Shop the Artisan Fair on Sat and Sun!

img_3670Join us this weekend for the 6th Annual Artisan Fair, a part of the NH Open Doors statewide touring event. This great event will feature new and returning artists featuring ceramics, watercolor, acrylics, jewelry (beaded and silversmithing), fiber arts, and more. We’ll have music by soprano and harper Angela Biggs for an hour each day. Food will be available, including Norwegian Meatballs, Korean BBQ, baked goods, and more.

Location: CSB Community Center, 152 South St, Claremont, NH (in the multipurpose room, behind the front desk)

Time: Sat 10 – 2pm, Sun 11 – 2pm

This event is a fundraiser for WCCMA, please consider supporting us by supporting these great local artists. Special thanks to Claremont Parks and Recreation, and the e-Ticker news of Claremont for their support of this event.

For more info on this event, click HERE or visit us on Facebook.

(There are a few last minute vendor spaces available, as well as spaces on the display table, please contact us if you’d like to participate)

Coming up at WCCMA: German Classical, Sewing, and Harps

Summer is winding down, but there’s a few more weeks of fun before we head towards fall. Join us for the last summer concert of season 9 this weekend, and more hands on activities!

2016 Season Poster LetterSaturday:
The Passion and Turmoil of German Classical
Saturday, August 20th, 7pm

An exploration of rich German compositions for flute, voice, and chamber ensembles of the Classical and Romantic eras performed by Kirsten Becker, piano; Angela Biggs, soprano; Melissa Richmond, flute; and other special guests. Admission by donation. For more info click here.

 

 

Sunday:

needle-and-thread-1419661Simple Sewing: Learn your machine
Sunday, August 21st, 1pm

Do you need a hand learning the basics of your machine and how to get started sewing? Bring your machine (or rent one of ours) for a tutorial on getting set up, tips for getting started, and an easy project. Suggested donation of $10 includes project materials. Registration required, contact [email protected]. Click here for more info.

Coming up:

IMG_4446Hand on Harps
Wednesday, August 24th, 6:30pm

Have you always wanted to play the harp, but don’t know where to start? Good news: Claremont’s popular Hands on Harps workshop is back! Join us to learn how to navigate a harp, some harp-y techniques, and play a simple tune.

No music experience necessary. Harps are provided; fee is by donation (suggested $10); class size is limited, and this workshop fills fast. Register by August 22nd: contact Angela at 603-558-8174 or [email protected]. For more information click here.

Claremont MakerSpace Meeting, Monday March 2nd

Meet-up Flyer 11x17_rev2Join WCCMA at the First Claremont MakerSpace Meeting in Claremont, NH

Join TwinState MakerSpaces for a presentation and discussion about the Claremont MakerSpace! The Claremont MakerSpace will be a community workshop and business incubator that provides members with high-tech and specialty tools for a range of artisanal and industrial fields, as well as training, creative classes, and work/studio space.

This meeting will be on Monday, March 2nd, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, at the Claremont Savings Bank Community Center – 152 South Street, Claremont, NH. A slide presentation will begin at 7, followed by a Q&A.

This is the first Claremont MakerSpace meeting, and we’ll be covering everything from “What is a MakerSpace?” to specifics about bringing the Claremont MakerSpace to life and plans for upcoming meet-ups. We’ll also be showing off some projects that local makers have created, to demonstrate the types of tools and classes that we plan to offer at the Claremont MakerSpace. Come and meet other Makers in the Upper Valley and find out how the Claremont MakerSpace is progressing. This event is open to the public and is for all ages.

For more information about the Claremont MakerSpace, please visit our website: www.claremontmakerspace.org

Contact: [email protected]