Josephine Knot Market Basket – Friday, April 25 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Kicking off the weekend of creativity is the Josephine Knot Market Basket workshop, part of Carnegie Hall’s Appalachian Heritage Series. Taught by artisan Kathy Talley, this full-day class introduces participants to basic basket weaving techniques to craft a functional market basket complete with a sturdy wooden handle and decorative Josephine knot. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided.
Cost: $125/members, $145/nonmembers, with scholarships available for Greenbrier County students and those aged 50+, who pay just $45.
Stained-Glass 3D Hanging Basket – Saturday, April 26 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Early Saturday morning, artist Lynda Weischowsky returns to Carnegie Hall to guide students through the process of making a Stained-Glass 3D Hanging Basket. Perfect for spring, this beginner-friendly class uses pre-cut glass and soldering techniques to build lifelike ivy vines in glass—no watering required. Participants will assemble their piece using lead came and wire wrapping techniques.
Cost: $95/members, $105/nonmembers, with a reduced rate of $25 for students 18 and under.
Beaded Bracelet Weaving on a Loom – Saturday, April 26 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Rounding out the weekend, Barbara Volk leads a hands-on class in Beaded Bracelet Weaving on a Loom. Held in the Potterfield Weaving Studio, students will learn the basics of loom beadwork as they design and create their own colorful bracelet using glass beads and graph paper. By the end of class, each participant will leave with a finished piece of jewelry and the skills to continue weaving on their own.
Cost: $45/members, $55/nonmembers, with youth scholarships lowering the price to just $15.
Each workshop is part of Carnegie Hall’s mission to foster lifelong learning and celebrate Appalachian heritage through the arts. All classes are held at Carnegie Hall, located at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV. Scholarships are made possible through the Hall’s commitment to accessibility and community enrichment.
For more information or to register, visit carnegiehallwv.org/classes-and-workshops or stop by Carnegie Hall for a brochure. You can also call 304-645-7917 with any questions.
Carnegie Hall WV is a member-driven nonprofit organization supported by individual donations, grants, and fundraising events such as TOOT and the Carnegie Hall Gala.
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