GEOFFREY DUESTERBECK, McIntosh Extension Agent, demonstrated how to establish a Hugelkulture raised bed and described the many benefits of this gardening method.
Joye Hanrahan astounded guests with her Valentine's Tea spread. Savory and sweet, a variety unsurpassed! Bob Allison at piano delighted everyone and topped off the fun afternoon!
Nicholas Silberg led this fun workshop where many lovely Valentine cards were produced. Students were able to choose from three set cards or use any of the blocks and type available in the shop to design their own original card! Thanks to Sara Blocker and Marty Carnes for assisting!
Buddy's talk was well-attended and well-received. As usual, he was informative and knowledgeable. Delicious reception followed the talk!
Jeannie Leonard demonstrated techniques to make beautiful jewelry. Participants each made a bracelet and a pair of earrings. Everyone had a great time!
Nancy Maier's ESL class from Savannah Tech's satellite campus in Hinesville visited Ashantilly and the Ashantilly Press. After a tour of "Old Tabby", each student printed a coaster on the Print Shop's C&P press.
Guests from Daufuskie Island Historical Society visited Ashantilly. They were given a tour of the "Old Tabby" and a printing demo in the Print Shop. They were then treated to a tour of Downtown Darien led by Buddy Sullivan.
Noel Gieleghem demonstrated how to use natural elements in your holiday decorations. Using grapevines, palm Boondoggles, oyster shells, pecans, and many other readily available items, participants were inspired to create beautiful decorations. Everyone had a great time! Thanks, Noel!
Ashantilly again participated in Darien's Annual Fall Festival. The Kelsey press was kept busy printing small broadsides that were distributed to visitors to the tent on Broad street. New Christmas cards, printed at the Ashantilly Press,were available for sale. Noel Gieleghem demonstrated some of the techniques he would be teaching at his Decorating, Naturally! workshop on Nov. 11th. Great turnout!
Graphic arts students from Golden Isles Career Academy & Needwood Middle School visited Ashantilly Center and the Ashantilly Press. Students were given a brief history in the house and an overview of Letterpress and printed in the Print Shop. Many of the students were quite intrigued by this analog version of their field!
