• Grave Matters: An Exhibit of Funeral Ephemera and Mourning Memorabilia on Saturday, April 11, 2015 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. A free exhibit, presented by Wendy Belaski and Julie Snell-Esty, who will be sharing their collections and discussing funeral practices across time and cultures. Call Denise Morris 570-673-3642 for more information. Sponsorship of this activity is made possible by the Bradford County Tourism and Promotion Agency, Pepper Funeral Home and Morse & Kleese Funeral Home.
• Adult Photography Workshop with John Matoon of B&C Photo in Elmira, NY on Wednesday, April 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. There is a $10.00 class fee, payable in advance. Register by contacting Marcie at 570-673-3137. Participants are encouraged to bring their cameras to this class. John will answer specific questions concerning camera settings. Sponsorship of this class has been made possible by Bradford County Tourism and Promotion Agency.
• Wine & Design on Friday, April 17, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come to the studio at the Manley-Bohlayer to sip your favorite BYOB wine while being taught step by step, how to paint a masterpiece by a passionate local artist. This is a fun filled 2-hour painting party with all your supplies included, even snacks! There is a $20.00 fee and pre-registration is required at www.wineanddesign.com. Sponsorship of this event made possible by the United Way of Bradford County.
• Stonewall History and Construction by Ken Ely on Saturday, April 25. Since 1996, Ken Ely has owned Good Neighbor Walls and he is in frequent demand for projects and presentations across Pennsylvania and Southern New York. This free workshop will consist of two parts: The a.m. session will be a slide show and presentation of the history and styles of stonewalls in northern Pennsylvania. Participants who participated in the a.m. session (or one of Ken Ely’s other presentations) may participate in the afternoon session which will be a hands-on class in building a stonewall. Please call Diane for a reservation at 570-673-3437. Sponsorship of this class has been made possible by Bradford County United Way.
• Cheese Making Class with Kathy Martin on Saturday, May 16 – 9:00 – 1:00 p.m. This hands-on class will have participants making their own cheeses and yogurt. Registration fee is $10.00 (payable in advance) and is limited to 10 participants who will be required to bring their own 3 gallon non-aluminum stock pot, colander and slotted spoon, all other supplies will be provided. Please call Denise at 570-673-3642 for registration and information. Partial Sponsorship of this class has been made possible by Bradford County United Way.
• Zentangle® Workshop with Mary Beth Schoonover "All About the Grid" on Wednesday, May 13 - 6 to 8 p.m. Basic and advanced students are welcome. A class fee of $15.00 is payable in advance and pre-registration is necessary by calling Marcie at 570-673-3137. Partial Sponsorship of this class has been made possible by Bradford County United Way.
• Blacksmith Class with Merle Eiffert on Saturday, June 6 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and pre-registration is necessary, call Gene at 570-673-8144. Class fee is $35.00. Class will be conducted in the well equipped Manley-Bohlayer Blacksmith Shop. All materials will be supplied. Class size is limited to allow one on one instruction so please call to reserve your spot. A second class may be held on June 13 if demand warrants it.
• Crafts of the Past on Saturday June 13 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is an opportunity to observe local carving craftsman Hal Jenkins and the Endless Mountains Turners who will demonstrate their wood turning. These two activities are free of charge and open to all. They will be conducted in the metal barn at Manley-Bohlayer Farm. Please call Denise at 570-673-3642 or Marcie at 570-673-3137 for more information. Sponsorship of this activity has been made possible by Bradford County United Way.
• Children's Art and Music Workshops on Tuesday, July 7, 14, 21 and 28 – free of charge but pre-registration is necessary. Please call Lucy at 570-364-8165 no later than June 1. This is a series of four children's art and music workshops for elementary school children with morning and afternoon sessions available (9:30 to 11:30 and 1:00 to 3:00). The sessions are open to children entering first through sixth grades and each session is limited to 15 students. Rekindle the Spirit is pleased to accept sponsorship for this event from the Bradford County United Way.
Rekindle the Spirit, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, dedicated to providing cultural, educational and historic preservation programs to the greater Canton area.