2024 WORKSHOPS
Workshops & Demonstrations - Free demonstrations followed by workshop. Advanced registration required for workshops; some workshops require advance paid registration.
Sign up in the shop or call 401-789-9072 during shop hours.
Thursday, June 6
Crumb Quilting Demonstration –
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
See how scrap fabric quilt blocks are made with Sandy Borsa and Deb Palmer. You will learn how to create an interesting and unique quilt block of your own design. Free. Adults only. Limited to 8 participants.
Saturday, June 8
Tie-Dyed Silk Scarf Workshop –
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Make a beautiful tie-dyed silk scarf in your choice of colors with Cynthia Smyth. Workshop fee $20. Adults only.
Saturday, June 8
Advanced Crocheting Techniques –
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Advanced Crochet workshop with Judi Swain. Learn how to read any pattern, including special stitches You many bring a pattern you want to make or need help with. Please bring crochet hooks size G & H and acrylic yarn, medium weight (1 skein, light color). Free. Age 16 and older. Limited to 6 participants.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an advanced techniques workshop. Participants must know basic stitches.
Saturday, June 15
Dried Flower Wreath Workshop –
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Make a wooden or metal wreath wrapped with jute and decorated with dried flowers with Sallie Sirhal. Workshop fee $15. Age 14 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Thursday, June 20
Berry Basket Weaving Workshop –
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Weave a blue reed, 6” x 6” x 5” handled basket with Pam Schipani. Workshop fee $12. Age 12 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Saturday, June 22
Spinning - Creating Yarn with a Spinning Wheel Demonstration -
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
From fleece to yarn observe the art of preparing and spinning wool on a spinning wheel with Patty Harrington. Free.
Thursday, July 11
Succulent Centerpiece Workshop –
11 a.m. to Noon
Make a long-lasting low maintenance centerpiece for your summer table with Paula Buckheit. Pre-paid registration required. Workshop fee $35. Age 12 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Wednesday, September 4
Woven Reed Cachepot Basket Workshop –
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Weave a cachepot basket (5½” x 3½”) with reed and seagrass, ideal for holding a plant (plant included) with Kate Conroy. Workshop fee $15. Age 12 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Thursday, August 15
Embossed Cards Demonstration –
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Learn how to make beautiful embossed cards with Paula Buckheit. $3 fee includes an embossed card of your choice. Age 12 or older. Limited to 6 participants.
Tuesday, August 27
Folded Fabric Star Ornament Workshop –
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Learn to make a beautiful fabric star ornament with Gail Holder. Workshop fee $5. Age 12 or older. Limited to 6 participants.
Thursday, September 12
Bow Workshop –
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Learn to make beautiful multi-layered bows for packages and decoration with Shelley St.Coeur. Please bring a sharp pair of scissors. All other materials will be provided. Workshop fee $10. Age 13 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Tuesday, September 17
Crumb Quilting Demonstration -
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
See how scrap fabric quilt blocks are made with Sandy Borsa and Deb Palmer. You will learn how to create an interesting and unique quilt block of your own design. Free. Adults only. Limited to 8 participants.
Thursday, October 10
Dried Flower Wreath Workshop –
10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Make a wooden or metal wreath wrapped with jute and decorated with dried flowers with Sallie Sirhal. Workshop fee $15. Age 14 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Saturday, September 21
Woven Flat Reed Reindeer Workshop –
Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Weave a beautiful flat reed reindeer ornament for the holidays with Kate Conroy. Decorate with a bow and a bell. Also, take-home materials to make two more. Workshop fee $10. Age 12 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Thursday, October 10
Origami Ornament Workshop –
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Learn to make a beautiful origami hanging ornament with Shelley St.Coeur. Please bring a pair of sharp scissors and a glue gun if you have one. We will have some glue guns to share. An apron is also suggested. Workshop fee $10. Adults only. Limited to 8 participants
Wednesday, October 16
Needle Felting Workshop –
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Learn basic needle felting techniques with Patty Harrington. We will be making a scary spider for your Halloween decorations. Workshop fee $10. Age 12 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Saturday, October 26
Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece Workshop –
10:30 a.m. to Noon
Make a long lasting, low-maintenance pumpkin centerpiece with Paula Buckheit. Pre-paid registration required. Workshop fee $35. Age 12 or older. Limited to 6 participants.