Raku Workshop
Raku is ancient Japanese method of firing pottery in which you fire pots fast, then remove them from the kiln and place them in some combustible material. This results in a wide variety of colors - no two are ever alike!
Taught by Anna Woolf and Neale LaSalle
Ages: Adult (you know if you're old enough to play with fire) $75
Saturdays, Oct. 4 & 11, from 1:00-4:00pm
At Hammond Hall
Beginning Batik
Create images with wax, fabric and dye. Try thinking artistically backward. Learn to control the medium or let it control you.
Taught by Penny Altman.
Ages: 13 - adult. $75
Saturdays, Nov. 15 & 22, from noon - 3:30pm
At Las Sirenas Gallery, Prospect Harbor
Pinned Stack Stone Sculpture
This course covers basic stone-working techniques such as drilling, splitting, and carving, and focuses specifically
on using steel pins to mount pieces together for sculptural and functional applications.
Taught by Obadiah Buell.
Ages: 15 to adult. $70
Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9am-3pm
At Buell Quarry in Sullivan
Twig Furniture
Participants build a sturdy small table or chair using green twigs and ringed neck nail construction. Driftwood, stone or found objects can be incorporated in the design.
Taught by Barbara Bowen.
Ages: Teens and adults. $57
Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 18 & 19, from 9-11:30am
At Hammond Hall
Art for Your Floor
This traditional craft uses heavy duty canvas which can be decorated in a variety of ways. Create a beautiful and durable piece that will be charcoal for use on the floor.
Taught by Doris Combs and Essie Sherman.
Ages: 14-adult. $90
Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9am-4pm
At Hammond Hall
Quilted Tote Bags
These colorful bags are just the thing for carrying your projects or anything! They are easy to make and it's a good way to use up scraps of fabrics.
Taught by Jan Blackney
Ages: Late teens and adults. $40
Friday, Oct. 24, from 1-5pm
At Hammond Hall
Ballroom: Swing & Waltz
Two of the most popular dances that everyone should know how to do! No experience necessary. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3 . . .
Taught by Mary Laury.
Ages: 13 - adult. $60
Tuesdays, Oct. 21, 28 & Nov. 4, from 4-6pm
At Hammond Hall
Knit Two Socks at Once
Using two circular needles it is possible to knit both socks of a pair at the same time. We will knit either a baby sock or a pair for you; your choice.
Taught by Biddy Esher.
Ages: Just know how to knit! $50
Tuesdays, Oct. 7 & 14, from 1-3:30pm
At Hammond Hall
