Main Street Studio

Our mission is to create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to discover, learn and practice traditional and contemporary craft techniques, with a special focus on natural materials. We seek to build a community of people who possess the inspiration, knowledge and skills to live well, with mindfulness and the enhanced sense of purpose that comes from working with your hands.

Main Street Studio is supported by our community, through memberships, art/craft programming, and purchases of one-of-a-kind handmade works. If you are curious, imaginative, and collaborative, you'll fit right in!

December Open House Hours: Stop in for a tour of the Studio and say "hello"!

Gift certificates for workshops and group or private woodturning lessons are available! Email us at info@mainstreetcharlton.com and we will help you find the right option!

Member Open Studio

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays - Open Studio Join us in The Studio for independent and collaborative making time! Learn More

Craft Workshop

Saturday, January 18 - Soap Making, the Traditional Way! Learn how to make cold processed goat milk soaps and create your own scented bars using essential oils and natural colorants. Learn More

Fiber Workshop

Sunday, December 15 - Felted Bowls from Wooden Forms Join us for this four-hour workshop with Mallory Zondag where you will learn and explore the ancient and awesome art of wet felting to create your own unique felted bowl that is sculpted using wooden bowl forms, hand turned on a lathe in the Studio. Learn More

Artist Talk

Thursday, Dec 12 - Artist Talk with Rebecca Cigal Join us for an informal chat with local ceramic artist, Rebecca Cigal and learn about our new clay program at the Studio. Learn More

Woodworking Workshop

Saturday, December 7 - Kumiko Snowflake Ornament For this workshop, we asked Johnny Tromboukis to create a pattern that could help us get into the winter spirit… a snowflake! In this four-hour workshop with Johnny, we’ll focus on tool safety and technique. You will learn and have a chance to practice with small chisels, Japanese pull saws and hand-made jigs. Learn More

Ceramics Workshop

Friday, Dec 6 & 20 - Ceramic Pinch Pot Vases Come build pinch pot bud vases and help us christen the Studio’s new kiln! Rebecca Cigal lead us through a fun and easy pinch pot workshop. Learn More

Fiber Workshop

Tuesday, December 3 - Needle Felted Ornaments Learn the sculptural and stress relieving art of needle felting while celebrating the little things that make our shared traditions so special… ornaments! In this two-hour workshop, contemporary fiber artist, Mallory Zondag, will show us how to create bold patterns and swirling colors using hand-dyed local sheep wool! Learn More

Artist Talk

Thursday, November 21 - Jason Nemec & Lesley Black-Vogel Join Jason and Lesley for an informal talk and a “behind the scenes” look at how they created the work for "Counter/Balance" in wood and clay. Learn More

Fiber Workshop

Sunday, November 17 - Nuno Felted Wall Hanging Join us as we continue to expand our material knowledge of wool with contemporary fiber artist and educator, Mallory Zondag to create a unique and textured nuno felt wall hanging. Learn More

Watercolor Painting Workshop

November 8 - Watercolor Holiday Cards Head into the busy holiday season with a little creativity and mindfulness that comes with watercolor painting. Create a set of hand painted watercolor holiday cards that will be ready to send off to family and friends with Mary Jo Bradley! Learn More

Exhibit

November 1 – 30 - Counter/Balance One-of-a-kind sculptural furniture pieces made collaboratively by Lesley Black-Vogel & Jason Nemec in clay and wood. Learn More

Fiber Workshop

Tuesday, October 22 - Felted Monsters Squishy bodies, toothy grins and lots of eyeballs! Mallory Zondag, contemporary textile artist, will show us how to create your own squishy creature made entirely of wool using both wet felting and needle felting techniques. Learn More

Fiber Workshop

Saturday, October 19 - Night Sky - Natural Dyed Silk Scarf Learn how to prepare fabric for natural dyeing and how to collect and use local plants to make rich, deep blacks and moody neutrals. Learn More

Craft Workshop

October 19 & 26 - Learn to Cane Chairs Looking for a way to restore an antique, flea market find, or family heirloom chair that has a broken lattice type seat? Many chairs can be easily repaired by re-caning the seats, weaving new strands of cane into a sturdy pattern that will last for years. Learn More

Fiber Workshop

Saturday, September 28 - Fresh Leaf Indigo Dyeing Create your own hand-dyed silk scarf from freshly harvested Japanese indigo leaves. Learn More

Craft Workshop

Friday, September 27 - Soy Candles and Scent Secrets Hands-on class and evening out with Leah LaFera of Sweet Sprig! Create your own candle with one of our area's master makers! Learn More

Fiber Workshop

Saturday, September 21 - Botanical Eco Printing on Paper and Fabric Explore using leaves and flowers to create lasting natural imprints on fabric and paper. Learn More

Fiber Workshop

Tuesday, September 10 - Fresh Leaf Indigo Dyeing Create your own hand-dyed silk scarf from freshly harvested Japanese indigo leaves. Learn More

Fiber Workshop

Saturday, August 3 - Shibori Dyeing Techniques with Indigo Learn how to create traditional Japanese fabric patterns by folding, stitching and dipping fabrics into indigo dye. Learn More

Woodworking Workshop

Sunday, July 21 - Introduction to Spoon Carving Make your own eating spoon from a fresh birch log! Learn More

Woodworking Workshop

Saturday, July 20 - Kumiko Basics - Asanoha Pattern Learn how to make a "hemp leaf" pattern using traditional joinery techniques. Learn More

Exhibit

July 19 - August 4 - Paintings en Plein Air Samuel Leone solo exhibition of over 50 paintings... from the streets of New York, to Niagara Falls, Cape Cod, and the Charlton countryside. Learn More

Member Open Studio

Wednesday and Thursday - Open Studios - Week of July 1 - 5 Unstructured Craft Happenings Learn More

Exhibit

Saturday, June 22 - Saratoga Farm Showcase Pick up your farm tour tickets, gallery exhibit of farm inspired works & local author talks! Learn More

Fiber Workshop

Sunday, June 9th - Eco-printed Silk Scarves Make a lasting imprint on a silk scarf using plants to create unique colors and patterns. Learn More

Craft Workshop

Saturday, June 8th - Soap Making, the Traditional Way! Learn how to make cold processed goat milk soaps and create your own scented bars using essential oils and natural colorants. Learn More

Fiber Workshop

Saturday, June 8th - Shibori Dyeing with Indigo Learn how to create traditional Japanese fabric patterns by folding, stitching and dipping fabrics into indigo dye. Learn More

Woodworking Workshop

Friday June 7th or Saturday June 8th - Build the Perfect Bluebird House! For all skill levels - learn the basics of woodworking with this simple project class! Learn More

Music Showcase

June 7th - Live Music Performance by StudioBlue Makers of music! Join us on Friday, June 7th for a special performance by Charlton’s own “StudioBlue” jazz & swing music ensemble. Learn More

Fiber Workshop

Wednesday, June 5th - Learn to "Paint" With Wool Mallory Zondag introduces flat needle felting techniques to create images with wool and traditional painting techniques. Learn More

Kid's Workshop

Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd - Kumihimo! Kids will love learning this traditional Japanese technique for making braided cords and bracelets. Learn More

Craft Workshop

Saturday June 1st - Weave a Wall Hanging Flower Basket Create your own basket with rattan reed and basketry tools, then fill it with locally grown summer flowers. Learn More

Community Art and Craft Exhibition

May 31 - June 9 - 3rd Annual Charlton Makes! Exhibition of creative talent from in and around our community of Charlton, NY. Featuring workshops and demonstrations led by local makers! Learn More

Update

- We're Hibernating We're planning a very busy Spring and Summer. Stay tuned for our schedule! Learn More

Member Open Studio

Wednesday, Nov 15 - Wednesday Night Open Studios Come hang out, chat, learn, teach and make with your neighbors. Learn More

Fiber Workshop

September 23 - Artsy Felted Vessels Learn how to sculpt and embellish your own unique bowl or vase from wool! Learn More

Fiber Workshop

September 17 - Mossy patch latch hooking Explore and learn the meditative art of latch hooking during this three-hour workshop. Learn More

Fiber Workshop

September 16 - Fantastic felted fungi Working with wool, wire and needle felting sculpture techniques to create uniquely felted fungi! Learn More

Fiber Workshop

September 16 & 20 - Wet felting flowers Learn the ancient and awesome art of wet felting while creating unique multi-layered flowers. Learn More

Gallery Opening

September 15 - Opening Reception: "Connective Fibers" Join us for an evening with contemporary fiber artist and educator, Mallory Zondag. Learn More

Community and Artist Collab

September 15 - 30 - Ewe & Us Join us for three weeks of activities with local wool producing farms and local artists that mold, weave and sculpt their rich fleeces into inspiring works of art. Learn More

Exhibit

September 15 - 30 - "Connective Fibers" New work by contemporary fiber artist and educator, Mallory Zondag. Learn More

Fiber Workshop

June 10, 2023 - Introduction to Japanese Fabric Arts Learn the traditional Japanese craft of folding fabrics to make ornamental flowers with "Tsumami zaiku" instructor, Renee Johnson. Learn More

Kid's Workshop

June 10 & June 11, 2023 - Kid's Painting Workshop with Karen Anthony Free painting class for kids! Two classes to chose from, Kitty Cats or Ice Cream Cones! Kids will have a lot of fun painting both. Learn More

Drawing Workshop

June 9, 2023 - Mandala Drawing with Betsy Seplowitz of Nourish Designs If you can draw a line or a squiggle, you can draw a mandala! Join us for a casual class exploring mandala and pattern drawing techniques. Learn More

Kid's Workshop

June 3 & June 4, 2023 - Kid's Weaving Workshop with Lori Carter-Secreti Free weaving workshop for kids! Kids can spend an hour with local weaver, Lori Secreti, creating their own woven masterpiece! Learn More

Craft Workshop

June 3, 2023 - Adult Introduction to Basket Weaving with Patti Brousseau Try your hand at basket weaving while making a traditional wall-hanging basket to take home with you. Learn More

Exhibit & Market

June 2, 3 & 4 + 9, 10 & 11, 2023 - Charlton Makes! The 2nd Annual exhibition of surprising locally-made works. This year includes a series of kids and adult workshops to get your creative juices flowing. Learn More

Kid's Workshop

June 3 & June 4 - Grondahl's Wizard Workshop A unique opportunity for kids to make their own magic wand inside a real wizard's workshop! Learn More

Ceramics Workshop

Saturday, May 13, 2023 - Clay Handbuilding for Wood Fire with Dan Greenfeld Join clay artist, Dan Greenfeld, for a very special workshop that explores the functional and creative possibilities of ceramic handbuilding techniques and the ancient process of clay wood-firing in a traditional japanese-style noborigama kiln located in Charlton, NY. Learn More

Exhibit & Market

Nov 25 & 26, 2022 - Holiday Market This year's market will feature some of our favorite potters, woodworkers, jewelry makers, fabric & fiber artists, and local farmers. Learn More

Exhibit

Sep 26 - Oct 7, 2022 - The Art of Wood Fire The Art of Wood Fire” showcases the work of a group of ceramics artists from across the Northeast who share in a twice-yearly communal firing with Dan Greenfeld, at a very special wood fired kiln in Charlton, NY. Learn More

Exhibit & Market

Jun 3,4,5 & Jun 10, 11, 12, 2022 - Charlton Makes! The show features 20+ artists and makers from Charlton and neighboring towns and includes hand-made furniture, fine metal work, pottery, painting, sculpture, photography, musical instruments, home & garden, jewelry, serving ware and local products. Learn More

Main Street Studio is a member-supported craft experience center focused on creative collaboration

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