In a heartfelt tribute to veterans, members of the community came together to create a unique and meaningful project: hand-knitting and crocheting poppies. This initiative not only served as a symbol of remembrance but also brought the community together in a shared mission of honoring those who have served.

Community Involvement

The project saw a diverse group of community members contributing their time and skills. Participants of all ages, from young students to senior citizens, joined forces to craft these beautiful poppies. Each poppy created was a testament to the dedication and gratitude felt by the community towards veterans.

Presidential Award Recognition

This remarkable effort did not go unnoticed. The project was awarded the prestigious Presidential Award from the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut. This recognition was a testament to the project’s impact and the community’s commitment to honoring veterans through creative expression.

Centennial Celebration

The creation of these poppies coincided with a significant milestone for the Garden Club—their 100th anniversary year. This added a layer of significance to the project, as it became both a celebration of the Club’s history and a tribute to those who have defended the nation’s freedom over the years.

A Symbol of Remembrance

The handcrafted poppies serve as a lasting symbol of remembrance and gratitude. They remind us of the sacrifices made by veterans and inspire future generations to honor their legacy. This project exemplifies how creativity and community spirit can come together to make a meaningful impact.

Using a variety of texturing techniques and tools, you will create a one-of-a-kind Birdfeeder, mug, trinket dishes, luminary, textured bowl, etc. using stoneware clay.

Working with slabs of clay, we will instruct you on the basics of hand-building with clay and how to create a one-of-a-kind Bird feeder, hand-built mug, trinket dishes, textured bowl, luminary, and more.

You can incorporate textures and embellishments to make this truly unique to your personality.

Please bring an empty soup can, oatmeal barrel, bread crumb container, or other round cylinder to help support your project.

Your pieces will dry for about 2 weeks, then be kiln-fired and ready for stoneware glazing.
You may return free of charge during our open studio sessions, to glaze your creations.

After it is glazed, your piece will be fired again and turned into a beautiful, shiny ceramic work of art.

Cost: $85 per person*
*.Each participant will be provided with 3 lbs of stoneware clay. from this, you may create up to two items to be fired

Open to ages 18+
BYOB for ages 21+

We require 3 registrations…

Enjoy a fun, festive, and creative evening out with friends painting wine glasses at Housatonic River Brewing

Thursday, April 3rd
6:30 – 8:30 pm

Fee:
One Glass $28 per person
Two Glasses $42 per person

Choose from: Lylac & Bee or Daisy & Crocus designs, or create one of your own.

Bring this adorable Bunny-shaped plate to life with a sweet and simple design.
Learn some new painting techniques to incorporate into your glazing repertoire.

A perfect addition to your spring or Easter decorations.

This step-by-step guided painting workshop includes the ceramic bunny plate, instruction, and firing.

$36 per person

Registration is limited

Learn fun new ways to decorate your ceramic eggs!

We will have demos and decorating stations for a variety of decorating techniques such as
Shaving cream

Bubbles

Dots

Tape

Wax resist

Paper Masking

Rosettes

Splatter

Sgraffito

and more!

$15 per person registration fee will be applied toward your selected eggs or other pottery on the day of the event.

You can select from:

3 small (chicken) eggs – $32

2 large (Duck) eggs $30

A FULL Day of Mini “Give it a Whirl” Sessions
This is a perfect opportunity to try your hand at the wheel in a fun and relaxed setting for only $35!