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Archive for May 24th, 2008

Northwest Pioneer Folkways Demonstrations

Saturday, May 24th, 2008
July 12, 2008
12:00 pmto3:00 pm

Janet Oakley, education coordinator for the Skagit County Historical Museum in LaConner, demonstrates pioneer folkways from butter churning to Dutch oven baking and other tasks.

Location:  English Camp Parade Ground
Phone:  360 378 2902 or 360 378 2240

Sculptural Bead Embroidery with Rebecca Roush

Saturday, May 24th, 2008
July 11, 2008
8:00 amto5:00 pm
July 12, 2008
8:00 amto5:00 pm

Using needle and thread to create complex works, students will build a felt form of their hand and apply a variety of media on and around the form, making a unique piece of sculptural art.

Location:  Westcott Bay Sculpture Park, San Juan Island
Admission:  Tuition $195; Supply Fee $35
For ages 16 and older

Techniques of Stone Carving with Tom Small

Saturday, May 24th, 2008
July 5, 2008
11:00 amto5:00 pm
July 6, 2008
11:00 amto5:00 pm

This class will cover hand carving limestone and other new, exciting stones using chisels, hammers, and files.

Location:  Westcott Bay Sculpture Park, San Juan Island
Admission:  Tuition $115; Supply Fee $40; optional carving tool kit: $130 (pre-order by June 6). For ages 10 and up.