Mosaic making is a splendid, versatile art form with endless creative possibilities. In this introduction to mosaics class, you will be designing and making your own stepping stone for use in your garden or home. You will learn the basics of mosaic art: designing, cutting tile, and grouting your work to complete your piece. By the end of this class you will have acquired the skills to continue to craft your own projects at home.

If you have attended a wood shop class at Chase's Mill, you may drop in to use our tools and equipment during open shop time - Thursdays 6pm-8pm and Sundays 9am-noon from June 18 through August 27. Sunday, July 5 the shop will be closed.

Mosaic making is a splendid, versatile art form with endless creative possibilities. In this introduction to mosaics class, you will be designing and making your own stepping stone for use in your garden or home. You will learn the basics of mosaic art: designing, cutting tile, and grouting your work to complete your piece. By the end of this class you will have acquired the skills to continue to craft your own projects at home.

Get Motivated by the Grit of Groundbreaking Women! Using stories from Women Make History: Fifty-Three Stories of Courage, Strength & Resilience, "Wonder Women Bingo" is a fun way to celebrate and learn about unsung women of American history. Your Bingo card will feature trailblazing pioneers from the colonial era through the end of the 20th century. Test your knowledge, reclaim our role models, and get inspired while winning prizes and honoring the women on whose shoulders we stand! Note: Purchase a book in advance and bring it to the event to be entered in a special raffle! Books are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Toadstool in Keene, or Village Square Booksellers in Bellows Falls. They will also be available at the event!

If you have attended a wood shop class at Chase's Mill, you may drop in to use our tools and equipment during open shop time - Thursdays 6pm-8pm and Sundays 9am-noon from June 18 through August 27. Sunday, July 5 the shop will be closed.

Drop in any Thursday evening for an informal paper craft time. No need to buy anything - dig through your craft drawer and bring what you have or go through our bin of papers. We'll have scissors, glue, rulers and a well-lit space. Each week we'll have instruction/ guidance in a different paper art. Follow along or do your own thing! This is a time to share ideas and creative energy!

This workshop has been canceled.

If you have attended a wood shop class at Chase's Mill, you may drop in to use our tools and equipment during open shop time - Thursdays 6pm-8pm and Sundays 9am-noon from June 18 through August 27. Sunday, July 5 the shop will be closed.

In this workshop we will create 2 collages on 5"x 8"mat board. The card making will center around the discovery of our animal guide. In the beginning of the workshop, we will be using Jamie Sams and David Carson's Animal Medicine Card Deck to find out who our animal guide is. We will then choose pictures from images that will be on hand. Arranging the images on the cards, we will use scissors and glue to secure them onto the cards. At the end of the workshop we will have time for reflection and sharing with one another.

This class has been canceled.

If you have attended a wood shop class at Chase's Mill, you may drop in to use our tools and equipment during open shop time - Thursdays 6pm-8pm and Sundays 9am-noon from June 18 through August 27. Sunday, July 5 the shop will be closed.

Drop in any Thursday evening for an informal paper craft time. No need to buy anything - dig through your craft drawer and bring what you have or go through our bin of papers. We'll have scissors, glue, rulers and a well-lit space. Each week we'll have instruction/ guidance in a different paper art. Follow along or do your own thing! This is a time to share ideas and creative energy!

If you have attended a wood shop class at Chase's Mill, you may drop in to use our tools and equipment during open shop time - Thursdays 6pm-8pm and Sundays 9am-noon from June 18 through August 27. Sunday, July 5 the shop will be closed.

Making ornaments from natural materials like birch bark is a wonderful way to give special gifts without breaking the bank. In this class, we will weave one birch bark bird and one eight-pointed star. If there is time, additional items may be created as well.

If you are a relative newby to woodworking and you would like to make something usable in just one class, join us to make this simple outdoor wooden bench. In this three hour class we will walk you through the steps to construct a sturdy bench for your garden or yard. This workshop is designed for people new to woodworking who wish to have exposure to using both hand and power tools, including the table saw, the chop saw, a drill, a tape measure, and a sander.

Margaret Chase and Hartley Dennett were unconventional for Alstead in the early years of the 20th century. They lived together for 20 years without being married, they shared the same unisex clothes, and had radical political, social, economic, education and philosophical ideas. But what were their "conventional" neighbors doing? How did the utopians and the traditionalists live side by side? Through letters, diaries, and one very exciting community meeting in East Alstead in 1919 we can get some clues.

If you have attended a wood shop class at Chase's Mill, you may drop in to use our tools and equipment during open shop time - Thursdays 6pm-8pm and Sundays 9am-noon from June 18 through August 27. Sunday, July 5 the shop will be closed.

Drop in any Thursday evening for an informal paper craft time. No need to buy anything - dig through your craft drawer and bring what you have or go through our bin of papers. We'll have scissors, glue, rulers and a well-lit space. Each week we'll have instruction/ guidance in a different paper art. Follow along or do your own thing! This is a time to share ideas and creative energy!

If you have attended a wood shop class at Chase's Mill, you may drop in to use our tools and equipment during open shop time - Thursdays 6pm-8pm and Sundays 9am-noon from June 18 through August 27. Sunday, July 5 the shop will be closed.

Join herbalist and East Alstead local Anne Fletcher for a guided midsummer walk exploring the medicinal plants of our area. We will learn to identify common wild herbs, trees, and shrubs while discussing traditional uses, ecological highlights, and the history of herbalism here in Alstead. This walk is designed for beginners. Expect a relaxed pace and time for discussion and questions. The walk will be about one mile on varied terrain. Wear weather appropriate clothes and shoes that can get muddy.

In this workshop, I will share many simple songs and games that have been passed down through the generations by children and by teachers. I will also pass on songs and dances shared with me by some members of the Mill Hollow community. Attendees will be invited to participate in the movements of the dances and songs. I will bring some song words and materials to share. If you would like to record the session bring a recording device with you. This is a workshop for adults.

In the spirit of New York’s original “The Moth” storytelling slams, we’re bringing back “The Earwig,” an open-mic night for sharing and/or listening to 5-minute, true personal stories on a the theme of Connecting Through Craft. Entertain and be entertained, learn about others and let them learn about you, then vote for and (just maybe) win a prize for best story.

You are invited to drop by this informal social gathering at Chase’s Mill. There will be coffee, tea, and some baked goods to enjoy. Mill around and chat with your neighbors. We encourage you to bring your favorite coffee cup.

If you have attended a wood shop class at Chase's Mill, you may drop in to use our tools and equipment during open shop time - Thursdays 6pm-8pm and Sundays 9am-noon from June 18 through August 27. Sunday, July 5 the shop will be closed.

Drop in any Thursday evening for an informal paper craft time. No need to buy anything - dig through your craft drawer and bring what you have or go through our bin of papers. We'll have scissors, glue, rulers and a well-lit space. Each week we'll have instruction/ guidance in a different paper art. Follow along or do your own thing! This is a time to share ideas and creative energy!

Canceled.

If you have attended a wood shop class at Chase's Mill, you may drop in to use our tools and equipment during open shop time - Thursdays 6pm-8pm and Sundays 9am-noon from June 18 through August 27. Sunday, July 5 the shop will be closed.

Come carve a spoon! Learn to work with the grain of the wood using gouges and knives to shape a unique creation and return home with a functional and beautiful utensil. This class will include an introduction to edge tools and carving safety.

La Frontière is a poetic documentary portrait of Northern Maine’s borderlands. Through interviews, vérité moments and scenic landscapes, this 35-minute film takes viewers on an exploration of the history and culture of the six-hundred and eleven mile-long border between Maine and its northern neighbors Quebec and New Brunswick.
The film features stories from Wabanaki and Acadian communities, farmers, people who used to work and live at Loring Air Force Base, young women competing in the annual Potato Blossom Festival, and many others. It is a story of connection, resilience, and the subtle yet profound impact of borders on both individuals and communities.

If you have attended a wood shop class at Chase's Mill, you may drop in to use our tools and equipment during open shop time - Thursdays 6pm-8pm and Sundays 9am-noon from June 18 through August 27. Sunday, July 5 the shop will be closed.