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.
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: 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.
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