Celebrate the season by crafting your own one-of-a-kind pumpkin using locally sourced wool and fleece. In this beginner-friendly needle felting class, students will learn basic techniques to shape and sculpt wool, with a variety of colors and embellishment options to personalize their pumpkin. A fun, hands-on way to welcome fall!
Learn basic sewing skills while making reusable lined drawstring gift bags. Create one to three bags in various sizes—perfect for holding gifts or giving as gifts themselves.
Get into the holiday spirit by creating a charming Santa Gnome using locally sourced wool and fleece. In this cozy and creative class, students will learn how to form and layer wool through needle felting techniques to build their own whimsical figure—perfect for gifting or decorating.
Join artisan Brenda Brown to create a custom bath soak or body scrub using healing salts, herbs, and essential oils. Learn about natural stress relief and self-care, then unwind with a group conversation. Leave with your blend, wellness tools, and a self-care guide.
This annual event is our way of expressing heartfelt appreciation to all Waterford Foundation volunteers. The evening will be filled with hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and an awards ceremony. 2025 volunteers please check your email for a personalized invitation and RSVP instructions. If you volunteered with us in 2025 and have not received your invitation by 10/30/25 […]
Join us for the Waterford on the (ye olde) Rocks Cocktail Series! Come raise a glass with Nicholas Cresswell! Join us at the Old School in Waterford for a night of merriment and living history as you see Loudoun County in 1774-1777 through the eyes of a 24-year-old Englishman caught here by the outbreak of […]
Experience the Waterford National Historic Landmark on a guided historic walking tour! In 1970 the Secretary of the Interior designated Waterford and its rural surround a National Historic Landmark. Well into the 20th century, most Americans lived and worked on farms or in small towns like this one. Few of these places have remained […]
Create a beautiful, functional coiled basket using pine needles from the eastern U.S. Learn to collect, prepare, and store needles, explore stitching techniques, and add embellishments like beads. No experience needed; all materials provided.
Explore one of the oldest weaving techniques in this hands-on class using a warp weighted loom. Learn about its Viking-age history and regional styles while weaving your own set of mug rugs. No experience needed.
Discover the ancient art of tablet weaving, a technique using square cards to create colorful, patterned bands. In this class, you’ll learn the basics of warping, weaving, and how patterns emerge, with a brief look at historical uses
Learn traditional stone carving using hand tools through guided exercises with the three main chisels. Students will create a simple relief carving in limestone, then explore letter design and carve one or more letters in soapstone. Each student will leave with a finished carved stone featuring both a relief and lettering.
Discover the ancient art of suspended spinning as practiced in Nordic culture during the Viking Age. Learn the history, symbolism, and tools of distaff spinning, then try your hand at preparing fiber and practicing spinning techniques. Beginners and history enthusiasts alike will enjoy this unique hands-on experience.