Fall Course & Workshop Guide

2008

HERITAGE CRAFTS



BETHEL AREA NEXUS:
MSAD#44 Continuing Education
Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce
Mahoosuc Arts Council

The Lewin Center




TO REGISTER, contact Oxford Mill End Store
207-539-4451 omes@robinsonmfgco.com
For more information about Colleen, please visit the Instructor Biographies page

Rug Braiding

Wool braided rugs are often passed from one generation to the next. In six evening classes , Coleen Toothaker and Tanya Owens will help you create your own 2’ x 3’ braided rug and start your own family tradition. You will learn how to prepare materials, create your center, braid and lace your rug.
Class size: minimum 4, maximum 12

DATES: Wednesday evenings (six weeks)
Sept. 03 - Oct. 08
March 3 - April 7
TIME: 4:30 - 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Oxford Mill End Store, 281 King Street, Oxford
TUITION: $60
MATERIALS FEE: Individual choice, class list available at the Oxford Mill End Store.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Aug 29


Beginner Quilting Class

There are three patterns suggested in this class including Trip Around the World, Turning Twenty, and Slit Rail Fence. All of these choices offer the student a fun and easy way to create a beautiful quilt for keeping or giving! This class is perfect for beginners or those that haven’t sewn in a while but can be used for those with more experience as a great place to share quilting tips and stories with others.
Class size: minimum 4, maximum 10

DATE & TIME: Tuesdays, Sept. 9 - 30 6:00-8:00 PM
LOCATION: Oxford Mill End Store, 281 King Street, Oxford
TUITION: $40
MATERIALS FEE: Individual choice, supply list available at the Oxford Mill End Store.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sept. 8


For more information about classes at the Oxford Mill End Store, please visit the Instructor Biographies page



To register, contact
Oxford Mill End Store (207)539-4451 omes@robinsonmfgco.com




TO REGISTER, contact
Oxford Mill End Store 207-539-4451 omes@robinsonmfgco.com
For more information about Janet, please visit the Instructor Biographies page

Primitive Rug Hooking

Rug Hooking is an old fashioned craft that is low-tech and simple. Low-tech means low stress and who couldn’t use a class that teaches an art form and relaxes our minds? Janet Conners will show you how to use wool strips to create a hooked rug. It’s simple and lots of fun.
Class size: minimum 5, maximum 10
DATE: Wednesday, Sept. 10
TIME: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Oxford Mill End Store, 281 King Street, Oxford
TUITION: $20
MATERIALS FEE: Individual choice, kits and hooks are available at the Oxford Mill End Store.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sept 8


Silk Ribbon Embroidery

This is a complete kit class that when finished will yield
a beautiful finished wall hanging. Cindi Grassi will
teach you straight, lazy daisy, ribbon, French knot, and
gathering stitches that will enable you to make beautiful
flowers.
Class size: minimum 5, maximum 12

DATE & TIME: Mondays, Sept 8 - 29 6:00 - 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Telstar High School
TUITION: $45 (includes kit)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sept. 5

No refunds after the first class.


For more information about Cindi Grassi please visit the Instructor Biographies page



To register, contact
Cindi Grassi
(603)237-5203 Kwiltinnana@aol.com


For more information,
contact Vickie Cummings at
SpiritWings, 207-824-2204 vickie@spiritwingsbethel.com
Thursday Night Knitters

The gentle art of knitting has re-emerged as a simple, creative, and meditative past time. It’s also a great way to have fun with two pointy sticks and a piece of string! Based on the popular S & B groups, these evenings are designed to bring together knitters of all ages and abilities. Beginner’s kits and instruction are available for a reasonable fee; please call ahead.

DATE & TIME: Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM,
Sept. 11 - Dec. 18
LOCATION: SpiritWings, 14 Main Street, Bethel
TUITION: $10 for instruction
MATERIALS FEE: materials are available for purchase


For more information about Vickie, please visit the Instructor Biographies page


Basic Sewing by Machine

In this eight-week course, Cindi Grassi will teach you the basics of sewing by machine. In the first two classes you’ll learn how to use your machine. Then you will make two decorative pillows in your choice of sizes and an 18”x24” tote bag. A sewing machine is required.
Class size: minimum 5, maximum 12
DATE & TIME: Tuesdays, Sept 9 - Oct 28
6:00 - 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Telstar High School
TUITION: $24
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sept. 5

No refunds after the first class.


For more information about Cindi Grassi please visit the Instructor Biographies page



To register, contact
Cindi Grassi
(603)237-5203 Kwiltinnana@aol.com