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InHale Adult Workshops 2018

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Learn with us! Use the web form, call (330) 666-3711 x 1720 or email halecrafts@wrhs.org.

Call 330-666-3711 x 1720 to register, or email halecrafts@wrhs.org for more information about heritage arts experiences at Hale Farm & Village.
Advance registration is required for most workshop and class experiences at least 7 days prior to each scheduled session.

Please check in at Admissions in the Gatehouse visitor center 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your workshop. Dress in comfortable, casual clothing, suitable for the weather, and wear closed-toe shoes with sturdy soles. Prepare to tie back long hair. Bring a water bottle.

Practical Geometry Presentation: The Meetinghouse at Hale Farm & Village

Hear the story of Practical Geometry, from Vitruvius and Palladio to the Streetsboro Baptist Church (the Meetinghouse at Hale Farm & Village).

Practical Geometry is the use of geometry as a construction tool for design and construction: the arch of a Roman aqueduct or the cantilever of a suspension bridge, the vaulted ceiling and the rose window of a cathedral, the timber frame of a barn, the placement and size of architectural elements. It was used to build the pyramids, noted in the Bible. It is ancient, now mostly forgo en due to the Industrial Revolution.

Workshop participants will learn and apply principles of Practical Geometry to evaluate structures at Hale Farm & Village. Using simple tools, the workshop will be hands-on, drawing and applying the geometry, using the Hale Farm & Village buildings as examples. This workshop is open to those with a background in architecture, as well as anyone interested learning more, including novices and older youth.

Jane Radocchia is an architect and architectural historian who works with old houses, their framing and design. A graduate of MIT, she has received numerous historic preservation awards for her designs and her writing. Ms. Radocchia has shared her research in the use of geometry and regulating lines in early design, including the pattern books of Asher Benjamin, at lectures and conferences since 2014. Ms. Radocchia now lives in Bennington, Vermont.

To register or for more information: Email halereservations@wrhs.org Call 330-666-3711 ext. 1720 or halefarm.org

Practical Geometry Presentation at Hale Farm & Village
Friday, June 22, 2018 | $36

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The Hives at Hale Farm: Getting Started in Beekeeping

Have you ever considered beekeeping? This is a craft that is exceedingly popular! Sign up for this two-hour class where we will introduce you to the hives at Hale Farm & Village and give you detailed information on the time and money commitments involved. This is your chance to determine if you’ve got the buzz! If not, that’s ok – there are plenty of other, even more important ways to help bees that we’ll tell you about.

Attendees are advised to wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, with high socks so the pant legs can be tucked into the socks. Veils and gloves will be provided, but attendees must wear a wide-brimmed hat. Presented by the beekeepers of Urban Honey Bee.

To register or for more information: Email halereservations@wrhs.org Call 330-666-3711 ext. 1720 or halefarm.org

The Hives at Hale Farm: Getting Started in Beekeeping
Saturday, August 18, 2018 | $20

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Glassblowing

Adults and youth age 11 and up | Cost: $72 for members, $82 for non-members

Glassblowing is mesmerizing to watch, and even more amazing when you do it yourself! The glassblower will guide you through the process, from handling equipment, gathering molten glass, applying color, and creating your glass piece.

Finished glass pieces available for pick-up at the museum MarketPlace on the Wednesday following the workshop.

Glassblowing: Swirl Paperweight
Sunday, June 17, 2018 | Two Sessions

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Glassbl HFV Adult Workshop Drinking Glass owing: Drinking Glass
Saturday, July 21, 2018 | Two Sessions

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Glassblowing: Pumpkin FILLED
Sunday, September 9, 2018 | Two Sessions
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Glassblowing: Pumpkin FILLED
Sunday, October 21, 2018 | Two Sessions
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Glassblowing: Ornament FILLED
Saturday, November 10, 2018 | Two Sessions
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Pottery

Adults and youth age 11 and up | Cost: $72 for members, $82 for non-members

Use a variety of hand-building techniques to craft a ceramic piece that’s all your own. Slab, coil and pinch construction and surface design provide creative options for the finished piece, a beautiful and functional reflection of historical salt-glazed earthenware.

Finished pieces available after scheduled firing, 8-10 weeks after the scheduled workshop date.

Pottery Hand-building: Mug
Sunday, June 24, 2018
10:30 am to 1:30 pm
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Pottery Hand-building: Bowl
Sunday, July 22, 2018
10:30 am to 1:30 pm
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Pottery Hand-building: Tray
Sunday, September 16, 2018
10:30 am to 1:30 pm

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Weaving

Three-hour class | Adults and youth age 11 and up
Class size: 4 in the Hale House
Cost: $72 for members, $82 for non-members

Weaving has a rich history, and what better way to explore it than to try it for yourself? This season’s workshops follow the thread from backstrap, box or tape looms, to today’s rigid heddle looms. These popular, low-cost looms are a satisfying introduction to weaving as well as a fun new frontier for experienced textile artists. Yarn choice, winding and warping, and basic weave structures are covered in this three-hour session; private lessons available for those who wish to continue to learn.
Bring your own rigid heddle loom, or borrow one of ours (reservation required).

Small Loom Weaving on the Rigid Heddle Loom
Saturday, May 12, 2018
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Small Loom Weaving on the Rigid Heddle Loom FILLED
Saturday, September 29, 2018
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Natural Dyeing

Adults and youth age 11 and up
Cost: $72 for members, $82 for non-members

Historical, sustainable and beautiful, natural dye methods are enjoying renewed interest by home artists and major manufacturers alike. This summer series follows the seasonal availability of dyestuffs, including onion skins, nut hulls, flowers and leaves. Learn how to prepare yarn for color-fastness by mordanting, make an assortment of dyes, then experiment on protein fibers.

Natural Dyeing: From the Kitchen and Beyond
Saturday, June 30, 2018
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Natural Dyeing: From the Garden
Sunday, July 29, 2018
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Natural Dyeing: From Fields and Flower Beds
Saturday, August 18, 2018
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Natural Dyeing: From Forests and Far Away FILLED
Saturday, September 22, 2018
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Spinning

Adults and youth age 11 and up

Knitters, crocheters and handweavers are discovering the joy of crafting with handspun yarn. Learn to spin yarn from wool fibers using portable spindles or spinning wheels. With the diversity of tools and techniques, choose the learning option that fits your needs to make the yarn you want!

Begin to Spin: Great Wheel, Saxony Wheel or Spindle
Flexible dates; call to schedule
Cost: $36 for per two-hour lesson
Each lesson builds upon the last. Learn about types of wool preparation for spinning, drafting techniques to vary yarn texture, and finishing yarn to use. Bring your own wheel to class, or use one of ours (reservation required). Classes are offered in drop spindle, Saxony Wheel and Great Wheel spinning.

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