C 361: April Classes at the League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Retail Gallery

MEREDITH — The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Retail Gallery will hold a variety of April craft classes.

— Frolic with Fiber: Felted Flowers for Embellishments, with Nancy Evans will be held Saturday, April 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

This class will cover the basics of how to make wet felted flowers. Each student should bring a couple of old towels to class for the purpose of blotting water from their projects, and drying their hands as they work. The centers of the flowers are embellished with seed beads, and if desired students may bring their own. There will also be beads available from the instructor.

Tuition is $40 per student, and there is no additional materials fee. Pre-registration is required.

— Porcupine Ball Workshop with Kristine Lingle will be held on Saturday, April 20 from 1-4 p.m.

The Porcupine Ball is a traditional Polish Christmas ornament that will become a family heirloom. Its construction is a fun and surprising process, using only tissue paper, glue and string.

All materials are provided by the instructor, but students should bring paper cutting scissors.

Tuition is $25 per student, and there is no additional materials fee. Pre-registration is required.

— Beadweaving: Star Bright Earrings with Deb Fairchild will be offered on Sunday, April 21 from 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Learn how to form these charming 3-dimensional beaded stars to create a pair of earrings. Some beadweaving experience is helpful but not required.

Tuition is $30 per student, with an additional $12 materials fee to be paid to the instructor at the time of the class. Space is limited.

All classes are held at the League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Retail Gallery, which is located at 279 Daniel Webster Hwy, next to the Inn at Church Landing. To pre-register, call (603)279-7920, email nhcraft@metrocast.net, or stop by the gallery in person.

The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Retail Gallery sells beautiful, one-of-a-kind fine craft that are functional, decorative, and built to last. All of the craft is made by hand by master craftsmen – juried members of the League – using traditional methods.

For more information about classes, demonstrations, or special events call the Meredith Retail Gallery at (603) 279-7920, email nhcraft@metrocast.net, visit www.nhcrafts.org/meredith, or stop in the Gallery located at 279 DW Hwy. Meredith.