Happenings at Fort Worden

TUESDAYS, JANUARY 7-FEBRUARY 11, 5-8 PM Picture yourself making that picture book! Maybe you’ve had a great idea in your head forever and want to move forward. If so, we will march step by step through the process of character development to story, right up to your own dummy, ready for submission!* Join Dana Sullivan, writer and/or illustrator of more than 16 picture books and graphic novels for this intensive dummy bootcamp, focusing on playful doodling, storyboarding, inside stories of the ...

WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 15-FEBRUARY 5, 6 PM-8:30 PM This class is for anyone wanting to learn the technique of painting with watercolors, or for those who have experience, but would like to hone their skills. Class direction will primarily focus on brush skills, and will lead into paper and paint fundamentals. Students will work with both dry and wet applications and will learn how to add color(s) without losing a picture by turning it to mud! Nothing tricky to it and you will be amazed by what you...

"Tracy Grammer is a brilliant artist and unique individual. Her voice is distinctive, as is her mastery over the instruments she plays." - Joan Baez "Her pure voice conveys the simple truths of these songs; her gifts as a musician are like that of a painter who is a master of chiaroscuro, offering light and shadow at every turn.... A treasured part of my music collection." - Mary Chapin Carpenter Called "a musician and singer of dazzling versatility" (No Depression), Tracy Grammer is among...

This class takes place in Building 315 In this weekend class, you will learn how to quickly and efficiently layout, cut and fit mortise and tenon joinery using only hand tools. We will show you time-tested, traditional techniques to create wedged, drawbored, and haunched mortise and tenon joints. We also use this class to introduce you to some of the specialty joinery planes; the router plane, shoulder plane, and rabbett plane. These planes shine when it comes to tuning the fit of mortise...

  Don your finest blue & green gear REGARDLESS of whose battling for the 54th Annual Super Bowl and head over to Taps at the Guardhouse to enjoy $15 pitcher & chicken wing specials ALL DAY LONG. More details to come - save the date!

Realistic drawing is the essential foundation of every form of art! This weekend workshop in being offered for those of you who want to learn the fundamentals of realistic drawing but have been unable to take an ongoing course. You will learn an eight step process for drawing three-dimensional subjects with an emphasis on form, depth, value and texture, using a variety of techniques and materials. We will also cover basic composition, linear perspective, and observational drawing (drawing from l...

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 10 AM -3 PM Working with a combination of Putty, concrete powder and liquid adhesive, we’ll make the medium together and then intentionally or just randomly create ridges, valleys, and shapes, either realistic or abstract on both a birchwood plywood board and a foam core panel. It will also be possible to embed materials, like leaves, seed pods, etc. Then we will paint on top with acrylic paints. Fun, and new techniques, endless possibilities. No experience necessary, and a...

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9I7Ggq3tNJl_0gquY3vXA7Fveuehu8ga "The road goes on forever..." - Robert Earl Keen That line, from the great Robert Earl Keen song, certainly applies to the seemingly, endless wanderings of Ray Bonneville. Every now and then, you run across someone with a library’s worth of stories to tell. But unlike the raconteurs who regale friends with well-embellished versions of their exploits, these storytellers have lived so much, they reveal chapters of their...

Realistic drawing is the essential foundation of every form of art! This weekend workshop in being offered for those of you who want to learn the fundamentals of realistic drawing but have been unable to take an ongoing course. You will learn an eight step process for drawing three-dimensional subjects with an emphasis on form, depth, value and texture, using a variety of techniques and materials. We will also cover basic composition, linear perspective, and observational drawing (drawing from l...

TUESDAYS, JANUARY 7-FEBRUARY 11, 5-8 PM Picture yourself making that picture book! Maybe you’ve had a great idea in your head forever and want to move forward. If so, we will march step by step through the process of character development to story, right up to your own dummy, ready for submission!* Join Dana Sullivan, writer and/or illustrator of more than 16 picture books and graphic novels for this intensive dummy bootcamp, focusing on playful doodling, storyboarding, inside stories of the ...

WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 15-FEBRUARY 5, 6 PM-8:30 PM This class is for anyone wanting to learn the technique of painting with watercolors, or for those who have experience, but would like to hone their skills. Class direction will primarily focus on brush skills, and will lead into paper and paint fundamentals. Students will work with both dry and wet applications and will learn how to add color(s) without losing a picture by turning it to mud! Nothing tricky to it and you will be amazed by what you...

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 & 7, 9 AM-4 PM Making exact copies is a time honored activity of serious artists. It is a means of not only improving your knowledge of the subject, but of learning the technique of the copied artist. (Degas met Manet while both were copying the same Velasquez painting at the Louvre). Making exact copies of existing work, whether it be drawings, paintings or photographs, and comparing your copy with the original work allows you to see your mistakes of perception an...

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 & 7, 9 AM-4 PM Making exact copies is a time honored activity of serious artists. It is a means of not only improving your knowledge of the subject, but of learning the technique of the copied artist. (Degas met Manet while both were copying the same Velasquez painting at the Louvre). Making exact copies of existing work, whether it be drawings, paintings or photographs, and comparing your copy with the original work allows you to see your mistakes of perception an...

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2-5 PM PLEASE NOTE: This workshop will take place at Curly Girl Art Studio, 889 53rd St., Port Townsend. A fabulous introduction to collage, this Afternoon Art Adventure at Curly Girl Art Studio uses a variety of paper ephemera (printed matter) to create a small collage.  Using a quilting iron, we will adhere the paper items to small boards (approx. 5” x 7”) with aromatic (with no additional scent) melted beeswax. This process is absolutely addicting! This workshop is for ...

World renowned jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and flutist Scott Cossu returns to Rainshadow Recording with his groundbreaking style to celebrate the release of his 16th recording, continuing his longtime studio association with Neville Pearsall. One of the prominent artists on the Windham Hill label for thirteen years (1981 - 1994), Scott's music is a unique blend of jazz, classical and world music styles. An ethnomusicologist who has studied with musicians from around the world, Cossu bri...

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop will take place at Curly Girl Art Studio, 889 53rd St., Port Townsend. A fabulous introduction to collage, this Afternoon Art Adventure at Curly Girl Art Studio uses a variety of paper ephemera (printed matter) to create a small collage.  Using a quilting iron, we will adhere the paper items to small boards (approx. 5” x 7”) with aromatic (with no additional scent) melted beeswax. This process is absolutely addicting! This workshop is for anyone interested in a delig...

Presented by the Port Townsend Marine Science Center Admission: $5 (students & teachers FREE) FREE admission for Octopus and Orca Donor Circle Members Become a member today! Neil Harrington Environmental Biologist, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe Neil Harrington has worked for the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe since 2012. His work has focused on harmful algal blooms, shellfish safety, invasive European green crab monitoring and outreach to school children. He has 17 years of experience working on...

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 10 AM-4 PM Enjoy collaging many hearts using colorful papers. Your favorite Valentines will love your special and unique creations.  Whether you are an experienced or beginner at collage you will enjoy this process of using papers of many colors and patterns to produce original heart shapes. Supply List: Matte Medium Brush for adhesive Paper towels Scissors Collection of your own hand painted papers, text pages, calendars, maps, gift w...

TUESDAYS, JANUARY 7-FEBRUARY 11, 5-8 PM Picture yourself making that picture book! Maybe you’ve had a great idea in your head forever and want to move forward. If so, we will march step by step through the process of character development to story, right up to your own dummy, ready for submission!* Join Dana Sullivan, writer and/or illustrator of more than 16 picture books and graphic novels for this intensive dummy bootcamp, focusing on playful doodling, storyboarding, inside stories of the ...

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12-14, 9 AM-4 PM Skillful use of complementary colors is a very important concept to master as an artist. It’s right up there with understanding values and composition as a foundation for creating satisfying pastel paintings that hold the attention of the viewer. The pastel medium offers an incredible range of every possible color from full strength high chroma shades to already mixed blends of complementary colors including warm and cool shades of gray. Y...

WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 15-FEBRUARY 5, 6 PM-8:30 PM This class is for anyone wanting to learn the technique of painting with watercolors, or for those who have experience, but would like to hone their skills. Class direction will primarily focus on brush skills, and will lead into paper and paint fundamentals. Students will work with both dry and wet applications and will learn how to add color(s) without losing a picture by turning it to mud! Nothing tricky to it and you will be amazed by what you...

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12-14, 9 AM-4 PM Skillful use of complementary colors is a very important concept to master as an artist. It’s right up there with understanding values and composition as a foundation for creating satisfying pastel paintings that hold the attention of the viewer. The pastel medium offers an incredible range of every possible color from full strength high chroma shades to already mixed blends of complementary colors including warm and cool shades of gray. Y...

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12-14, 9 AM-4 PM Skillful use of complementary colors is a very important concept to master as an artist. It’s right up there with understanding values and composition as a foundation for creating satisfying pastel paintings that hold the attention of the viewer. The pastel medium offers an incredible range of every possible color from full strength high chroma shades to already mixed blends of complementary colors including warm and cool shades of gray. Y...

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12-14, 9 AM-4 PM Skillful use of complementary colors is a very important concept to master as an artist. It’s right up there with understanding values and composition as a foundation for creating satisfying pastel paintings that hold the attention of the viewer. The pastel medium offers an incredible range of every possible color from full strength high chroma shades to already mixed blends of complementary colors including warm and cool shades of gray. Y...

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, NOON-4 PM This class will provide an in-depth review of the Lightroom Development module. This module provides a powerful set of non-destructive photo-editing tools. We will go over all the tools describing what they do, how they work together and how to use them get the most out of your images. We will look at a range of images and explain how the Lightroom histogram panel can be used to advantage (starting with how to read a histogram). We will cover how the localized ...

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 10 AM-4 PM In this class, we will work with various image transfer techniques to create dynamic prints that lie between printmaking and photography. Students will learn how to make gel medium transfers, xerox transfers, tape transfers, transparency transfers, and more. We will explore the ways this medium can be used in conjunction with other media, as well as the ways it is able to break away from the 2D nature of print work. These image making methods are fun and simple t...

Debut memoirist Sarah Townsend will be speaking at Goddard College’s MFA in Creative Writing Program on Sunday, February 16, 2020.  She will read and answer questions about her book Setting the Wire: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis (The Lettered Streets Press, 2019). This public event will take place at 7pm in the Reading Room on the second floor of Building 204, 200 Battery Way, in Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, WA 98368. A reception and book signing will immediately follow the reading...

TUESDAYS, JANUARY 7-FEBRUARY 11, 5-8 PM Picture yourself making that picture book! Maybe you’ve had a great idea in your head forever and want to move forward. If so, we will march step by step through the process of character development to story, right up to your own dummy, ready for submission!* Join Dana Sullivan, writer and/or illustrator of more than 16 picture books and graphic novels for this intensive dummy bootcamp, focusing on playful doodling, storyboarding, inside stories of the ...

Critically acclaimed author Nisi Shawl will be speaking at Goddard College’s MFA in Creative Writing Program on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. They will read and answer questions about their work, which includes the steampunk novel Everfair --an alternate and happier history of the so-called Belgian Congo . This public event will take place at 7pm in the Reading Room on the second floor of Building 204, 200 Battery Way, in Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, WA 98368. A reception and book sign...

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20-21, 2-5 PM 2-day workshop intensive with group time + independent study.  6 students maximum In this workshop, instructor Meg Kaczyk guides students in looking at their work holistically to identify influences, inspiration, content, passion and curiosity as elements to lead them on in their personal artistic journey. Previous students of Meg’s classes (Ways to Inspiration, Make It Abstract, and Paint a Poem) can use this class to deepen the path begun in those cl...

THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 26, 4-6 PM I believe that cartooning can be taught to most sighted people, including some who claim they “can’t draw a straight line.” (Many cartoonists never bother with straight lines!) You just need the desire, plus the willingness to set aside some preconceptions and habits that may be in your way. Cartooning is not a lesser art than realistic drawing; it is an approach to drawing that teaches you to observe and then translate your ideas in unique ways. And, let...

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20-21, 2-5 PM 2-day workshop intensive with group time + independent study.  6 students maximum In this workshop, instructor Meg Kaczyk guides students in looking at their work holistically to identify influences, inspiration, content, passion and curiosity as elements to lead them on in their personal artistic journey. Previous students of Meg’s classes (Ways to Inspiration, Make It Abstract, and Paint a Poem) can use this class to deepen the path begun in those cl...

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22-23, 10 AM - 4 PM Bring in black and white photos from family albums (or convert a favorite color photo to balck and white) and capture them with acrylic paint in this weekend workshop designed for beginners. Any subject is welcome. This class will learn the basics of acrylic painting including priming and finishing surfaces, brush techniques, planning and sketching for your composition and color mixing. This class is particularly suited for anyone wanting to study...

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22-23, 10 AM - 4 PM Bring in black and white photos from family albums (or convert a favorite color photo to balck and white) and capture them with acrylic paint in this weekend workshop designed for beginners. Any subject is welcome. This class will learn the basics of acrylic painting including priming and finishing surfaces, brush techniques, planning and sketching for your composition and color mixing. This class is particularly suited for anyone wanting to study...

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26-28, 9 AM-4 PM All mediums welcome! Winter is the perfect time to learn about Earth Colors as everywhere we look that is what we see....lovely muted tones of warm ochre, reddish umbers, and smoky blues. Prussian Blue was the first inorganic pigment created in 1706. Before that most pigments came from rocks or roots dug out of the earth, ground up and mixed with a binder to hold it together. The earliest cave paintings were created this way with a lump o...

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 AND MARCH 4, 9 AM-4 PM Creating one-of-a-kind prints with pigmented beeswax and paper on a professional heated aluminum palette; this modern off-shoot of encaustic artwork involves touching a warmed plate with chunks of colored beeswax, manipulating the strokes in a huge variety of ways and then laying paper down to absorb the wax.  Once lifted, the print dries instantly, and the result is an original print.  This medium creates gentle surprises and aha moments, resulting...

Tim Kliphuis is a master of the violin and a wizard of sound. Using classical, gypsy jazz and folk he has created a unique style that is making waves in concert halls across the globe. His recent successes have led to a Sony Classical recording contract and a performance for the Dutch King and Queen. Tim has shared the stage with legends Frankie Gavin, Richard Galliano and Les Paul and has been lauded for his musical genius by Nigel Kennedy. He was awarded the Scottish Jazz Award (International...

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26-28, 9 AM-4 PM All mediums welcome! Winter is the perfect time to learn about Earth Colors as everywhere we look that is what we see....lovely muted tones of warm ochre, reddish umbers, and smoky blues. Prussian Blue was the first inorganic pigment created in 1706. Before that most pigments came from rocks or roots dug out of the earth, ground up and mixed with a binder to hold it together. The earliest cave paintings were created this way with a lump o...

THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 26, 4-6 PM I believe that cartooning can be taught to most sighted people, including some who claim they “can’t draw a straight line.” (Many cartoonists never bother with straight lines!) You just need the desire, plus the willingness to set aside some preconceptions and habits that may be in your way. Cartooning is not a lesser art than realistic drawing; it is an approach to drawing that teaches you to observe and then translate your ideas in unique ways. And, let...

In February, we are fortunate enough to have the winemaker from Podere Ruggeri Corsini in Monforte d’Alba, Nicola Argamente, join us straight from Italy. We invite you to fall in love with traditional Italian flavors for our February wine dinner. Chef Donald Cobb Jr. will thoughtfully prepare several courses to pair with Podere Ruggeri Corsini's Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera & more! Be our guest on Thursday, February 27 at Reveille at the Commons to listen, learn, eat and drink in the ambiance of ...

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26-28, 9 AM-4 PM All mediums welcome! Winter is the perfect time to learn about Earth Colors as everywhere we look that is what we see....lovely muted tones of warm ochre, reddish umbers, and smoky blues. Prussian Blue was the first inorganic pigment created in 1706. Before that most pigments came from rocks or roots dug out of the earth, ground up and mixed with a binder to hold it together. The earliest cave paintings were created this way with a lump o...

Have fun exploring the art of repoussé – an ancient method of decorating sheets of metal with intricately tooled designs in relief (raised up!). In this one-day workshop, Nonie Gaines will teach you everything you need to know to create a beautiful repoussé, which will also include an embellished frame. User-friendly heavy gauge foil, tools, and all other non-toxic materials are provided by the instructor. Ages 16 and up are welcome.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 AND MARCH 4, 9 AM-4 PM Creating one-of-a-kind prints with pigmented beeswax and paper on a professional heated aluminum palette; this modern off-shoot of encaustic artwork involves touching a warmed plate with chunks of colored beeswax, manipulating the strokes in a huge variety of ways and then laying paper down to absorb the wax.  Once lifted, the print dries instantly, and the result is an original print.  This medium creates gentle surprises and aha moments, resulting...

THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 26, 4-6 PM I believe that cartooning can be taught to most sighted people, including some who claim they “can’t draw a straight line.” (Many cartoonists never bother with straight lines!) You just need the desire, plus the willingness to set aside some preconceptions and habits that may be in your way. Cartooning is not a lesser art than realistic drawing; it is an approach to drawing that teaches you to observe and then translate your ideas in unique ways. And, let...

On Friday, March 6, Taps at the Guardhouse presents the music of Kalan Wolfe & the Shift at 6pm as part of the Friday Night Live music series. Kalan Wolfe, is a medicine musician whose songwriting is inspired by his family, social change, and community. His sound can be compared to powerful musicians such as Xavier Rudd, Nahko Bear, and Paul Simon, and is described as a blend of driven folk and acoustic rock, with a reggae backbone, and a unique, rhythmic guitar style. He tours his old home o...

On Sunday, March 8 from 3 - 6pm, Taps at the Guardhouse presents A Northwest Seafood Boil. It’s not a party until the crab pot boils!  You are invited to roll up your sleeves for a classic Northwest-style Seafood Boil! In the low country ‘everything’ goes into the pot and to finish is tossed with butter and Old Bay seasoning. Our clambake includes - gulf shrimp, corn, red bliss potatoes, andouille sausage, snow crab, clams & fresh baked bread.  $45 for two people. Drink options include: Pi...

THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 26, 4-6 PM I believe that cartooning can be taught to most sighted people, including some who claim they “can’t draw a straight line.” (Many cartoonists never bother with straight lines!) You just need the desire, plus the willingness to set aside some preconceptions and habits that may be in your way. Cartooning is not a lesser art than realistic drawing; it is an approach to drawing that teaches you to observe and then translate your ideas in unique ways. And, let...

"I have been listening to Dana for 40 plus years now and he just seems to get better and better." - Everett Moran, Rainshadow Recording Out of the heartland of America, stomping grounds of Truman and Twain, powerhouse troubadour Dana Cooper dedicated himself to a life of music over 40 years ago. This song poet engages and inspires audiences around the world with his quick wit, insightful stories and commanding presence. Dana is the recipient of the 2014 Heritage Musician Award from Pilgri...

In 2001, as concert director at Swallow Hill Music Association, I was charged with booking their 5th annual Coors Roots of the Blues Festival. I was looking for a young up-and-comer to open the festival - someone with enough chops and soul to play on the same stage with the likes of John Jackson, Corey Harris, Del Rey and others. My friend & colleague, Mary Flower suggested a young, sixteen year old kid from Eugene Oregon. Well, David Jacobs-Strain most certainly had the chops to hang and an old...

Born in Denver, CO on February 21, 1969, Corey Harris got his first taste of the blues via his mothers collection of Lightnin Hopkins records. He first picked up the guitar at age 12, and at the same time developed his singing abilities in church choirs. By high school, he was playing in rock bands. An Anthropology major at Bates College in Maine, Harris traveled to Cameroon to study African linguistics, and returned there a couple years later on a post-graduate fellowship. During these visit...

THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 26, 4-6 PM I believe that cartooning can be taught to most sighted people, including some who claim they “can’t draw a straight line.” (Many cartoonists never bother with straight lines!) You just need the desire, plus the willingness to set aside some preconceptions and habits that may be in your way. Cartooning is not a lesser art than realistic drawing; it is an approach to drawing that teaches you to observe and then translate your ideas in unique ways. And, let...

Join us on Thursday March 19, 2020 for Wine Down Under, An Australian Wine Dinner. Chef Donald will present you with five BEAUTIFUL Wines paired with five delicious courses. Ann Sackett, a level three Sommelier will immerse us into the world of “down under” wine making. Event will begin at 6:00 pm, where you will be greeted with a glass of the Cap Classique Brut Rose upon arrival. 5-Course dinner starts at 6:15 pm where you will indulge in a special "down under" inspired menu. Tickets a...

HAVILAH RAND Havilah's music moves across genres with ease, glancing against various facets of jazz, country, folk, blues, to stand alone as a thing in itself. Her phrasing is remarkable, syllables stretched slowly with elegance and laid down against and over each other like braids - Scot Casey, What's Up Magazine "Her songs fall in that country-rock area, but more like a singer-songwriter with country influences, with her voice a country-fried cross between Stevie Nicks and Sheryl Crow w...

THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 26, 4-6 PM I believe that cartooning can be taught to most sighted people, including some who claim they “can’t draw a straight line.” (Many cartoonists never bother with straight lines!) You just need the desire, plus the willingness to set aside some preconceptions and habits that may be in your way. Cartooning is not a lesser art than realistic drawing; it is an approach to drawing that teaches you to observe and then translate your ideas in unique ways. And, let...

Having lived a true wanderer's life in an RV for the last three years, Emily Scott Robinson has seen and studied nearly every corner of American life. She pours all that experience into Traveling Mercies, her upcoming debut with Brooklyn Basement Records, the title track for which was included in a segment of NPRs The World on immigration and the travel ban after host Marco Werman heard her perform it at SXSW. At the time, I didn't have a recording of the song because Id just written it, so I we...

THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 20-MARCH 26, 4-6 PM I believe that cartooning can be taught to most sighted people, including some who claim they “can’t draw a straight line.” (Many cartoonists never bother with straight lines!) You just need the desire, plus the willingness to set aside some preconceptions and habits that may be in your way. Cartooning is not a lesser art than realistic drawing; it is an approach to drawing that teaches you to observe and then translate your ideas in unique ways. And, let...

"Flawless fingerpicking and slide guitar paired with an idiosyncratic style and an exuberant performance persona make James come on like a full band." - Dirty Linen "James pulls off riffs that no one this side of Mississippi John Hurt or prime Leo Kottke has committed to tape in years". - Blues Access "It says a lot about James' gift as a musician and storyteller that his own songs possess much of the same charm of the same charm of the older songs he performs." - Washington Post ABOUT ...

"Talbot pushes our understanding of our selves through the intensity of his songcraft. Even the instrumental tracks are enough to make you stop what youre doing and listen." - No Depression It's a busy life for songwriter and farmer NATHANIEL TALBOT, who runs an organic vegetable farm and seed company on Whidbey Island, in Washington States Puget Sound. When not out cultivating onions on his solar-powered tractor, he's inside cultivating songs that are rooted in the earth and American tradit...

This class will be held in Building 315 A class for beginners new to hand tool woodworking (or just to woodworking). Hand Tool Heaven was developed as Jim Tolpin wrote The New Traditional Woodworker. Purchasing this book is not required but we have copies for purchase when you arrive at the school for class. While attending this class, you will learn a boatload of tips, tricks and core techniques that will convince you that hand tools—once properly setup, sharpened and handled—are not dif...

This class will be held in Building 315 A five-day class for beginners at hand tool woodworking (or just to woodworking).  Learn to develop skills while building two more projects from Jim Tolpin’s The New Traditional Woodworker. In this class, you will learn a boatload of tips, tricks and core techniques that will convince you that hand tools, once properly setup, sharpened and handled, are not difficult to master or tedious to use, and are anything but obsolete. You will discover the ple...

"The matter is clear. Terry Robb is one of our finest acoustic guitarists today. Hes not just technically sublime; he plays with unrestrained passion you will feel deep down inside." - Living Blues magazine Terry Robb is hailed as a blues guitar virtuoso and one of the finest acoustic guitarists on the international scene. His signature fingerpicking style has earned him international acclaim from worldwide audiences, esteemed music critics and his distinguished peers. Incorporating element...

Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories. Claude's inimitable style incorporates all five digits on each hand dancing independently but in unison, plucking, picking and strumming at such speed and precision that his fingers often seem to melt into a blur. Thousands of people in the UK, Europe and USA have enjoyed listening to this virtuoso and for the majority of his a...

This class will be held in Building 315 A class for beginners new to hand tool woodworking (or just to woodworking). Hand Tool Heaven was developed as Jim Tolpin wrote The New Traditional Woodworker. Purchasing this book is not required but we have copies for purchase when you arrive at the school for class. While attending this class, you will learn a boatload of tips, tricks and core techniques that will convince you that hand tools—once properly setup, sharpened and handled—are not dif...

This class will be held in Building 315 A five-day class for beginners at hand tool woodworking (or just to woodworking).  Learn to develop skills while building two more projects from Jim Tolpin’s The New Traditional Woodworker. In this class, you will learn a boatload of tips, tricks and core techniques that will convince you that hand tools, once properly setup, sharpened and handled, are not difficult to master or tedious to use, and are anything but obsolete. You will discover the ple...

Mouldings are typically the architectural trim you see along baseboards, wainscoting, railings, and ceilings. There is a tool list for this class. About  Matt Bickford is a planemaker in Haddam Neck, CT, specializing in moulding planes. Along with contributions to various woodworking magazines, Matt is the author of Mouldings in Practice and is featured in a Lie-Nielsen produced DVD with the same name. Matt has taught the skill of using wooden moulding planes across the country. This is th...

I have known and enjoyed these three women's music, both individually and collectively as Chattervox and The Malvinas for over 20 years and have been wanting to get them out here. Gina Forsyth is on the faculty of Fiddle Tunes this year, so Lisa & Beth decided to come out this way as well to play a few shows. With roots all over North America, the Malvinas pull together a broad palette of regional flavours including: the blues-tinged grooves of the deep South, the spicy Cajun flavours of Lou...

This class will be held in Building 304, between Taps & USO Chair making is where design and function meet comfort. In an ideal world each chair would be crafted for the individual - matching the length and curvature of your spine, the separation of your hips, the length of your thighs and the length of your shins. Chair making also drives the furniture maker to combine beauty and strength. An elegant chair looks comfy and inviting but is also built to resist the stresses of day to day use...

A day of creative inquiry and colorful play, with the goal of interacting with the intelligence of our bodies. These guided art practices offer a light-hearted method for looking within, and for responding authentically to what we find inside. Students will experience a hands-on creative approach to direct sensing, deep inquiry, self-reflection and connecting with the intelligence within our bodies—emotional, physical, imaginal. These art practices effectively access inner knowing, often bringin...

A day of creative inquiry and colorful play, with the goal of interacting with the intelligence of our bodies. These guided art practices offer a light-hearted method for looking within, and for responding authentically to what we find inside. Students will experience a hands-on creative approach to direct sensing, deep inquiry, self-reflection and connecting with the intelligence within our bodies—emotional, physical, imaginal. These art practices effectively access inner knowing, often bringin...

This class will be held in Building 315 A class for beginners new to hand tool woodworking (or just to woodworking). Hand Tool Heaven was developed as Jim Tolpin wrote The New Traditional Woodworker. Purchasing this book is not required but we have copies for purchase when you arrive at the school for class. While attending this class, you will learn a boatload of tips, tricks and core techniques that will convince you that hand tools—once properly setup, sharpened and handled—are not dif...

This class will be held in Building 315 A five-day class for beginners at hand tool woodworking (or just to woodworking).  Learn to develop skills while building two more projects from Jim Tolpin’s The New Traditional Woodworker. In this class, you will learn a boatload of tips, tricks and core techniques that will convince you that hand tools, once properly setup, sharpened and handled, are not difficult to master or tedious to use, and are anything but obsolete. You will discover the ple...