2025 NENC District Craft Workshop CLASS INFORMATION
Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
The 2025 Northeastern NC Craft Workshop will be held on Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd at the Vernon G James Research and Extension Center, located at 207 Research Station Road, off Highway 32N, in Plymouth, NC. Registration is on a “first come - first served” basis and can fill up quickly. Registration fees are nonrefundable, but are transferable.
Registration forms and registration fees should be mailed to: Lisa Winslow, 1293 School House Rd., Elizabeth City, NC 27909. (phone: 252-562-5441) by March 15, 2025. Registration fees defray general cost of workshops, including mileage and lunch for teachers, postage for mailings, paper supplies, equipment, etc.
Please DO NOT send kit fee with registration fee. Class kit fees cover the cost of supplies used in class and are due after you receive notice of confirmation of your class/workshop. Sample photos of workshop projects are on the back page and/or can be viewed at Facebook
1. ALUMINUM LIGHTWEIGHT JEWELRY: one-day class, Friday, May 2nd. Students will learn to bend, hammer and shape aluminum wire into wearable jewelry. Sterling silver ear wires will be used to complete all earrings. Students will choose from a variety of patterns (earrings & pendants).
INSTRUCTOR: Juanita T. Bailey Phone: 252-562-3049 Post Office Box 3057 Email: nitaebug@centurylink.net Hertford, NC 27944.
CLASS LIMIT: 10 KIT FEE: $30
STUDENTS SHOULD BRING: Round nose pliers and nylon pliers, ball hammer or flat nose hammer, small desk lamp & extension cord (Note: some tools will be available for sharing.) Please bring a small box to take jewelry home in. Skills needed: Good eyesight, hand dexterity and patience. Beginners welcome. KIT WILL INCLUDE: All aluminum wire and silver findings as well as a silver cleaning cloth.
2. BASKETRY –one-day class, Saturday, May 3rd. Participants will make a traditional market basket using reed from the rattan vine. Finished baskets will be 4” X 8” square. Great for beginners.
INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Sowders Phone: 919-720-0283 601 S. Edenton Rd. Email: sahesing@ncsu.edu Hertford, NC 279044
CLASS LIMIT: 8 KIT FEE: $15
STUDENT SHOULD BRING: A good attitude and ready to have fun. KIT WILL INCLUDE: All supplies.
3. BEADWEAVING – “Bead-woven Bracelets” one-day class, Friday, May 2nd. Participants will learn to make a bead-woven bracelet using glass seed beads and 2-hole beads. A step-by-step instruction pattern – “Silky Stacker” – by designer Deb Roberts is included. A variety of colors will be available to select from. No experience is necessary.
INSTRUCTOR: Pat Eurice Phone: 252-484-0987 905 W. Millpond Road Email: patriciaeurice@gmail.com Roper, NC 27970
CLASS LIMIT: 10 KIT FEE: $15
STUDENT SHOULD BRING: Small sharp scissors, reading glasses if needed and be prepared to use a needle to string small beads.
KIT WILL INCLUDE: Beading mat, glass seed beads, needles, string, and findings to complete projects.
2025 NENC District Craft Workshop CLASS INFORMATION
Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd 9:30am to 4:00pm
4. BEADWEAVING – “Peyote Bracelet” one-day class, Saturday, May 3rd. Participants will learn the peyote bead-weaving technique, how to read peyote patterns and how to create their own patterns. A variety of colors will be available to select from. No experience is necessary.
INSTRUCTOR: Pat Eurice Phone: 252-484-0987
905 W. Millpond Road Email: patriciaeurice@gmail.com
Roper, NC 27970
CLASS LIMIT: 10 KIT FEE: $15
STUDENT SHOULD BRING: Small sharp scissors and be prepared to use a needle to string small beads.
KIT WILL INCLUDE: Beading mat, glass seed beads, needles, string and findings to complete projects.
5. DECOY CARVING AND PAINTING: two-day class, Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd. Students will learn or sharpen carving skills to carve and paint a Wigeon decoy. Beginners will learn basic decoy carving and experienced carvers will sharpen skills using knives and rasps, with tupelo wood and acrylic paint. No experience is required, just be in the mood for some fun learning!
INSTRUCTOR: Ed Morrison Phone: 252-529-8760
501 Norman Lane Email: e2m33@yahoo.com
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
CLASS LIMIT: 20 KIT FEE: $38
STUDENT SHOULD BRING: Apron, and knives/rasps if you prefer to use your own.
KIT WILL INCLUDE: All supplies and tools to use in class.
6. DECORATIVE EGGS: one-day class, Friday, May 2nd.. Students will work on a real goose egg applying a print picture as well as gems, beads, flatbacks and additional decorative items. The egg will be ready for hanging or standing.
INSTRUCTOR: Sue Stokely Phone: 252-339-3808
838 Ocean Hwy., S Email: countrylps@gmail.com
Hertford, NC 27944
CLASS LIMIT: 10 KIT FEE: $10
STUDENT SHOULD BRING: None
KIT WILL INCLUDE: All supplies and tools to use in class.
7. GLASS ETCHING: One-day class, Friday, May 2nd or Saturday, May 3rd. Students will learn how to safely use creamed base acid etch solution and the basics of creating their own design using masking tape and contact paper as a resist. They will work with run-n-etch stencils, peel & stick stencils, and over-and-over stencils.
INSTRUCTOR: Georgine Armstrong Phone: (H) 252-335-5917(C) 252-339-6030
1501 Pot O’ Gold Trail Email: rainbowdga@gmail.com
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
CLASS LIMIT: 10 KIT FEE: $20
STUDENT SHOULD BRING: Wear old clothing or shirt, or apron, good eyesight and willingness to follow instructions and have fun.
KIT WILL INCLUDE: All necessary materials.2025 NENC District Craft Workshop CLASS INFORMATION
Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd 9:30am to 4:00pm
8. PAINTING IN ACRYLIC: one-day class, Friday, May 2nd. Paint a-long workshop with acrylic artist’s paints on a 11” X 14” canvas. Participants will paint a-long with the instructor and complete the painting of the Garden Gazebo.
INSTRUCTOR: Catherine Hamill Phone: (H) 252-305-8151 (C) 203-435-3050 704 Wingina Avenue Email: catherinewhamill@yahoo.com Manteo, NC 27954
CLASS LIMIT: 15 KIT FEE: $15
STUDENTS SHOULD BRING: Clothes to paint in as acrylic paints DO NOT wash out of clothes.
KIT WILL INCLUDE: Canvas and use of instructor’s brushes, paints, palette, easel, paper towels, and reference photo.
9. PAINTING IN ACRYLIC: one-day class, Saturday, May 3rd. Each student will work with instructor to complete a painting of their pet, “Paint your Pet”, on 11” X 14” canvas. Students MUST email Catherine the picture of their pet that they want to use as a reference, no later than May 1st. Catherine will print it out the correct size and bring it to the class.
INSTRUCTOR: Catherine Hamill Phone: (H) 252-305-8151 (C) 203-435-3050 704 Wingina Avenue Email: catherinewhamill@yahoo.com Manteo, NC 27954
CLASS LIMIT: 15 KIT FEE: $15
STUDENTS SHOULD BRING: Clothes to paint in as acrylic paints DO NOT wash out.
KIT WILL INCLUDE: Canvas and use of instructor’s brushes, paints, palette, easel, paper towels, and reference photo.
10. PAINTING WITH WATERCOLORS: one-day class, Saturday, May 3rd. Students will use watercolors to paint several smaller paintings suitable for cards or framing. They will learn wet on wet technique and dry to wet technique. Beginner to expert, everyone welcome.
INSTRUCTOR: Laura DeNunzio Phone: (C) 252-312-6733 617 Alton St. Email: ndenunz@gmail.com Elizabeth City, NC 27909
CLASS LIMIT: 12 KIT FEE: $42
STUDENT SHOULD BRING: Container to carry artwork home. KIT WILL INCLUDE: All necessary supplies.
11. PAINTING & SILK SCARF DYEING WITH ALCOHOL INK: one-day class, Friday, May 2nd. Students will learn how to manipulate alcohol inks on a couple of different substrates & each student will use the inks to create and finish a silk scarf. Extra scarves may be available for purchase ($13). This class will end at 2:00 pm but all projects will be completed by that time.
INSTRUCTOR: Laura DeNunzio Phone: (C) 252-312-6733 617 Alton St. Email: ndenunz@gmail.com Elizabeth City, NC 27909
CLASS LIMIT: 12 KIT FEE: $42
STUDENT SHOULD BRING:, 4 cans of canned air. Inks are permanent so wear old clothes. KIT WILL INCLUDE: Silk scarf and all supplies other than the canned air.
2025 NENC District Craft Workshop CLASS INFORMATION
Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd 9:30am to 4:00pm
12. SEWING: Gadget Girls Tool Kit: one day class, Friday, May 2nd or Saturday, May 3rd. Students will work with fabric, vinyl, install zippers when and why we use stabilizer for making bags of all kinds and create a wonderful item that has many purposes, such as notions, knitting supplies, cosmetic bags and more.
INSTRUCTOR: Carol Gibson-Weik Phone: (C) 540-454-7666
111 Libbs Way Email: ladyloves2sew@yahoo.com
Manteo, NC 27954
CLASS LIMIT: 10 KIT FEE: $60
STUDENT SHOULD BRING: Sewing machine in good working order with a walking foot if you have one, small scissors, 12’x4’ ruler. All kits will be pre-cut but having a small iron and a rotary cutter and small cutting mat might come in handy.
KIT WILL INCLUDE: All fabrics, vinyl, 2 coordinated zippers, velcro, stabilizers & pattern. Large selection of kits(different fabrics) to choose from. All cut out & ready to go.
13. STAINED GLASS (BASIC): two-day class Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd. Students will learn to identify and use different types of glass, glass cutting techniques, use of patterns and soldering in the copper foil techniques. Students will
create various suncatchers.
INSTRUCTOR: Gail Lane Phone: (H) 252-330-7865 (C) 252-337-4282
102 Gaston Dr. Email: gfwlane4@live.com
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
CLASS LIMIT: 8 KIT FEE: $50
STUDENT SHOULD BRING: Paper, pencil, closed toe shoes, arm and hand strength required for scoring the glass, good eyesight and a willingness to learn.
KIT WILL INCLUDE: All materials that you will need to complete the project
14. YO-YO QUILT SQUARE: one-day class, Saturday, May 3rd Students will learn to cut circles from fabric and form and stitch them into YO-YO’s. You will start your own yo-yo quilt square.
INSTRUCTOR: Glenda Morrison Phone: (C) 757-578-0121
501 Norman Lane Email: gbm.1935@yahoo.com
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
CLASS LIMIT: 10 KIT FEE: $15
STUDENT SHOULD BRING: Sharp scissors.
KIT WILL INCLUDE: All materials that you will need to complete the project
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