Stained glass, raptors with Maryland school of falconry, broom making, plein air painting, more felt bunnies and fun in the barn with woodworking and welding classes. Looking for music? Shanna in a Dress and Megan Burtt have 2 shows are will also be teaching a songwriting workshop! See the details below!

What’s Happening This Week?

Tuesday, April 16th

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Tues, 4/16 @ 6pm

Whine & Wine

This forum is offered to our active creative community to nurture, sometimes critique, share concepts and stories, and inspire others and ourselves in order to better deal with and move forward with our unique lifestyles and talents. We may discuss art materials, share technical advice and tips to help make your creative journey more bearable and to thrive. Or simply to share a laugh or two with kindred spirits!
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Thursday, April 18th

WORKSHOPS

Thurs, 4/18 @ 10am
Beginner-Stained Glass with Smiggart

Come experience the joy of stained glass art and leave with your very own stained glass sun catcher. Explore the colors and textures of stained glass, learn design rules, and experience every step of the stained glass process from start to finish. Choose from a selection of designs and glass. All materials included. Beginner course no experience needed. 16 and up.

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Friday, April 19th

MUSIC CLASSES
Sat, 4/20 @ 1pm
Songwriter Workshop - All Levels
Welcome all levels to a dynamic and fun 2 hour songwriting workshop with award-winning performing songwriters Megan Burtt and Shanna In A Dress. Bring your songs, your ideas and your questions. Megan and Shanna will leave you with tips, tricks and a boatload of inspiration to write your stories into songs. Bring your songs if you have any. Please submit any burning questions ahead of time to megan@meganburtt.com to be sure they are covered in the workshop.
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WORKSHOPS
Fri, 4/19 @ 2pm
Spring Needle Felt Painting with Rog Hicks

The art of felting wool has been around for centuries and is found in many cultures around the world. This art form is created by pressing wool fibers through a felt backing using barbed needles. They agitate the wool fibers causing the fibers to mesh together and adhere to the backing. No experience necessary. All supplies are included. 13+
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WORKSHOPS
Fri, 4/19 @ 3pm
Introduction to Plein Air Painting with Artist Nancy Fine

This class is geared towards oil painting in the plein air method and will start with a demo, followed by individualized instruction for each student attending. Ages 13+.
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LIVE PERFORMACES
SHANNA IN A DRESS AND MEGAN BURTT

Friday, April 19 @ 7pm
Saturday, April 20 @ 7pm
Megan Burtt and Shanna In a Dress have both won the Kerrville New Folk and Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Songwriter competitions and have performed together several times over the years. During this special show they will each perform their own sets before coming together at the end to share some songs. Join us for two wonderful evenings of music featuring these two award winning performers. Each evening will be different!
Tickets - Friday 4/19

Tickets - Saturday 4/20

Saturday, April 20th

WORKSHOPS

Sat, 4/20 @ 10am

Intro to Raptors with Maryland School of Falconry
Based out of Reisterstown, Maryland, our master falconer of 10 years has more than 12 years of raptor experience. Join Jordan Weinstein for an intro to hawks, falcons, and owls. You will get to handle and choose a bird to take a photo with by the end of class!

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WOODWORKING

Sat, 4/20 @ 10am
Intro to Hand Tools
Discover the timeless art of traditional woodworking with this immersive class. Students will delve into the fundamentals of craftmanship, focusing on the mastery of hand planes, chisels, hand saws, and various hand tool woodworking techniques. Learn the essential skills of shaping, milling, and precision cutting all by hand, all while connecting with the rich history of woodworking. Each student will go home with a shooting board and end will end the class by making their own bench hook.

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Sunday, April 21st

WORKSHOPS

Sun, 4/21 @ 10am
Beginner-Stained Glass with Smiggart

Come experience the joy of stained glass art and leave with your very own stained glass sun catcher. Explore the colors and textures of stained glass, learn design rules, and experience every step of the stained glass process from start to finish. Choose from a selection of designs and glass. All materials included. Beginner course no experience needed. 16 and up.

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WORKSHOPS

Sun, 4/21 @ 11am

Broom Making with Brooms and Blessings
This workshop is an introduction to traditional broom making. Participants will use simple tools to make a Turkey Wing & Fan Whisk hand broom & discover a new appreciation for the decorative & functional styles of this Appalachian craft. Participants will learn about broom making, brush control, & the “V-Up” technique while creating these works of art.
For ages 16+

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WELDING
Sun, 4/21 @ 12:15pm

Beginner Welding: Bird

Learn the basics of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding in these make-and-take classes where you'll make a metal bird or dragonfly out of common kitchen utensils. Topics covered include welding safety, equipment, processes, and basic metallurgical properties. Make a decorative bird for your home or garden using common kitchen utensils.
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