Woodcarving and Mitten Workshops at Shaker Village

Woodcarving for Beginners
Saturday, 9 AM - 4 PM; Instructor: Norm Devonshire
Start a new hobby. Come and learn the basics of carving and go home with a finished carving. Norm will teach you the proper use of the knife including the types of cuts and how to sharpen the knife. Fee includes knife and carving block (wood).
FEE: $40.00 (pre-registration required)
ENROLLMENT: 6 people
(Bring your own lunch - lemonade will be provided)
Mittens Plain and Fancy
Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM; Instructors: Naomi Northrup and Mary Philbin
Did last winter leave you with orphan mittens or chapped hands? There is nothing like a wooly mitten to keep your hands warm, so prepare NOW for next winter! You will learn all the techniques you need to knit a basic mitten "in the round." We will also explore fun and functional cuffs and a Maine-worthy technique: stuffed mittens, the warmest ever! And you will have all the summer and fall to make enough for your whole family! Note: Some experience with double pointed needles is helpful. If you can bring a pre-knit cuff, all the better. It will enable you to start "stuffing" that mitten even sooner. Please bring your own set of size 7 or 8, 8 inch (length) double pointed needles.
FEE: $40.00 (includes cost of Shaker yarn) (pre-registration required)
ENROLLMENT: 8 people
(Bring your own lunch-lemonade will be provided)