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MakeKeowee empowers individuals through hands-on crafting experiences, focusing on traditional skills like Sashiko embroidery. Our mission is to foster creativity, community, and sustainability while preserving cultural arts for future generations.

Get a head start on your Halloween decorating and gift-giving! We are excited to invite you to our Hollloween Bisqueware Workshop, a fun, hands-on experience where you can craft your own custom holiday decor. We have festive bisqueware options to choose from. Feel free to select one piece or paint multiple! How the 2 Day Workshop Works (The event dates show two options for Day one):<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Day 1: Pick out your piece(s) and apply a prepped base coat. (Either August 18th or August 24 for Day 1)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Day 2: Add your painted details and choose your final finish: (Either August 19th or August 31 for Day 2)<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Paint &amp; Spray Varnish (Included): Seal your piece and take it home the very same day!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Kiln Glaze Upgrade (Optional +$15): Glaze your piece in class, and we will fire it in our kiln for a classic glossy finish to pick up later.</li></ul></li></ul>Expert Guidance On HandWe are thrilled to welcome Keowee Key resident, professional artist, and former art teacher, Susan Volk! With 25 years of artistic experience and a keen eye for color, Susan will provide personalized, expert guidance to help bring your vision to life, regardless of your level of experience. Pricing &amp; Registration Details:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Seat Reservation Fee:&nbsp;$25&nbsp;(Covers instruction, base coat, acrylic paints, brushes, and spray varnish finish).</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bisqueware Pieces:&nbsp;$10&ndash;$45 each, chosen and paid for in person on Day 1.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Kiln Firing Upgrade: +$15 per glazed piece (optional).</li></ul>

Halloween Bisque-ware Workshop: Pick & Paint.

Get a head start on your holiday decorating and gift-giving! We are excited to invite you to our Holiday Bisqueware Workshop, a fun, hands-on experience where you can craft your own custom holiday decor. We have 21 festive bisqueware options to choose from&mdash;including classic trees, Santas, nativity scenes, and more. Feel free to select one piece or paint multiple! How the 2 Day Workshop Works (The event dates show two options for Day one):<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Day 1: Pick out your piece(s) and apply a prepped base coat. (Either August 18th or August 24 for Day 1)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Day 2: Add your painted details and choose your final finish: (Either August 19th or August 31 for Day 2)<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Paint &amp; Spray Varnish (Included): Seal your piece and take it home the very same day!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Kiln Glaze Upgrade (Optional +$15): Glaze your piece in class, and we will fire it in our kiln for a classic glossy finish to pick up later.</li></ul></li></ul>Expert Guidance On HandWe are thrilled to welcome Keowee Key resident, professional artist, and former art teacher, Susan Volk! With 25 years of artistic experience and a keen eye for color, Susan will provide personalized, expert guidance to help bring your vision to life, regardless of your level of experience. Pricing &amp; Registration Details:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Seat Reservation Fee:&nbsp;$25&nbsp;(Covers instruction, base coat, acrylic paints, brushes, and spray varnish finish).</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bisqueware Pieces:&nbsp;$10&ndash;$45 each, chosen and paid for in person on Day 1.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Kiln Firing Upgrade: +$15 per glazed piece (optional).</li></ul>

Holiday Bisque-ware Workshop: Pick & Paint.

Ready to spice up your woodturning skills? This course is the perfect next step for those who have mastered the basics and are ready to combine precision engineering with elegant design.Under the expert guidance of Wells Doty, you&rsquo;ll move beyond simple spindles to create a functional, matched set of salt and pepper grinders. This hands-on workshop covers everything from boring deep internal cavities to the fine details of external shaping.What You&rsquo;ll LearnWe&rsquo;ve structured this class to guide you through the technical precision required for high-quality kitchenware:<ul data-path-to-node="5" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Preparation &amp; Boring: Mastering the &quot;secret sauce&quot; of grinders&mdash;drilling deep, straight holes and creating clean internal recesses for the grinding mechanisms.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Form &amp; Ergonomics: Shaping the body and cap to ensure they feel as good in the hand as they look on the table, including how to maintain grain alignment across both pieces.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Mechanism Integration: Learning the &quot;fit and feel&quot; of installing professional-grade hardware (like ceramic or stainless steel mechanisms) for a lifetime of use.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Professional Finish: Applying durable, food-safe finishes that stand up to daily kitchen use while highlighting the natural beauty of the wood.</li></ul>Class Highlights<ul data-path-to-node="7" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Precision Techniques: Learn specialized boring techniques and how to use Jam Chucks or specific mandrels for grinder turning.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Matched Sets: Focus on symmetry and design consistency to create a cohesive pair.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Take Home Your Work: Leave the session with a fully functional, professional-grade salt and pepper set ready for your dining table.</li></ul>Prerequisite: This is an intermediate-level class. Completion of Intro to Wood Turning or equivalent experience with a lathe and basic spindle tools is highly recommended.

Salt and Pepper Grinder

Make your own reversible apron with pockets!. This pattern does not use straps or ties but instead crosses in the back for a better fit and less strain on your neck. Your new apron will provide more coverage than a traditional apron and will quickly become your go-to when working in the kitchen or doing anything messy such as gardening, mechanical repairs, or painting. Customize your apron by your selection of fabrics:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Coordinating fabrics allow you to use the opposite fabric for the pockets on each side, or</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Choose a holiday themed fabric for one side and an everyday theme for the other, or</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Choose a light denim or canvas fabric for an apron that can stand up to garden dirt or auto repairs</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Create a longer apron by getting a bit more fabric (see below)</li></ul>What&rsquo;s Included<ul data-path-to-node="6" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Expert Instruction: Tammy has made many of these aprons for family and friends and has taught this class previously.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A pattern you can keep to use again</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sewing machine, thread, cutting tools, iron and ironing board</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sewing room: dedicated space for measuring, cutting, and sewing to start and finish your project in one day</li></ul>What to BringWhile we provide the tools and equipment, you will need to bring:<ul data-path-to-node="10" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">1 yard each of 2 fabrics (can be coordinating, complimentary, or completely different)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Thread--we have a large variety of thread but if you want a specific color to coordinate with your apron, bring your own</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">For a longer apron get 1.25 yards of each fabric</li></ul>Class Details<ul data-path-to-node="13" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Location: 4 Eagle Ln, Salem, SC (MakeKeowee at Eagles Nest Art Center)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cost $35</li></ul>Get ready for Fall baking or even holiday gifts with this project. You&#39;ll want to make one for every season!

Reversible Apron

Ready to take your woodturning skills to the next level?&nbsp; This course is the perfect follow-up for those who have mastered the basics and are eager to move from spindles to functional art.Under the expert guidance of&nbsp;Wells Doty, you&rsquo;ll transition from simple shapes to the intricate craft of bowl turning. This hands-on workshop covers the entire lifecycle of a bowl, from raw wood selection to the final polish.What You&rsquo;ll LearnWe&rsquo;ve structured this class to walk you through the professional workflow of creating a hollow vessel:<ul data-path-to-node="5" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Preparation &amp; Setup: Understanding wood properties, lathe speed safety, and secure mounting techniques.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The External Form:&nbsp;Shaping the bottom of the bowl and mastering the tenon cut to ensure a perfect fit for the chuck.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Internal Reveal: Re-mounting your piece to hollow out the interior, managing wall thickness, and refining the &quot;curve.&quot;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Professional Finish: Expert sanding techniques for both interior and exterior surfaces and applying food-safe finishes.</li></ul>Class Highlights<ul data-path-to-node="7" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Next-Level Techniques:&nbsp;Move beyond the basics with specialized bowl-turning tools.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hands-On Guidance: Get real-time feedback on your tool rest positioning and shear cutting.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Take Home Your Work: Leave the session with a finished bowl you created from scratch.</li></ul>

WA-BT-01 - Woodturning - Bowls

Start your journey into the exciting and rewarding craft of Woodturning! Taught by our Master Woodturning Instructor, Wells Doty, this introductory class will provide you with the foundational knowledge and skills to safely operate one of our newly acquired mini lathes.What you&#39;ll learn:<ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left: 11.25pt;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: 11.25pt; box-sizing: inherit;">How to safely set up and operate a mini lathe.</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left: 11.25pt;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: 11.25pt; box-sizing: inherit;">Essential woodturning safety protocols.</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left: 11.25pt;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: 11.25pt; box-sizing: inherit;">Core cutting and shaping concepts using the &quot;Spindle turning&quot; technique.</li></ul>What you&#39;ll make:<ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left: 11.25pt;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: 11.25pt; box-sizing: inherit;">You will put your new skills to work right away and craft a simple, functional round wooden mallet to take home!</li></ul> No prior experience is necessary. This foundational course is the perfect stepping stone to our advanced project classes, including bowl turning, pen turning, segmented turning, and more!

WA-ST-01 - Introduction to Woodturning

Ready to add some personality to your garden or home? Join us for an exciting, hands-on workshop where you will transform bisqueware into a stunning finished planter! We have a massive selection of over 400 pieces of bisque ware ready to go, and for this class, we are kicking things off with adorable frog, turtle, or snail planters. Meet Your InstructorWe are thrilled to welcome Susan Volk, a Keowee Key resident and a professional artist. Susan brings 25 years of teaching and artistic experience from Michigan, offering expert, personalized guidance no matter which piece you choose. You choose the finishing technique that best fits your style, and we provide the expert guidance to make it happen. Both options will be taught simultaneously during the same class, allowing you to choose how you want to bring your planter to life: Option #1 (Included): Acrylic &amp; Spray Varnish -&nbsp;Paint your planter with vibrant acrylics and seal it with a protective spray varnish. &nbsp;Instant Gratification. Best suited for beautiful, vibrant indoor decor or protected spaces. &nbsp;Take it home today! Your completed, dried planter goes home with you the very same day. THIS FINISH IS INCLUDED IN YOUR CLASS FEE AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. Option # 2: Traditional Kiln-Fired Glazes -&nbsp;Apply classic ceramic glazes under Susan&#39;s expert direction. &nbsp;More suited for outdoor gardening. Once kiln-fired, your planter is weatherproofed and ready to live outdoors on your porch, patio, or garden. &nbsp;Your piece will be fired in the MakeKeowee kilns and will be ready for pickup at a later date. Class Logistics<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Location: MakeKeowee @ Eagles Nest Art Center, 4 Eagle Lane, Salem, SC</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Project: Your choice of a frog, turtle, or snail planter (bisque ware provided from our collection of 400+ pieces!)</li></ul>Grow your creativity while caring for our lake 🌿🐸 Join us to paint and prepare charming frog, turtle, and snail planters for planting. &nbsp;You&rsquo;ll take home a reminder of how small habitats connect to the health of Lake Keowee.

Hop into Creativity: Frog, Turtle or Snail Bisque Ware Planter Workshop

Wet felting is a textile technique that uses moisture, heat, and friction to bind wool fibers together into a cohesive fabric. This ancient method relies on the natural barbed scales of wool fibers, creating a strong and durable material suitable for various crafts.<br style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: inherit; box-sizing: inherit;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: inherit;"><br style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: inherit; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: inherit;">Melanie Sim, a Keowee Key resident, will teach us how to create beautiful wet felted bowls &nbsp;All materials are provided. &nbsp; All 3 of last years classes were sold out. &nbsp;We may offer an additional class. &nbsp; Note: &nbsp; The location of the class is at the Keowee Key Event Center in Jocassee South Room. &nbsp;If you live outside Keowee Key, stop at gate and call Tammy Holbrook on box and she will let you in.&nbsp;

Wet felted bowl

Ever wonder how those beautiful turned pens that you see at craft fairs are made?Here is your chance to learn how easy it is to turn wood blanks on the lathe and assemble them into stunning keepsake pens. They make great gifts and can be custom engraved with our Glowforge laser printer (2D Design and Fabrication Class)!&nbsp; Cost includes all materials and tools.&nbsp; Course Outline:&nbsp; <ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Intro to pen turning&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Wood sizing&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Drilling pen blanks&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Pen tube insertion&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Machining pen blanks to size&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Mounting pen blanks on mandrel</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Turning pen blanks&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sanding pen blanks&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Finishing pen blanks&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Assembling pens</li></ul>

Woodturning - Pens

Complete your gorgeous cutting/charcuterie board! This is the second of the charcuterie board class where you plane, sand and finish your board(s) &nbsp; <a fr-original-style="" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1josj4dWNCfJq7TvzU2F1nS3eFuZUYxc0UFvLS4vvGTg/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">View Class Syllabus</a>

Charcuterie Board - Second Day

Create your own personalized 3&#39; x 3&#39; or 2&#39; x 2&#39; Barn Quilt for your home, office, or even a barn!🎨 You will start with a primed and framed plywood panel, learn how to draw a published pattern or design your own, and then paint it with vivid outdoor colors. After sealing your piece, you&#39;ll head home with an envy-worthy showpiece ready to be mounted in a prominent place. All materials, tools, and paint are provided in this two-day class. Meet Our Instructor:&nbsp;Tammy Holbrook brings over 30 years of educational experience to the Keowee Krafters community. Before co-founding MakeKeowee, Tammy dedicated three decades to teaching home economics and crafts to middle and high school students, fostering creativity in the next generation. She has been painting barn quilts for over a decade and sharing this specialized craft through teaching for the last two years. Her passion for the art form is deeply personal&mdash;she painted her very first barn quilt in memory of her father shortly after his passing. That original piece still hangs on the family barn today, serving as a testament to the lasting &nbsp;beauty and emotional connection found in handmade art.&nbsp;

Barn Quilt Class

Looking for a portable relaxing sewing project you can take anywhere? &nbsp; Welcome to English Paper Piecing (EPP). &nbsp;This historic, hand-sewing technique uses paper templates to stabilize fabric shapes before hand-stitching them together into intricate designs. &nbsp; It is completely machine free, making it the perfect &ldquo; couch project&ldquo; or travel companion. In this class, we will focus on the classic hexagon shape to make a pin cushion while exploring how to choose fabrics and wrap templates. &nbsp;All materials are included as well as a kit to take home to make an additional one. Join us for a potluck at Keowee Event Center Whitewater Room while we slow down and discover the addictive art of piece work.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What you will learn:&nbsp;The difference between thread basting and glue basting fabric. How to hold your pieces and achieve tight, hand stitches.Tips for &rdquo; fussy cutting&ldquo; fabric to create beautiful kaleidoscope effects.When and how to safely remove the paper template.

Introduction to English Paper Piecing

Start your journey into the exciting and rewarding craft of Woodturning!&nbsp;This introductory class taught by our Master Woodturning Instructor Wells Doty will provide you with the knowledge and skills to safely operate one of our newly acquired mini lathes to make a simple round mallet using the &#39;Spindle turning &#39; technique. With this foundational class you can then move on to other project classes including bowl turning, pen turning, segmented turning and more.&nbsp; Materials provided: 1 3&rdquo; x 3&rdquo; x 12&rdquo; dried hardwood per student&nbsp; Course Outline:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Wood Properties&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Lathe introduction&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Part of lathe&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Lathe Speeds</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Lathe tool introduction&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Intro to turning&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Wood centering&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Putting wood on lathe&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Tool selection&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Lathe speed setting</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Turning a mallet&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sanding on the lathe</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Finishing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cleanup&nbsp;</li></ul> Register to reserve your spot; space is limited to keep instruction hands-on and attentive.

Introduction to Wood turning - OLLI

If you&rsquo;ve always wanted to try quilting but didn&#39;t know where to start, this hands-on session is perfect for you. You&rsquo;ll learn an efficient, beginner-friendly technique to create beautiful, functional pot holders or hot pads. It&#39;s the ultimate &quot;quick win&quot; project designed to build your confidence and give you a rock-solid foundation for the more advanced quilting projects coming soon to MakeKeowee! ✨ What to expect:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Full Customization: Choose from a wide variety of provided precut fabrics, or arrive a little early to cut your own and perfectly personalize your design.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Skill Building: Perfect for absolute beginners or anyone wanting a fun, fast, and rewarding project.</li></ul>Come learn a new skill, hang out with fellow makers, and leave with a gorgeous handmade piece for your kitchen! ☕❤️ 👉 Spaces are limited! Grab your spot today and let&rsquo;s get stitching

Master the basics of quilting with this quick and creative workshop!

Wet felting is a textile technique that uses moisture, heat, and friction to bind wool fibers together into a cohesive fabric. This ancient method relies on the natural barbed scales of wool fibers, creating a strong and durable material suitable for various crafts.<br style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: inherit; box-sizing: inherit;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: inherit;"><br style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: inherit; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: inherit;">Melanie Sim, a Keowee Key resident, will teach us how to create a beautiful wet felted flower (optional: that can coordinate with the wet felted bowl). All materials are provided. &nbsp; This is the first time this particular class has been offered Class size is limited to 4. &nbsp; Note: &nbsp; The location of the class is at the Event Center in Keowee Key the Jocassee &nbsp;South Room. &nbsp;If you live outside Keowee Key, stop at gate and call Tammy Holbrook on box and she will let you in.&nbsp;

Wet felted flower

Discover the art of &quot;weaving with nature&quot; in this unique, hands-on workshop. Led by artist Lois Fitzgerald, you&rsquo;ll learn how to transform a simple picture frame into a creative loom to produce a stunning, one-of-a-kind decorative wall hanging.By blending traditional yarns with organic elements like branches, shells, and pinecones, you&rsquo;ll create a piece of art that brings the beauty of the outdoors into your home.What&rsquo;s Included<ul data-path-to-node="6" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Expert Instruction: Lois will guide you through the process of setting up your &quot;loom&quot; and weaving your natural elements.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Materials: We provide a variety of colorful yarns and foundational &quot;natural&quot; elements to help you get started.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Studio: Access to all the tools you&#39;ll need in our creative makerspace.</li></ul>What to BringWhile we provide the basics, this class is all about personal expression! We encourage you to bring:<ul data-path-to-node="10" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A Frame: An 8&rdquo;x10&rdquo; or 11&rdquo;x14&rdquo; picture frame (no glass or backing needed). Don&#39;t have one? No worries! We have a selection of frames available at the studio for you to choose from.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Organic Finds: An interesting branch, small pinecones, acorns, or shells you&rsquo;ve collected.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Yarn Scraps: If you have leftover bits of yarn at home, bring them along! (Please don&#39;t buy new yarn&mdash;this is the perfect way to upcycle small ends).</li></ul>Class Details<ul data-path-to-node="13" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Location: 4 Eagle Ln, Salem, SC (MakeKeowee at Eagles Nest Art Center)</li></ul>Come express your creative bent and leave with a beautiful, handmade piece of nature-inspired art! Space is limited&mdash;reserve your spot today.

Naturals Off Loom Weaving Class

Have you ever sat down to start a project, fabric in hand, only to find your machine acting like a moody teenager? Whether it&rsquo;s a tension tangle or a mysterious rattle, we&rsquo;re here to help you get back to creating!This drop-in workshop is designed to help you troubleshoot maintenance issues and master minor repairs for a more productive sewing room.What You&rsquo;ll Learn<ul data-path-to-node="6" fr-original-style='padding-inline-start: 32px; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='padding-inline-start: 32px; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'><li fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'>The &quot;Sewing Machine Commandments&quot;: Master the &quot;Thou Shalts&quot; of sewing and take home a handy reminder.</li><li fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'>Troubleshooting 101: Our instructors will cover proper threading, bobbin placement, and how to handle tricky fabric/stitch challenges.</li><li fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'>Deep Cleaning: Learn how to properly clean your machine to keep it running smoothly.</li><li fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'>One-on-One Help: Work with an instructor to understand your specific personal machine (or practice on one of ours).</li></ul>Professional Servicing &amp; SharpeningWe are excited to host George Pennington, a local expert who services all machine types. George will be on-site to discuss your needs before any work begins.<table data-path-to-node="10" fr-original-style='margin-bottom: 32px; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='margin-bottom: 32px; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial; border-collapse: collapse; empty-cells: show; max-width: 100%; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;'><thead fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'><tr fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'><td fr-original-style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; min-width: 5px; box-sizing: inherit; user-select: text;'>Service Type</td><td fr-original-style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; min-width: 5px; box-sizing: inherit; user-select: text;'>Price</td></tr></thead><tbody fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'><tr fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'><td fr-original-style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; min-width: 5px; box-sizing: inherit; user-select: text;'>Computerized Machines</td><td fr-original-style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; min-width: 5px; box-sizing: inherit; user-select: text;'>$100.00</td></tr><tr fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'><td fr-original-style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; min-width: 5px; box-sizing: inherit; user-select: text;'>Electronic Machines</td><td fr-original-style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; min-width: 5px; box-sizing: inherit; user-select: text;'>$75.00</td></tr><tr fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'><td fr-original-style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; min-width: 5px; box-sizing: inherit; user-select: text;'>Scissor Sharpening</td><td fr-original-style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; min-width: 5px; box-sizing: inherit; user-select: text;'>$5.00</td></tr><tr fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'><td fr-original-style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; min-width: 5px; box-sizing: inherit; user-select: text;'>Pinking Shears</td><td fr-original-style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='border: 1px solid; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; min-width: 5px; box-sizing: inherit; user-select: text;'>$7.50</td></tr></tbody></table>Note: Parts, if needed, are an additional cost.Logistics &amp; Registration<ul data-path-to-node="14" fr-original-style='padding-inline-start: 32px; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='padding-inline-start: 32px; font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'><li fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'>Registration Fee: $12 (includes snacks!).</li><li fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'>Drop-off Option: If you can&#39;t bring your machine on the 13th, you can drop it off in advance on June 8th (10:00 AM &ndash; 1:00 PM) at MakeKeowee.</li><li fr-original-style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important;' style='font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin-top: 0px !important; box-sizing: inherit;'>Scheduling: After you sign up, Tammy will contact you to schedule your specific appointment time.</li></ul>Join us to turn those machine frustrations into sewing successes! <div fr-original-style='box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px; display: inline-block; width: 495px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; 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font-size: 14px; position: relative; margin: 10px 0px 0px; width: 465px; display: inline-block;" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px; position: relative; margin: 10px 0px 0px; width: 465px; display: inline-block; line-height: 1.5;"><div fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 0px 0px 10px; margin: 0px; width: 450px; display: table-cell !important;" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; padding: 0px 0px 0px 10px; margin: 0px; width: 450px; display: table-cell !important; line-height: 1.5;"> </div></div> </div></div></div></div>

Sew What?! Understanding your sewing machine

Ready to take your sewing skills to the next level?&nbsp; Join us for a fun, creative spin on the classic zippered pouch! In this hands-on workshop, you&rsquo;ll learn how to transform an ordinary dish mat&nbsp;into a sturdy, structured pouch featuring professional boxed corners and a secure zipper. &nbsp;All materials are included in cost of class. &nbsp;It&rsquo;s the perfect, convenient size to carry your toiletries, craft supplies, or kids&#39; toys. Best of all, this project is incredibly easy to replicate at home, making it your new go-to idea for handmade gifts!<ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left: 11.25pt;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: 11.25pt; box-sizing: inherit;">Skill Level: Perfect for those continuing their zipper journey.</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left: 11.25pt;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: 11.25pt; box-sizing: inherit;">What you walk away with: A finished custom pouch and the confidence to make dozens more on your own!</li></ul>

Dishmat  to Zippered Pouch Class

Please join us for a free crafting class. This week&#39;s focus is creating flowers using nail polish, wire, and corks. &nbsp;Or you are welcome to bring your own projects to work on.&nbsp; Please note this event will be held in the Tablerock Room in the Event Center. &nbsp;The Event Center is the building to the right of the clubhouse. &nbsp; To access the community, please go to the visitor&#39;s entrance and find Tammy Holbrook, and I will open the gate for you. &nbsp;

Open Crafting

Master the basics of quilting with this quick and creative workshop! &nbsp;In this hands-on session, you&rsquo;ll learn an efficient technique to create beautiful, functional pot holders or hot pads. This class is designed to build your confidence and provide a foundation for the more advanced quilting projects coming soon to MakeKeowee.&nbsp; What to expect:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Customization: Choose from a variety of provided precut squares, or arrive early to cut your own and personalize your design.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Skill Building: Perfect for beginners or those looking for a &quot;quick win&quot; project. </li></ul>

Quilted Pot Holder / Hot Pad

Discover the Art of &quot;Little Stabs&quot; 🧵Join us for a hands-on journey into Sashiko, the timeless Japanese art of functional embroidery. Originally used for reinforcing garments, this beautiful craft is now celebrated worldwide for its stunning geometric patterns and decorative flair. Transform a simple running stitch into a geometric masterpiece!<ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left: 11.25pt;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: 11.25pt; box-sizing: inherit;">Endless Possibilities: Use your finished sampler piece to create a custom zipper pouch or a unique tote bag in one of our upcoming open sewing classes!</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left: 11.25pt;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: 11.25pt; box-sizing: inherit;">All-Inclusive: All materials needed for your sampler are included in the $15 registration fee.</li></ul><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height:1.3799999713897704;margin-left: 24pt;margin-right: 30pt;margin-top:5.25pt;margin-bottom:6pt;" style="line-height: 1.38; margin: 5.25pt 30pt 6pt 24pt; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> 📍 Location: Oconee Room, Keowee Key Event Center

Introduction to Sashiko Embroidery

Stop letting zippers intimidate your creativity!&nbsp; Join us for a hands-on evening session designed to turn &quot;zipper stress&quot; into &quot;zipper success.&quot; You&rsquo;ll learn the professional techniques needed to sew a fully lined, functional pouch from scratch. Whether you need a chic new clutch, a tech organizer, or a handmade gift, you&rsquo;ll leave with a finished project and the &quot;I finally mastered zippers&quot; bragging rights you deserve.&nbsp; Key Takeaway:&nbsp;Master zipper installation in a supportive, low-pressure environment. What&rsquo;s Included: All materials for one custom pouch.

Conquer Your Zipper Fear: The Evening Pouch Workshop

Discover the art of &quot;weaving with nature&quot; in this unique, hands-on workshop. Led by artist Lois Fitzgerald, you&rsquo;ll learn how to transform a simple picture frame into a creative loom to produce a stunning, one-of-a-kind decorative wall hanging.By blending traditional yarns with organic elements like branches, shells, and pinecones, you&rsquo;ll create a piece of art that brings the beauty of the outdoors into your home.What&rsquo;s Included<ul data-path-to-node="6" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Expert Instruction: Lois will guide you through the process of setting up your &quot;loom&quot; and weaving your natural elements.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Materials: We provide a variety of colorful yarns and foundational &quot;natural&quot; elements to help you get started.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Studio: Access to all the tools you&#39;ll need in our creative makerspace.</li></ul>What to BringWhile we provide the basics, this class is all about personal expression! We encourage you to bring:<ul data-path-to-node="10" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A Frame: An 8&rdquo;x10&rdquo; or 11&rdquo;x14&rdquo; picture frame (no glass or backing needed). Don&#39;t have one? No worries! We have a selection of frames available at the studio for you to choose from.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Organic Finds: An interesting branch, small pinecones, acorns, or shells you&rsquo;ve collected.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Yarn Scraps: If you have leftover bits of yarn at home, bring them along! (Please don&#39;t buy new yarn&mdash;this is the perfect way to upcycle small ends).</li></ul>Class Details<ul data-path-to-node="13" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Location: 4 Eagle Ln, Salem, SC (MakeKeowee at Eagles Nest Art Center)</li></ul>Come express your creative bent and leave with a beautiful, handmade piece of nature-inspired art! Space is limited&mdash;reserve your spot today.

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Join our community of supporters and become a member today. Your membership not only grants you access to exclusive benefits but also directly supports our mission. 🤝 Thank you for choosing to be part of our cause. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community. 🚀 Ready to make a difference? Start your journey by becoming a member now! Step One: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxOIk93s3tWhT8-8_q36__YBjWE20UL7qPYBnJWE2rd2KRdw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110113898934600919651" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Please Review and sign our Release of Liability Waiver</a>

Join our community of supporters and become a member today. Your membership not only grants you access to exclusive benefits but also directly supports our mission. 🤝Thank you for choosing to be part of our cause. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community. 🚀Ready to make a difference? Start your journey by becoming a member now!Step One: Please Review and sign our Release of Liability Waiver

Keowee Krafters Org's Membership

Welcome to the MakeKeowee Shop! Every purchase you make directly supports our mission as a non-profit makerspace. We are dedicated to providing our community with affordable access to tools, technology, and education to learn, create, and innovate.Our shop features a curated mix of modern digital fabrication and traditional craftsmanship, all created right here in our space:<ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px;" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px; box-sizing: inherit;"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left: -13.5pt;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: -13.5pt; box-sizing: inherit;">High-Tech Services: Precision laser engraving and custom 3D printing.</li><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin-left: -13.5pt;" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; margin-left: -13.5pt; box-sizing: inherit;">Handcrafted Goods: Unique wood-turned crafts, custom charcuterie boards, and beautiful fabric art pieces.</li></ul>Your support helps fund community workshops, equipment maintenance, and scholarship programs to keep creative technology accessible to everyone. Take home a piece of local creativity today!

Welcome to the MakeKeowee Shop! Every purchase you make directly supports our mission as a non-profit makerspace. We are dedicated to providing our community with affordable access to tools, technology, and education to learn, create, and innovate.Our shop features a curated mix of modern digital fabrication and traditional craftsmanship, all created right here in our space:High-Tech Services: Precision laser engraving and custom 3D printing.Handcrafted Goods: Unique wood-turned crafts, custom charcuterie boards, and beautiful fabric art pieces.Your support helps fund community workshops, equipment maintenance, and scholarship programs to keep creative technology accessible to everyone. Take home a piece of local creativity today!

MakeKeowee's Shop

Your gift supports hands-on arts and crafts education for people of all ages across the South Carolina Upstate 🎨. By giving today, you help provide supplies, tools, and safe creative spaces where students can explore new skills and express themselves. Every donation strengthens local programs that connect creativity with learning&mdash;after-school workshops, weekend classes, and community art days that are open and welcoming to all. Thank you for helping keep arts education accessible and alive in our neighborhoods. Funds will also be used to upgrade the facilities at the Eagles Nest Art Center - ENAC, our partner in our mission maintains the facility where we are located. Critical facility upgrades like hot water, HVAC maintenance, security system and WIFI connectivity are some of the areas that will result from this campaign. These improvements will help us to continue provide a welcoming and comfortable space for your creative expression.&nbsp;

Your gift supports hands-on arts and crafts education for people of all ages across the South Carolina Upstate 🎨. By giving today, you help provide supplies, tools, and safe creative spaces where students can explore new skills and express themselves.Every donation strengthens local programs that connect creativity with learning—after-school workshops, weekend classes, and community art days that are open and welcoming to all. Thank you for helping keep arts education accessible and alive in our neighborhoods.Funds will also be used to upgrade the facilities at the Eagles Nest Art Center - ENAC, our partner in our mission maintains the facility where we are located. Critical facility upgrades like hot water, HVAC maintenance, security system and WIFI connectivity are some of the areas that will result from this campaign. These improvements will help us to continue provide a welcoming and comfortable space for your creative expression.

Open Wood Turning is available for Active members and Full Access Members who have attended Introduction to Woodturning and Bowl Turning classes🌲. We currently have a limited number of lathes so we offer them as first come first serve with black out periods for classes.&nbsp; Note:&nbsp; Open Workshop reservations are prepaid only and non-refundable without 48 hr notice in fairness to other members.&nbsp;

Open Wood Turning

Drop into our Open Woodshop during summer hours to work on your own projects.&nbsp; This is a members only event and you must have received the appropriate training on the equipment you are going to use

Open Woodshop - Summer Hours

Open Sewing

Join us for Open Crafting 🌿(<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/keowee-krafters-orgs-memberships" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Membership required</a>) Keowee Krafters meets in the Oconee room at the Keowee Key Clubhouse on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00. Bring project(s) you are working on to &ldquo;Show &amp; Tell&rdquo;. This week&nbsp;Tammy Holbrook and Kathy Snead will share creative techniques to recycle paper towel and toilet paper rolls into stylish gift wrapping embellishments. Your gifts may not cost a fortune but your decorations and designer gift bags will look expensive!! Plus it&rsquo;s a great way to reduce cardboard in our landfills.&nbsp; Come make these fun gift bags and flower embellishments with us. All materials for craft provided. &ldquo; Note: &nbsp;These events are only for members of MakeKeowee:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/keowee-krafters-orgs-memberships" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Become a Member Here</a>

Open Craft Days

Create a one‑of‑a‑kind mosaic yard art led by Laura FrakerNew yard art mosaic class where we&#39;ll create dimensional pieces mounted on sturdy wood stakes to decorate your garden. We&#39;ll focus on design and durability as we turn simple shapes into long-lasting yard art. Feel free to bring your own materials to add to our stained glass and ceramic tiles. You can even use china! Laura will show you cutting techniques, using nippers, scorers, breakers, groziers, and runners. We&#39;ll have a grinder available too. We&#39;ll discuss various adhesives and then demonstrate grouting. You&#39;ll go home with supplies and instructions for grouting your piece. If you&#39;d like to create a colorful handmade-by-you piece for your garden, join us for a fun evening! The base is concrete foam board with a bamboo stake. &nbsp;All materials are included.

Mosaic Yard art

🪵 Woodturning: Intro to Segmented TurningHosted by MakeKeowee Instructor: Master Turner Wells Doty About the ClassTake your woodturning skills to the next level with Segmented Turning! Unlike traditional turning from a single solid piece of wood, segmented woodturning involves gluing together precisely cut pieces of wood to create striking geometric patterns, contrasting colors, and intricate designs.Guided by Master Turner Wells Doty, this hands-on workshop will take you through the entire process&mdash;from design fundamentals and accurate ring assembly to mounting and turning your custom creation on the lathe.What You&rsquo;ll Learn<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Fundamentals of Segmenting: Understanding angles, segment counts, and ring design.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Precision Cutting &amp; Glue-Up: Techniques for achieving tight joints and seamless glue lines.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Safe Lathe Setup: Properly mounting and securing segmented blanks on the lathe.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Turning &amp; Tool Technique: Shaping, hollow turning, and finishing techniques specific to segmented wood.</li></ul>Who Should Attend?<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Skill Level: Beginners with basic lathe experience to intermediate turners looking to master new techniques.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Materials: All wood, glue, and safety gear are provided!</li></ul> Note: This is a 3 day class. To schedule sessions II and III - See:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wa-st-01-intro-to-segmented-turning-session--2" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Session II</a></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wa-st-2-intro-to-segmented-turning-session-iii" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Session III</a></li></ul> 🛠️ Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction from Master Wells Doty. Reserve your spot today and craft a one-of-a-kind segmented wood piece to take home!

Intro to Segmented Woodturning (WA-BT-03)

Join us for a hands-on Rope Fabric Basket workshop 🧺&nbsp;&nbsp;where you&rsquo;ll create your very own durable, reusable basket! Instructor Kathy Snead will be teaching us the step-by-step process to craft a beautiful fabric basket. Don&#39;t worry about bringing a thing&mdash;we will supply all the materials and have a wide range of fabrics for you to choose from to match your style. 🔧 Prerequisite: Basic sewing skills are recommended for this class.&nbsp; 📍&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;The Fabric Arts Room at Eagles Nest Art Center. Space is limited, so secure your ticket today!&nbsp;

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