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NEW GLOUCESTER — Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road, will offer a two-day woodworking workshop Friday, Oct. 4 through Saturday, Oct. 5, “Carving and Painting Traditional Pull Toys” with craftsman, luthier and musician Geoff Davis.
Students will also have the opportunity to paint and distress their work in an authentic fashion. These pull toys are exquisite designs based on old-time toys and traditional techniques. The finished sculptures are sure to be a mantle-piece. Though Geoff is a multi-talented, he considers his first calling to be teaching. He grew up dividing his time between Indiana and coastal Maine and has spent over 30 years teaching in public schools before opening his own teaching studio. Pre-registration is required at maineshakers.com or call 207-926-4597. Some wood working skills helpful but not necessary.
In the family-friendly “Stitched Felt Softies,” workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, crafters of all ages and levels of experience will hand-stitch two bushy-tailed squirrels and their charming acorn house with professional crafter Heidi Boyd. Participants will cut pattern pieces out of wool felt and learn how to sew them into three dimensional soft toys. These whimsical playthings are one of several adorable kits Boyd creates; her motto is “sewing smiles one stitch at a time.” She is the author of 15 craft books and appeared on HGTV. Families are encouraged to work together on the project, each taking one of the three pieces. All supplies are included.
Pre-registration is required at maineshakers.com or call 207-926-4597.
TOP PHOTO: A family friendly workshop to create a set of felted soft toys with professional crafter Heidi Boyd will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, at Shaker Village. (Submitted photo)
