Workshops

Ukrainian Egg Decorating II Workshop

If you had fun learning how to decorate Ukrainian eggs at one of our beginner workshops and you want to learn more or just get some more practice, this is for you. Beginners can come too and they will work separately. We will freshen up everyone's dyes, try different types of kistkas (stylist) including an electric one and learn about different designs and techniques.

Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010 Time: 10:00 am to 3pm (snow date - Saturday, March 27)
Cost: $50.00 or $45.00 for members
Deadline for registration with non-refundable payment: Friday, March 12
Instructors: Debra Seip and Jody Obena
Class size: minimum 6, maximum 12
Wear comfortable old clothing that may get stained. Bring your lunch and beverage. We will provide a dessert and coffee, tea or hot chocolate.

Please bring the following materials:
6 white, fresh eggs (preferably without date markings); a paper egg carton to use as a holder; short candle holder and candles; 1 roll of white paper towels; small box of facial tissue (Kleenex); lead pencil; tooth brush; disposable rubber/latex gloves; 6 old metal spoons (you can use plastic spoons if they are strong enough). We will provide other new materials. Previous participants, please bring the kistka and dyes you were given before.

APPLE TREE GRAFTING WORKSHOP
Have you ever wondered why apple trees were grafted and what is accomplished? Grafting was done during the Roman Empire and George Washington used it extensively. Come to a workshop and learn all about grafting and actually graft several trees yourself to take home.

Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Time: 9:00 to 11:00 am
Cost: $28.00 or $23.00 for members
(cost includes root stock, scions, and soil)
Bring 2 landscape pots (new or used) at least 10” deep to pot your new tree.
Deadline for registration with non-refundable payment – Monday, March 15, 2010
Minimum – 6 people; maximum – 10 people
Instructor: Gary Oiler