The Campmeeting Association on Martha's Vineyard is made up of over three hundred of these tiny unique cottages originally built between 1865 and 1880. The cottages are barely larger than the original tents they replaced and were built according to strict specifications. Using the same specifications, join Debbie and build your own unique campground cottage. This cottage is actually made by putting two cottages together - a common practice when more room was needed. The cottage has four rooms viewed from the side and an additional two rooms viewed from the back. Choice of gingerbread trims and color makes every one unique.
Dates: Monday and Tuesday, October 8th & 9th
Note: All skill levels may take this class. A few very experienced in 1/4"
may complete the project in class, some will leave with it virtually finished,
and some will have a small amount of work to do when they return home.
Student Supplies and Tools Needed:
Bring a basic tool kit containing your favorites as well as an X acto knife,
extra blades, ruler, tweezers, an assortment of paint brushes (for house paint
and detail work) and scissors. To create unique cottages, students are
encourages to bring their own selection of paints.
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MAKING POTTERY FROM START TO FINISH - 1" AND/OR 1/2" SCALE
In this class you will actually turn marble sized balls of clay into
wonderful finished stoneware and porcelain pieces. We will make bowls,
jars, vases, plates, pitchers, jugs, mugs and whatever else you'd like
to try. Craig will show you how to make handles and lids on the 2nd day,
and start decorating and glazing the pots from day one. Each student
will make between 30 and 100 pieces in this class, the sky's the
limit. This popular class has lots of one-on-one time with Craig, as
well as lots of practice for everyone. The numerous handouts and the DVD
reinforce everyone's retention of all of the information Craig covers
over the three days. AND YOU WILL HAVE FUN! Pottery is an age-old craft,
which can just mesmerize you as you learn how it's done. Opening the
kiln is just like Christmas. This will be Craig's only west coast
pottery class in 2012.
Dates: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, October
8th, 9th
& 10th
Time: 9am - 5pm each day
Cost: $479 for all the pots you can make
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TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON IN 1" SCALE
How could we resist another wonderful building by The Guys From Texas. Jon and Larry are offering this Japanese Teahouse for you. We only have a drawing so far, but pictures are coming soon. This is a tranquil teahouse and garden of the Edo period. It has all traditional, formal elements including a shoji enclosed porch for the guests to remove their shoes and wash before entering the teahouse through the low sliding door. The host and tea master's entrance is on the opposite side where there is a small water room where all the supplies for the ceremony would be kept and some food would be prepared. The tea master's tatami incorporates a small stone hearth set into the floor and the two guest tatami border it and the tokonoma - the alcove where a flower arragement would be placed. There is also a round window with sliding shoji screens on the inside.
The exterior features post and beam construction sitting on river rock footings, an elaborate tile roof with detailed ridge and "cloud" carving on cresting. A small space for a garden is provided as well as a lantern at the guests entrance.
Dates: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday,
October 8th, 9th, & 10th
Time: 9 am - 5 pm each day
Cost: $975
Students will learn how to make shoji, tatami, and a glazed tile roof, as well as to assemble the entire building.
Student Supplies and Tools Needed: X-Acto knife and sharp blades, metal ruler, medium sized plastic cutting mat, small scissors, Crafter's Pick Ultimate glue, small artist brushes (round and narrow flat chisel tip), 3 rocks of different sizes and shapes 2" to 4". The Guys will provide everything for the building except the rocks and landscaping.