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Eco-print and Natural Dye Workshops

Anytime

Have you heard of eco printing? Come to the Nelms House to learn more and see the native plant eco prints on vintage fabrics, and the eco print exhibit by regional Virginia artists. Natives plants are foraged from the Nelms garden or local parks. All are for sale and you can request custom made items with the eco prints on vintage wool, silk, cotton and linens such as hip purses, totes, scarves, shawls, runners, towels, napkins, placemats, headbands, sewing case, pillows, table cloths, sachets, etc.

Personalized eco print and dye workshop for half days ( 3 hours), all day (6 hours), or 2 days (3 hours each day) for small circles of friends/family are available with advance registration. All supplies provided.

For more details call 757.334 9568 or email awhgarland@yahoo.com.

From:

$45 to $100

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Safety Circle Workshops

Fabric Eggs and Bunnies

Spring

The Nelms House offers safe, small workshops on Fridays and Saturdays noon to 5 pm. for your circle of family or friends. All safety measures will be followed including gloves, masks and sanitizer. Workshop spaces include 9 rooms, covered front porch, a back deck, and back yard if no rain. There are 2 hour booking times for each space with advance registration required for social distancing. 

 

March Workshops are Fabric Eggs and Bunnies from vintage and upcycled supplies that are provided. They can be sachets, pin cushions, toys, or ornaments. All ages are welcomed. In house direction or kits with phone/video messaging directions are available. Book now or call 757-334-9568. $15/person. 

From:

$15

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Safety Circle Workshops

      Sewing Notions

Winter

The Nelms House offers safe, small workshops on Fridays and Saturdays noon to 5 pm. for your circle of family or friends. All safety measures will be followed including gloves, masks and sanitizer. Workshop spaces include 9 rooms, covered front porch, a back deck, and back yard if no rain. There are 2 hour booking times for each space with advance registration required for social distancing. 

 

February and March Workshops are Sewing Notions from vintage and upcycled supplies that are provided. In house direction or kits with phone/video messaging directions are available. Book now or call 757-334-9568. $20/person. 

From:

$20

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Safety Circle Workshops
    Tussie Mussies, Fabric Pumpkins,             and Victorian Batting Ornaments

Fall and Winter

The Nelms House offers safe, small workshops on Fridays and Saturdays noon to 5 pm. for your circle of family or friends. All safety measures will be followed including gloves, masks and sanitizer. Workshop spaces include 9 rooms, covered front porch, a back deck, and back yard if no rain. There are 2 hour booking times for each space with advance registration required for social distancing. 

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Fall and Winter workshops are tussie mussies, fabric pumpkins, and Victorian Batting ornaments from vintage and upcycled supplies that are provided. $10/person. 

From:

$10

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Safety Circle Workshops
      Seasonal Gnomes

Fridays and Saturdays noon to 5 p.m. or special reservations.

The Nelms House offers safe, small workshops on Fridays and Saturdays noon to 5 pm. for your circle of family or friends. All safety measures will be followed including gloves, masks and sanitizer. Workshop spaces include 9 rooms, covered front porch, a back deck, and back yard if no rain. There are hour or 2 hours bookings for each space with advance registration required for social distancing. 

 

Make your fav gnome, with or without legs, from vintage and upcycled supplies that are provided. In house direction or kits with phone/video messaging directions are available. Book now or call 757-334-9568. Per person=$10 without gnome legs, $20 with gnome legs and boots. 

From:

$10

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       Framed Floral

     Workshop or Kits

Friday to Saturday noon to 5 p.m. or by special reservation.

Just in time to make a floral display in a frame and change the florals for holidays, fall, winter, spring and summer arrangements from the garden, dried, or silk. This workshop is offered anytime with special reservations. Plan for a 3 hour workshop.

 

All safety measures will be followed including gloves, masks and sanitizer. Workshop spaces include 9 rooms, covered front porch, a back deck, and back yard if no rain. This workshop can be a "to go" kit with directions by phone or video messaging. Call to order for curbside pick up. ​

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Join the Nelms House artist in residence to create a framed floral with color and design for your home or as a special gift. Plan to create a 5x7 or 8x10 framed floral. For diverse examples from the 2018 Floral Designer Showcase, please see the Nelms shop gallery https://ariesnonprofit.wixsite.com/nelmshouse/product-page/framed-florals. You can select one of these designs you prefer to create or innovate! Advance registration preferred (cash, charge or check to The Nelms House LLC), all supplies, instruction, and beverage refreshments are included in the workshop cost: $35/person

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For Art Workshops and Rentals: Anne Garland  awhgarland@yahoo.com 757-334-9568

From:

$35

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