One Village, one walk, many treasures await! Participate in a community wide estate sale this June and start your summer off with a fresh house and new-to-you goodies! Set up in front of your house, or if you don’t have the space or traffic- reserve a spot at the Waterford Old School for $25! Match […]
TWO DAY WORKSHOP, June 12 & 13 Learn to weave a beautiful double-walled basket with sturdy dividers that keep your tools and supplies neatly organized. Built on an oak base with a matching handle, this basket is perfect for knitters, makers, and crafters of all kinds. Add decorative touches such as twining or beadwork […]
TWO DAY WORKSHOP, June 13 & 14 In this weekend course, students will weave a round basket from natural willow, exploring different weaves, borders, and the rich colors of the material. Suitable for all levels!
Learn the basics of hand spinning in this introductory demonstration workshop in Waterford, VA. Explore wool selection, fiber preparation, and techniques like carding, drafting, and plying, along with a spinning wheel demonstration. Perfect for beginners interested in spinning and wool processing.
Learn to make natural, cold-process soap with artisan Brenda Brown in this relaxing beginner workshop. Blend essential oils, explore herbs and clays, and leave with over 2 pounds of soap, a reusable mold, and a beginner's guide. No experience needed!
TWO DAY WORKSHOP, June 13 & 14 Discover the vibrant world of natural dyeing in this two-day workshop with professional dyer Shelagh Jessop. Learn to create a rainbow of color on fiber using plant, insect, and mineral dyes. Includes hands-on practice and take-home samples of dyed fabric and yarn.
Students will make and assemble a wooden mallet from rough sawn oak and poplar using traditional hand tools. The class focuses on core woodworking skills including measuring and marking, handplaning, cutting mortise and tenon joints, and shaping a handle.
Create a cheerful messenger-style basket with colorful rainbow lacing across the front. Inspired by an Appalachian Backpack but in a smaller, versatile size, this functional design comes with straps and hardware. Finish the lid at home with the included instructions.
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 […]
9 am - 12 pm: Join this five-day wilderness survival summer camp for kids ages 10–13 in Waterford, VA. Students will learn outdoor skills like shelter building, fire making, camp […]
9 am - 12 pm: Join this hands-on sewing summer camp for kids ages 10+ in Waterford, VA. Campers will learn to use a sewing machine while creating a pillowcase, […]
1 pm - 4 pm: Join this five-day herbalism summer camp for kids ages 10–13 in Waterford, VA. Students will learn plant identification, herbal uses, and how to grow and […]