Hazel Hedgehog Quilted Pillow Sewing Camp
2025-06-23 05:00 - 2025-06-27 08:00 (America/New_York)
Kids ages 8+ will join sewist Amie Otto to sew an adorable hedgehog pillow using the Hazel Hedgehog pattern. Campers will learn cutting, piecing, quilting, and how to turn their project into a pillow

Young Naturalists Camp
2025-06-30 05:00 - 2025-07-03 08:00
Budding naturalists ages 7-12 will explore the outdoors and learn survival skills like plant and bug ID, knot tying, and orienteering with map and compass.

Exploring Nature Art
2025-07-14 05:00 - 2025-07-18 08:00
Explore nature through hands-on art, science, and math projects using natural materials. For students ages 7-12.

81st Waterford Fair Kick-Off Party
2025-08-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197

The Waterford Fair October 3-5, 2025
2025-10-02 - 2025-10-05
Come shop, play, tour and make memories during this 81-year-old tradition — the Waterford Foundation’s “Waterford Fair”! The Fair is the mid-Atlantic’s quintessential fall festival with demonstrating fine heritage & contemporary craft artisans, living historians, a juried art show, historic properties tour, local libations, and entertainment for all ages.
Located in the National Historic Landmark of Waterford (f. 1733), this unique village is situated in Western Loudoun County, Virginia. Noted as “DC’s Wine Country”, we are only 50 minutes from the District of Columbia.
For tickets and event information, visit www.waterfordfairva.org
Now’s the perfect time to sign up for one or more of over 400 available shifts. From guiding visitors to assisting artisans, there’s a role for everyone! Volunteer Interest Form
Event proceeds support the preservation and education efforts of the Waterford Foundation, a 501(c)(3).

Pine Needle Ornaments
2025-11-08 04:00 - 07:00
Get into the holiday spirit with a festive pine needle ornament workshop! Using longleaf pine needles gathered from Virginia and beyond, students will learn to craft charming coiled ornaments perfect for gifting or decorating the tree.

Bobbin Lace Holiday Ornament
2025-11-08 04:00 - 07:00 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197
Create delicate lace ornaments using traditional bobbin lace techniques. Learn basic stitches while crafting an elegant design finished with a bead—perfect for holiday décor or gifts.

Winter Resin Jewelry
2025-11-08 04:00 - 07:00 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197
Make your own holiday resin jewelry with Lisette Bez. Learn basic resin techniques to craft unique, wearable pieces that are perfect for gifts or festive flair.

Sew a Quilted Stocking
2025-11-08 04:00 - 12:00
Create a beautiful quilted stocking in this festive sewing workshop. Learn step-by-step piecing, quilting, and finishing techniques as you make a fully lined heirloom to treasure or gift. Perfect for confident beginners and experienced sewists alike.

Quilling: Create a Poinsettia Greeting Card
2025-11-08 05:00 - 07:00 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197
Learn the art of paper quilling while creating a beautiful poinsettia holiday card in this hands-on workshop. Perfect for beginners, you’ll coil and shape paper strips into festive designs and leave with a finished card and the skills to make more on your own.

Quilling: Create an Angel Greeting Card
2025-11-08 07:30 - 09:30 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197
Learn the art of quilling as you shape paper strips into delicate designs. Create a graceful quilled angel ornament just in time for the holidays and take home both your handmade piece and the skills to keep creating.

Reindeer Panorama
2025-11-08 07:30 - 10:30 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197
Turn a simple branch into a magical winter scene! Shape a whimsical willow reindeer, decorate it in your own style, and add a tree—whether ready-made or crafted by you—for the perfect holiday centerpiece.

Stitched in Felt: Holiday Ornaments
2025-11-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197
Add handmade charm to your holidays in this cozy hand-sewing workshop. Create colorful, quilt-inspired felt ornaments using simple stitches and embroidered details.

Needlefelt a Pumpkin
2025-11-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197
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 to Sew Holiday Gift Bags
2025-11-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197
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.

Needlefelt a Santa Gnome
2025-11-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197
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.

Relaxing Natural Bath & Body Blending with Essential Oils
2025-11-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197
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.

Waterford Foundation Annual Volunteer Party
2025-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197
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 please email us at oldschool@waterfordfoundation.org.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Waterford on the Rocks: Reluctant Witness
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197
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 Revolution and learn about his life, travels, and observations. Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area educator and historian Travis Shaw will bring Cresswell to life through his 18th century diary, and public historians Rich and Tracy Gillespie will set the stage and walk us through the experiences Cresswell had while visiting Loudoun.
Event Details:

Date: Thursday, February 19th
Time: Program starts at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm
Location: Waterford Old School (40222 Fairfax Street, Waterford VA)

Tickets: Individual tickets are on sale NOW! ($20)- Buy tickets online here!
Ticket purchase includes food and drink. Advance purchase only. Tickets will not be available at the door.
The Waterford Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit (EIN 54-0755457), and a portion of your ticket purchase may be tax deductible. Program value: $15 per ticket.

African American History Walking Tour
2026-02-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197
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 much as they were. Waterford, miraculously, is one that has. Walk with us through time for clues to Waterford’s character and tenacity. It is a story of ordinary people who did extraordinary things. They built a thriving town from wilderness; they endured a long and bloody war that threatened to destroy their home; and in good times and bad they held tightly to their vision of a special place. Preserving the village and its setting as a national site for everyone is the principal mission of the Waterford Foundation.
On your tour, you will see houses from the mid 18th century to the 21st. The tour begins at the Old School and covers the entire village in about 90 minutes. Tours will run rain or shine, so come dressed for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Register Here

Pine Needle Coiled Baskets
2026-02-21 09:00 - 17:00
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.

Intro to Weaving on the Warp Weighted Loom: Mug Rugs
2026-02-21 09:00 - 17:00
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.

Fundamentals of Tablet Weaving
2026-02-21 09:00 - 17:00
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

Introduction Stone Carving: Relief and Letter Carving
2026-02-21 09:00 - 17:00
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.

Distaff Spinning with Suspended Spindle
2026-02-22 09:00 - 15:00
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.

Waterford Through Their Eyes: Black Families Experiences in the Landmark from the late Revolutionary era through the mid-20th Century
2026-03-01 14:00 - 15:30
Join local historians Bronwen and John Souders- authors of A Rock in a Weary Land, a Shelter in a Time of Storm: African-American Experience in Waterford, Virginia– in a discussion about the experiences and family stories of Black residents in Waterford from the late Revolutionary era through the mid-20th century, and their experiences diving into the history of the Waterford National Historic Landmark!
Date and Time: Sunday, March 1st at 2pm
Location: Waterford Old School (40222 Fairfax Street, Waterford VA 20197)
Cost: Free!
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Afterwards, explore the Village on a guided walking tour by skilled docents to continue to dive into the African American history of the Waterford National Historic Landmark. Tickets for a guided walking tour are $20 per person, and can be purchased in advance here and on the day of the event.

African American History Walking Tour
2026-03-01 16:00 - 17:30 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197
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 much as they were. Waterford, miraculously, is one that has. Walk with us through time for clues to Waterford’s character and tenacity. It is a story of ordinary people who did extraordinary things. They built a thriving town from wilderness; they endured a long and bloody war that threatened to destroy their home; and in good times and bad they held tightly to their vision of a special place. Preserving the village and its setting as a national site for everyone is the principal mission of the Waterford Foundation.
This tour’s tour theme is Black history. By 1830, one in four households in Waterford were headed by free Blacks. During the tour, you will be able to hear the stories of the families who lived here and helped build Waterford into the place we know today; while experiencing their surroundings and exploring buildings including the Second Street School and John Wesley Community Church.
On your tour, you will see houses from the mid 18th century to the 21st. The tour begins at the Old School and covers the entire village in about 90 minutes. Tours will run rain or shine, so come dressed for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Register Here

Learn to Quilt: Improv Quilted Market Bag
2026-03-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197
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 market tote that’s both functional and expressive—a perfect project for building skills and showcasing your personal style.

Patriotic Pair: An Embroidered Celebration of America at 250
2026-03-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197
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 best suited for students with basic needlework skills.

Large Utility Basket
2026-03-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197
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.
