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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

Register Online

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

Free Origami Turkey Workshop

Saturday November 17th, 2018
at GrayMist Studio & Shop
from 2-5pm
We will supply the origami paper.

Free hot mulled cider!

Scrimshaw Workshops

Date: Saturday, November 3rd, 2018

Beginner Scrimshaw Workshop: 10:30am-12pm (SOLD OUT)
Scrimshaw Workshop - Round plate: 1-2:30pm
Beginner Scrimshaw Workshop: 3-4:30pm (NEW)

The Scrimshaw artist Brian Kiracofe, based in Newport, Rhode Island, will come back to GrayMist! This time, he offers advanced level classes as well as a beginner level.

Students must be at least 14 years old to participate in these classes.

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Beginner Scrimshaw Workshop: 10:30am-12pm

Class Fee: $35 (Materials are included)
Enrollment: 8 seats

Scrimshaw, the art of engraving on bone or ivory, was a pastime activity by whalers in the 19th century. Brian Kiracofe will guide you through the maritime world of scrimshaw by first carving on a vegetable ivory (a tagua nut) and then on an ancient mammoth ivory.

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Scrimshaw Workshop - Round plate: 1-2:30pm

Class Fee: $ 50.00 (Materials are included)
Enrollment: 6 seats

In this class, Brian will introduce more advanced techniques to work on intricate design. You will first carve on a vegetable ivory (a tagua nut) and then a 1 1/2 round mammoth plate. If you are a Nantucket basket weaver, you can embed your finished artwork on a base with a route for the size.

Register Online

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