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[Expired] Round Bangle Workshop: April 2021

If you have ever wanted to take a class with us but find that making a Nantucket basket intimidating, please come join us for a class making a Nantucket Round Bangle which can be finished in a 2-hour class. 

(Bracelet shown in photo is a sample only)
Tuesday, April 20, 9-11am
Class fee: $35
Material fee: $12

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[Expired] Workshop: 1" Cuff Bracelet : April 2021

If you have ever wanted to take a class with us but find that making a Nantucket basket intimidating, please come join us for a class making a Nantucket 1" Cuff Bracelet which can be finished in a 2-hour class.  (Bracelet shown in photo is a sample only)   

Tuesday, April 20, 9-11am
Class fee: $35
Material fee: $80 (maple or walnut end caps)

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Bamboo Basket Workshop 2019

Bamboo Basket Workshops by Takayuki Shimizu

Come join us for a bamboo basket workshop. The award
winning Japanese Bamboo artist, Takayuki Shimizu, will
introduce us to the wonderful world of bamboo
craftsmanship. Trained in Kyushu, Japan, Takayuki has
been creating bamboo crafts for over 15 years. His works
range from Bamboo baskets to modern installation artwork.

Students must be at least 10 years old to participate in this workshop, and parents are asked to stay with students who are 13 years old and younger.

Date/Time:
Session 1: Monday, September 16th, 2019
1:00pm-3:00pm
Session 2: Tuesday,September 17th, 2019
6:00pm-8:00pm
Session 3: Saturday, September 21st, 2019
9:30am-11:30am

Suggested Donation $35.00
Enrollment: 6 seats for each session

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Akoya Pearl Jewelry Making Workshops: Jan 2019

Date: Sunday, January 27th, 2019

1) 5 Pearls Necklace Making Workshop: 11am - 12pm
2) 12 Pearls Necklace Making Workshop: 1 - 3:00pm

Join us to create beautiful jewelry using genuine Akoya pearls from Japan. Yoko Murai, a NY artist, will provide all the knowledge and materials needed to create your own elegant pearl necklace.

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5 Pearls Necklace Making Workshop: 11am - 12pm

Class Fee: $75 (All materials are included)
Enrollment: 7 seats

In this workshop, three or five wires and five Akoya pearls will be used. Students can choose color of pearls from white, black, or gray.

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12 Pearls Necklace Making Workshop: 1 - 3pm

Class Fee: $ 110.00 (All materials are included)
Enrollment: 7 seats

In this workshop, students use twelve white Akoya pearl for a pendant, and freshwater pearls for necklace portion.

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2019 Nantucket Basket Student Exhibition

Saturday, January 26th through Saturday, February 2nd, 2019
At GrayMist Studio & Shop in Cambridge

Reception: Friday, February 1st, 4 - 7PM

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