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  • Fundamentals of Tablet Weaving

    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 […]

    $245

  • Introduction Stone Carving: Relief and Letter Carving

    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 […]

    $240

  • Distaff Spinning with Suspended Spindle

    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 […]

    $185

  • African American History Walking Tour

    Waterford Old School 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA

      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. […]

    $20

  • Learn to Quilt: Improv Quilted Market Bag

    Waterford Old School 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA

    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 […]

    $395

  • Patriotic Pair: An Embroidered Celebration of America at 250

    Waterford Old School 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA

    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 […]

    $389

  • Large Utility Basket

    Waterford Old School 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA

    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 […]

    $290

  • Making a Floorcloth from Start to Finish

    Waterford Old School 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA

    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 […]

    $295

  • Small Market Basket

    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 […]

    $205

  • Women’s History Walking Tour

    Waterford Old School 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA

      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. […]

    $20

  • Kaleidoscope Ecoprinting on Silk and Wool

    Waterford Old School 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA

    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 […]

    $250