Owner Blondell Howard teaches basic sewing techniques & provides all materials as students construct tote bags

Artisan demonstrations, specialty food, live music & crafts such as pottery, glass, jewelry & fashion, converge at three-day festival

Instructors provide yarn & hook or needle as well as skills to purl & cast on in two-hour sessions in colorful shop with furnished porch

Features 250+ top artisans; Interactive demonstrations; Live music performances; Free admission for children ;

Wheel-throwing & hand-building ceramics classes; Small class sizes; All materials & tools provided ;

Beginner, intermediate & advanced-adult painting classes; Children's general art class; Helps local artists to sell art;