Events

Upcoming classes, workshops and shows

May 1 - Jun 30

Member Artists Show

A two month exhibit of artwork from the Member Artists of the Palette & Page gallery. More info to come.

12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

The Palette & Page Gallery, 12 E Main St, Elkton, MD 21921

http://www.paletteandpage.com

Jun 10 - Jun 17

Workshop: Three Tooled Leather Miniature Handbags

International Guild of Miniature Artisans Guild School: Three Tooled Leather Miniature Handbags. 12 hour class. See website below for details. THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Jun 10 - Jun 17

Workshop: Tooled Leather Miniature Doctor Bag

International Guild of Miniature Artisans Guild School: Tooled leather Miniature Doctor Bag. 24 hour class. See website below for details. THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Sep 16

Show: Elkton Fall Fest

Vendors, Music, Classic Cars, Food and a great time! More info to come

Main Street, Elkton MD 21921

http://www.elktonfallfest.com

Sep 23 - Sep 25

Workshop: Tooled Leather Bag

Make this bag your own, with many colors, designs, and hardware to choose from! Learn how to transfer the basic pattern onto natural undyed leather, cut out the pieces, tool custom designs, and punch stitching and hardware holes. Explore dye colors, finishes, and antiquing methods to bring out the beauty and character of the leather. Finish the bag with a simple saddle stitch, add hardware. To register, click link below, and scroll to the bottom of the page till you see the listing.

Oct 14

Show: Elk Creeks Apple Butter Festival

For 300 years the Bee Hive has been a place for the community to gather. Come celebrate its history with neighbors and friends. There will be artisans and craftsmen demonstrating their work, traditional and folk music, Scottish foods, homemade apple butter and more! 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free. More info to come

The Beehive-rte 273 and Little Elk Creek Rd, Elkton, MD

http://www.elkcreekspreservationsociety.com/

Oct 28

Show: Elkton Community Arts Festival

2nd annual Arts Festival to benefit Elkton Community Kitchen. More info to come

10:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Elkton Presbyterian Church 209 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921

http://www.cecilarts.com

Nov 10 - Nov 13

Workshop: Tooled Leather Miniature Nature Portfolio

International Guild of Miniature Artisans Guild Study Program. Students will cut, bind and cover with leather two miniature volumes of Mark Catesby's "Flora and Fauna of Carolina, based on the full size volumes in the museum's collection. More info to come.

Winston-Salem North Carolina

http://www.igma.org

Past events

Mar 25

Workshop: Tooled Leather Card Wallet

This slim card wallet is perfect for credit cards, ID, business cards, or a little folding money! Create deeply embossed designs on natural tooling leather, choose from a wide range of dyes and finishes, then hand sew the pockets with a simple saddle stitch. Follow the sample designs or create your own using the instructor’s extensive leather stamp and tool collection. A fun class for all skill levels! See link below to sign up.

12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

The Palette & Page, 120 E Main St, Elkton, MD 21921

https://www.paletteandpage.com/product/workshop-tooled-leather-card-wallet-with-deb-mackie/

Feb 25

Workshop: Tooled Leather Field Notes Journal Cover

Make your own Field Notes Journal from scratch, not a kit! learn to cut pattern pieces out of undyed tooling leather, stamp designs, punch stitching holes and choose a color to dye it. Take a break while the leather dries, then sew it together with a neat saddle stitch, finish the edges, and show off your work! All tools and materials provided. See website below for details and to sign up!