VIEW has announced that it will be offering a number of workshops in the coming weeks.
• Barbara Green, of Adirondack Green House Basketry, will offer guidance and assistance to fellow basket weavers at an Open Weave Studio session on Monday, November 3 from 4 to 6 p.m.
The session is open to anyone who has an unfinished basket project and needs assistance, or is interested in working on a basket with other weavers.
It is free of charge, however registration is required. Participants will need to provide their own materials and tools.
• Learn to create Woven Carolina Snowflakes at a workshop on Saturday, November 8 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Participants will weave ash wood strips into three-dimensional woven rustic snowflakes. All materials will be supplied—enough to make one small and one large snowflake.
The fee is $20 for members of VIEW, or $25 for non-members. Advance registration required.
• Create a fused glass platter at a workshop on Monday, November 10 from 7 to 9 p.m.
The workshop is suitable for children and adults, however children under the age of 12 are restricted to pre-cut glass. No previous experience is required.
Using various shapes, colors, and types of glass, participants will create a 12-inch square glass platter.
Pieces are melted flat in the kiln, and then returned to the kiln in a mold to shape into a platter. Pieces will be available for pickup the following week.
The fee is $24 for members of VIEW, or $28 for non-members. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.
• Learn how to make a rustic pinecone wreath at workshop on Saturday, November 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. Using locally gathered pinecones and chicken wire, Participants will create a unique wreath using chicken wire and locally gathered pinecones.
The fee is $40 for VIEW members and $50 for non-members. Space is limited to six participants and advanced registration is required.
• Create an oval basket, perfect for a loaf of bread, with warming stone included, at a workshop held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m on Saturday, November 15. Instructor is Barbara Green of Adirondack Green House Basketry.
The workshop fee is $40 for VIEW members or $50 for non-members, plus a $24 materials fee payable to the instructor. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.
For more information or to register visit www.ViewArts.org, call (315) 369-6411 ext. 201, or email: info@viewarts.org.
VIEW is a multi-arts center located at 3273 State Rt. 28 in Old Forge, offering fun and educational workshops and activities for all levels of experience throughout the year.
