LIMITED TO 8 PEOPLE - PLEASE SIGN UP AT LIBRARY: 413-665-4683, tiltonlibrary@cwmars.org Rain Date: July 19, 6pm In this hands-on introductory class, we will explore the fundamentals of casting a fly rod. Certified Casting Instructor Jim Dowd will take you through the mechanics and physics of fly casting. We cover the basic pick up and lay down cast, false casting, and the roll cast.
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
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.
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.