Thursdays, October 3 & 10 at 7:00 PM at the Bartlett-Travis House
Enrollment is limited to 8 adults. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Summit on the Park. Each adult may bring can bring one child age 10 and up with you to work on the wreath.
Many different materials can be added for a different look. If you want a ring of whole walnuts around the outside of your wreath (a nice look) you will need 45-50 walnuts nuts of similar size. Please bring a piece of cardboard, foamboard, etc. (14-18” square) because the wreath is constructed on this flat surface and needs to be transported home flat until the mastic dries.
Participants should bring 2 oranges to class. Cloves and ribbons will be provided at the workshop
Instructor: Shelley Hansen will guide students in creating personalized, hand-crafted items. Shelley has extensive experience in arts and crafts, including painting, beading and quilting. An experienced teacher, She has led workshops and demonstrations at the Ella Sharp Museum in Jackson, Michigan.
Shelley has volunteered many hours on the Society's behalf.
Proceeds from the workshops will be used to purchase supplies needed to preserve photographs and documents related to Canton history, so they cam be displayed to the public. Contact cantonhist@comcast.net for questions about the workshops.
View the flyer for all events here.
Enrollment is limited to 8 adults. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Summit on the Park. Each adult may bring can bring one child age 10 and up with you to work on the wreath.
Autumn Nut Wreath
Participants should bring: a 12 inch foam wreath form, green, rounded type (available at Jo Ann’s for $5 and Wal-Mart for $3.50); and two-three pounds of unshelled mixed nuts. Wire and glue will be provided at the workshop.Many different materials can be added for a different look. If you want a ring of whole walnuts around the outside of your wreath (a nice look) you will need 45-50 walnuts nuts of similar size. Please bring a piece of cardboard, foamboard, etc. (14-18” square) because the wreath is constructed on this flat surface and needs to be transported home flat until the mastic dries.
Holiday Pomander Balls
Tuesday, November 12 at 7 PM at the Bartlett-Travis HouseParticipants should bring 2 oranges to class. Cloves and ribbons will be provided at the workshop
Instructor: Shelley Hansen will guide students in creating personalized, hand-crafted items. Shelley has extensive experience in arts and crafts, including painting, beading and quilting. An experienced teacher, She has led workshops and demonstrations at the Ella Sharp Museum in Jackson, Michigan.
Shelley has volunteered many hours on the Society's behalf.
Proceeds from the workshops will be used to purchase supplies needed to preserve photographs and documents related to Canton history, so they cam be displayed to the public. Contact cantonhist@comcast.net for questions about the workshops.
View the flyer for all events here.