The Brick Store Museum offers a variety of tours and talks on a regular schedule, as well as some one-time events. Every time you attend a program, you’ll walk away with something new. Just imagine what you’ll know tomorrow!
Click on the offerings below to learn more about each program.
Walking Tours
Art Classes
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Paper Marbling
Discover this centuries-old method of creating decorative papers useful in various projects, such as handmade books, scrapbooking, cards, boxes, picture frames and more. Learn about the materials and processes that will allow you to pursue and expand the possibilities of this craft for future projects. This workshop is for adults 18+.
Cost: $35
Instructor: Gayle Fitzpatrick
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Instructor: Sarah Soleau
Tuesday, April 23rd
5:00 pm – 7:00pmLearn to Shashiko or “ visible mending”. Basic sewing skills will be taught and a Shashiko mending demonstration will give sewers an example of the Japanese art of Shashiko. Work on Sashiko stitches and leave with a decorated denim patch to mend your favorite denim and a new knowledge of visible mending. Feel free to bring something denim from home if you want help or ideas to mend! Adults 18+
$35 per student
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April 27
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Kathy PollettoParticipants in this class will make a May Day Basket. May Day Baskets were a popular tradition in the Victorian era. On May Day a person would fill a basket with flowers, go to a friend or neighbor’s house, hang the basket on their door knob, ring the doorbell and run away. When the person answers they have a May Day Surprise.
DescriptionThe basket is a small round hanging basket that will hang on a door knob. The basket is 9″ high including the handle and 3 – 3 1/2 inches wide. It is made with various types of reed splint. Participants will have a choice of colors to add to their basket. The participants will learn how to start off a base for a round basket. They will also learn how to twine the bottom and over and under weaving and how to attach the handle and rim. This basket is good for beginners.
Max, # of students 8
Min, # of students 5Supplies needed for class
Basin for water
pencil
good pair of scissors
Awl or knitting needle
Tape measure
4 spring clothes pins
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Crafty Chronicles: Exploring Bookmaking & Paper Art
Instructor: Gayle Fitzpatrick
Wednesdays (May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29)
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
$100 for four week session
Discover the magic of bookmaking in a captivating four-week journey! Explore book anatomy, master binding techniques, and unleash creativity with paper marbling. Create stunning books to showcase your drawings, stories, and ideas. Join us for this enchanting adventure!
*Students that attend KES or SRS can take the bus directly from school the the Brick Store Museum.*
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Instructor: Sarah Soleau
Wednesday, May 1st
1:00pm – 3:00 pmJoin us for a May day craft day! Students will practice their weaving skills while we create bright woven baskets and crepe paper flowers. Students will leave with their own woven basket and bouquet of paper flowers to celebrate May day!
*This is a guardian drop off and pick up class*
$35 per student
Museum Tours
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