Group Classes/Home Parties - Teaching You How to Make A Wreath (minimum class size = 5 ct. for home parties)
Classroom Site or Your Home Location (Non-Smoking; No Dogs; Cats That Don't Jump on Supplies)
Parent Must Accompany a Child age 13-16
Each Seat Must by Paid in Full One (1) Week Prior To The Home Party. No Exceptions!! Accepts All Major Credit Cards via Square Card Reader. Checks Must Clear One (1) Week Prior to the Class so Mail in Early.
Classes Held at a Site Location Arranged by the Instructor and Site Coordinator, Will Have Different Registration Policies that Must Be Followed. They will be Listed Below When the Class is Advertised.
Adult Time Without Distractions (i.e. Younger Children/Babies. The Student Must Be Able to Focus and Follow Instruction)
Friend Time (As a Hostess, You May Supply Food and Beverages Prior to or After Class; Bottled Drinks with Caps Are Allowed on their Crafting Table)
Partner/Spouse Time (Each Seat Must Be Paid For)
Do You Want to Learn to Start Your Own Wreath Business? A Class is Perfect. Please Acquire.
Do You Want to Learn to Make Wreaths and Other Home Decor as a Hobby; Give as a Gift or Decorate Your Own Home? A Class is Perfect.
At Craft Fairs, You May Sign Up to Have a One Of a Kind, Hand-Made Customized Wreath Made for your home or to give as a Gift. Or call me direct at 518-366-7900.
Also includes centerpieces, swags, & flower arrangements
Includes handmade bows for the:
Mailbox, porch light, fence, lantern, tree topper, deck, porch post, etc.
Perfect Gift for all Holidays, Birthdays, Showers, Weddings, Graduations, Mother’s/Father’s Day, Retirements, Job Promotions, College Dorm Doors, Fund Raisers, etc.
Under Contruction to bring you the most current info: I started making handmade wreaths, bows, swags, table center pieces, and other home decor in February 2021. I have participated as a vendor in several craft fairs.
4/30/22 Spring Flea Market at Hemstreet Park Firehouse, Mechanicville 6/18/22 Malta Flea Market at the Malta Drive-in, Malta 9/10/22 Malta Community Day at the Shenantaha Creek Park, Malta 9/24/22 Fall Flea Market at Hemstreet Park Firehouse, Mechanicville; 10/22/22 Fall Harvest Arts Crafts Lifestyle Show at Colonie Center, Colonie 11/26-27/22 Holiday Express Gift Show (Arts Crafts & Lifestyle Show) at Colonie Center, Colonie 12/3-4/22 Deck the Halls Holiday Show at Colonie Center, Colonie 12/10-11/22 Holiday Gift Expo, Colonie Center, Colonie 12/17-18/22 Rudolph’s Runway Holiday Show, Colonie Center, Colonie 4/29/23 Spring Flea Market at Hemstreet Park Firehouse, Mechanicville 5/31/23 – 10/4/23 Every Wednesday at the Halfmoon Farmer’s Market, Halfmoon Summer 2023 Craft Shows (7/30/23, 8/24/23, 9/14/23) at the W. Averell Harriman State Office Campus, Albany 8/26/23 First Annual Southern Saratoga Arts, Crafts Vendors at the Quick Response, Rt. 9, Clifton Park 9/9/23 Malta Community Day at the Shenantaha Creek Park, Malta
In addition, upcoming Craft Shows: 9/23/23 Halfmoon Harvest Festival, Halfmoon 10/7/23 Malta Cultural Arts Festival, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta
TBA – December 2023 Santa Sale, Empire State Building - Concourse, Albany
I have taught several Classes: 9/27/22 How to Make a Fall Mesh Wreath Class, Malta Community Center, Malta 11/2/22 How to Make a Winter Mesh Wreath Class, Malta Community Center, Malta 11/4/22 How to Make a Winter Mesh Wreath Class, Milton Senior Community Center, Ballston Spa 2/15/23 How to Make a Spring Mesh Wreath Class, Malta Community Center, Malta 3/1/23 How to Make a Spring Table Arrangement, Malta Community Center, Malta – CANCELED 4/14/23 Spring Floral Arrangement, Milton Senior Community Center, Ballston Spa 5/23/23 Lemon-Sunflower Grapevine, Malta Community Center, Malta 9/14/23 Learn to Make a Fall Mesh Wreath, Malta Community Center, Malta
In addition, Upcoming Scheduled Classes: 11/14/23 Let’s Make a Christmas Swag, Malta Community Center, Malta
I’ve sold my wreaths/home décor at:
The Downtown Cohoes Marketplace, 103 Remsen Street in Cohoes, NY. This was seasonal during the months of November and December 2022. Days/Hours: Thursdays: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Fridays: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 8:00 p.m.; Sundays: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CLOSED: 11/24 Thanksgiving; 12/24 Christmas Eve; 12/25 Christmas Day
----------------------------------------------------- CLASS INFORMATION:
'Learn How To Make A Mesh Wreath And More': [You will learn four (4) different methods to create your own beautiful wreaths (or) how to create a flower table arrangement]
UPCOMING CLASSES:
Class #1 February 15, 2023 (Learn How to Make a Spring/Easter Mesh Wreath) 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. noon Register at www.maltany.myrec.com; scroll down to see instructions. Also, scroll down to see an example photo of what you'll be making.
Location: Malta Parks, Recreation & Human Services One Bayberry Drive Malta, NY 12020 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class #2 March 1, 2023 (Learn How to Make a Spring/Easter Flower Tabletop Centerpiece Arrangement) 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Register at www.maltany.myrec.com
Location: Malta Parks, Recreation & Human Services One Bayberry Drive Malta, NY 12020 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class #3 NOTE: FOR MEMBERS ONLY OF THE MILTON SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER!!!! April 14, 2023 (Let's Create a Spring/Summer Floral Arrangement in a Basket) 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Register by contacting Meg Stevens at 518-885-6740 cell; 518-884-0163 work; or email [email protected]
Location: Milton Senior Community Center 310 Northline Center Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class #4 May 18, 2023 (Learn How to Make Fourth of July/Patriotic Mesh Wreath ) 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Register at www.maltany.myrec.com once it becomes available in the system
Location: Malta Parks, Recreation & Human Services One Bayberry Drive Malta, NY 12020 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class #5 May 23, 2023 (Learn How to Make a Lemon-Sunflower Grapevine Wreath) 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Register at www.maltany.myrec.com once it becomes available in the system
Location: Malta Parks, Recreation & Human Services One Bayberry Drive Malta, NY 12020 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Five (5) Easy Ways To Register at the Malta Community Center:
Online. Go to www.MaltaParksRec.com or maltany.myrec.com to create an account and register
Walk in. Malta Community Center; 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta, NY 12020
Mail in. Same Address As Above
Fax. Completed application with credit card information to (518) 899-4448
Drop Box. Located next to front entrance doors on the parking lot side of the Malta Community Center
If you have a problem email: [email protected] (or) call (518) 899-4411
You may also call Mary Pontari, Instructor to obtain details for registration @ 518-366-7900.
Once you have registered, don't forget to place the date(s) on your calendar!!!
What to expect in the classroom for making a wreath?
Professional but fun learning in a respectful environment
Facility policies Must Be Followed (i.e. No Smoking inside or on the grounds)
All materials supplied (included in the price)
Classroom seating but gathering around; recording or taking notes of the techniques is welcome during each new step. Note: Each step will be demonstrated by the instructor prior to the student performing hands-on themselves
Receive colored handouts to take home
Explanation with pictures for each of the four (4) methods and dove-tailing ribbon
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sheet
Wreath Care Instructions
Students will learn how to:
apply pipe cleaners to a wired wreath frame
make four mesh wreath methods (pouf, curl, ruffle, and the cruffle/woodland ruffle)
apply ribbon tails, a sign, a bow and sometimes other embellishments
make a bow anddovetail the ends
Through observation and hands-on, students will acquire the knowledge and skill to design their own wreath
A hanger will be given to the student for easy take home (note: mesh sticks to car seats so hanging it on a door is advisable)
An example of the four methods incorporated into your finished hand-made product are shown below. An example photo of the tabletop centerpiece arrangement is also shown below.
An example photo of the Fall Mesh Wreath
An example photo of the Christmas/Winter Mesh Wreath
An example photo of the Spring/Easter Mesh Wreath
An example photo of the Spring/Easter Flower Tabletop Centerpiece Arrangement
Past Classes
PAST - September 27, 2022 (fall wreath) - See pictures below Location: Malta Parks, Recreation & Human Services One Bayberry Drive Malta, NY 12020 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAST - November 2, 2022 (winter mesh wreath) - See pictures below Location: Malta Parks, Recreation & Human Services One Bayberry Drive Malta, NY 12020 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAST - November 4, 2022 (Winter/Christmas wreath) - See pictures below 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Milton Senior Community Center (specifically for members only) 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
PAST - February 15, 2023 (Learn How to Make a Sprin/Easter Mesh Wreath) - See pictures below Location: Malta Parks, Recreation & Human Services One Bayberry Drive Malta, NY 12020 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
I had the pleasure of being invited to have shop space at the Cohoes Downtown Marketplace, 103 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY November/December 2022 (photos will be downloaded)
Location: Colonie Center, Colonie, NY: November 26-27, 2022 Holiday Express Gift Show
December 3-4, 2022 Deck The Halls Holiday Show
December 10-11, 2022 Holiday Gift Expo
December 17-28, 2022 Rudolph's Runway Holiday Show
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Past Craft Fairs
Saturday, September 10, 2022 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – FREE!! Malta Community Day, Shenantaha Creek Park, 374 Eastline Road, Malta, NY