CRAFTS FROM THE PAST

CRAFTS FROM THE PAST

Winter 2008 Adult Class Offerings

*R = Reservation Required. Call (585)394-1472 or e-mail: aliciaf@grangerhomestead.org

Date	Event	Time	Comments	Cost	*
February 6, Wednesday	Rug Hooking Class	6 - 8 pm	Hand hook a small rug to top a wooden box for precious trinkets or just to display! Cost of class covers all of the materials needed to finish your project, including a rug hook.	$35	R
February 20, Wednesday	Locker Hooking Class	6 - 8 pm	Construct a simple rug from cotton fabric strips and cotton twine. By working these together with a hook and eye tool on a rug canvas, you can walk away with a completed project! Materials provided.	$45	R
March 5, Wednesday	Redwork Stitchery Class	6 - 8 pm	Traditionally stitched on embroidered quilts, "redwork" is made with a single shade of red thread using simple embroidery stitches. Additional designs are available and can be worked into a full size quilt. An 8 inch loop and all supplies provided.	$30	R
March 19, Wednesday	Penny Rug Class	6 - 8 pm	Practiced in the early 1800's, this wool applique project uses the paper piecing method on wool felt to create a mini table "rug". We will be creating a holiday themed design and materials are provided	$30	R
April 2, Wednesday	Primitive Embroidery	6 - 8 pm	By using easy embroidery stitches, you can create a needlework design that will look as if Great-Grandma had stitched it when she was a child! Learn how to "age" you work as well. Materials provided.	$30	R
Date to be determined, call for details.	Pysanky Egg Art		Learn how to dye eggs by the process of Pysanky, better known as Ukrainian egg decorating. Learn the process of starting with a blown egg to create a final work of art. Eggs will be beautiful enough for display or gift giving just in time for Easter! Materials provided.	$30	R