SIGN UP: Indigo Dying Art Workshop

INDIGO VAT & SHIBORI DYING A FREE ART CLASS WITH GAIL CALLAHAN: SAT 9/16 10-12 (RAIN DATE 9/23) Outside at Tilton Library, Deerfield LIMITED TO 8 PEOPLE, PLEASE SIGN UP (stop by library or call 413-665-4683) Participants will help make the indigo dye vat which comes out a stunning bright blue, and use the Japanese method of Shibori dying using the 3 items brought to class, for fantastic results! PLEASE BRING 3 FRESHLY WASHED COTTON OR LINEN ITEMS (NAPKIN, T-SHIRT, TEA TOWEL) & GLOVES   This program funded by the Deerfield Cultural Council

Make Your Own Bag–for Teens

Tilton Library 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, United States

Want to learn basic sewing skills but don’t know where to start? Join us for an evening full of snacks and supportive, trained staff from Swanson’s Fabrics! We will be making bags out of fabric that you can fill with anything your heart desires! Supplies & pizza dinner included. All experience levels welcome, open to students 6th through 12th grade. Spots are limited, please call or email Tilton Library to reserve your spot. Sponsored by a Deerfield Mass Cultural Council grant.

SIGN UP: GUERILLA ART CLASS

A free class with local artist & author Keri Smith. LIMITED TO 8 PEOPLE, PLEASE SIGN UP: 413-665-4683 or tiltonlibrary@cwmars.org. Ages 12-adult. Join us for an afternoon of art activities from Keri's book The Guerilla Art Kit. We will create things to leave in your neighborhood, from a local "wish tree" to making your own stickers using home made wheat paste. We will explore the different methods of putting your message out into the world, using techniques that are safe, fun and non-toxic.

SIGN UP: Upcycled T-Shirt Workshop

FREE workshop for adults at Tilton Library. With gently used t-shirts we will make Market Bags, Japanese Style Gift Wrap, and Dog Toys. All materials provided. Please sign up, 8 spots available. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/upcycled-t-shirt-workshop-at-tilton-library-tickets-906097019577    

CANCELLED: Exploring Visual Identity Through Street Art Style

CANCELLED: We are sorry to announce that due to low registration this workshop has been cancelled and will be rescheduled in the late fall of 2024. Stay tuned for details. FREE workshop for TEENS Local artist S.T. Gately will offer reflections on the history and origins of street art. S.T. will share artistic alphabet styles that have been inspired by street art and guide you in creating your own tag - a visual representation of your own identity – on paper. You will consider parts of your personality and life, values and goals, to create your own unique piece of art.  

Mushroom Workshop & Sale with Mycoterra Farm

If you’ve ever wanted to grow your own mushrooms at home, Mycoterra Farm in South Deerfield offers ready-to-grow kits and plug spawn for home growers. Our workshop provides an in-depth introduction to our home grower products. Inoculating logs with plug spawn is a fantastic long-term method for cultivating mushrooms, as the larger log substrate provides more nutrients for the mycelium, allowing mushroom logs to fruit for several years. You'll learn everything you need to know about growing mushrooms at home. Workshop from 10-11. Products sale 11-12. LIMITED TO 8 PEOPLE. PLEASE SIGN UP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mushroom-workshop-sale-with-mycoterra-farm-at-tilton-library-tickets-983886058687?aff=oddtdtcreator

Virtual Watercolor Class – Poppies

PLEASE SIGN UP: AGES 18+. Hosted by Tilton Library and Pop-up Art School. Discover how to layer translucent watercolor paint to create a realistic rendering of this striking flower. Watercolor paint is the perfect medium for the delicate leaves of poppies. You'll learn the basics of painting with watercolors and create two paintings of poppies by the end of the program. Zoom link and paint kits will be sent to you upon registration. Funded by the Friends of Tilton Library and Massachusetts Cultural Council LIMITED TO 15  ADULTS. PLEASE SIGN UP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-watercolor-class-poppies-tickets-1015699282897    

VIRTUAL WEEKLY CLASS: Qigong for Adults

TILTON IS CO-HOSTING THIS FREE WEEKLY CLASS, SPONSORED BY SUNDERLAND LIBRARY. Dvora Eisenstein leads this free weekly Qigong class on Zoom. Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system integrating slow movements, breathing techniques, and focused intention. Qigong calms your mind, improves your balance, and enhances health. This practice is suitable for all levels of ability and ages. Anyone may join this free class at any time. TO JOIN, CLICK THIS ZOOM LINK: https://zoom.us/j/117278043