Sedona, AZ – Here is a list of dates for the events:
November 2, Red Rock Quilters
Love quilting? Got questions? Members of the Red Rock Quilters will be the featured guests for Monday at the Museum on Monday, November 2nd, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Perhaps bring a small project to work on and enjoy the fellowship of quilting by getting your questions answered or just talking about the joy of quilting. All levels of quilters, fabric lovers, guests and traveling quilters are welcomed. There is no charge for this demonstration.
November 9, Verde Valley Wood Carvers
If you have a piece of wood and a wood carving knife, come to “Monday at the Museum” at Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday, November 9th, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and join the Verde Valley Woodcarvers. Hundreds of people have tried their hand at carving with this group since its founding in 1997 by Norm Knight. The group consists of carvers ranging from beginners to master carvers. Come by with your own equipment or just come to watch these artisans do relief carving, chip carving, and bark carving. There is no fee for this demonstration.
November 16, Ukrainian Pysanky Egg
“Monday at the Museum” will feature Pysanky (Decorated Ukrainian) Eggs on Monday, November 16th, from 11:00am – 1:00pm. Learn the basics of decorating eggs in the Ukrainian tradition by layering beeswax and dyes to create intricate designs. Although traditionally done at Easter time, we will be working on Christmas designs. This workshop is open to adults and children (10+); Fee $10; RSVP required.
November 23, Verde Valley Fiber Artisans
Members of the Verde Valley Fiber Artisans will have their spinning wheels humming for “Monday at the Museum” at the Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday, November 23rd, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The spinners’ guild was formed over 35 years ago by Betty Gaudy and Mary Pendleton of the Pendleton Weaving studio in Sedona along with a few weavers in the Verde Valley. The guild continues today with some 40 to 50 members actively pursuing Fiber Arts such as weaving, spinning, basket-making, and dyeing. Recently, the guild has expanded their fiber interests to include knitting, beading, felting, and remaking old clothing into something new and avoiding adding to the fast fashion waste. They would be happy to share their art with you, and to answer any questions you might have. There is no fee for this demonstration.
November 30, Pre Historic Fire-Starting Methods
“Monday at the Museum” will feature a fire making demonstration on Monday, November 30th, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Al Cornell will demonstrate pre-historic to new world fire starting methods. This includes the hand drill, the bow drill, and the arctic strap drill methods. There is no fee for this demonstration.
“Monday at the Museum” is a demonstration conducted every Monday. Please call for a current schedule. The Museum is always looking for participants who are willing to share their knowledge and skills. For details call 928-282-7038.
The Sedona Historical Society operates the Sedona Heritage Museum located in Jordan Historical Park, 735 Jordan Road in Uptown Sedona, Arizona. Open daily 11 am – 3 pm. For more information call 928-282-7038 or visit www.sedonamuseum.org.
