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  • Saturday and Sunday, June 29 – 30, 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Floral Stained Glass Mandala

    Instructor Jeanne Kowal will conduct a two day workshop at Tower Hill Botanic Garden on June 29 & 30 from 12:30 – 4. Learn all the techniques needed to create a stunning stained glass mandala window hanging. The mandala will be approximately 9″ round. A variety of colored glass will be available to choose from. When completed your mandala will be a unique and personal piece of art you will have and admire for a lifetime. Limited to 8. Fee ($140 for Tower Hill members, $160 for nonmembers) includes materials. Register at www.towerhillbg.org

    Jeanne Kowal has been designing and creating stained glass for close to 40 years. She is a second generation stained glass artist who grew up with her mentor/mother stained glass artist Anne Bassett. At present Jeanne Kowal is an Instructor at The Worcester Center for Crafts (WPI/WSU) and also teaches in her private studio. She has created many large and small projects for residences, businesses, and community centers in the area and beyond. Jeanne is collaborating with her mother to create a series of stained glass design books and is also available for commissions.

  • Saturday, December 10, 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Make Your Own Stained Glass Holiday Gifts

    Explore the basics of stained glass while creating handmade gifts.  This Tower Hill Botanic Garden class with Jeanne Kowal on Saturday, December 10 from 12:30 – 4 will provide all materials needed. Fee is $50 for Tower Hill members, $65 for nonmembers. Register online at www.towerhillbg.org, or call 508-869-6111, ext 124.

  • Friday, November 25 – Sunday, November 27 – 22nd Annual Original Castleberry Faire

    A New England Tradition continues and the crafters are back in a big way for the 22nd Annual Castleberry Faire Arts & Craft Festival, taking place at the Shriner’s Auditorium, 99 Fordham Road in Wilmington, MA Thanksgiving Day weekend, November 25, 26 & 27. This three day shopping bonanza includes over 250 of the nation’s finest craftspeople and artisans. This is the big one, folks, with over 250 juried exhibitors from throughout the United States displaying and selling their American made works including pottery, scarves, tapestry, fine jewelry, candles, turned wood, quilts, basketry, photography, painted antiques, metal sculpture, doll clothes, ceramics, soap, wall hangings, puppets, hair accessories, hats, primitives and folk art, stone relief, carved birds, soft sculpture, Victorian wreaths, leather, oil paintings, calligraphy, silk & dried floral arrangements, fleece, watercolors, country wood crafts, slate, ornaments, porcelain dolls, cameos, music boxes, quilt-pillows, aromatherapy, snowmen, fragrance, stained glass, lampshades, old maps, sport plaques, miniatures, intarsia, chimes, wearable art, blown glass and so much more. A “food sampling” extravaganza will be presented with such gourmet delights as: herbal dips, sauces, jams & jellies, candies, peanut brittle, fudge, vinegars, finishing sauces, pastry, cooking oils, salsas, chutney, jerky, baked goods and so much more.

    The Castleberry Faire runs Friday, November 25 from 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday, November 26 and Sunday November 27 from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission $8.00 Adult, under age 14 free. One admission is good for all 3 days. Directions: From Route 93 take Exit 39 to Shriner’s Auditorium in Wilmington, MA. Ample Free Parking and free shuttle bus service provided. Held indoor, rain or shine. For more information call 603-332-2616 or print a discount admission coupon at www.castleberryfairs.com. Food Sales Benefit Aleppo Temple Shrine Activities.