Submitted by Barbara Nair, Exec. Dir., Arts Center Killingworth
(Nov. 10, 2019) — Start the holidays early with art workshops at Spectrum Gallery!
Sunday December 1 (1:00-5:00 p.m.), create a 3-4” elegant Gourd Holiday Ornament with eyehook and gold hanger. Plan your geometric design and wood burn it onto the gourd surface, decorating with a variety of ink dye colors and eye-catching gold foil. Stunning gourd ornaments can be displayed any time of the year or given as one-of-a-kind gifts for holidays. Space is limited to 5, register early! Cost is $50 plus a $6 material fee paid to instructor. Members save $6.
On Sunday, Dec. 8 (1:30-4:00 p.m.) or Wednesday, Dec. 11 (5:00-8:30 p.m.), create a 30” live wreath to display proudly this holiday season in Spectrum Gallery’s annual Design a Live Wreath Workshop. Freshly picked greenery, florist wire, handmade bows and painted objects, including pinecones, for embellishment are provided. Bring wire cutters or sharp scissors (gloves recommended). Beginners welcome! Cost is $40 plus a $10 material fee paid to instructor. Members save $4. 
Felted Ornament Design Workshop. Make a small 3D felted ornament using the needle felting method with soft, colorful merino wool roving, special barbed needles, yarn and embellishments. Begin with simple brainstorming sketches and discuss the best shapes to form a foundation, choose a color palette and learn the “ins and outs” of needle felting. Instructor will demonstrate different techniques. All levels welcome! Materials are supplied but bring a small sketchbook or notepad and pencil. Saturday December 14. 1:00-4:00 p.m. $50 plus $10 material fee paid to instructor. Members save $5.
Let’s Build a Snowman! Perfect introduction to the craft of wool felting to make all types of 3D figures! Kit includes everything you need to get started: needles, felting handle, scissors, finger covers, foam pad, awl, and glue stick all stored in a container, plus wool roving for snowman. Makes for an adorable gift or ornament to hang on your Christmas tree! Sunday, Dec. 15. 1:00-3:00 p.m. $45. Kit costs $15 paid to the instructor. Members save $4.50. Registration deadline for this workshop is Dec. 11.
Holiday workshops are held at Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St, Centerbrook, CT. Register and pay online at spectrumartgallery.org or call (860) 663-5593.
Photos from Spectrum Gallery website.
