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Summer Workshops

VICTORIAN RIBBON WORK
Wed. July 17th, 1-4 PM

Learn the subtle methods of creating beautiful ribbon pins or decorations as was once popular during the 1890’s. Instructor Karen Bovino fiber expert and craft artisan will share the techniques and craft of Victorian ribbon making.
Members $25.00     Nonmembers $30.00
Registration deadline: July 10th
$15.00 materials fee
(pay instructor at the workshop)

BEADED BRACELET WORKSHOP
Thursday August 14th 1-4PM
Learn the twisted – beaded bracelet method in creating your own bracelet or accessory jewelry. Instructor Karen Bovino fiber expert and craft artisan will provide all the necessary beads and methods to create your own bracelet.
$25.00 members     $30.00 nonmembers
Registration deadline: August 7th
$15.00 materials fee (pay instructor at the workshop)

LUNCHEON AND GALLERY TALK
Wednesday, June 18th, 11:30AM
Come enjoy a sumptuous lunch and gallery talk with
renowned etching artist Carol Lummus as she describes the methods of color etching and the motivation behind her clever humor depicted throughout her artworks.
$14.00 members    $17.00 nonmembers
Reservations deadline: June 13th

Museum Events

MAY EXHIBITS (through the 2008 season)
• Hell-Bent for the White House
• Suffrage Movement 1836-1920
• Marine Painter William Muller
• 19th Century Women’s Accessories
• 18th Century Cape Cod Tavern
• Master Potter Ron Geering

May 3, 2PM: Hats and Parasols, followed by a high tea
May 14, 7PM: Lecture - Campaign Imagery, Political Symbols
May 21, 9:30AM: Bus Trip - Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
May 28, 3PM: Movie - Stolen (Greatest Art Heist in US History)

JUNE
June 18, 11:30: Luncheon and Gallery Talk with Carol Lummus
June 27 - Aug 16: Exhibit - Dick Warren & 4 Seas Ice Cream

JULY
July 16, 7PM: Lecture - America’s First Ladies
July 17, 1-4PM: Workshop - Victorian Ribbon Work

AUGUST
Aug 2 - 9: Events - Centerville Old Home Week
Aug 8, 7PM: Lecture - Political Folk Art
Aug 9, 9AM - 3PM: Event - 3rd Annual Yard Sale
Aug 9, 10AM: Event - Centerville Main Street Walking Tour
Aug 9, 11:30 AM: Event - Centerville Main Street Walking Tour
Aug 14, 1-4PM: Workshop - Beaded BraceleT
Aug 20, 7PM: Lecture - Votes for Women
Aug 22 - Oct 11: Exhibit - American Folk Art

SEPTEMBER
Sept 3, 7PM: Lecture - 200 Years of the Presidency

OCTOBER
Oct 1: Event - Annual Golf Tournament
Oct 17 to December: Exhibit - Artists’ Inspired by Centerville History

NOVEMBER
Nov 15 - Dec 13: Exhibit - Museum’s Holiday House
Nov 12, 10:30: Lunch - Annual Volunteer Luncheon
Nov 12, 1PM: Meeting - 56th Annual Meeting

DECEMBER
Dec 7, 4 - 7PM: Event - Centerville Christmas Stroll