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.