Historical Craft Circles
Crochet Pumpkins
October 5, 9am - NOON
YOU can become the "Fairy Godmother" of crocheting! Using a curved hook -
rather than a magic wand - you can learn how to transform lengths of yarn into
charming little pumpkins that will last for many seasons rather than just one. More
importantly, even when your pumpkins don't turn out exactly as expected, you can
usually "squash" them into shape. Note: Both beginners and those with crochet
experience are welcome.
This workshop takes place on the second floor of Edwards Place, which is only accessible by stairs.
Embroidered "Hand Turkeys"
November 9, 9am - NOON
As Thanksgiving approaches, very young children often get a chance to trace their hands on paper and then turn that drawing into a picture of a turkey using crayons, or colored paper and glue. You can kick this tradition up several notches! Learn how to trace a hand on a square of muslin instead of paper; then, instead of crayons, you you can use skeins of embroidery floss and a needle to create this new twist on a much loved Thanksgiving tradition. Note: Both beginners and those with embroidery experience are welcome. Disappearing ink will be available for tracing your hand.
This workshop takes place on the second floor of Edwards Place, which is only accessible by stairs.
Holiday Ornament Crafting
December 7, 9am - NOON
There are many celebrations and holiday traditions that occur during the winter months. Often these celebrations include the use or display of greenery shaped into wreaths or tied into boughs of evergreens, yew, oak, mistletoe, holly, rosemary, pine, ivy and others. Some decorations display foods for feasting such as ears of corn or sheaves of wheat, while still others show cornucopias of fruits and vegetables. With embroidery and other trims, you can embellish soft, sturdy felt "greenery" appropriate fort any of these winter events or occasions. Note: Both beginners and those with needlework experience are welcome.
This workshop takes place on the second floor of Edwards Place, which is only accessible by stairs.
