With: Margaret Chase Perry

Cost: By Donation

Class size: 30/ Adults and children 12+ accompanied by an adult

A presentation of Mill Hollow's history using old photos and sharing local tales with an emphasis on the history of milling developments and the early summer community around Lake Warren. We will introduce some of the major figures involved, including Ezra Kidder, Hartley Dennett, and Heman Chase, and important buildings in the area, some of which are still standing.

With: Jason Breen

Class Fee: $50.00

Class Size: 6 / Adults

Once found in every New England household, these divided totes were used for storage in every room and could easily transport tools and materials from room to room or house to house. Based roughly on several similar styles, this design is easily scaled up or down to be used in the kitchen, garden shed, office or workshop. It incorporates angled construction either nailed or dovetailed that seems simple - until it is tried. Its small size allows for fairly quick stock preparation by hand. Build one or two in a day. Bring lunch.

With: Kathy Torrey

Class Fee: $20 plus $5 materials fee

Class Size: 12 / Adults and children age 8 + accompanied by an adult

Students will learn how to make felt from carded wool using wet felt making methods. We will felt a soap scrubby, make a small container by felting around a rock or similar object, and make a flat decorative piece.

With: Donna Bascom Lund

Class Fee: $20.00

Class size: 6 /Adults and children 16+ accompanied by an adult

Beautiful in nature but often turned into blobs when painted, let's discover the many ways to paint trees in watercolor. We will experiment with different watercolor techniques including sponging, spattering, spritzing and drybrush to create beautiful, interesting trees.Bring your watercolor supplies and whatever else you would like to play with.Donna will also bring a variety of interesting tools to try out.

With: Donna Bascom Lund

Class Fee: $20.00 plus $5.00 material fee

Class size: 6 /Adults and children 16+ accompanied by an adult

This introduction to watercolor will help both the beginner and those who wonder how to start. We will talk about paper, paints, brushes and needed supplies. We will cover terminology and try out techniques and tools.Donna will supply a notebook and examples of paper to each participant and will have extra brushes and paints use for the lessons if needed. Bring any watercolor supplies you might have, or if you haven't started painting yet, just bring yourself and a willingness to experiment and play with this wonderful medium.

With: Nancy Botkin

Class Fee: $20.00 plus $5.00 material fee

Class size: 16 /Adults and children 12+ accompanied by an adult

Before the smart phone, people spent a lot of time figuring out clever ways to make a large piece of paper fold easily so it could fit in a pocket and then quickly unfold on demand to find a location. We'll learn a few of these and as a bonus I'll teach you Heman's special letter folding technique. We'll cover the Turkish Map Fold, the "Z" fold map, Nancy’s Map in a card, and the Miura – Ori map fold, used in the Japanese Space Program. Even though Heman usually just laid his maps flat in drawers or rolled them up carefully, I think he would have enjoyed these techniques! No experience necessary.

With: Nancy Botkin

Class Fee: $20.00 plus $5.00 material fee

Class size: 16 /Adults and children 12+ accompanied by an adult

In this class, we'll make some simple, elegant miniature books. We will cover several techniques including: quick no sew, no glue booklets (8 and 24 page versions), simple stitched pamphlets , dowel- spined book, cereal box books, and accordion books.We'll provide the simple materials and tools used in the class: paper, cardboard, scissors, glue, needle and thread. No experience necessary.

With: Grant Taylor

Class Fee: $25.00/per person

Class Size: 6 / Adults and children age 12 + accompanied by an adult

A beginner’s course on how to carve wood in bas relief. Students will learn the basic stop cut and paring cuts to get an understanding of how to make a start on a life-long hobby. Also included will be a demonstration on how and when to sharpen tools. All tools will be provided but students are encouraged to bring any carving tools they may have.

With: Jason Breen

Class Fee: $20.00 plus material fee $5.00

Class Size: 6 / Adults and children age 7-16 accompanied by an adult

This family centered workshop provides an introduction to safely using traditional hand woodworking tools for youth ages 7 through 16. All youth attending must be accompanied with a parent or adult. Tools introduced may include squares, eggbeater and brace drills, hand and miter saws, planes, spokeshaves, chisels, and vices/clamps. This workshop is focused on basic skill building and how to safely use tools.

With: Barb Davis

Class Fee: $20.00 plus material fee $5.00

Class Size: 12 / Adults and children age 8 + accompanied by an adult

Using the simple technique of pressing clay into a wooden form - your hands and creative powers are all that you need to enjoy an afternoon of tile making at the mill. We will utilize stamps, found objects, clay carving tools, or natural elements such as leaves or flowers to make each tile as unique as yourself. Each workshop participant will be able to make up to 5 tiles. Once finished and dried they will be fired at Old Settlers Pottery and will be available to you in 3-4 weeks.

With: Berny Cooper

Class Fee: By Donation

Class Size: 12 / Adults and children age 13 + accompanied by an adult

The focus for this first Fix-it Repair Shop is wood. Berny will guide you through the process of repairing a broken chair, or bureau drawers, wooden boxes or coat racks, wooden toys or wooden whistles. Spend the morning in the old Mill learning new skills. Some things can be salvaged!

With: Kathy Torrey

Class Fee: $20 plus $5 materials fee

Class Size: 12 / Adults and children age 8 + accompanied by an adult

Students will be introduced to a variety of fibers and will have opportunities to prepare wool for spinning using hand cards and a drum carder. We will make simple drop spindles and spin yarn suitable for a simple project. The class will also have access to a treadle spinning wheel to share once students have mastered the basics of the spinning process. Some history of wool-related mills in the area will be woven into the fabric of this workshop.

With: Barb Davis

Class Fee: Suggested Donation: $5.00

Class Size: 30 / Adults and children age 10 + accompanied by an adult

Join your neighbors for an evening at Chase's Mill to hear stories of the past and present that relate to Mill Hollow, Lake Warren, and of course, Chase's Mill. Set against the babbling of Warren Brook, this collection of tales will be told live and without amplification. Grab a refreshment and sit back for an hour and a half and enjoy local storytellers (to be announced) and their recollections of place.

With: Grant Taylor

Class Fee: $25.00/per person

Class Size: 6 / Adults and children age 12 + accompanied by an adult

Students will learn and practice the basic cuts to make a turned object between spindles on a wood lathe. Bead, cove, and straight cuts will be shown and practiced. Also included will be a demonstration on how and when to sharpen tools. All tools will be provided but students are encouraged to bring any turning tools they may have.

With: Margaret Chase Perry

Cost: By Donation

Class size: 30/ Adults and children 12+ accompanied by an adult

A presentation of Mill Hollow's history using old photos and sharing local tales with an emphasis on the history of milling developments and the early summer community around Lake Warren. We will introduce some of the major figures involved, including Ezra Kidder, Hartley Dennett, and Heman Chase, and important buildings in the area, some of which are still standing.

With: Jason Breen  and Chris Madigan

Cost: By Donation

Class size: 8 Adults

Success in building with wood depends on sharp tools. Edge tools like knives, planes, and chisels, as well as saws and drill bits, are supposed to be sharpened regularly. We will teach you how. We will cover basic sharpening of flat chisels and plane blades, handsaws and maybe even some drill bits and carving tools using grinders, water and oil stones, sandpaper, and files. Bring your own tools to sharpen and help sharpen tools for the Mill. Participants should bring their own eye and ear protection if they have it. Dull tools and sharpening stones are welcome, too.

With: Jason Breen  and Chris Madigan

Cost: By Donation

Class size: 8 Adults

Success in building with wood depends on sharp tools. Edge tools like knives, planes, and chisels, as well as saws and drill bits, are supposed to be sharpened regularly. We will teach you how. We will cover basic sharpening of flat chisels and plane blades, handsaws and maybe even some drill bits and carving tools using grinders, water and oil stones, sandpaper, and files. Bring your own tools to sharpen and help sharpen tools for the Mill. Participants should bring their own eye and ear protection if they have it. Dull tools and sharpening stones are welcome, too.