Learn the basics skills of knitting to create a warm and cozy scarf. You will learn to cast on, knit, purl and castoff. You will also learn how to use markers and how to increase and decrease. Yarn and needles for your first project will be provided as part of the class fee of $120.
Create one-of-a-kind art you send in the mail. Have someone in mind or just play with possibility. You bring a small stash with personal meaning, such as text, photos, old maps, flat ephermera, fancy papers. All other material's provided. Along the way we'll cover basic collage techniques and review design principles that make your work
This class is a slightly more advanced introduction to using carving tools and getting the feel of working with wood. Through making your spoon, we will focus on carving techniques that will allow you to carve safely with confidence, as well as basic tool sharpening and food-safe wood finishing. Students will carve and finish a
For artists of all levels who wish to learn and master painting fundamentals, this class helps you with friendly, one-on-one coaching as well as inspiration from others. You will explore different mediums and techniques, color theory, conceptual developments and composition. Students will receive expert instruction in a low-stress and welcoming atmosphere. This class is an
Students can expect a relaxed and individualized experience where they will be guided and challenged according to their level of development and personal goals. Ceramics and Sculpture will cover hand building techniques designed to focus on your area of interest including: portrait, figurative, and functional art as well as jewelry. This class is an Open
This class will be an overview of Flameworking, aka Lampworking. It is a two part class: Day One: BEADMAKING This class is where all new students start their flameworking education. We’ll learn the basics of making lampworked beads at the torch or “lamp.” We will be melting glass rods in the flame and forming the
Learn the basic skills of crochet to create a lovely, lacy scarf. You will learn the basic stitches (chain, single, double crochet) and how to read a basic chart. Yarn and nook for your first project will be provided as part of the class fee of $120. Please visit www.threadgardens.com to reserve your spot.
The third lecture in the Western Avenue Inspires series, The Switchboard gallery owners and creative leaders in Haverhill MA join us to talk about community.
Come in from the cold, for our second Open Studios of the year. Shop handmade and local this Valentine's Day. Grab a friend and explore our historic mill building, where art is made. We will have Chez Rafiki's as the food truck of the day, serving up delicious Mediterranian dishes. A coffee shop pop-up by
This class will be an overview of Flameworking, aka Lampworking. It is a two part class: Day One: BEADMAKING This class is where all new students start their flameworking education. We’ll learn the basics of making lampworked beads at the torch or “lamp.” We will be melting glass rods in the flame and forming the
