Come take a step back into and immerse yourself Loudoun's history at the Waterford Foundation Open House! To kickoff National Historic Preservation Month, we invite you to come explore some of the iconic buildings and stories of Waterford. Settled in 1733, the Waterford National Historic Landmark has a long and storied history of agriculture, craft, […]

Build on your beginner tablet weaving skills! Learn design concepts, warping methods, and techniques for managing multiple tablets and warp threads.

Learn to bind broomcorn to a sapling handle using a traditional American weave. Craft a cobweb broom and hand brooms while mastering foot-tensioned binding. Open to beginners and returning students!

Weave a Hexagonal Bottom Basket in the Shaker style using fine cane over a wooden mold. Perfect as a bread basket or décor, this class teaches plain and hexagonal weaving techniques for a beautifully balanced design.

Create a striking 8” x 3” x 21” door basket, perfect for indoor or outdoor display. Fill it with seasonal greens, fresh flowers, or décor to suit your style!

Learn to create dishes using sand as a hump mold, then add slip and carve designs into the surface. Fired pottery can be picked up at Monkeytown Pottery Studio or shipped upon request.

Brewing beer has been a human tradition for centuries, and it’s simpler than you might think. In this workshop, you'll learn two approaches to creating alcoholic ferments: 1) Fermented Soda, using ingredients like ginger, apples, and herbs, and 2) Beer, brewed with malted grains, hops, and yeast. You’ll also sample a variety of beers throughout […]