What would a fair be without a little friendly competition? At the Berlin Fair, contestants of all ages can draw on a wide range of talents (or those of their babies or pet frogs and turtles) in pursuit of first prize.
Braille
The National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut provides Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL). The BELL Academy program provides braille and non-dash visual instructions for blind and visually-impaired children ages 4 through 12. Demonstrators are Ellen Schuman and Pamela Garde.
Quilting Demonstration
Learn the art of quilting. Demonstrator Debbie D’Angelo and Regina Michalak will be showing their skills and be glad to answer any questions.
Spinning Demonstration
Learn the basics of making yarn with a spinning wheel. There will be a variety of fibers to show how to go from plain undyed sheep wool, to commercially prepared and dyed wool. There will be samples of alpaca fiber, and yarn made from dog fur. This demonstration is presented by the Hartford Artisans Weaving Center. Demonstrator Roberta Collins will be glad to answer any questions.
Weaving
Weaving demonstration by the Hartford Artisan Weaving Center. Presenters Bob Brooks, Anita Perez, Dorothy Murray, and Marguerite Neely show and explain different ways of making rugs, scarves, and vests as our ancestors used to make them. Come and see how and try it yourself. Our demonstrators are happy to show you.