner of 15 Monkeys, for an enjoyable Friday evening and welcome in the Halloween season.  Registrants will create their own custom witch's broom!  Your unique witch's broom will be enjoyed for seasons to come and bring smiles and luck to your doorstep! 

Witch's Broom

$40

with Beth Mahoney

Calendar Oct 24, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Join Beth Mahoney, owner of 15 Monkeys, for an enjoyable Friday evening and welcome in the Halloween season.  Registrants will create their own custom witch's broom!  Your unique witch's broom will be enjoyed for seasons to come and bring smiles and luck to your doorstep! 





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