Event: The first artificial tree (feather tree) originated in Germany in response to deforestation that was widespread in the mid-1800s. Rather than harvesting trees, people began crafting trees made of goose feathers to resemble the white pines that grew in that part of Europe. In this class, you will learn how to make a German Feather Tree from start to […]
Event: Christmas Comes to Conover - Saturday, November 22, 10am-3pm! Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season as Christmas comes alive in downtown Conover! Join us for an enchanting event filled with fun, festive and heartwarming moments! Meet Your Favorite Christmas Characters: Bring the whole family and meet some beloved Christmas characters as they spread joy, laughter, and […]
Event: Learn to create beautiful needle-felted landscape ornaments, using mason jar lids as frames! Time permitting, we will finish three different designs during this four-hour class -- a Bethlehem silhouette, a snowman, and Christmas trees. We will cover basic needle-felting techniques, work on shading and realistic shadows, and learn how to mount and frame these wool gems. The finished projects […]