2023 WORKSHOPS & DEMONSTRATIONS

Demonstrations are free. Advance registration is required for workshops; some workshops also require advance paid registration (see *).

Sign up in shop or call 401-789-9072 during shop hours, Tues.-Sat., 10-4.

Saturday, May 6

Blacksmithing Demonstration

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

View the art of traditional blacksmithing with Bill Freeman. Free.

Wednesday, May 17

Wool Embroidery Workshop

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Learn the basic stitches of wool embroidery while making a cute bird ornament or needle case with Ruthann Sisson. Workshop fee $5. For age 12 or older.

Saturday, June 10

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*. For age 12 or older.

Saturday, June 24

Tie-Dyed Silk Scarf Workshop

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Make a beautiful tie-dyed silk scarf in your choice of colors with Cynthia Smyth. Workshop fee $25. Adults only.

Saturday, July 8

Fabric Pinwheel Workshop

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Make a fun pinwheel using fabric with Marie Cobleigh. Workshop fee $5. Age 10 or older.

Thursday, July 13

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*. For age 12 or older.

Friday, July 14

Berry Basket Weaving Workshop

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Weave an 8” x 8” x 5” handled basket with Pam Schipani. Workshop fee $12. Age 12 or older.

Saturday, August 19

Rug Hooking Demonstration

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hands-on demonstration on the art of traditional rug hooking with Marie Cobleigh, Darlene Pezza, Peggy O’Connor, and Janet Hawkins. Try your hand at pulling a few loops. Free.

Friday, August 25

Dried Hydrangea Wreath Workshop

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Make a natural dried hydrangea wreath for your door with Sue Rossi. Please bring garden gloves to protect your hands and short pruning shears for trimming if you have them. Workshop fee $35. Adults only.

Saturday, September 30

Dried Hydrangea Wreath Workshop

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Make a natural dried hydrangea wreath for your door with Sue Rossi. Please bring garden gloves to protect your hands and short pruning shears for trimming if you have them. Workshop fee $35. Adults only.

Wednesday, October 11

Origami Snowflakes Workshop

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Learn to make 3-D snowflakes out of lunch bags and origami paper with Shelley St.Coeur. Workshop fee $10. For age 13 or older.

Saturday, October 28

Fresh Holly Berry Wreath Workshop

Noon to 2 p.m.

Learn to make a fresh holly berry wreath with artificial red berries for holiday decorating with Sue Rossi. Please bring garden gloves to protect your hands and scissors for trimming. Workshop fee $35. Adults only.

Friday, July 21

Dried Hydrangea Wreath Workshop

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Make a natural dried hydrangea wreath for your door with Sue Rossi. Please bring garden gloves to protect your hands and short pruning shears for trimming if you have them. Workshop fee $35. Adults only.

Thursday, August 24

Embossed Cards Demonstration

11 a.m. to Noon

Learn how to make beautiful embossed cards with Paula Buckheit. $3 fee includes an embossed card of your choice.

Saturday, August 26

Dried Hydrangea Wreath Workshop

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Make a natural dried hydrangea wreath for your door with Sue Rossi. Please bring garden gloves to protect your hands and short pruning shears for trimming if you have them. Workshop fee $35. Adults only.

Saturday, September 23

Bows for All Seasons Workshop

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Ever wonder how those beautiful bows on packages and doors are made? Learn simple ways to make a bow perfect for any occasion with Shelley St.Coeur. Workshop fee $15. For age 14 or older.

Saturday, October 14

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*. For age 12 or older.

Saturday, November 11

Woven Flat Reed Reindeer Workshop

Noon  to 2 p.m.

Weave a beautiful reindeer ornament from 1/4” flat reed for the holidays with Kate Conroy. Also, take-home materials to make two more. Workshop fee $10. For age 12 or older.

Friday, August 11

Woven Reed Cachepot Basket Workshop

Noon to 2 p.m.

Weave a reed cachepot basket (5½” x 3½”) ideal to hold plants – plant included – with Kate Conroy. Workshop fee $14. Age 12 or older.

Friday, August 25

Crumb Quilting Demonstration

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 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.

Saturday, September 9

Natural Pinecone Wreath Workshop

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Make a natural 9” pinecone wreath with artificial red berries for your door with Sue Rossi. Workshop fee $35. For age 14 or older.

Saturday, October 7

Woven Flat Reed Reindeer Workshop

Noon to 2 p.m.

Weave a beautiful reindeer ornament from 1/4” flat reed for the holidays with Kate Conroy. Also, take-home materials to make two more. Workshop fee $10. For age 12 or older.

Saturday, October 14

Fresh Boxwood Wreath Workshop

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Learn to make a fresh boxwood wreath with artificial red berries for fall decorating with Sue Rossi. Please bring garden gloves to protect your hands and scissors for trimming. Workshop fee $35. Adults only.