July 2019
Woven Journal Class
5" x 5" Journals are unique, personal and whimsical. Now you can make your own journal by spending a few hours with me but what will be really different is that you will weave fine paper to create your very distinctive covers. Each journal will be individual as you spend time embellishing with stamps, tags for notes, pockets, photographs and drawings. Students are urged to bring things from home such as ribbons, family photos, special letters you’ve saved, buttons, stamps,…
Find out more »Woven Baskets for Children
Spend a short time with us in the comfortable shop of Murray Hill Weaving you can help your special child create their first woven basket. There is a wide variety of basket kits to choose from, such as pencil cups, oval baskets, patriotic themed baskets, and even teddy bears or piglets. Registration forms and payment are due immediately. Make checks payable to Murray Hill Weaving or Jean Reed and forward them to Jean at 685 Murray Hill Road, Hill, NH…
Find out more »August 2019
Weaving with Scraps
Spend a short time at the country setting of Murray Hill Weaving, and the children will create something unique. Using a brightly painted canvas, they will use scraps of all kinds to weave a unique piece of art that can be a wall hanging. This project introduces the art of weaving and how to choose colors and textures. This class is appropriate for children ages 6-11. Parents are welcome to watch from the sidelines but this is a project your…
Find out more »Woven Box
This is the ultimate in a treasure box or wine holder. Finely crafted wooden box of hard wood, with a fine finish is where you will begin. Cane is used to create the intricate diamond pattern on the sliding lid. You will also weave an over two, under two twill on the sides. With permission from the creator, this unique class is being offered to you at Murray Hill Weaving. The Woven box measures 8 ½” wide x 24” long…
Find out more »Weaving for the Younger Folks
This is a workshop for the younger folks. Let’s inspire them to weave a unique piece of art that will be theirs to take home. Bring your child/grandchild or special friend to the shop and help them create their own colorful footstool. This class is age appropriate for 5-12. You do not need to stay if your child is comfortable. Each student will have the opportunity to work with dyed and natural reeds and learn the very basics of seat…
Find out more »September 2019
Shaker Tape Weaving on Barstool or Footstool
What a great addition to any home. These barstools are made of fine hardwood and measure 18” x 13.5” x 24” high Spend a few hours with me in a relaxed country setting and master the art of Shaker tape weaving. When finished with this class, not only will you take home a beautifully hand crafted barstool but you will have had the opportunity to weave the seat on your own. You can take your new skill and apply it…
Find out more »December 2019
Feather Wool Tree
These unique and whimsical trees are made from felted wool, wrapped over wire stems, and are enhanced with winter berries. You will be using 100% felted wool and have a choice of colors. Trees made in class are 18” tall and your kit includes a reproduction antique wrought iron tree stand. Felted wool trees are not just for the Christmas or winter holidays but can also be done in colors that allow it to be an Easter tree or a…
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