CraftWorks at Cool Spring classes and events

Polymer Clay & Mixed Media Group (26 May 2013)

Sun, 26 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Polymer Clay & Mixed Media Group (15+)

A FREE monthly gathering for community artists working in polymer clay/mixed media to be able to work together in our studio, network, and learn from each other. Come enjoy the company of other artists and crafters!!

Please bring a lunch, a small project to work on, and any tools/supplies you need.

Mirror by Mona Kissel

Magical History Walk - Explore and Discover (01 Jun 2013)

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Magical History Walk, Explore and Discover! Saturday June 1, 4-5 pm

(meet at CraftWorks at 3:45)

Join historian Jim Surkamp for a stroll down

Wheatland Roadand see the old mill, the traveling preacher’s home, a 1900’s one room schoolhouse and some very special houses. Why is Jefferson County the most historic rural county in

America

? Hint – it gets a big lift from a guy named George - George Washington. Jim’s been unearthing County history for thirty years. He has 310 videos on YouTube, curates the content for civilwarscholars.com with American Public University ( would you believe 540,000 words, 1000 minutes of video and 10,000 images?) about that era in and around Jefferson.

Then come back and enjoy our Community Potluck Dinner – see below. It’s free but please be sure to sign up for the potluck!

Community Potluck: Fun, Feast, Entertainment...and hot fudge sundaes! (01 Jun 2013)

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 21:00:00 GMT

June Community Potluck Dinner, Saturday May 4 from 5-7 pm.

Oh My Gosh!

It’s Make Your Own Hot Fudge Sundae Night!

Yes, you heard that right. Homemade real chocolate hot fudge! Come to our beautiful building for two hours of fun, feasting and fellowship. If you are receiving this newsletter, you are our community. And so are your friends. We have room for 30 folk at this event each month and it is totally family friendly. It’s free but be sure to sign up as space is limited. Meet someone you know, someone you don’t know, have a great West Virginia Potluck Dinner and then sit back and hear Beth Brent talk about her recent 6 week adventure on the Mother Earth Water Walk from the Great Lakes to the

Mississippiwith Ojibwe tribe members. Dress is casual. Just bring a main dish, vegetable or salad to share (for 6 people). We’ll supply the beverages.

Make it an even more special afternoon by joining our Magical History Walk from 4 - 5 pm. Meet at CraftWorks at 3:45.

Monthly Group: Drawing/Painting with Rebecca Jones (08 Jun 2013)

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Drawing/Painting Group

Teaching Artist: Rebecca Jones

Join Rebecca for a monthly workshop of CraftWorks’ community of artists who draw or paint. All levels welcome; no experience necessary! It’s a relaxing time to connect with other creative people in a supportive, sharing atmosphere. Each workshop begins with a demo and inspirational talk about the creative process, followed by studio time with individual instruction available, then a closing gathering and critique. Bring something to work on, and enjoy the inspiration!

Class limited to 12.
Day: 4th Saturday of each month starting in July.
Time: 2:00 - 5:00
Cost: $25 non-member
$20 members

NEW! CraftWorks Fiber Arts Community Forming! (15+) (09 Jun 2013)

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:00:00 GMT

CraftWorks Fiber Arts Community Forming! (Ages15+)

Do you create art with fiber, including art quilts, freeform crochet, embroidery, needle felting, and mixed media involving fiber (fabric, wool, etc)? Do you enjoy seeing what others are doing, sharing techniques and working in a fun, supportive environment?

Join us for a meet and greet to gauge interest in building this community. Bring samples of your work for show & tell. If there is sufficient interest, the group will begin meeting on the second Sunday of every month from 2-5pm. It’s free, but please register. Have questions or are interested but can’t make the meet and greet? Email lindacase@wvcraftworks.org. Thank you Laura Robertson for suggesting this group and taking the initiative to organize it.

CraftWorks Beading Circle (16 Jun 2013)

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:00:00 GMT

CraftWorks Beading Circle (Ages 15+)

Whatever kind of beading you do, join this supportive and fun group to share ideas and techniques. Expand your horizons by seeing what others are making and doing. The Circle meets the 3^rd Sunday of the month from 2-6 pm. Bring a project to work on and the supplies you'll need. All levels and all types of projects welcome! It’s free but please be sure to register.

CraftWorks Drum Circle (18 Jun 2013)

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:30:00 GMT

CraftWorks Drum Circle Meeting of Interest

(all ages )

Join this free musical jam session where the focus is on fun, recreation and community. It’s improvised and incorporates all ages and all levels of skill. Never drummed before? here's your chance. There's an introduction for newbies at 6:30.

If you have participated in a drum circle before, bring your hand drums and small percussion to the circle, and help us bring this idea to reality here at home in Jefferson County. The circle is facilitated by a community member, Tracy Seffers, who has been drumming in the DC area for several years. Her teachers include Jaqui MacMillan, Katy Gaughan, and Jim Donovan of Rusted Root--all of whom studied with Baba Olatunji.

6:30 - 7 a start-up introduction for beginners

7-9 everyone joins in

Polymer Clay & Mixed Media Group (23 Jun 2013)

Sun, 23 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Polymer Clay & Mixed Media Group (15+)

YOGA Comes to CraftWorks (13 Jul 2013)

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMT

NEW! YOGA Comes to CraftWorks

Saturday, July 13, 8-9:30

This introductory class is FREE! Leader Dawn Shue will start with guided relaxation to center the mind, body and breath. From there we’ll move into a gentle warm up with flow sequences (Sun Salutations) to stimulate the body and breath. Every session ends with guided final relaxation. When the weather suits we’ll begin class with some gentle stretches and proceed on a meditative walk through the trails becoming more mindful of our body, breath and the world around us creating a peaceful state of mind. We will end the hike with cool down stretches and reflective final relaxation. This is an all level class as modifications are offered for every pose. Bring your own mat. If you don’t have one, borrow one of ours. Tuition after this first class is $15 per session, $13 for members, 5 sessions for $65 (save $10. and help motivate yourself to stay with it!)

Be sure to register for this free class as space is limited!