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Jewelry Workshops: 2012 Dates; Projects tba closer to workshop date

February 11- Beaded Chain Bracelet & Earrings
March 3- Vintage Jewelry Necklace
April 21
May 19         

The Headley-Whitney Museum announces an opportunity to design and construct your own fabulous jewelry!  Join us from 9:30 to Noon and express your inner creativity.
This workshop is open to everyone ages 15 and older.  Participants will walk away with basic knowledge of jewelry techniques as well as two to three pieces of personally crafted jewelry. Supplies are included in the participation fee; however, the Museum will have extra semi-precious and precious stones as well as additional project materials for purchase.

Space is limited and reservations are required.  Interested parties should call 859-255-6653 to reserve a space. 

February 11-$25.00 for members and $30.00 for potential members.

March 3- $40.00 for members and $45.00 for potential members.

 

 

 

 

Wedding DIY

February 25

Join the HWM and other local vendors as we show you the latest ideas and trends in weddings. Enjoy free food as you try your hand at a few of our DIY projects. Participants will take home a DIY idea book with instructions. 9-1pm- Come and go as you please. $25 for 2 or $20 in advance. R.S.V.P by February 18th to 859-255-6653.

 

Raku Firing & Jewelry Workshop

Create clay pendants or bracelets with polished stones. Participants will design and create their pieces on March 10th while learning the raku firing process. On March 24th participants will visit a clay studio downtown to combine glaze and horse hair to raku fired clay to create detailed designs. We will then return to the Headley-Whitney Museum with the fired piece to turn them into jewelry using wire wrapping techniques. $55 for all materials and instruction.

March 10- clay workshop
-March 24-raku firing and jewelry making. Times TBA closer to workshop date. Call museum for details.

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Recent

Fall Fabulous: Jewelry Workshop
November 12, 9:30-Noon

Express your inner creativity inspired by all things fall in the Bluegrass. Just in time for the gift giving season!

Join the HWM and other jewelry enthusiasts to construct fabulous fall patterns or glitzy glamour pieces. The possibilities are endless!  This workshop is open to everyone ages 15 and older.  Participants will walk away with basic knowledge of jewelry beading techniques as well as two to three pieces of personally crafted jewelry. Supplies are included in the participation fee; however, the Museum will have extra semi-precious and precious stones as well as additional project materials for purchase.

This workshop is open to ages 15 and up. Reservations and pre-payment are required.Interested parties should call 859-255-6653 to reserve a space. The cost of the workshop is $20 per member or $25 per potential member.

Deck Your Doors: A Festive Wreath Workshop
November 5, 9:30-Noon

Create a seasonal or holiday themed wreath out of a variety of materials including burlap, ribbon, faux floral and more! Hung on your door, in a window or above your mantel, this handcrafted wreath — made by you! — is a beautiful way to decorate for the season.

Participants will be provided with a wreath base and all other materials but are encouraged to bring special adornments or supplies from home. A variety of examples will be provided along with instructions on each style of wreath.

This workshop is open to ages 12 and up. Reservations and pre-payment are required.Interested parties should call 859-255-6653 to reserve a space. The cost of the workshop is $20 per member or $25 per potential member.

2011 Headley-Whitney Wednesdays
$15 per workshop or buy 2 workshops and pay only $10 for each additional. All workshops are pre-paid. To register, call the museum at 859.255.6653.

Painting With Chocolate
Wednesday, June 15, 2010 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Paint your palate with chocolate! Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with two different painting techniques to create and personalize their own sweet treats. Each child will leave with two delicious chocolate creations.
ALLERGY WARNING: This activity involves working with chocolate. Parents/chaperones will be required to sign an allergy release form in order for their child to participate.

Tie-Dye
Wednesday, June 22, 2010 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Tie-Dye is always a summer favorite at the Headley-Whitney Museum. Allow us to introduce your children to tie-dye and leave the clean up to us! Children will learn to mix the primary colors to generate new hues within their creations, as well as experiment with creating patterns. Each child will take home their own tie-dye masterpiece! Each participant should bring up to two white, cotton items with them to tie-dye (for example: a white t-shirt or pillow case).

Shell Art
Wednesday, June 29, 2010 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Join us for a coastal experience in Central Kentucky! While exploring the Museum's Shell Grotto participants will have the opportunity to examine, touch, and learn about a large variety of seashells and the animals that create them. After seeing examples of some of the artistic uses for shells after their inhabitants are no longer using them, participants will then create several of their own seashell artworks to take home.

Jewelry Making
Wednesday, July 6, 2010 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
It's your turn be the designer! After taking a look at the sketches and jewelry created by our founder, George Headley III, participants will work with beads, wire and string to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Show off your eye for design and impress your friends and family!

Pottery Pizzazz
Wednesday, July 13, 2010 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Become an artist for the day and transform a slab of clay into a masterpiece. Participants will have a chance to create their own piece as well as paint and adorn finished pieces of pottery. This really will be a "pot" of fun!

A Royal Tea Experience: Tea Party Etiquette Workshop
Saturday, April 30, 2011
10:00AM – 12:00 PM

During the 2 hour session, occurring on April 16th and 30th, children will learn the history of tea parties, be introduced to traditional cuisine and atmosphere while learning proper tea etiquette. Following the workshop, participants will also have a chance to view the fantastic tea sets from English royals and American gentry featured in our current exhibit. Join us for this fun, educational opportunity to dine like the royals in our historic LaBelle House.

The workshop will include a sampling of teas including: Strawberry Kiwi, a Kentucky Blend and a traditional English Breakfast Tea along with a variety of tea sandwiches and desserts. Once you acquire proper tea etiquette, try out other tea rooms around Kentucky or host your own tea party- possibly in celebration of William and Kate's royal wedding!

These workshops are open to parents and children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old; participants under 8 years old require parental assistance. Space is limited and reservations and pre-payment are required. Interested parties should call 859-255-6653 to reserve a space. The cost is $35.00 for parent and child or $25.00 per child. Suggested attire is "Sunday Best;" Derby hats encouraged!

Absolutely Fab: Modernly Vintage
Construct Necklaces from New
and Vintage Pieces of Jewelry
Saturday, April 2, 2011
9:30AM – 1:00 PM

Design and construct new fabulous jewelry from your own vintage jewelry collection! Combine your favorite pieces to make a statement necklace that's sure to steal attention. Bring in your mismatched earrings, favorite bedazzled brooch or costume ring; thematic jewelry works best-floral, animal or aquatic- let your imagination run wild.

Participants will construct a necklace out of their favorite pieces of vintage jewelry, ribbons and/or beads. Participants should bring 2-3 pieces from their own collection, one piece for swapping and, in addition, will get to choose classic example pieces provided by the Museum. Supplies such as necklace, vintage jewelry, beads, foreign coins, ribbons, glue and chain extenders are included in the participation fee; however, the Museum will supply extra pieces of jewelry as well as additional project materials for purchase.

Space is limited and reservations are required. Interested parties should call 859-255-6653 to reserve a space. The cost is $40.00 for Headley-Whitney Members and $45.00 for potential members however your finished piece will be valued at $75.00 and above! These workshops are prepaid and non-refundable.
Wire Wrapped Jewelry Workshop
Saturday, March 5, 19 , 2011
10:30AM – 1:00 PM

They're Back and All New! Construct your own fabulous jewelry! Be inspired by other local jewelry enthusiasts as we supply you with techniques, gemstones, beads and tools…everything you need to create one-of-a-kind pieces that will impress your friends and family.

This workshop is open to everyone ages 15 and older. Participants will walk away with one to two pieces of personally crafted jewelry. Construct rings and pendants out of beautiful precious and semi-precious stones. Supplies are included in the participation fee; however, the Museum will supply extra semi-precious and precious stones as well as additional project materials for purchase.

Space is limited and reservations are required. Interested parties should call 859-255-6653 to reserve a space. The cost is $20.00 for Headley-Whitney Members and $25.00 for potential members per workshop. These workshops are prepaid and non-refundable.


A Jeweled Adventure: Wire Wrapped Jewelry.
Saturday November 6, November 13 and November 20, 2010.
10:30AM-1PM
Create your own glamorous works of wearable art that showcase your distinctive style!

This workshop is open to everyone ages 15 and older. Participants will walk away with basic knowledge of wire wrapping techniques as well as one to two pieces of personally crafted jewelry. Construct rings and pendants out of beautiful precious and semi-precious stones. Supplies are included in the participation fee; however, the Museum will have extra semi-precious and precious stones as well as additional project materials for purchase.

Space is limited and reservations are required. Interested parties should call 859-255-6653 to reserve a space by the Monday before each workshop The cost is $20.00 for Headley-Whitney Members and $25.00 for potential members. These workshops are prepaid and non-refundable.

Putting on the Glitz: Personalized Hand Made Jewelry II. Saturday May 22, June 5 and June 19, 2010.
11AM-1:30PM.
Create your own glamorous works of wearable art that showcase your distinctive style!

Participants will walk away with basic knowledge of wire wrapping techniques as well as one to two pieces of personally crafted jewelry. Construct rings and pendants out of beautiful precious and semi-precious stones.

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2010 Headley-Whitney Wednesdays
$10 per workshop. All workshops are pre-paid. To register, call the museum at 850.255.6653.

Painting With Chocolate
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Paint your palate with chocolate! Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with two different painting techniques to create and personalize their own sweet treats. Each child will leave with two delicious chocolate creations.
ALLERGY WARNING: This activity involves working with chocolate. Parents/chaperones will be required to sign an allergy release form in order for their child to participate.

Tie-Dye
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Tie-Dye is always a summer favorite at the Headley-Whitney Museum. Allow us to introduce your children to tie-dye and leave the clean up to us! Children will learn to mix the primary colors to generate new hues within their creations, as well as experiment with creating patterns. Each child will take home their own tie-dye masterpiece! Each participant should bring up to two white, cotton items with them to tie-dye (for example: a white t-shirt or pillow case).

Shell Art
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Join us for a coastal experience in Central Kentucky! While exploring the Museum's Shell Grotto participants will have the opportunity to examine, touch, and learn about a large variety of seashells and the animals that create them. After seeing examples of some of the artistic uses for shells after their inhabitants are no longer using them, participants will then create several of their own seashell artworks to take home.

Eco Art
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Prepare to make your friends "green" with envy. We want to show you how saving our environment can be fun and fashionable. After a quick discussion on what it means to "go green" participants will paint and adorn their very own eco-friendly bag and try out a few trash-into-treasure projects. It isn't easy being green, but it sure is fun!

Printing Pizzazz
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Swirling, twirling, spiraling things, come see what you can make with forks and strings! Learn the process of print making using out of the box supplies. Participants will walk away exploring various types of printmaking and taking home their own unique printed pieces. Wrap up the HWW's making a real "impression."

Creative & Crafty: A New Twist on Gift Presentation. Saturday December 12, 2009.
10AM-1PM.
Let us show you how to create personal touch this Holiday Season. Bring the family for a fun and interactive gift wrapping workshop.

2009 Museum GO Round.
The Headley-Whitney Museum was inside Victorian Square Saturday October 17th decorating horse masks and dream catchers. Children decorated their very art piece to take home with them.

2009 Headley Whitney Wednesdays
Painting With Chocolate
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Paint your palate with chocolate! Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with two different painting techniques to create and personalize their own sweet treats. Each child will leave with two delicious chocolate creations.
ALLERGY WARNING: This activity involves working with chocolate. Parents/chaperones will be required to sign an allergy release form in order for their child to participate.

2009 Headley Whitney Wednesdays
Shell Art
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Join us for a coastal experience in Central Kentucky! While exploring the Museum's Shell Grotto participants will have the opportunity to examine, touch, and learn about a large variety of seashells and the animals that create them. After seeing examples of some of the artistic uses for shells after their inhabitants are no longer using them, participants will then create several of their own seashell artworks to take home.

2009 Headley Whitney Wednesdays
Tie-Dye Art
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Tie-Dye is always a summer favorite at the Headley-Whitney Museum. Allow us to introduce your children to tie-dye and leave the clean up to us! Children will learn to mix the primary colors to generate new hues within their creations, as well as experiment with creating patterns. Each child will take home their own tie-dye masterpiece! Each participant should bring up to two white, cotton items with them to tie-dye (for example: a white t-shirt or pillow case)

2009 Headley Whitney Wednesdays
Mobile Making
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Can you keep the balance? Come learn all about Alexander Calder and what keeps his art "floating." Each participant will use organic shapes and primary colors to construct their own "Calder style" mobiles. Additionally, participants will utilize elements of nature to create another imaginative mobile to take home.

2009 Headley Whitney Wednesdays
Puppet Making
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 from 11:30 – 1:30 PM
Master the movement of a marionette! Create your very own puppets and bring them to life. Participants will learn the history of puppetry and story telling. Each child will then have the chance to construct and personalize two puppets, including a marionette, using a variety of shapes and materials. Participants will take home their own personalized puppets!
**Following the workshop the group will head downtown to the Downtown Arts Center to see a professional marionette troupe perform a puppet show! Show begins at 2:00pm**

2008 Headley Whitney Wednesdays
Mask Making
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Who or what can you be today? Participants will learn about different types of masks used by cultures around the world and will see examples from the Museum's collection. Each child will use a variety of materials and techniques to create several different masks to take home and use for play or decoration.

Tie-Dye Art
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Tie-Dye is always a summer favorite at the Headley-Whitney Museum. Allow us to introduce your children to tie-dye and leave the clean up to us! Children will learn to mix the primary colors to generate new hues within their creations, as well as experiment with creating patterns. Each child will take home their own tie-dye masterpiece! Each participant should bring something with them to tie-dye (for example: t-shirt, pillow case). Maximum of two items per child.

Bubble Art
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Come play with and learn about bubbles! Soap bubbles are like works of art, with beautiful swirling colors. We'll start out the afternoon making, looking at, and learning about bubbles. Next, participants will love creating their own bubble wands, trying out 3 different bubble art techniques and creating an "everlasting bubble" to take home and enjoy!

Painting with Chocolate
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Paint your palate with chocolate! Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with two different painting techniques to create and personalize their own sweet treats. Each child will leave with two chocolate creations as well as a chocolate mold that may be re-used in the future at home. ALLERGY WARNING: this activity involves working with chocolate. Parents/chaperones will be required to sign an allergy release form in order for their child to participate.

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The Extravagant Ostrich Egg Experience
Saturday, April 19, 2008

After having seen the works of exhibiting artist Lenné-Nicklaus-Ball, as well as examples by other "egging" artists, workshop participants designed and decorated their own fabulous faux bibelots using real ostrich eggs! During the event the Museum made available for purchase semi-precious and precious stones for those interested in taking their piece to an even more grandiose level. Several participants took the opportunity to experiment with carving their eggs using the Dremel drills made available by the Museum.
Using all variety of techniques and seemingly boundless supplies, everyone enjoyed creating their own ostentatious eggs to take home and treasure.

Shell Art Workshop
Saturday January 5, 2008

Exhibiting artist Sharon LaPine gave a demonstration and led participants in creating fanciful castles made from seashells and various accouterments. Inspired by the artist's seashell and recycled blown glass castles on display at the museum, the participants created some fabulous works!