classes and events

Upcoming events

• CraftWorks Beading Circle

  • When
    19 May 2013
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    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Cool Spring Studio, 1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town WV 25414
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  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.

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• CraftWorks Drum Circle Meeting of Interest

  • When
    21 May 2013
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Cool Spring Studio, 1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town WV 25414
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  CraftWorks Drum Circle Meeting of Interest

  (all ages )  
  

  NEW!   A drum circle is a musical jam session where the focus is on fun, recreation and community.  It’s improvised and incorporates all ages and all levels of skill.  At this first meeting, we’ll see if there is enough interest to get started and figure out some of the logistics. 

  If you have participated in a drum circle before, bring your hand drums and small percussion to this meeting, and help us bring this idea to reality here at home in Jefferson County.  The circle will be 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.

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• Polymer Clay & Mixed Media Group

  • When
    26 May 2013
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    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Cool Spring Studio, 1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town WV 25414
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  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
  

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• Magical History Walk - Explore and Discover

  • When
    01 Jun 2013
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Cool Spring Studio, 1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town WV 25414
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  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!

   

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• Community Potluck: Fun, Feast, Entertainment...and hot fudge sundaes!

  • When
    01 Jun 2013
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    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Cool Spring Studio, 1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town WV 25414
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  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.

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• Monthly Group: Drawing/Painting with Rebecca Jones

  • When
    08 Jun 2013
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    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Cool Spring Studio, 1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town WV 25414
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  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
  
  
  

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• NEW! CraftWorks Fiber Arts Community Forming! (15+)

  • When
    09 Jun 2013
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Cool Spring Studio, 1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town WV 25414
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  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. 

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• CraftWorks Beading Circle

  • When
    16 Jun 2013
  •  
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Cool Spring Studio, 1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town WV 25414
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    20

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  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.

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• Polymer Clay & Mixed Media Group

  • When
    23 Jun 2013
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Cool Spring Studio, 1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town WV 25414
  • Spaces left
    20

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  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
  
  

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• Drawing From Nature Summer Camp - Five Days of Exciting Hands-on Exploration in Art and Nature

  • Start
    24 Jun 2013
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    28 Jun 2013
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    CraftWorks at Cool Spring, 1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town, WV 25414
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    15

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  Drawing From Nature - Five Days of Exciting Summer Camp

  Teaching Artist/Naturalist: Clark Dixon

  Calling all 10 to 13 year-olds….

  A caterpillar from crabgrass? A leaf that’s really a moth? A forest in a box?

  This isn’t your typical summer camp.   You’ll discover all the fun to be had at the crossroads of nature and art. A typical day at Drawing from Nature might include a walk on the 12-acre site, learning about the rare plants, abundant wildlife, and all manner of critters. You’ll preserve your memories by drawing and painting them – all skill levels welcome! You may design dioramas of the landscape. Meantime you will be learning drawing and painting techniques, learning about nature’s bounty, developing individual and group presentation skills, and getting a good taste of the wonderful outdoors.

  CraftWorks is so pleased to have camp leader Clark Dixon, who spent his first career with the National Park Service involved with numerous youth activities. Clark currently serves as a substitute teacher in

  Jefferson County. He is also an accomplished artist whose work has been in juried shows. Register soon!

  
  

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• YOGA Comes to CraftWorks

  • When
    13 Jul 2013
  •  
    8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    Cool Spring Studio, 1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town WV 25414
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    10

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  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!

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• Drawing From Nature Summer Camp - Five Days of Exciting Hands-on Exploration in Art and Nature

  • Start
    29 Jul 2013
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    02 Aug 2013
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    CraftWorks at Cool Spring, 1469 Lloyd Rd., Charles Town, WV 25414
  • Spaces left
    16

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  Drawing From Nature - Five Days of Exciting Summer Camp

  Teaching Artist/Naturalist: Clark Dixon

  Calling all 10 to 13 year-olds….

  A caterpillar from crabgrass? A leaf that’s really a moth? A forest in a box?

  This isn’t your typical summer camp.   You’ll discover all the fun to be had at the crossroads of nature and art. A typical day at Drawing from Nature might include a walk on the 12-acre site, learning about the rare plants, abundant wildlife, and all manner of critters. You’ll preserve your memories by drawing and painting them – all skill levels welcome! You may design dioramas of the landscape. Meantime you will be learning drawing and painting techniques, learning about nature’s bounty, developing individual and group presentation skills, and getting a good taste of the wonderful outdoors.

  CraftWorks is so pleased to have camp leader Clark Dixon, who spent his first career with the National Park Service involved with numerous youth activities. Clark currently serves as a substitute teacher in

  Jefferson County. He is also an accomplished artist whose work has been exhibited in juried shows. Register soon!
  

  
  

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