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Paula De Simone -(Jewelry) will demonstrate Polymer clay and the endless applications for making large pieces of jewelry without the weight while working with color, form and texture.

July

4
Liza Belle Burke - ( Leathersmithing) of “Lost Art of Living” will demonstrate custom leathersmithing specializing in sandals, bags and belts.

11
Deb Rendo - (Folk Art Carving) will demonstrate how she carves and paints wood to create her folk art.

18
Joe Hartman - (Wood Turning) The stove pipe bowl is a creative vessel, turned from a log with a large hole through the center. The finished bowl is oval with a small opening in the top with a large hole through the side, displaying the decayed surfaces naturally in contrast to the polished exterior. The demo begins with the rough log and each step explained toward completion, along with the tools used.

25
Nat Thomas - ( Dying Techniques) will demonstrate the many different dying techniques he uses to create his vibrant fabrics.

 
AUGUST 

1
Sandy Valk - ( Fabrications) will demonstrate how she combines fabrics and beading to create beautiful hats and bags.

Jill Cline - (Felting) will demonstrate the ancient art of felt making. Wool fibers, soap,
water and a little agitation is all it takes.

8
Val Wells - (Paper Marbling) will demonstrate 25 years of expertise in paper marbling, which she has used to create handmade photo albums and journals. 

15
Robin Bruck-Tanner -( Pottery) will be demonstrating how she makes pottery on the potters wheel

22
Katherine Somelofski - (Rag Basket Weaving) will demonstrate the art of making rag baskets. Strips of new and recycled fabrics are wrapped around coils which are joined to form the baskets and then adorned with braided handles and natural objects.

Lisa Scalf – (Recycled Home Décor) will demonstrate how she uses recycled cans to create a vintage footstool.

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Chris Parrow - (Ceramics) will show how various techniques of hand building pottery can be combined to create one-of-a-kind pieces.

Jill Ribich – (Aerial Photography) will explain what it takes to get a great aerial photograph.

September 

 5
Maureen MacDougall - ( Potpourri Sachets) Come make your own potpourri sachets with Maureen MacDougall. All ages, $5 fee. 

19
Claire Herz - (Quilting) will demonstrate fusible quilting techniques with her son Jeremy, who is the artist behind her beautiful quilted wall hangings. 

26
Carlyle Bradford - (Ceramics) works with her hands employing one of nature's oldest forms of ceramics - concrete. Her demonstration will feature how she molds this organically mixed stony material into functional pieces of home and garden sculpture inspired by nature’s beautiful leaves, vines, branches and moss.

October

 3
Kathy Grassi - ( Fabrications) will demonstrate the various traditional sewing techniques she uses to create her handmade clothing and accessories. 

10
Tabitha Gilmore-Barnes - (Weaving ) will use a table top loom to demonstrate the multiple designs available with one or two favorite 4-harness weave patterns also tapestry weaving on a frame loom.

Karen Lloyd – (Spinning) will demonstrate the spinner’s wheel.

 
Turid Murad – (Knitting) will demonstrate various knitting techniques.

Catskill Mountain Artisans Guild Gallery
The Margaretville Commons Building
PO Box 665, 785 Main Street
Margaretville, New York 12455
845 586-3443
Or, e-mail us at:
info@catsguild.org

Summer Hours: Thursday-Monday 10:30-4:30

                          Friday 10:30-6:00

                          Saturday 10:30-7:00