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Posted: Thursday, August 19, 2004
WITH BEV NEWBOLD
All classes start at 5:30 p.m. and generally require 3 1/2 hours of weave time. Please register at least one week in advance so that the instructor can prepare materials. RECIPE BOX---Thursday, January 13 $36 Members/$40 Nonmembers plus $20 materials fee This basket is designed to hold recipe cards or CD’s. It will be finished with a wooden lid, which will be topped with a white porcelain knob. Instructor will take the baskets to fit the lid and students can pick them up during the January 27th class time. Approximate size of the basket is 6” x 12” x 5.” This is a good beginner weave. BASKET NECKLACE---Thursday, January 27 $36 Members/$40 Nonmembers plus $20 materials fee Come and weave a darling little basket pouch necklace of black ash, cane and other natural fibers. Waxed linen thread will be twined into the basket for a color banding. Beads, other embellishments and a leather strap will be added. Students can let their imaginations run wild with ideas for trimming. Basket measures slightly less than 2” x 3.” COLONIAL KEY BASKET---Thursday, February 10 $27 Members/$30 Nonmembers plus $15 materials fee This basket is done on a frame using an 8-inch hoop for the handle and another cut in half to form the rim. It features a God’s Eye diamond weave on each side. The body of the basket pouches out in the front and is flat on the back. In colonial times, these baskets were hung on the outside of doors to hold the keys to them. It would be wonderful filled with silk flowers and hung on a wall. PUMPKIN POT---Thursday, February 24 $45 Members/$50 Nonmembers plus $25 materials fee Who says pumpkins can’t say love when they are as cute as this one? This basket is woven on a slotted 8-inch round wood base. It is woven in continuous weave to form a rusty orange round pot with walls 7 inches high. Ceramic leaves, copper curls and a handmade copper handle will complete this little charmer. EASTER BASKET---Thursday, March 3 $36 Members/$40 Nonmembers plus $20 materials fee This basket will remind many who see it of the kind of Easter basket they received as a child. It is woven around an 8 inch “D” handle as a small square basket which opens up at the top like a flower blossom. It features a scalloped border of round reed around the rim. Spring time color weavers will be added to complete the Easter look. Perfect for filling with candy and eggs! |
Posted: Thursday, August 19, 2004
When the weather turns cooler, we all start to look to indoor activites. Why not sign up for a fall workshop at the AAC? BASKET WORKSHOPS with Bev Newbold Square Market Basket Thursday, September 16, 5:30 - 9:00 PM $18 Members / $20 Nonmembers Plus $25 Materials Fee This basket is woven on a 10-inch wide by 14-inch tall “D” handle. The base incorporates 2-row fillers. The side walls of the basket are woven with color banding reminiscent of Native American basketry. This is a practical basket that can be used to hold towels, magazines, needlework or quilting supplies. Basicbasket techniques are learned as well as use of color. NOTE: Native American Day is September 22.
Twilled Storage Basket Three Thursdays, October 14, 21 & 28 - 5:30 - 9:00 PM each class $40.50 Members / $45 Nonmembers Plus $40 Materials Fee This large and unusual storage basket, equal to a bushel basket in size, can hold blankets or quilts for those chilly fall days. The base of the basket is a 4/4 twill pattern. The side walls are woven with 1/4 binder cane in a twill pattern that swirls around the basket. There are rows of color at both the bottom and top of the side walls. Students can expect to complete the base on the first night, and begin the sides of the basket. The second week of class will be used to weave the sidewalls. The third week will be needed to rim the top of the basket. The base of the basket measures 11 inches by 11 inches, with side walls that flare out and weave 14-15 inches high. The circumference of the rim is 54 inches. Prepare to be challenged by this beautiful basket, worth every bit of effort. NOTE: This class is not recommended for students without weave experience. If a student is unable to attend all three weeks of class, arrangements for completion of the basket must be made with the instructor prior to the start of class.
Wood-Bottomed Relish Bowl Thursday, November 4, 5:30 - 9:00 PM $18 Members / $20 Nonmembers Plus $25 Materials Fee This is a shallow bowl, with a slotted 10-inch round wood base, designed to hold a round relish tray liner (included if available) and is perfect for fruits or veggies and dip for the upcoming holiday season. Basket without the liner makes a nice bowl for apples and oranges or dinner rolls. Side walls flare out slightly and weave 4 inches high. Great Christmas gift!
Matchstick Basket Thursday, November 18, 5:30 - 9:00 PM $18 Members / $20 Nonmembers Plus $20 Materials Fee This tall basket is woven around a 6 x 17-inch “D” handle. Its base is only as wide as the wooden handle, 6 inches across by 1 inch wide. The walls of the basket weave 11 inches high. Weave technique is basic with twining at the base to hold all the stakes in place. Hang this one on the wall by the fireplace to told tall matches. COOKING CLASSES with Debbie LaPierre Garden Harvest Thursday, Sept. 23, 7-9 p.m. $25 Members / $22.50 Nonmembers This is the time of year when nature gives us the gift of a plentiful harvest. Learn to use the fresh from the garden abundance of corn, cabbage, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and beans in many interesting and unusual recipes.
Blue Ribbon Chicken Entrees Thursday, Oct. 2, 7-9 p.m. $25 Members / $22.50 Nonmembers Are you tired of preparing the same old chicken recipes? Do you need to add some spark to your family dinners and entertaining entrees? The recipes in this class are sure to enhance your repertoire and help to make your chicken dinners “blue ribbon” winners. DECORATIVE ONE-STROKE PAINTING with Janet Regelman All of Janet’s classes are one-day workshops, held on Fridays from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. All brushes and materials needed for the projects will be provided. Prepayment is required.
The One-Stroke Technique was developed by Donna Dewberry as a quick and easy technique for decorative painting. The technique involves blending, shading and highlighting, all in one stroke. Students can use the technique to paint on a variety of surfaces, including wood, plastic, fabric, glass and candles. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Friday, Sept. 10, 5:30-7:30 PM $13.50 Members $15 Nonmembers Plus $5 Materials Fee Please sign up by Mon., Sept. 6.
FRUIT Friday, Sept. 17, 5:30-7:30 PM $13.50 Members $15 Nonmembers Plus $5 Materials Fee Please sign up by Mon., Sept. 13.
NATURE'S CRITTERS Friday, Sept. 24, 5:30-7:30 PM $13.50 Members $15 Nonmembers Plus $5 Materials Fee Please sign up by Mon., Sept. 20.
FALL LEAVES & ACORNS Friday, October 1, 5:30-7:30 PM $13.50 Members$15 Nonmembers Plus $5 Materials Fee Please sign up by Mon., Sept. 27.
MARIGOLDS Friday, October 15, 5:30-7:30 PM $13.50 Members $15 Nonmembers Plus $5 Materials Fee Please sign up by Mon., Oct. 11.
TIGER LILY Friday, October 22, 5:30-7:30 PM $13.50 Members / $15 Nonmembers Plus $5 Materials Fee Please sign up by Mon., Oct. 18.
PUMPKIN BEAR Friday, October 29, 5:30-7:30 PM $13.50 Members $15 Nonmembers Plus $5 Materials Fee Please sign up by Mon., Oct. 25. WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS with John Peters Seashore on Gesso Saturday, September 25 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM $31.50 Members / $35 Nonmembers Watercolor POURING Saturday, October 23 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM $31.50 Members / $35 Nonmembers
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