Album Clock Making with Artist Mary Faye Claggett

Turn an old vinyl record into a one-of-a-kind working clock in this hands-on upcycling workshop for ages 8+. Turn an Old Record Into Something New What can you make with an old vinyl record, a little creativity, and some imagination? A working piece of art! Join Arts’tination Resident Artist Mary Faye Claggett for Album Clock Making, a hands-on workshop where participants will transform old records into colorful, functional clocks. With step-by-step guidance from Mary, participants will paint and personalize their records before learning how to assemble the clock components that bring their creations to life. Younger artists will also get an introduction to reading an analog clock and discover how its inner workings keep time. The result? A completely unique piece of functional art that each participant can proudly take home, hang up, and actually use. Designed for ages 8 and up, this workshop is a great opportunity for kids and adults to create together while discovering how everyday objects can be repurposed rather than discarded. What You’ll Experience • Transform a vinyl record into a working clock • Paint and personalize your own design • Learn how clock components work together • Practice reading time on an analog clock • Explore upcycling through art • Take home your finished clock Who This Is For • Designed for ages 8+ • No previous art experience is required. • All are welcome Important Details • All materials provided • Limited to 25 participants • Arrive on time (15-minute grace period) • Wear comfortable clothing suitable for art-making ABOUT MARY FAYE CLAGGETT Born and raised in Ashton, Maryland, Mary Faye Claggett has always been connected to the rhythms of nature. Now living in Clinton, she brings that early influence—and her scientific training—to her work as an emerging acrylic artist. A graduate of Spelman College with a degree in Chemistry, Mary spent her career in oncology research. When the Covid19 pandemic reshaped daily life, she turned to painting as a way to find peace. Her first pieces traveled far beyond her studio, reaching coworkers around the globe and offering brief moments of comfort during an unprecedented time. Mary’s art reflects the world she grew up in: the fields and forests of rural Maryland, the intricate patterns found in science, and the quiet beauty of organic forms. Her background in chemistry informs her approach to color and fluidity, giving her work a distinctive blend of intuition and experimentation. Her paintings are currently on display at Arts’tination Gallery, Wellspring Manor and Spa, and in several exhibitions. She also shares her love of fluid art through local workshops and community instruction.