Fall Program Directory - Monmouth County

historic • kids & teens
Ongoing Exhibits at
Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold
Quilts from Historic Walnford
You are invited to view six quilts belonging to the
Waln family from two different periods: the end
of the 18th century and the middle of the 19th
century. Made by hand using a variety of materials
and techniques, these quilts are on exhibit daily
from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM on the second floor of the
main house through February 15, 2014.
Arts & Crafts
Ceramics & Pottery
Children’s Ceramics
(ages 6-14)
Pre-cast ceramic items (purchased separately at the
center) will be decorated. Learn about greenware,
bisque, underglaze and glaze. Class fee includes
instruction, tools, firings, underglaze and glaze.
Instructor: Adrian Spota
Six 2-Hr Sessions $68.00 Per Child
Thompson Pk Creative Arts Center
Sat, Sep 21-Oct 26 9:30-11:30 AM ...........Z2734A
Sat, Nov 2-Dec 14 9:30-11:30 AM ...........Z2834A
No class 11/30
Wed, Oct 2-Nov 6 4:00-6:00 PM .............Z2934A
Small Section of Indigo Blue
Wax Resist Quilt circa 1770-1803
Tea at Historic Walnford
(ages 16 and up)
Please join us for an afternoon of history and light
refreshment. Your guided tour of the site will feature
four generations of Walns at Walnford, culminating
in the family’s elegant 1773 home where you will be
served freshly brewed teas and sweet treats prepared
with recipes from the 18th through the early 20th
century.
One 1-Hr & 30-Min Session $10.00 Per Person
Historic Walnford
Tue, Oct 29 2:00-3:30 PM ...................G0134A
Sat, Nov 16 2:00-3:30 PM ...................G0234A
Children’s Handbuilding
(ages 7-10)
Use your imagination to create functional or decorative
works of art. Clay projects will be formed by using hand
tools, slab roller, extruder and a variety of other forms.
Class includes 10 lbs. of clay, glazes and firings.
Seven 2-Hr Sessions $112.00 Per Person
Thompson Pk Creative Arts Center
Mon, Oct 14-Nov 25 4:00-6:00 PM...........Z3034A
Children’s Wheel-Thrown Pottery
(ages 10-17)
Children will learn techniques and skills in all aspects of
wheel-throwing and hand-building to create items of
their choice. Instructor will offer demonstrations along
with individual guidance. Use of tools, 10 lbs. of clay,
glazes and firings are included in the fee. Additional
clay can be purchased at the studio. Hand builders
welcome.
Thompson Pk Creative Arts Center
Six 2-Hr Sessions $96.00 Per Child
Instrustor: Joyce Nokes
Thu, Sep 5-Oct 10 4:00-6:00 PM .............Z2334A
Seven 2-Hr Sessions $112.00 Per Child
Instrustor: Joyce Nokes
Thu, Oct 17-Dec 12 4:00-6:00 PM............Z2434A
No class 10/31 & 11/28
Instrustor: John Fossa
Sat, Sep 7-Oct 19 9:00-11:00 AM ............Z2534A
Sat, Oct 26-Dec 14 9:00-11:00 AM ...........Z2634A
No class 11/30
50 Register online at www.monmouthcountyparks.com, call 732-842-4000, ext. 1, or by mail see pages 86-87.