2.) Cooking and so much more with Chris Toy!
The following are presented and led by Chris Toy, Artist and Maker at the Lemont Block Collective, along with guest artists Ken Wise and Jonathan Lavan, also featured at LBC
Workshop 1
Carve Your Way to Asian Fusion Feast: A Weekend Workshop with Ken Wise & Chris Toy
Unleash your inner artist and chef at our unique Carving and Cooking Retreat! Spend a rejuvenating weekend on the scenic shores of Merrymeeting Bay, learning the art of wood carving from master craftsman Ken Wise. Craft your own beautiful and functional cooking utensils – chopsticks, spatulas, and spoons – that you'll then use to prepare and savor delicious Asian fusion dishes inspired by Chris Toy's cookbooks.
This immersive experience offers hands-on instruction in a stunning natural setting, perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Limited availability! Secure your spot in our cozy, shared-bathroom Air Bnb style accommodations for just $100 for the entire weekend.
>> Next available session starts May 16 and runs for 1 week <<
Ready to dive into creativity and culinary delights? Contact Chris Toy at
christoy.net@gmail.com for more information (FMI).
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Workshop 2
Unveiling Nature's Beauty & Culinary Delights: A Photo & Food Retreat with Jonathan & Chris
Embark on a captivating journey where you'll capture the essence of nature through photography and savor the delicious flavors it inspires! Join renowned wildlife photographer Jonathan Lavan and acclaimed cooking instructor Chris Toy for an unforgettable weekend retreat on the picturesque shores of Merrymeeting Bay in the Butler Head Nature Preserve.
Sharpen your photography skills:
- Learn from Jonathan Lavan, a master of wildlife photography.
- Participate in guided nature walks, honing your skills in capturing stunning outdoor scenes.
- Receive expert instruction on composition, lighting, and camera techniques.
Indulge your culinary curiosity:
- Chris Toy, a culinary expert from Windham/Raymond Adult Education, will lead hands-on cooking classes.
- Transform fresh, local ingredients into mouthwatering dishes inspired by the natural world.
- Learn new cooking techniques and expand your culinary repertoire.
This immersive retreat offers:
- A chance to connect with nature and unleash your creativity.
- Expert instruction in both photography and cooking.
- A beautiful natural setting for learning and relaxation.
- Comfortable, shared-bathroom Air Bnb style accommodations available for $100 (separate from retreat fee).
>> Next available session starts April 4 and runs for 1 week <<
Limited spots available! Secure your place for $250 and contact Chris Toy at christoy.net@gmail.com for more information (FMI).
Halloween Haunted Castle !!
Saturday, October 26, 2024 with Deborah J. Ripley, Glass Artist
WE ARE SORRY BUT DUE TO ILLNESS THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Join other brave souls to create a Halloween Haunted Castle! Come if you dare! EEEEKK!
The fun begins at the Lemont Block Collective Arts & Antiques. Deborah Ripley, Glass Artist, will teach your little goblins the art of creepy creations!
Saturday, October 26, 2024 6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
Lemont Block Art & Antiques, 150 Main Street, Brunswick, Maine
Cost: $75.00 per child.
We invite all little goblins to paint their own wooden castle with colors of the season including pumpkin orange, Linda Blair green, and black and of course, bloody red! After we paint, we will add wonderful creepy critters that include black cats, rats, and bats! We will add worms, skeleton heads and whole skeleton bodies, ghosts, pumpkins, and insects like flies, cockroaches, and spiders! Yuck! The creepy insects will not be ALIVE but there are no guarantees! BOO!! As we create our haunted castles, we will be listening to the sounds of hooting and screeching’ owls, along with howling wolves, and listening to the sounds of the "Monster Mash" and "“Thriller!”
WE ARE SORRY BUT DUE TO ILLNESS THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Glass Candle Holder with Pressed Flowers Workshop
August 4, 2024 with Deborah J. Ripley, Glass Artist
Join Deborah J. Ripley, a Glass Artist and member of the Lemont Block Collective, in a workshop on how to apply beautiful, pressed flowers onto a glass candle holder. The workshop will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The cost is $75.00 which includes all materials needed. The workshop will be held at the Lemont Block Collective gallery space at 150 Maine Street, Brunswick, Maine.
Participants will learn the technique of gathering, pressing, and using pressed flowers for decoration in various types of art. Deborah will share her tips on flower gathering to ensure brilliant colors. During the workshop, participants will choose from colorful flowers, which Deborah has pressed herself. Participants will then apply the pressed flowers onto the glass candle holder. We will use a quick dry coat to seal the flowers onto the glass. You will have a choice of the candle base legs of either gold or silver from Paris. You can also choose beautiful colorful glass beads for legs. The choice is yours.
For registration and questions: Deb Ripley at deb.ripley57@gmail.com or (207) 329-5495
Fairy Glass Tower Workshop
Friday, July 26, 2024 with Deborah J. Ripley, Glass Artist
Deborah J. Ripley, Glass Artist and member of the Lemont Block Collective, invites you to participate in a workshop to create a gorgeous Fairy Light Glass Tower. Participants will design their glass towers while learning the basic skills of working with stained glass such as designing,
cutting, and breaking pieces of glass. Participants will then apply colorful stained-glass strips of various glass onto a glass vase with other items such as shells and glass beads, to make the towers fun and decorative. There will also be beautiful leg pieces from Paris, with colors of silver or gold, to apply to the glass base. The icing on the tower will be to add fairy lights inside to create the twinkle! Participants must be eighteen years of age to work with the glass.
The Fairy Light Glass Tower Workshop will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Lemont Block Collective gallery space, 150 Maine Street, Brunswick, Maine. The total cost is $75.00 which includes all materials needed. Cash, check, or credit card accepted at the door. The workshop size is limited.
To register please text Deb Ripley at (207) 329-5495 or email: deb.ripley57@gmail.com
Sea Glass Windchime Workshop
June 9, 2024 with Deborah J. Ripley, Glass Artist
Deborah J. Ripley, a Glass Artist, at the Lemont Block Collective Arts and Antiques, would like to welcome you to a June Sea Glass Windchime Workshop. The workshop will be presented on Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the lovely Lemont Block Collective Arts and Antiques, located at 150 Main Street, Brunswick, Maine. The cost of the workshop is $75.00, which includes all the materials you will need to make a beautiful windchime. You will use glass beads, red, blue, teal, and white sea glass, and other types of whimsical items like shells, ribbons, and bells. Your windchime can be hung in a window or outside on a porch. Deborah has taught a variety of workshops for over twenty-five years as a community health educator. Deborah states, “Adding art and crafts into one’s life, is wonderful for a person’s health and wellness.” Deborah’s workshops are a beautiful space to relax, learn, and laugh while creating.
For registration and questions: Deb Ripley at: deb.ripley57@gmail.com or (207) 329-5495
