Beginner's rug hooking-Newcomb sheep farmer and spinner,
Judy Blanchette, will teach the basics of this popular craft. Using
local yarn from her own sheep, students will create a hooked
chair pad with an ADK motif. Cost-$40.00 Materials-$65.00
(includes yarn, plus needle and frame to take home)
Adirondack butterfly-Join butterfly "nut", Lisa Salamon, for an
in-depth look into some of the areas most beautiful inhabitants.
The class will learn how to ID caterpillars/butterflies and
how to lure them to your property with just the right mix of native
plants and treats. Weather permitting, Lisa will escort you through
the Studio's gardens to look for eggs, caterpillars, and more.
Cost-$30.00
Gourd bowl-Transform an ordinary gourd into a work of art with
Indian Lake crafter, Mary Vianese. You will take a medium-large
gourd that has been cut open and paint or burn the outside, while
decoupaging the interior to finish. COME IN TO SEE SOME SAMPLES!
Cost-$40.00 Materials-$15.00
Quilted Christmas table runner-Finish one Christmas gift in
August! You will use a 60 degree ruler to make a stunning
quilted runner for the holidays. Long-time quilter, Nancy
Landmesser, asks that you bring your sewing machine, straight pins,
pencil, and ruler for this holly-jolly class.
Cost-$40.00 Materials-$20.00
"Connecting to the Source Within"-Angels, Guides, the Inner
Voice, Spirit---all names for the wisdom that is available to us
always, but which can be difficult to tap into. Reiki Master, Dina
Kennedy, will help you explore various methods of doing so thorugh
Vision drawing, automatic writing, guided imagery, and journey work.
Cost-$55.00
Adirondack pack basket-Saranac Lake weaver, Sandy Muller, will
teach students how to create a full-size pack basket using split
reed. EVERYONE WILL GO HOME WITH THE FINISHED PRODUCT!
Cost-$85.00 (plus $18.00 for a harness)
Thrummed mittens-Local crafter, Deb Smith, will teach this
centuries-old Canadian process. Traditionally used to knit mittens
for fishermen and lumberjacks, you use small pieces of unspun
sheep's wool. These are twisted and knit to fill the mittens with fluffy,
warm, fleece lining. Local Adirondack wool will be used for the project.
Cost-$40.00 Materials-$15.00
Felted Adirondack animals-Lake Placid crafter and teacher,
Laura Bill, will teach needle felting basics to create a 3D Adirondack
creature such as a bear, moose, or loon. Cost-$40.00
Materials-$10.00
