March 6-9: Appalachian Life Workshops begin
The second session set March 27 and 28 will feature Spoon Carving. Each participant will create useful and attractive ladles and tableware using cherry, walnut and maple.
From April 8 to 11, each student will build a Shaving Horse, an old style woodworking bench/vise used by many early settlers of this region.
On May 27 and 28, students will make poplar bark baskets, an ancient tradition brought to settlers in the Appalachia by Cherokee Indians. This workshop is available for children age 10 and over if accompanied by an adult.
The Spring Workshop season will end with Harvesting and Weaving Hickory Bark, June 7 through 11. For hundreds of years hickory bark was used in chair seats and baskets of all types, but now has nearly become a lost tradition. Each workshop will involve plenty of hands-on experience and every participant will take home an item they have created with their very own hands. Every skill level is welcome.
Appalachian Life Workshops is located on 70 acres in southern Rutherford County. Its operators are committed to providing unique learning experiences that keep alive the rich craft tradition of this area. If you would like to learn more or to register for a workshop please call Alan Daigre at 615-409-6072.