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MRV- GLASS
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Mosaic Garden Stone
This is a morning (only) workshop
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Make an adorable garden stone with stained glass! Learn to cut glass and put together a great addition to your garden. Super for you, even better for gift giving! Mostly standing.
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Liberty Belle Glassworks Instructor - Barbara McFarland
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IA-JEWEL
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Journey Beneath the Earth - Necklace
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Learn to wire wrap a small geode which will be the focal point for a necklace of semi-precious stones, glass beads and copper or brass findings. As always you are welcome to bring your own treasures and incorporate them.
Mostly sitting.
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MagicMar Instructor - Marion DePalma
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MRV- FRAME
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Frame & Mat Embellishing with Fabric
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Fabric covered mats and frames can add that individual artistic touch to your wall decor. Participants will cut a custom mat and cover the frame with coordinating fabric. Bring a 4x6 or 5x7 photo or print and leave with an 11x14 masterpiece. Standing & sitting.
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Home Fine Art Framing Instructor - Kathy Spear
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MRV-QUILT
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Easy Breezy Table Runner
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Come learn a bit of machine sewing as you make one of our Easy Breezy Table Runners aka as The Ten Minute Table Runner! Need a quick Mother's Day Gift - this will be just perfect!
Sewing machines will be provided.
Mostly sitting.
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Instructor - Mary Ellen Reuther
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MRV- JERSEY
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Fused Glass Pendants
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Learn the basics of making fused glass. Glass and all materials needed will be supplied to create your own piece of fused glass. Learn the basics of cutting glass and selecting a layout for your pieces. While it is cooling we will discuss different options to use your fused glass for jewelry or other decorative items. You will leave the workshop with a one-of-a-kind pendant!!
Mostly sitting.
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Jersey Made Instructor - Holly Doyle
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MH-WOOL
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Knit a Market Bag
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In this workshop you will learn how to knit one of those stretchy market bags that you can use over and over again. These are GREAT for the beach (yeah, just in time!) or for those pesky dirty clothes that accumulate while on a trip. Mostly sitting. So cute - so functional - so nice to make & give
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Woolbearers Instructor - Myra Rubin
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MRV-TLC
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Staging & Colorization
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Learn how to select complementing colors and stage your environment like a pro! Participants will learn how to colorize their special spaces, decorate with "found" and inexpensive items, and stage their environment to maximize the visual and comfort appeal. Bring along items from your space that reflect the main colors, personality, style, and/or theme. Particularly helpful are pillows, pattern swatches or examples, and either pictures of a few accessories or the actual small accessories themselves. Mostly sitting.
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TLC Interiors Instructor - Terri Lindahl-Castro
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MRV- HOTGLASS
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Torchwork - Beadmaking Intro
This is an afternoon (only) workshop
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This class introduces the student to lampworking - manipulating glass with a torch. The intro. class allows the student to get a feel for working with glass and how it melts. Studio safety will be taught. A great class for those who want to get their "feet wet" without a commitment. This class generally runs $75!!, but at the May 7th CFAC, it's a regular workshop. If you've ever wanted to give torchwork a whirl, this is the time to do it!
Mostly Standing.
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Liberty Belle Glassworks Instructor - Eva Shelley
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MRV- WARMGLASS
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Slumped Bottle Personalized Snack Tray
This is an afternoon (only) workshop
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Always looking for unique ways to reuse and recycle? How about 'slumping' those empty bottles! In this workshop, you'll create a one-of-a-kind snack tray out of a slumped bottle. First, you'll embellish your bottle with wire and beads and then you'll get to etch your initial into it for a truly personalized look. Retail value of decorated slumped bottles can range from $35+. This is a super terrific deal!!
Sitting and Standing.
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Liberty Belle Glassworks Instructors - Barbara McFarland & Sue Scanlon
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MRV- JERSEY- TIE.DYE
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Toting Some Tie Dye
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In this class you will learn a different kind of tie dye technique using cord. This method is tons of fun, leaves more control of dyeing to the artist, and is much less messy. Decorate your own, reuseable, tie dye grocery bag. You will certainly remember to tote bag when you go shopping!
Sitting and Standing
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Jersey Made Instructor - Erin Hart
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MRV- JERSEY- BRACELET
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Simply Bracelets!
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Learn the basics of jewelry making while creating a beautiful one-of-a-kind bracelet. Follow step by step instructions to select the beads, arrange them, and construct your bracelet. Perfect for the beginner and something to learn for those who have done jewelry making before!
Mostly Sitting.
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Jersey Made Instructor - Kim Hughey
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MRV- BASKET
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Doorknob Basket
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This is a cute little easy basket that can help you get organized. It can hang on any door knob and hold your keys, dog leash, or even hair ties. This is a great little basket and easy to make. Super project for beginners and even advanced basket makers. All tools will be supplied.
Mostly Sitting.
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Pineland's Basketry Instructor - Mary Carty
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MRV- HOMEART
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Monoprint Painting
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Create a gorgeous piece of art! In this process, you will paint, with watercolors, a design onto Plexiglas then transfer the image onto a piece of rag watercolor paper. Your finished project will be a matted and will measure approximately 11 x 14. All materials will be provided.
Sitting and Standing.
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Home Fine Art Instructor - Maureen Gass-Brown
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MRV- DOODLES
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Mermaid Plaque
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Think painting is an 'impossible dream?' Let the artists at Doodles teach you the tricks, techniques, and strokes used on this great mermaid plaque. The wood is precut and will made a whimsical addition to your wall.
Mostly sitting.
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Doodles Instructor - Mercedes Farrugia & Janet Exposit
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IA-SWEET
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Candy Making and "Tips" for Cupcake/Cookie Decorating
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Why pay someone else to make luscious candies for gifts and entertaining, or decorate cookies and cupcakes? Learn to make your own in this workshop. Your Wilton trained instructor will teach you the "tips" of the trade. Think of how proud you'll be share your personally made yummies with your friends and family. If you don't eat your creations in class, will have a nice box of decorated candies, cupcakes and cookies to take home.
Sitting and standing.
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Instructor - Audrey Giza
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