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THURSDAY, AUGUST 7:
Basketry with Northeast Basketmakers Guild: Tent D
Learn about basketry from demonstrators as they weave various types of baskets. You’ll even have the opportunity to try it out yourself.
Pewter Casting with Jon Gibson: Tent H
Get a close-up look at the process of pewter casting in antique 18th century bronze molds from a League member named by Early American Life magazine as being among the 200 finest traditional craftsmen in America.
Hand Stitched Leather with Diane Louise Paul: Tent R
Diane uses vintage and antique leather-making tools and techniques to make lasting leather goods that are both functional and works of art. Her skill and use of heritage techniques have earned her a spot as one of Early American Life magazine’s Top Traditional American Craftsmen for 18 years in a row. Today only, you can purchase her work in The Shop at the Fair.
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