Christine Mason wrote to tell me about a fragrant craft program she'll be leading at Stargazers Vineyard and Winery near Embreeville. She writes, "I grow lavender at Stargazers (well, it's a work in progress!) and as the lavender is now coming into bloom, I'll be holding lavender wand-making classes at the winery."
She'll provide "our own freshly cut lavender, ribbon and full instructions to weave a beautiful wand. Wine and cheese will also be available to purchase."
Classes will be held on Saturday, June 29, at 1 p.m.; Thursday, July 4, at 5 p.m.; and Saturday, July 6, at 1 p.m. Wands cost $5 each, with all proceeds going to "Waggies by Maggie and Friends" (waggies.org), "a non-profit dog treat business whose mission is to employ persons with intellectual disabilities."
And what is the purpose of a lavender wand? Chris says they "have been used for centuries as a decorative way to carry the scent of lavender. They can be used in linen drawers to impart their relaxing scent or hung on doorknobs, bedsteads or windows as a decoration."
Preregister at fatspikelavender@gmail.com. You can learn more about "the Lavender Lady" on Facebook (Fatspikelavender) or her blog (www.fatspikelavender.wordpress.com).
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