Events

Come shop, play, tour and make memories during this 82-year-old tradition — the Waterford Foundation’s “Waterford Fair”! The Fair is the mid-Atlantic’s quintessential fall festival with demonstrating fine heritage & […]

Create your own winter-inspired natural soap using seasonal essential oils, warm spices, and botanicals. Learn the basics of traditional cold-process soap-making, then take home your handmade soap, wooden mold, gift packaging, and care instructions.

Learn the art of quilling while creating a festive holiday greeting card using a quilling comb. Perfect for beginners, you’ll leave with a handmade card and the skills to keep creating at home.

Learn the ancient art of tablet weaving while creating a colorful wristlet keychain or phone tether. Explore the basics of weaving patterns and techniques while making a practical accessory to keep or give as a gift.

Explore wire and beadwork, polymer clay, and UV resin in this fun, approachable jewelry workshop. Create earrings, an adjustable ring, and pendants while experimenting with colorful clay, dried florals, and ways to repurpose old jewelry.

Create two festive fused glass ornaments while exploring two different glass techniques. Finished ornaments will be kiln-fired and returned to Waterford Craft School for pickup.

Learn the timeless art of bobbin lace as you create a delicate lace ornament perfect for the holiday season. You'll be introduced to the basic cross and twist stitches while making an elegant keepsake to display or give as a gift. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided.

Learn traditional hand carving techniques and create lettering or a relief design in locally sourced soapstone. Practice tool handling, then carve using a template or your own drawing.

Using the quilt as you go method, we will construct a somewhat improv tree skirt. Students will be able to choose their fabrics from the instructor's supply, or students can bring their own in order to match your decor.

Spend the afternoon carving at your own pace with guidance from instructor Bethany Lee.