League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Retail Gallery is offering a varied selection of craft education workshops

MEREDITH — The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Retail Gallery is offering a varied selection of craft education workshops for the summer season.

The gallery represents over 250 of NH's finest artists and craftspeople and is dedicated to preserving NH's fine craft tradition through support and education.

The following workshops are offered:

— Paper Mache: Whimsical Animal Workshop, June 2 and 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

— Basic Felting Workshop, June 23, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

— Pack Basket Weaving, July 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

— Chevron Ribbon Bracelet (Beadweaving), July 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

— Lakes Region Wildlife in Felt, July 22, 1-3 p.m.

— Nantucket Landscape Baskets, July 28, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

— Byzantine Chain Maille Bracelet, August 16, 10 a.m.-noon.

Pre-registration for workshops is required.

There is also a "Signature of Excellence" lecture series featuring juried members of the League of NH Craftsmen. Beginning June 4 with Kathleen Peters "The Material Science of

Wool Felting," the lecture series is free and open to the public.

The lecture series includes:

— "Intarsia: 3D Art Made From Wood" with Duane Martin, July 16

— "The World of Rozome: Japanese Textile Art" with Kiranada Benjamin, August 13

— "Segmented Woodturning" with Donald Briere, September 10

All of the lectures are held on Monday evenings, from 7-8 p.m. in the Fireside Room at the Chase House, located at 312 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith. As space is limited people are requested to reserve seats in advance by calling the Meredith Gallery at (603) 279-7920.

The lineup of classes, lectures, free demonstrations, and themed exhibits change with the seasons. For more information visit www.nhcrafts.org/meredith, call (603)279-7920, or stop by the gallery in person at 279 Daniel Webster Hwy, Meredith, next to the Inn at ChurchLanding