HAMMOND -- The Chippewa Bay Community Club is hosting summer events including an open house, a free concert, a series of “Saturday Summer Classes in the Arts,” a plein air artist reception and yoga classes.

The summer starts off with a “Drop-In Yoga” Class on Thursday mornings from July 2 to Sept. 3 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Instructor Jane O’Neill is trained in kripaula yoga and will offer movements at a gentle to moderate level. Class costs $80 for 10 weeks, $40 for five weeks or $10 per session. Register: 518-852-0546 or jane@sourcerx.com

They will host an open house on Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors can view displays by the artists conducting the Saturday summer classes, along with displays of historical information related to Chippewa Bay, register for a class and treat themselves at the bake sale. Those with historical info they wish to share at the event can contact chippewacommunityclub@yahoo.com. That evening, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., local musical group Chippewa Breeze play a free show in the club’s newly landscaped backyard. Event organizers suggest attendees bring lawn chairs.

On Sunday, August 2, the club will host the reception and silent auction for the Plein Air Festival. This event is open to the public and is sponsored by the Morristown Public Library. Over 30 artists from around New York will participate and submit paintings for judging and for sale at the silent auction. The afternoon will include refreshments, door prizes and entertainment by Kathy Sommer and Kevin Irwin of the Yellow Moon Trio. More info: http://www.morristownpubliclibrary.org/paf/generalpublicinformation

The following is a list of the Saturday summer art classes. Space is first come, first served. Register for classes at the open house on July 11 or email chippewacommunityclub@yahoo.com

July 18 – Barn quilt workshop for beginners from 9 a.m. to noon. Instructor is Mary Knapp. Registration is limited to 30 and materials fee is $3. Barn quilts are painted on plywood and mounted on barns, buildings, signs, etc. Hammond is home to St. Lawrence County’s first barn quilt trail. Participants will be given directions and drawing supplies will be provided.

July 25 – Stained glass intro workshop from 9 a.m. to noon. Instructor is Scott Ouderkirk. Registration is limited to 15 and the materials fee is $10. People can experience the art of stained glass during this introductory class with a nationally recognized stained glass artist. Materials will be provided for each student to leave with a small sun catcher that they create.

August 8 – The art of handmade soap from 1 to 4 p.m. Instructor is Melanie Connor. Registration is limited to eight and materials fee is $10. People will learn to combine coconut and olive oil with lye to form natural soap. All ingredients are included. Participants will take home several bars of soap following saponification.

August 15 – Paint an island scape from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Instructor is Rob Pandina. Registration is limited to 10 and materials fee is $8. Participants will experience step-by-step process of painting a 10-inch by 20-inch island landscape portrait, learning about perspective, composition and color balancing. Supplies are included. Event organizers suggest bringing a light lunch.

August 22 – Introduction to relief wood carving from 9 a.m. to noon. Instructor is David Barclay. Registration for the free class is limited to 30. It will include an introduction to tools, wood, drawing and basic carving techniques. A master carver who will display works in various stages of completion and share photos of completed projects for viewing and instructional purposes teaches it.