Arts and Crafts Spring 2025
101 Acrylic and Watercolor Workshop Instructor Maggie Miller
This is a workshop where you will be working on your own paintings in acrylic or watercolor. Bring your own supplies and photo references and I will assist in the completion of your art. The class is limited to 15 students
Five Mondays, March 17, 24, 31 April 7, and 14 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location; St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Celtic Room, Church St., Montrose
Fee: $25.00
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102 A Brush with Watercolor Instructor Cindy Reynolds This class is full
This class is designed for watercolor painters at all levels from beginners to seasoned painters. Individuals will receive instruction as needed and will have time to work on their own paintings. It is a workshop style atmosphere with a group critique and share time at the end of each session. The class limit is 15 students
Eight Tuesdays, March 25, April 1,8,15,22,29, May 6, 13 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Location: Tea Room at Dreyer Lodge, Montrose Bible Conference, Locust St.
Montrose. April 1,8 at the Celtic Room St. Paul’s Church. Montrose
Fee: $40.00 This class is full
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103 Knit a Hat Instructor Bruce Baessler
Learn to knit a hat in the round using circular needles. You will learn casting on, joining in the round, following a pattern, then decreasing to finish the hat. Knowledge of basic knit and purl stitches is required. Yarns and needles will be provided at no cost.
Four Tuesdays, March 25, April 1,8, and 15 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church, Church St. Montrose
Fee: $20.00
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104 Make a Mondo Bag Instructor Jayne Stoll
You will Learn to create a useful bag called a Mondo Bag . This project is a stash buster. You will be sewing squares of fabric to a fusible grid that you will shape into a bag. A sewing machine is necessary. The material list will be sent to you upon registration. The class limit is 10 students.
One Tuesday, March 25, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Susquehanna County Library, High School Rd., Montrose
Fee: $10.00 Material Fee: $5.00
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105 Advanced Zentangle, Black Tiles Instructor Alice Roche
Students will need prior basic Zentangle experience for this class. This class will include the tools/tiles needed for creating tangles on black tiles and learning new tangles. The class limit is 10 students.
Three Wednesdays, April 2,9, and 16 at 10:00 am
Location: Celtic Room, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Church St. Montrose
Fee: $15.00 Material Fee: $8.00
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106 Fabric Painting Instructor Mary Jo Garrity
In this class we will be using Acrylic Inks & Textile Paint. You will be creating your own stamps & stencils. I’ll teach different styles of fabric painting such as Sabori & Rouching to create beautiful textures. The fabrics you make can be used in quilting or a base for embroidery. Embellishing your final pieces will be up to you. Embossing &/or Mica powders will truly make your fabric pop!! Join me for a great time creating, no experience required!!
Four Wednesdays, April 2,9,16 and 23. 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Location: Celtic Room, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Church St. Montrose
Fee: $20.00 Material Fee: $15.00
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107 Traditional Rug Hooking Instructors: Susan Riley and Pat Cluck
In this class we will be creating a small mat or wall hanging, approximately 12” by 12”, using the traditional method of rug hooking. Rug hooking is both an art and a craft where rugs are made by using a rug hook to pull loops of yarn or fabric strips (usually wool) through a stiff woven base such as burlap, linen, or rug warp. Handouts, Tools and Materials will be provided: Tools: Rug hook, and a rug hooking frame or hoop . Materials: The backing fabric of Linen, and either Yarn or Wool strips (already cut). The students are to bring their own sharp scissors. The class size is a minimum of 5 students and maximum of 8 students.
Four Mondays, April 28, May 5,12, and 19 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Celtic Room, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Church St. Montrose
Material Fee: $15.00 A $20.00 deposit is required to use the equipment provided; the deposit will be returned when the equipment is returned.
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108 Sewing Machine Basics Instructor Anne Butler This class is full
This class will explore normal maintenance of your sewing machine. We will cover.
1. Bobbin race disassembly, cleaning and reassembly,
2.Tension adjustment
3 .Changing the needle
4. Survey of different feet and changing feet (if appropriate for the machine)
Once the basic machine maintenance is finished and the machine is sewing correctly, we will make a small sewing project (bag) to exercise different stitches on the machine: Straight stitch, Zig Zag stitch, Hem stitch, Buttonhole stitch
The instructor will provide all materials for the project. Students should bring: A sewing machine with all attachments especially:
Feet – for zig zag (usually a foot with a wide hole), buttonholer
Cleaning tools – brush, screwdrivers for plate removal
Sewing machine manual, Extra Bobbins, Extension cord or power strip
Scissors – sharp embroidery scissors are ideal for buttonhole cutting
One Wednesday, April 30 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Susquehanna County Library , High School Road, Montrose
Fee: $10.00 Material Fee: $5.00 This class is full
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109 Make a Basic Round Rope Basket Instructor Sandra DeLousia
Learn how to wrap fabric around rope and stitch it together to make a basket. The basket will be 4 1/2” at base, 2” high and 7” top diameter. You will need a sewing machine that can do zigzag stitch. Bring basic sewing supplies, scissors,
pins, a light and dark thread or a colored variegated thread or color if your
choice. Rope and fabric will be provided. The class limit is 10 students
One Friday, April 11, 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm
Location: Susquehanna County Library, High School Road, Montrose
Fee: $10.00 Material Fee: $5.00
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110 Beginner Quilting Class Instructor Sandra DeLousia
Learn to make a throw quilt. We will learn how to cut, piece, quilt and bind a
throw quilt. A material list will be sent before class. You will need a sewing machine and basic knowledge of it. Bring sewing supplies, a rotary cutter, quilt rulers, cutting mats, pins, scissors and thread. The class limit is 6 students.
Four Mondays, April 7, 14, 21,and 28 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
Location: , Susquehanna County Library, High School Road, Montrose
Fee: $40.00
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111 Introduction to Spinning Wool into Yarn Instructor Jeanette Smith This class is full
This is an introduction to the use of a spinning wheel. I will be presenting a few different
types of wool which are easiest to spin. We will be using a blending board to customize
colors. We will be carding and washing raw wool also. Because of the limited supply of
spinning wheels available, the class will be limited to four students.
Two Fridays, April 25 and May 2. 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Location: Private Residence, Route 706 Montrose, Directions will be sent to the students prior to the class.
Fee: $20.00 Material Fee: $15.00 This class is full
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112 Glass Painting Class Instructor Anita Martin
This glass painting class is offered by Anita Martin from Classy Glass by Anita. Participants will learn to paint a cherry blossom design on either a vase or two stemless wine
glasses. No experience is necessary. The instructor will walk you through all the steps
to create a beautiful vase or set of stemless wine glasses. Please indicate on your
registration your choice of a vase or wine glasses.
One Saturday, May 17 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Location: Celtic Room, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Church St. Montrose
Fee: $5.00 Material Fee: $12.00
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113 Make a Wall Hanging/Table Centerpiece Instructor Sandra DeLousia
Stitch a lovely floral centerpiece. This class is -a beginner friendly class. We will learn to cut, piece, quilt and bind this wall hanging/ center piece. A material list will be sent before the first class. You do need a sewing machine and general knowledge of how to use it. Bring any rulers, cutting mats, rotary cutter and sewing supplies. The item you will make is 281/2 inches by 281/2 inches.
Two Wednesdays, May 21 and 28 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
Location: Community Room, Susquehanna County Library
Fee: $20.00
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114 Learn to Knit Continental Style Instructor Sharyn Powers This class is full
Whether you are a seasoned “English” style knitter or are new to knitting you will want to learn the “Continental” style of knitting. Many knitters find the Continental style of knitting to be faster and more efficient than English knitting with less stress on your
hands and wrists. Continental style involves learning to knit by holding the working yarn in your left hand instead of your right hand. Learn both the knit and purl stitches and how to apply Continental knitting to a variety of techniques. The class limit is 6
students.
Three Tuesdays, April 29, May 6 and 13 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church, Church St. Montrose
Fee: $15.00 This class is full
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115 Intermediate Embroidery ( Brazilian and Ribbon Embroidery) Instructor Mary Jo Garrity This class has been Canceled.
Experience is required for this class. You must have either taken an intro Embroidery class or have mastered most of the basic stitches. We will be using a majority of them with Ribbon. We will transform the stitching into a 3- dimensional style in free form. If you love creating with fibers and are up for a challenge this is perfect for you!! This is a great follow-up from making your own fabric from the painting Fabric class. I look forward to teaching you a new way of creating! Thread, Ribbon & Fabric are provided. You must bring a Hoop & Stand.
Four Wednesdays May 7,14,21 and 28 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Honeyman Room Dreyer Lodge, Montrose Bible Conference, Locust St., Montrose
Fee: $20.00 Material Fee: $20.00 This class has been canceled
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116 Hand-Painted Machine Applique Instructor Barbara Merritt
A simple floral applique will be embellished with hand-painting to add dimension and realistic perspective. Applique will be raw edge, and a supply list will be provided to all confirmed attendees. Come try your hand at combining these two forms of artistic expression – quilted applique and hand-painting
One Monday June 9 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Susquehanna County Library, High School Rd. Montrose
Fee: $10.00
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