Event: Make autumn-inspired pottery windchimes with leaves from Hart Square. Using leaves collected from the property, participants will learn that when pressed into clay, nature's thumbprint creates beauty to be seen and heard! No previous experience with clay required. Note: Projects will be fired, glazed, second fired and notified about pick-up in about 2-3 weeks. About: Hart Square Foundation […]
In this hands-on longleaf pine needle basketry workshop, you will have the opportunity to connect with local, natural materials while making a gourd and long leaf pine needle bowl. The class will cover an introduction to working with pine needles, hand-stitching, and coiling techniques – all fundamental elements of learning to make longleaf pine needle baskets. Supplies will be provided.
In this hands-on longleaf pine needle basketry workshop, you will have the opportunity to connect with local, natural materials while making a gourd and long leaf pine needle bowl. The class will cover an introduction to working with pine needles, hand-stitching, and coiling techniques – all fundamental elements of learning to make longleaf pine needle baskets. Supplies will be provided.
Event: Crafters of all kinds will be here. Proceeds go to the Catawba County Council on Aging.
Event: Learn an ancient craft and make art from recycled materials in our paper making class! In this class, you will explore the history of paper making, the process of making laid paper, and create your own personalized works of art. Your instructor will provide all the necessary materials, including special items like dried flowers, sparkles, and fabric pieces. Feel […]
Event: In this hands-on longleaf pine needle basketry workshop, you will have the opportunity to connect with local, natural materials while making an ornament to take home. The class will cover an introduction to working with pine needles, hand-stitching, and coiling techniques – all fundamental elements of learning to make longleaf pine needle baskets. Supplies will be provided.
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 […]
Event: Welcome to the wonderful world of broom-making! This class will introduce you to the ages old skill of tying whisk brooms. We will endeavor to tie at least three brooms -- a whisk, a cake tester/pot scrubber, and an Appalachian style broom called the "Turkey Wing." Along the way, we'll celebrate the universal practice of broom-making and have fun […]