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2nd Annual Local Arts Fair in 2 weeks!

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This event, a part of the state-wide NH Open Doors, is a great way to explore a variety of talent and to buy local! This event will happen over 2 days: Saturday Nov 3rd 10am-2pm, and Sunday Nov 4th 11am-3pm. Vendors include creators of handmade kids toys, to ceramics, and Korean BBQ, to photography and fine arts. A great place to meet the artists, enjoy recorded and live local music, and buy gifts for yourself and others! We will be filling 2 floors with vendors of many unique wares at the Union Church parish hall, 133 Old Church Rd, Claremont, NH.

Vendor spaces are still available, though we cannot accept more vendors of some item types. Contact [email protected] for more details.

Current Confirmed Vendors include (more being added frequently):

United Parish Artisans Hand build pottery, handspun and fiber goods  
Carmen Bywater Photography, cards and art boxes
Richmonds’ Arts Woodworking, knit goods, sew accessories, copper enamel
Korean BBQ Serving prepared foods: authentic Korean BBQ, burgers, home baked goods, and more
Geoffrey Shepherd Watercolor prints
Rodney Torbert Representational work in pen and ink, water color, pencil, linoleum print, acrylics, charcoal.
Country Rag Rugs Rag rugs and baskets  
Max & Ozzie’s Homemade bags, toys, scarves http://www.etsy.com/shop/maxandozzies
Randy Adams Handmade metal wire trees http://silver-wood.com/
Twin Springs Soap Co. Handmade Soaps  
Ernest Montenegro Original sculptures http://www.trworkbench.com/ernest/
Pfister Rugs Handwoven goods pfisterrugs.com
Tutu Cutie Tutu’s, headbands, and acccessories  
Rebecca Archambault Canned garden vegetables and more

 

Concert friday and 3-days of Taiko this week!

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It’s a big week this week!

Taiko Classes: Wednesday starts us off with 2 Taiko Classes with the fantastic Stuart Paton of Burlington Taiko. One will be held with Stevens High School students, and the other is a 2-day program open to the public. There are still spaces available, so sign up now by emailing [email protected]. For more info: Click here

Concert Friday: Friday all the hard work of students and community members will be ready, and a fabulous concert filled with Taiko and Japanese folk dancing open to be public will be performed at 7pm. Bring a chair and a warm jacket for this special outside concert. Hot food and beverages will be available to purchase at the concert. For more info: Click here

Pre-concert Buffet Dinner: Come early and enjoy a delicious Fall Comfort Buffet Dinner. Adults $8, under 12 $5. Discounts available on request for families of 3 or more. The meal will include homemade soup, mac and cheese donated by Simply Comfort, a sub donated by Best Subs, salad, casseroles, desserts and more, donated by the WCCMA Board and friends of WCCMA.

Taiko Class next week, sign up now!

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Not cut out to be a taiko drummer, but love to watch? Information on the performance can be found by clicking here.

Taiko is fun and addicting, here is your chance to work with an amazing taiko professional! This class will be taught by Stuart Paton (Founder and Artistic Director of Burlington Taiko Group), in include 3 days of rehearsal. We have limited spaces, so participants must sign up by Monday, October 1st (if you miss the deadline, email or call us to see if there is space left). Priority is given to school aged students, and this program is designed for ages 9 and up (most younger students can still attend).

Want to participate?

The dates are October 3-4-5, and time/details are below. You will need to attend all three rehearsals to learn the piece for a performance on the last day. This class is free, but a donation in any amount to help support it is suggested.

This engaging program will end with you performing in a concert along with Stuart Paton Sensei, students, and adults from across the Claremont and the surrounding communities. The class will be taught by Stuart Paton of Burlington Taiko, who many saw perform at the Claremont Farmers’ Market program. The performance will be in a field outside under a tent (it will be chilly, so warm clothing will be a necessity!). The evening of the performance there will be a final rehearsal. WCCMA will be hosting a dinner buffet and hot snacks and beverages for your convenience should you decide to eat on site before the performance. Buffet discounts for families will be available.

Please email: [email protected] with the participation info, or any questions.

What we need to know for your participation:
Name(s):

How many spaces would you like (please note ages of students, and relationship to any participating adults)?

Can you attend the performance (priority is given to these participants)?

The schedule:

Wed, Oct. 3
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6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Taiko Class
Location: Union Church Parish Hall
133 Old Church Rd, Claremont, NH

Thurs, Oct. 4
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6:30 pm – 8:30 pm 
Taiko Class
Location: Union Church Parish Hall
133 Old Church Rd, Claremont, NH

Fri, Oct. 5
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5:30 – 6:00pm 
Taiko Class – DRESS REHEARSAL
Union Church Field
133 Old Church Rd, Claremont, NH

7:00 – ~8:00
Taiko Performance with Stuart Paton Sensei and local students
Union Church Field

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