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  • Saturday, April 28, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Rustic Trellis Building Workshop

    Craftsman Frank Hamm believes that anyone can build beautiful and functional furniture using just green tree limbs and saplings. On Saturday, April 28 (rain date Sunday, April 29) at the Wellesley College Botanic Garden, under his expert guidance, learn how to construct a terrific garden gate, trellis or side table in this half-day, hands-on workshop. You will learn how to use straight, curved and forked branches for design and structural integrity. Create harmonious, sculptural forms by carefully coordinating the complex shapes of individual wood cuttings. Take home a terrific addition to your garden, home or yard. (Log on to www.frankhamm.com for ideas.) Bring a hand drill and small bits, measuring tape, hammer and saw if you have them. Dress for the weather. Wood/building materials supplied. WCFH members $75, non-members $95. To register, visit www.wellesley.edu/WCFH.

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  • Sunday, April 11, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Rustic Furniture Design

    Craftsman Frank Hamm believes anyone can build beautiful and functional furniture using green tree limbs and saplings.  Learn how to construct a garden gate, trellis or side table in this half-day, hands-on workshop on Sunday, April 11, from 1 – 5, at Tower Hill Botanic Garden.  You’ll use straight, curved and forked branches for design and structural integrity.  Create harmonious, sculptural forms by coordinating the complex shapes of individual wood cuttings.  Take home an addition to your garden or home.  Bring a hand drill and small bits, measuring tape, hammer and saw if you have them.  Dress for the weather!  Tower Hill member price is $55, non-members $60, and you may register on line at www.towerhillbg.org.

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