Events - All
Filter by Instructor/Host
- 7/23/24
- 7/24/24
- 7/25/24
- 7/26/24
- 7/27/24
- 7/28/24
- 7/30/24
- 7/31/24
- 8/01/24
- 8/02/24
- 8/03/24
- 8/04/24
- 8/06/24
- 8/07/24
- 8/08/24
- Anna Woolf
- Audra Christie
- Castlebay
- Cathy Bell
- Chelsea Berry
- Chris Toy
- Concert Series
- Connect and Create
- Cynthia Thayer
- Dale Joyce
- Daroll Whitney
- Diana Quinn
- Edith Beatty
- Elizabeth Keenan
- Elizabeth Miller
- Emma Charlotte
- Hope Rovelto
- Jana Prosser
- Janoah Bailin
- Jen Kearns
- JoAnne Wood
- Kara Bickford
- Karin Spitfire
- Kat Logan
- Katama Murray
- Katie Shoemaker
- Kristin Mudge
- Kristy Cunnane
- Leslie Sharman
- Liz Cutler
- Lynn Amsterdam
- MHTL
- Marco Montoya
- Margie Patlak
- Mark Lerman
Filter by Category
- 3/8/24
- Basket
- Book Arts
- Cabin Fever Fridays
- Class
- Clay
- Collage
- Community Event
- Cooking
- Craft
- Creativity
- Dance
- Demonstration/Discussion
- Drawing
- Exhibit
- Fiber
- Free
- Glass
- Jewelry
- Metal
- Music
- Open Mic Night
- Painting
- Paper
- Performance Workshop
- Performances
- Photography
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Puppetry
- Safa Staff
- Sculpture
- Theatre
- Virtual Class
- Wood
- Writing
- Yoga
- Youth Activity
- Youth Summer Camps
Needle Felted Figures on Wire Armature - 07/23/24 and 07/24/24
Needle Felted Figures on Wire Armature
In this class we will learn the basics of creating an aluminum wire armature, which will serve as the framework for a needle felted dog, cat, or other four-legged creature. I will teach my method for wrapping wool onto the armature for basic shaping. We will finish our creations by applying a colored topcoat and detailing the face, tail, and feet. Some experience needed.
July 23, 2024 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm AND
July 24, 2024 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages: Teen, Adult
All materials provided.
Instructor: Cathy Bell
Choose your price at the end of registration:
Pay it Forward Price: $235.00
Full Price: $225.00
Discount Price: $120.00
For All Price: $68.00
Shibori - 07/23/24
Shibori
Japanese Tie-dyeing, or Shibori, is an ancient Japanese way to dye textiles, creating fabulous patterns on cloth, quilts, pillow covers, sheets, whatever – let your imagination go crazy! Shibori utilizes folding, binding, twisting, bunching (with rubber bands), and stitching (with thread) cloth, and then dyeing it.
July 23, 2024 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages: Teen, Adult
Bring List: Wear OLD clothes and shoes. Bring your own natural fiber garments to dye.
Instructor: Diana Quinn
Choose your price at the end of registration:
Pay it Forward Price: $80.00
Full Price: $70.00
Discount Price: $42.00
For All Price: $28.00
Sing Your Heart Out! - 07/26/24
Sing Your Heart Out!
Sing Your Heart Out is a course designed for individuals who feel like they cannot sing. In just a few hours, participants will learn to find their voice, improve posture and breathing, and explore simple harmonies. No experience necessary. Kat Logan, a professional vocalist and musician with years of experience performing in New England, is excited to help you find your voice.
July 26, 2024 - 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Ages: Teen, Adult
Bring List: Please bring a small notebook for notes. All other materials provided.
Instructor: Kat Logan
Choose your price at the end of registration:
Pay it Forward Price: $45.00
Full Price: $35.00
Discount Price: $26.00
For All Price: $14.00
Needle Felted Seals - 07/28/24
Needle Felted Seals
From raw wool to mounted sculpture in one session! After selling scores of felted harbor seals in local shops, Cathy breaks down and teaches her method for others to enjoy. Experience helpful but not required.
July 28, 2024 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ages: Teen, Adult
All materials provided.
Choose your price at the end of registration:
Pay it Forward Price: $90.00
Full Price: $80.00
Discount Price: $45.00
For All Price: $28.00
Wet Felted Basket - 07/30/24
Wet Felted Basket
Dive into the world of wet felting! Join our hands-on workshop to craft a beautiful basket with handles using wool, soap, and agitation. Unleash your creativity and take home a functional work of art!
July 30, 2024 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages: Teen, Adult
Bring List: Two bath towels, any wool yarn or other fiber for embellishments (optional)
Instructor: Audra Christie
Choose your price at the end of registration:
Pay it Forward Price: $117.00
Full Price: $107.00
Discount Price: $64.00
For All Price: $42.00
Fiber Fun for Kids and Adults (including grandparents) - 08/02/24
Fiber Fun for Kids and Adults (including grandparents)
This class will focus on learning about different kinds of fibers and what we can create using them. For example we'll learn about Japanese braiding and make felted fiber bowls, creating fuzzy wuzzy candles! Adults will have much fun as the kids sharing in the creation of various pieces of art to take home or give as gifts.
August 2, 2024 - 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
All Ages
Bring List: old towel and scissors
Instructor: Sandi Cirillo
Choose your price at the end of registration:
Pay it Forward Price: $60.00
Full Price: $50.00
Discount Price: $28.00
For All Price: $16.00
Needle Felted Lobster - 08/03/24
Needle Felted Lobster
Felt your dinner? Maybe not, but certainly “cook” your own lobster using the needle felting technique. You will be sculpting sheep’s wool using only a barbed needle to create this iconic coastal classic.
August 3, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Teen, Adult
All materials provided.
Instructor: Maureen Andrew
Choose your price at the end of registration:
Pay it Forward Price: $70.00
Full Price: $60.00
Discount Price: $30.00
For All Price: $18.00
Felted Jewelry - 08/06/24
Felted Jewelry
Explore the art of wet felting! Learn how to felt round and sushi roll beads, then design your own earrings, necklace, or bracelet. Unleash your creativity in this hands-on, jewelry-making workshop!
August 6th, 2024 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ages: Teen, Adult
Bring List: Boot tray, bath towel, bowl for hot water. Optional: beading supplies.
Instructor: Audra Christie
Choose your price at the end of registration:
Pay it Forward Price: $90.00
Full Price: $80.00
Discount Price: $45.00
For All Price: $28.00
Needle Felted Puffins
Create this sea bird darling of the Downeast islands! We will use sheep’s wool and a barbed felting needle to sculpt everyone’s favorite bird.
Ages: Teen, Adult
Bring: All materials provided
Price: $75
Multi-Color Shibori
Japanese Tie-dyeing, or Shibori, is an ancient Japanese way to dye textiles, creating fabulous patterns on cloth, quilts, pillow covers, sheets, whatever – let your imagination go crazy! Shibori utilizes folding, binding, twisting, bunching (with rubber bands), and stitching (with thread) cloth, and then dyeing it.
Ages: Teen, Adult
Bring: All materials provided
Price: $75
This workshop is FULL. Please email info@schoodicartsforall.org to join the waitlist.
Exploring the Magic of Natural Color: An Introduction to Eco Printing
Hidden color exists all around us, waiting to be transformed into works of art. Have you ever wondered how to mindfully forage and utilize local plant species and food compost in a sustainable, creative way? In this hands-on workshop, dive into the realm of natural printmaking and fiber processes with Katama Murray of Teach Peace Prints to create eco prints. This meditative process yields unique, one-of-a-kind results, and provides opportunities to let go while collaborating with nature. All levels of experience are welcome!
Ages: Teen, Adult
Bring: All optional: Notebook or phone for note taking, foraging basket & scissors, picnic blanket & outdoor chair for seating, lunch/snacks & water
Price: $75
Alternative Materials and Techniques for Rug Hooking
Bring your own pattern and learn 13 textural and embellishing techniques beyond the basic loop.
Ages: Teen, Adult
Bring: Students should bring their own rug hooking pattern, hook, and hoop or frame, previous hooking experience is a must.
Price: $100
Wet Felted Vessel
Create a 3-dimensional wool vessel. Wool fibers will be layered around a foam resist, wet with slightly soapy water, then rubbed and rolled to tangle and bind the fibers together to form a non-woven fabric, which is felt. To shrink and felt your forms, you will squeeze and possibly throw them, making them dense and thick.
Felt-making is a very physical activity. Most of the work will be done while standing. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that you don’t mind getting wet.
For beginners & all levels.
Ages: Teen, Adult
Bring: Two large bath towels and a large bowl for water. Optional: Any wool roving or batting, beads or baubles you would like to add to your felted vessel.
Price: $125
Meet Audra Christie
Needle Felted Toadstool
Make a mossy knoll with mushrooms in a cute little wooden bowl! Participants will learn about needle felting: what types of fibers work best, selecting appropriate felting needles, and how to sculpt complex shapes. At the end of this workshop, you’ll be equipped with the skills to do all sorts of needle felting projects. Learn the therapeutic craft of Needle-Felting and add a little woodland wonder to your desk with these fun needle-felted mushrooms. Participants can choose the style of mushroom they would like to make from multiple examples and take their finished creation home the same day to enjoy for years to come.
Ages: Teen, Adult
Bring: (Optional: Needle felting supplies and pictures of mushrooms you would like to create.)
Price: $70
Meet Audra Christie
Wire Armature Felting
In this class we will learn the basics of creating an aluminum wire armature which will serve as the framework for a needle felted dog, cat, or other four-legged creature. I will teach my method for wrapping wool onto the armature for basic shaping. We will finish our creations by applying a colored topcoat and detailing the face, tail, and feet.
Some experience needed.
Ages: Teen, Adult
Bring: All materials provided
Price: $125
