HLV to hold summer craft workshops

In Historic Lyme Village's pastoral setting, experience the satisfying feeling of creating a craft of yesteryear at this summer's craft workshops.

Class sizes are limited -- register early. Registration and fees are due two weeks prior to workshop date. Projects are on display at Visitor Center.

Questions? Call Historic Lyme Village 419-483-4949 or Donna Warner 419-499-0118.

Feather Tree, Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. -- Made from dyed goose and turkey feathers attached to wire branches, feather trees were developed in Germany and brought to America by immigrants. Make an 18-inch green goose feather tree with Dennis Bauer. (Bring white glue and scissors.) Fee: $30.

Cutting Quilt Pieces, Saturday, June 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 17, 12-4 p.m. -- Learn to cut out blocks for quilt patterns with Mary Dong. Fee: $20.

Hand Quilting, Sunday, June 29, 12-4 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. -- Piece and tie-quilt a handbag with Mary Dong. Kit provided. Fee: $30.

Beginning Crochet, Sunday, July 20, 12-4 p.m. -- Learn the beginning stitches of crochet and make a dishcloth with Katie Farr. (Bring size J crochet hook and skein of four-ply cotton knitting yarn.) Fee: $10.

Make a Round Textured Basket (bun), Saturday, July 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 2, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. -- Made with different sizes and styles of reed, the beauty will be in the texture. Instructor, Mary Brook. Fee: $25.

Weave a Basket Tote with Shaker Tape Handles, Sunday, July 27, 12-4 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 3, 12-4 p.m. -- Large enough to carry knitting needles and work. Instructor, Mary Brook. Fee: $20.

Hairpin Lace, Sunday, Aug. 10, 12-4 p.m. -- Katie Farr will show you how to make a scarf. Lace frames and crochet hook will be provided to use. (Bring a skein of knitting yarn -- sportweight or four-ply.) Fee: $15.

Historic Lyme Village Association is an independent, non-profit, volunteer historical and educational organization dedicated to preserving the history of this area. Support comes from memberships, admissions, donations, gift shop sales, and projects of association members and friends. Membership is open to anyone interested in historical preservation.