Camphill Village Kimberton Hills hosts Fiber Arts Workshops

Camphill Village Kimberton Hills announces several fiber arts workshops to be held in the winter and early spring of 2012.

Nuno Felting, learn to use silk and wool to create unique handmade scarves.

Saturday, January 21, 9 a.m. to noon
$50 in advance – strongly recommended as workshop space is limited
$60 day of, no guarantee if workshop is full
Materials included.

Spinning with a Drop Spindle, learn to spin your own yarn

Saturday, March 10, 9 a.m. to noon
$50 in advance – strongly recommended as workshop space is limited
$60 day of, no guarantee if workshop is full
Includes wool and your own drop spindle.

Beginning Spinning with a Wheel, learn to card with hand and drum carders and spin and ply wool using a spinning wheel

Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m. to noon
$45 in advance
$50 day of
$80 both spinning workshops in advance

Beginning Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom, learn to warp a loom and weave a scarf

Saturdays, April 14 and 28, 9 a.m. to noon
$120 in advance
Materials included.

For further information and to reserve a place, please call Felicity at 610-935-0350. All workshops are held in the Fiber Arts Workshop, Kepler Building, Camphill Village Kimberton Hills. Camphill Village Kimberton Hills is located at 1601 Pughtown Road, Kimberton, PA.

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Registration Open for 2nd Annual Girls Basketball Camp

2018 marks the second year for the Phoenixville Girls Basketball Camps. Head Coach AJ Thompson, the girls basketball staff, and current members of the PAHS girls basketball team will work with campers to develop solid fundamental basketball skills, good sportsmanship, and most importantly have fun. The campers will participate in skill competitions, 3 vs. 3 or 5 vs. 5 games, guest speakers, & skill stations. Camp will be conducted to ensure your camper is learning and having fun in a safe structured atmosphere.

The camp offers two sessions. The first session, for students entering grades 3-6 and is for learning and having fun. The afternoon session is for students entering grades 7-9 and is geared towards players looking for a serious 2hr/day workout with high school staff and players.

For more information and to register, visit http://www.oasyssports.com/PhoenixvilleSummer/content/athletic-camps/athletics_girls-basketball-camp.

Chester County Studio Tour Coming to Phoenixville Next Month

Art collectors, enthusiasts and novices will have two full days in May to meet some of the best artists in their Phoenixville studios. Studio 3 is part of the Chester County Studio Tour which will be held on May 19th and 20th . Studio 3 consist of sculptor Tom Ransom, painter Michael Hill, painter Lee Pohlsander, a jeweler Maryann Worrell. Studio 3 is located at 84 Washington Ave Phoenixville PA. The Chester County Studio Tour is free and open to the public on Saturday May 19, from 10:00am until 6:00pm and Sunday, May 20, from 11:00am until 5:00pm.

Some other great studios on the Tour are Teresa Haag at Studio 2. The famous Phoenixville artist will be hosting painter Lisa Muller and encaustic painter Sandra Engle. Teresa’s studio is located at 26 Gay Street. Studio 7 is hosted by painter Gretchen McGinnis. Participants of Studio 7 include painter Lisa Ford, Painter Maryanne Buschini, painter Daphne Longo-Okcuoglu, and ceramist Bonnie Ann Burnett. Studio 7 is located at 115 Bobtail Dr …

An Evening of Hope

Come out this Saturday evening to An Evening of Hope, a benefit to raise funds for Manor of Hope. Manor of Hope, a long-term therapeutic community for young men battling the disease of addiction in our surrounding communities, sets itself apart from traditional drug rehabilitation programs because its long-term curriculum provides individuals with the opportunity to re-wire their minds, rejuvenate their bodies and refresh their spirits. The event, which will be held from 6-10pm at Franklin Commons, will feature appetizers and dinner followed by a silent auction, music and dancing. Complimentary beer and wine served throughout the evening and attire for the event is Smart Casual.

For more information or for tickets, visit friendsofthemanor.org/an-evening-of-hope.

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