Cultural Heritage Series 2006

The Cultural Heritage Center is proud to offer its inaugural Series of Workshops in July, 2006. Our purpose is to continue the tradition of Rufus Porter as a teacher of the traditional arts of the 19th Century through classes, lectures and workshops in Bridgton.

We will offer programs throughout the year, and an annual series of classes the second week of July. Bridgton offers year round recreation and scenic beauty, and now we add a week of family fun and learning.

With such well known notables as Sumpter Priddy III, Linda Carter Lefko and Betsey-Ann Golon, this is a “don’t-miss” event. Learn to stencil, paint a wall mural, create a floor cloth and many more traditional arts. The evening offerings, all free of charge, include the opening reception, potluck supper, picnic by the lake, and evening speakers, which will complete your days of study.

We invite you to join us for an exciting week.

Schedule

There is an opening Meet & Greet reception at the Rufus Porter Museum on Monday evening, July 10, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

Further information on the events is forthcoming; please keep checking the website.

 
Printable PDF version Tuesday
July 11
Wednesday
July 12
Thursday
July 13
Friday
July 14
8:30 AM — 12 noon
Affinity Arts Nelle Ely
Floor Cloths day 1
Nelle Ely
Floor Cloths day 2
Nelle Ely
Floor Cloths day 3
Stephen Oliver
Creating Unique Furniture, Start to Finish
Highland Lake Resort Vivian Bisbee
Moses Eaton Stenciling
Linda Lefko
Rufus Porter Style Mural Painting
Linda Lefko
Rufus Porter Style Mural Painting cnt'd
Linda Lefko
Rufus Porter Style Mural Painting cnt'd
Marston Woodworking Shop Greg Marston
Recognizing and Understanding Antique Furniture 1600-1900
     
Little Mountain Cabinetry   Bob Dunning
Wood Moulding Planes day 1
Bob Dunning
Wood Moulding Planes day 2
Bob Dunning
Wood Moulding Planes day 3
1:00 — 5:00 PM
Affinity Arts [FULL]
Sandy Howe
Folk Painting
Linda Whiting
Dyeing to Make a Rug
Vicki Chick, Christine Smith
19th Century Basketry
Sandy Howe
Folk Painting
Community Center Vivian Bisbee
Stenciling for Children (part of Afternoon Adventures)
Veronica Haskell
Knitting for Children (part of Afternoon Adventures)
Afternoon Adventures for Children Afternoon Adventures for Children
Highland Lake Resort Veronica Haskell
Tatting
Linda Lefko
Rufus Porter Style Mural Painting cnt'd
Linda Lefko
Rufus Porter Style Mural Painting cnt'd
Linda Lefko
Rufus Porter Style Mural Painting cnt'd
Museum Tent Harry Hepburn
Appraisal
Betsey Golon
[FULL] High Tea 1-2pm
Herbal Wreath 2:30-5
Demonstrations of the 19th Century Lifestyle Lee Ring
Early American Iron
5:30 — 7:00 PM
Highland Lake Resort     Picnic by the Lake  
Bridgton Town Hall Potluck Supper      
7:30 — 9:00 PM
Bridgton Town Hall Sam Richards
Cultural History of the Bridgton Area
Sumpter Priddy
American Fancy Revisited
Linda Griffin
Architectural History 19th Century Homes
 

Small Print

Class registrants will receive written confirmation for each class. Confirmation materials will include directions to all class sites.

Payment in full is expected at the time of registration. However, if this is a hardship, a deposit of $50 per class will hold a class place until June 27th. Deposits are non-refundable.

We will maintain waiting lists for filled classes and contact students should there be a cancellation.

Classes that do not have sufficient students may be cancelled. All monies will be returned for any cancelled classes.

In the event that an instructor is unable to participate and a suitable substitute cannot be found, all monies for that class will be returned.

Students who cancel after being confirmed into a class will be charged a cancellation fee regardless of the reason for canceling.

Students who cancel their reservation more than 21 days in advance of the first day of the class will be charged a cancellation fee of 50% of the cost of the class (Materials fees will be refunded in full). Cancellation fees reflect the cost of registration and other services.

No refunds will be given to students canceling 21 days or less from the first day of the class due to faculty contracts, material acquisitions, housing and travel agreements. If the cancellation can be filled from the waiting list, a full refund will be given.

No refunds will be made after the start date of a class. Registrations are NON-TRANSFERABLE. Students who cancel their enrollment in a class to transfer to another must pay the cancellation fee, plus the deposit for the class they wish to transfer to.