Instructor: Karen Zukas
Ages: 15 up
Format: 2 1/2 hour workshop
Date: Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 (full moon is on June 11th - high tide is 8:55 p.m. that is when you'll set your tide clock !! )
Time: 2:00 to 4:30
Course Fee: $55.00 ! Includes all materials to make a unique and fully functional Tide Clock; clock workings/hands, board, art supplies, some found objects, images, instruction. NOTICE: Date of class is on a Full moon day, as the clock must be set on a full moon at the hour of high tide !! Please bring 1 doubl A battery.
Tide Clocks - Fashion your own - A guided workshop
In this workshop, you will use a masonite substrate to create a one of a kind, mixed media TIDE CLOCK...First, you'll design your clock using our decorative papers, baubles, roping, etc., you can decoupage, paint, glue or collage whatever feels comfortable to you. Then we'll drill a hole and insert your one handed clock mechanism. You'll never be without knowleger of when it's high or low tide for safe navigation, swimming, fishing, boating, clam digging, tide pool exploration or walking the beaches. Whatever reason you need to check the tides or just for simple interest, you'll create the personalized face of this awesome tool to the envy of all your friends ! Using material provided, inspiration from your instincts, instructor and even your classmates, you'll have a blast creating either a classical, whimsical, zany or eclectic style in a functional tool, and you'll be the first kid on your block with a fabulous self made tide clock. From paint, to collage, decoupage, glue and the sky's the limit. Tide Clock Motor, Wooden Surface, textured papers, images, maps and Art Supplies and some trinkets will be provided. Feel free to bring any additional supplies, textured papers, found objects like sea glass and shells or images you've collected or would like to incorporate into your clocks for inspiration.