Block Carving Party 

Friday August 25, 1– 4 p.m. 

Begin carving your linoleum block for the Roots 41st Annual Steam Festival at the Museum Block Carving Party - Friday August 25, 1– 4 p.m.  Roots have generously supplied materials for the program. Supplies are limited and available first come, first served.

This event has been made possible by the generous donation of the Rotary Club of Willits, the Friends of the Mendocino County Museum, and Roots of Motive Power.

About the Roots Steam Festival: Join Roots of Motive Power for their 41st annual Steam Festival, Saturday September 9 and Sunday September 10. Enjoy a weekend full of steam, whistles, tractors and train rides. It all happens at o 420 E. Commercial Street in Willits CA.

During the festival the Museum will host a Community Print Making station at Recreation Grove from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. September 9 and 10. Carve your block and have it printed by the Roots of Motive Power using their Buffalo Steam Roller! With permission, the Museum will exhibit your entry in a pop-up community printmaking exhibit. Last year, over 60 community entries contributed to a dynamic show!

Keep your eye out during the festival for guest artist Rik Olson who will be printing his annual 3x3 foot block!

The Museum will offer extended hours, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and FREE admission Saturday and Sunday. We invite everyone to stop by to see our exhibit: ImPRESSED and be inspired by the works on display.