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.
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.
Add handmade charm to your holidays in this cozy hand-sewing workshop. Create colorful, quilt-inspired felt ornaments using simple stitches and embroidered details.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]