TWO DAY WORKSHOP Saturday, March 14, 9 am - 5 pm & Sunday, March 15, 9 am - 3 pm Explore the freedom of improv quilting in this two-day class as you experiment with color, shape, and design to create four unique quilt blocks. On the second day, turn your blocks into a fully lined […]
TWO DAY WORKSHOP Saturday, March 14, 9 am - 5 pm & Sunday, March 15, 9 am - 3 pm Create a festive embroidered medallion celebrating America’s 250th birthday while learning a dozen classic stitches. The finished piece can be displayed in the provided hoop or adapted into an ornament or decorative accent and is […]
Learn to weave a large utility basket using reed and oak, perfect for blankets, pillows, laundry, or toys. Students will prepare materials, weave the base and sides, attach rims and handles, lash the basket, and secure oak runners with copper brads.
Create your own beautiful 2’ x 3’ painted canvas floorcloth in this one-day workshop! Popular in the 18th and 19th centuries as a durable and decorative floor covering, floorcloths are both practical and beautiful. Choose a diamond pattern, pick your colors, and bring your vision to life using provided paints and stencils—or your own designs. […]
Join us for the Waterford on the Rocks Cocktail Series! An evening of laughter and friendly competition awaits at the Second Annual Pub Trivia Night. Gather your friends and put your knowledge to the test in a fun atmosphere that promises great memories and benefits the Waterford Foundation. Celebrate St. Patrick's day with friends, trivia, […]
Create a small market basket using traditional techniques. Students will work with natural reed and oak to prepare materials, weave the base and sides, attach rims and handles, and finish the basket with lashing.
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 […]
Explore colorful ecoprinting on silk and wool using plants from nature. Learn techniques that create layered, multi colored designs inspired by stained glass and kaleidoscope patterns. Students will leave with […]
This two-part jewelry workshop explores wire and bead techniques followed by resin jewelry making. In the first session, learn about wire types, gauges, and tools while creating silver wire earrings […]
Let the wood guide you! Learn the basics of spoon carving in this one-day workshop, from choosing wood and preparing blanks to safe axe and knife techniques. Using just three […]
Students will learn the basics of counted cross stitch while stitching one of three folk-style bookmark designs by Krista West of Avlea Folk Embroidery. Instruction covers working on evenweave fabric […]
Learn how to create beautiful plant prints on silk using the art of ecoprinting. In this workshop, students will imprint leaves and plants directly onto silk and learn techniques to […]