Arts on Main is offering a variety of classes in January, including some new ones, at the gallery on Main Street in Gloucester.
The Basic Drop Spindle Workshop is ideal for anyone curious about ancient fiber arts, said a press release, including knitters, crocheters, weavers, and aspiring spinners. The first session teaches the basics of drafting and spinning a single ply yarn on a spindle, while the second session teaches how to ply two singles into a final two-ply yarn and how to finish the yarn for use in other projects. The two-part class is being offered from 1-4 p.m. on two successive Saturdays, Jan. 4 and 11, for ages 13 and up. All supplies are included. The cost is $95.
A Native Gourd class will be taught by Pamunkey artist Ethan Brown from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9. He will talk about his gourd art journey and demonstrate his crafting process, which involves wood-burning a line drawing into the gourd shell before applying paints and stains. Gourds and supplies will be prov...