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Arts & Crafts

Ancient Craft of Basket Weaving

$20

with Glenn Wienke

Calendar Feb 4, 2026 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.  

Basics of Acrylic Painting - Session I

$80

with Loretto Thompson

Calendar Feb 5, 2026 at 6 pm

In this six-week class students will gain a direction and basic understanding of the acrylic paint medium as well as the elementary principles of color, composition, perspective, contrast, focal point, and texture.  Using only primary colors and white (four total colors), students will learn to mix their own colors with the help of a color wheel.  In addition, students will learn how to identify the core components in a picture, how to break their painting into sections, and ultimately complete their own masterpiece by the end of the course.  

Which Craft?

Free

with Tabitha Darrah

Calendar Feb 9, 2026 at 6 pm

Join Tabitha and class for a social, crafting evening! Bring your own project and supplies.  Open to anyone who wants to craft and join in a lovely evening. Bring your own ideas and supplies.  We are here to help each other or just hang out.  *Register for all the meetings, or one or a few. Registration is required and will be accepted before and after the initial meeting.   

Carving Soapstone in Relief

$30

with Jason Buckley

Calendar Feb 26, 2026 at 6:30 pm

Join the Artists from Celtic Nature Studio for a two-week class in which students will learn to carve soapstone in relief - a technique where figures or designs are raised from a flat background, creating a 3D image. The relief carving subject offered will be simple Celtic knotwork.  Students will be offered a series of celtic designs to choose from.  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.

 

Jewelry - UV Resin and Dried Flowers

$20

with Venus Snyder

Calendar Mar 9, 2026 at 6 pm

This class is a great introduction to UV resin, dried flowers, and jewelry making.  Every piece is unique.  All supplies are provided.  

Knitting for Beginners

$35

with Venus Snyder

Calendar Mar 11, 2026 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.

Slate Carving - Etch an Irish Slate Pendant

$15

with Jason Buckley

Calendar Mar 12, 2026 at 6:30 pm

Hand etch a pendant and learn about Ogham, an ancient Irish writing system. In this 90-minute class names or phrases will be translated into Irish and etched into a slate pendant. In addition, topics covered will be the legend and lore of the Ogham alphabet and how it has been used throughout history, Come on out and join the artists from Celtic Nature Studio and carve your own Irish pendant right before St. Patrick's Day! All tools, and materials provided.

Earrings - Duo Bead

$20

with Venus Snyder

Calendar Mar 16, 2026 at 6 pm

Learn to make lovely earrings using duo beads and seed beads.  These earrings will make a statement everywhere you wear them!  Beginners and experienced beaders can enjoy making these unique earrings!  





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