Event Description:
While the majority of these events are Free, there are a few workshops which require payment. Visit Information Tent I for more information and to register and pay.
Saturday, August 5
Demonstrations:
Dorr Mill Store
Guild Tent C – All Day
A demonstration of all steps in braiding a rug – wool preparation, braiding, butting, and lacing. Members will also be demonstrating the technique of traditional rug hooking with strips of wool.
Basketmaking with Jeffrey Gale
Tent U – All Day
Using a shaving horse, drawknife, and pounding mallet, Jeffrey will be making ash splints for weavers to weave a traditional new england market/garden basket. He will be shaving freshly split billets, using his drawknife, the old fashioned way. All aspects of making a traditional basket in this manner, starting with a log, will be displayed.
Sunday, August 6
Demonstrations:
Northern Lights Quilt Guild
Guild Tent C – All Day
Come and see the guild’s quilts on display that were made using the basic shapes of squares and triangles. They encourage guests to come and participate in creating their own designs using these shapes too!
Basketmaking with Jeffrey Gale
Tent U – All Day
Using a shaving horse, drawknife, and pounding mallet, Jeffrey will be making ash splints for weavers to weave a traditional new england market/garden basket. He will be shaving freshly split billets, using his drawknife, the old fashioned way. All aspects of making a traditional basket in this manner, starting with a log, will be displayed.
Monday, August 7
Demonstrations:
NH Spinners and Dyers Guild
Demo Tent U – All Day
Members of the New Hampshire Spinners and Dyers Guild will provide visitors with an opportunity to observe the process of bringing raw wool to the yarn used for garments. Articles will be displayed.
Northeast Feltmakers Guild
Guild Tent C – All Day
What could you make with wool, water, and soap? Visit with the Northeast Feltmakers to see what they have made including clothing, sculptures, toys, etc. Also, try your hands and join them in making FELT!
Wool Embroidery on Wool Pillows with Brita Ek:
On the Patio – All Day
Brita will showcase traditional Swedish techniques, from initial drawing on fabric, stitching, blocking, and assembling the finished product. There will be samples for attendees to work on and take home!
Tuesday, August 8
Demonstrations:
NH Weavers Guild
Guild Tent C – All Day
Members of the New Hampshire Weavers Guild will demonstrate handweaving on a variety of looms and share with Fair visitors about learning and practicing weaving as an art and craft in the 21st century.
Junior Demonstrator Georgia Kahn
Next Gen Tent Y – All Day
Watch and be inspired as Georgia demonstrates her pottery techniques on the wheel!
Wool Embroidery on Wool Pillows with Brita Ek
On the Patio – All Day
Brita will showcase traditional Swedish techniques, from initial drawing on fabric, stitching, blocking, and assembling the finished product. There will be samples for attendees to work on and take home!
Workshops:
Kids Basket Weaving with Ruth Boland
Tent U – 11am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm, and 3pm
Come and weave a trinket basket on a 4 inch pre-drilled wooden base. The basket will be pre-started with spokes already inserted in order to ensure everyone finishes within 45 minutes. Students will have a choice of weaving with one weaver in a simple over under pattern (5-9 year olds) or weaving a 3 rod wale pattern with 3 weavers (8-12 year olds).
Pre-register at Information Tent I – Fee $10 per person, Ages 5-12.
Wednesday, August 9
Demonstrations:
Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum
Guild Tent C – All Day
Indigenous artists from across Northern New England will be sharing their skills in creating jewelry and accessories using a combination of traditional and contemporary materials and techniques.
Workshops:
Tree Stars, Weavings from Nature with Alice Ogden
On the Patio – 11am-12pm; 1-2pm; 3-4pm
Just for Kids! Learn the basics of weaving using natural materials from NH woods and make a star decoration to take home with you.
Pre-register at Information Tent I Fee $10 per person, Ages 5-12.
Basket Weaving with Ruth Boland:
Tent U – 11am and 2pm
Participants will weave a round reed basket on a 6 inch pre-drilled wooden base. Students will insert spokes and learn to set up the base. Students will insert spokes and learn to set up the base. They will then learn round reed weaving techniques to include 3-rod wale and how to braid a border. A choice of colors will be available.
Pre-register at Information Tent I Fee $20 per person, Ages 13 and up.
Thursday, August 10
Demonstrations:
Soo Nippi Quilt Guild
Guild Tent C – All Day
Join the Soo Nippi Quilt Guild to see how they design their quilts using different piecing techniques.
Workshops:
Book Making and Mixed Media Techniques with Joy Malcolm
Tent U, 11am and 2pm
Participants will create a simple handmade book and then experiment with different mixed media techniques including image transfers, collage, and layering mediums.
Pre-register at Information Tent I – Fee $10 per person, Ages 13 and up.
Tree Stars, Weavings from Nature with Alice Ogden
On the Patio – 11am-12pm; 1-2pm; 3-4pm
Just for Kids! Learn the basics of weaving using natural materials from NH woods and make a star decoration to take home with you.
Pre-register at Information Tent I Fee $10 per person, Ages 5-12.
Friday, August 11
Demonstrations:
Northeast Basketmakers Guild
Guild Tent C – All Day
Various types of basket making will be demonstrated all day. Different materials will be available for guests to use and instruction provided to try to create different styles of baskets with the guild!
New England Lace Guild:
Demo Tent U – All Day
The New England Lace Group will demonstrate the craft of bobbin lacemaking which dates back to the 16th century. Bobbin lace was the technique used to make most lace before the advent of machines.
Junior Demonstrator Tansy Sears
Next Generation Tent Y – All Day
Visit Tansy Sears as she demonstrates how she spins flax into linen yarn with a spinning wheel and spindle. She will also be discussing the steps that come before and after the spinning process.
Saturday, August 12
Demonstrations:
Fly Tying with Larry Antonuk
Demo Tent U – All Day
Master Fly Tyer Larry Antonuk will be demonstrating the techniques used in the construction of fishing flies. Using traditional Scottish and Irish patterns from the 1700’s, he creates flies that are both fishable and works of art. Larry will also be demonstrating some contemporary New England trout patterns, sharing tips valuable to beginner or experienced tyers – or to anyone just wondering how this craft works.
Bead Society of NH
Guild Tent C – All Day
The Bead Society of NH will be on hand to demonstrate various techniques from geometric beading to wire working and kumihimo, a form of Japanese braiding technique.
Woodcut Printmaking with Amy McGregor-Radin
On the Patio- All Day
Join Amy McGregor-Radin to watch the fascinating stages of making a woodcut print from carving, to inking, and printing. Guests can even give it a try with some of her samples that will be available!
Sunday, August 13
Demonstrations:
White Mountain Woolen Magic
Guild Tent C – All Day
White Mountain Woolen Magic is the NH Chapter of the Association of Traditional Hooking Artists. Members will share their enthusiasm and skills with all interested in this traditional handcraft and all ages and abilities are encouraged to give it a try!
Fly Tying with Larry Antonuk
Demo Tent U – All Day
Master Fly Tyer Larry Antonuk will be demonstrating the techniques used in the construction of fishing flies. Using traditional Scottish and Irish patterns from the 1700’s, he creates flies that are both fishable and works of art. Larry will also be demonstrating some contemporary New England trout patterns, sharing tips valuable to beginner or experienced tyers – or to anyone just wondering how this craft works.
