Historic Lighting & Hand-Dipped Candle Workshop
2026-02-28 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Historic Lighting & Hand-Dipped Candle Workshop
Saturday, February 28 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Cost: $45 per person
Step back in time and explore how people lit their homes before electricity in this hands-on historic lighting workshop. Participants will learn about traditional lighting methods and the role candles played in everyday life while creating their own hand-dipped taper candles.
The workshop will cover historic approaches to measuring and preparing wax, followed by guided instruction in dipping taper candles using methods similar to those practiced in the past. Participants will also learn how to properly finish and care for their candles so they can be safely used at home.
No prior experience is necessary. All materials are provided, and each participant will leave with a set of handmade candles and a deeper understanding of historic household lighting. Participants should bring a lunch. This workshop is for participants ages 15 and older.
Instructor: Hannah Franko
QV Members, check your email or call the office for the 2026 member discount code.

For information on refunds and cancellations, please see our policy.

Friends of Quiet Valley Cabin Fever Workshop
2026-03-07
Looking for something to jump-start your spring? This workshop provides the opportunity to take a class and enjoy a homemade lunch of soup, bread, and dessert! Quiet Valley Members receive 15% off registration with the discount code in your email. Please do not register without the discount code as it cannot be applied after purchase.

Or call the office at 570-992-6161
This year we will be offering the following full-day workshop choices:
Workshop 1: Heritage Dolls- Sew Your Own

Step back in time and bring history to life—one stitch at a time! In this hands-on workshop, participants will create a primitive-style doll dressed in historical clothing, guided by step-by-step instruction. Using a sewing machine, you’ll construct the doll’s body, hand-finish details, and dress it in garments inspired by 19th-century Pennsylvania German styles.
This workshop is perfect for anyone who loves textile arts, history, or hands-on crafting. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a unique, handcrafted doll that reflects both historical charm and your own personal touch. No prior dollmaking experience is required—just a love of sewing and creativity!
Cost: $60.00
Instructor: Patty Jo Griffin
Workshop 2: Easy Baguette and Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup
A bowl of soup and fresh bread! Make an easy baguette and Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup to enjoy with friends and family!
Cost: $65.00
Instructors: Carole Geary and Maryellen Mross
Workshop 3: An Introduction to Spinning
Discover the timeless craft of spinning and turn raw fiber into usable thread. In this introductory workshop, participants will learn the basics of drop spindle spinning, mastering the essential techniques of drafting and twist. Once comfortable, students will have the opportunity to try both a historic walking wheel and a treadle spinning wheel, experiencing firsthand how spinners of the past produced yarn for everyday use.
Cost: $65.00
Instructor: Sue Oiler
Workshop 4: Traditional Decorated Eggs
The tradition of decorating Eggs for Easter is shared by many different cultures, each using their cultural traditions and materials to decorate. Spend the day learning about some of these different traditions and creating six calico eggs. Participants will use plastic eggs, calico fabric, tacky glue, and rick rack to create their eggs.
Cost: $50.00
Instructor: Deb Seip
For information on refunds and cancellations, please see our policy.

Workshop 1: Heritage Dolls

Workshop 2: Sausage Gnocchi Soup

Workshop 2: Baguette

Workshop 4: Calico Eggs

Free Broom Making Workshops with Meckley Brooms
2026-03-21 10:00 - 15:30
Free Broom Making Workshops with Meckley Brooms
Funded by the Poconos Free Art and Craft Workshops Fund
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 10:30-12:30 (Broom Making Basics) and 2:00-3:30 (Cobweb Broom Workshop)
Cost: Free
Learn the art of traditional broom making from the Meckley Family, seventh-generation broom makers preserving a craft that has been in their family for over a century. Using original equipment and time-honored techniques, Meckley Brooms combines functional craftsmanship with whimsical designs—bringing both history and hands-on fun to this workshop.
Thanks to the Poconos Free Art and Craft Workshops Fund, these workshops are free and open to the public for participants ages 15 and older, offering a unique opportunity for Monroe County residents to explore historic handcrafts, learn new skills, and take home their own handmade brooms. Space is limited and each participant will only be accepted for one workshop, so an advance application is required.
Workshops
Broom Making Basics | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Participants will learn foundational broom-making techniques while creating three small brooms: a cake tester, a pot scrubber, and a whisk broom. Perfect for beginners and those curious about traditional handcrafts.
Cobweb Broom Workshop | 2:00–3:30 PM
Focuses on making a classic cobweb broom, ideal for cleaning corners, ceilings, and hard-to-reach spaces. Participants will learn shaping and stitching techniques specific to this distinctive broom style.
Application Details:

Applications are due by February 20
Participants will be notified of acceptance by March 1
Applicants may rank the workshops they are willing to attend, and placement will be based on availability and fit with the goals of the grant.

These workshops are funded to provide free, public arts and crafts experiences to the Monroe County community, with priority given to those who might otherwise have limited access to hands-on craft education. All materials are provided, and participants of all skill levels are welcome.
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These workshops are funded to provide free, public arts and crafts experiences to the Monroe County community, with priority given to those who might otherwise have limited access to hands-on craft education. All materials are provided, and participants of all skill levels are welcome.

Words from the Farm: A Poetry Workshop at Quiet Valley
2026-03-28 10:00 - 13:00
Words from the Farm: A Poetry Workshop at Quiet Valley
March 28 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Cost: $20 per person
Step into the quiet anticipation of spring at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm and experience the season as it was known to 19th-century farm families—through words, memory, and imagination.
This immersive three-hour poetry workshop invites participants to slow down, listen, and write in a warm, historic setting inspired by candlelight, early spring landscapes, and the rhythms of farm life. Using guided prompts, sensory objects, and stories drawn from rural Pennsylvania history, participants will create their own original poems rooted in place and personal reflection.
No prior writing experience is required. Whether you are an experienced poet or have never written a poem before, this workshop is designed to be welcoming, inspiring, and gently structured to help everyone find their voice.
Participants will:

Explore how spring life was experienced on a 19th-century farm
Use historical imagery, sounds, and objects to spark creativity
Write original poetry guided by simple, supportive prompts
Share (if they wish) in a warm, encouraging group setting

Workshop time is from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on March 28, 2026. All materials are provided. Participants will receive a Quiet Valley pencil, feather quill (with ballpoint pen), and a writers journal. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly and bring a lunch or light snack.
Join us for a peaceful and meaningful gathering where history, creativity, and storytelling come together.
QV Members, check your email or call the office for the 2026 member discount code.

For information on refunds and cancellations, please see our policy.

Easter Basket Workshop
2026-04-04 10:00 - 13:00
Easter Basket Weaving Workshop
April 4 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Cost: $55 per person
Welcome spring with a hands-on Easter basket weaving workshop inspired by traditional Appalachian basketry. In this beginner-friendly class, participants will learn foundational weaving techniques while creating a functional and seasonal basket.
Each participant will craft a 9″ x 9″ spring basket with a swing handle, perfect for Easter celebrations, picnics, or everyday use. Instruction will cover basic basket-making skills, materials, and form, with step-by-step guidance throughout the process. No prior basketry experience is required.
This workshop is designed for participants ages 15 and older and is well suited for those interested in traditional handcrafts, seasonal projects, or learning a new skill in a supportive setting. Participants will leave with a completed basket and a greater appreciation for this enduring craft tradition.

For information on refunds and cancellations, please see our policy.

Seat Weaving Workshop
2026-04-18 09:30 - 14:30
Seat Weaving Workshop
April 18 | 9:30 AM–2:30 PM
Cost: $70
Learn the traditional skill of seat weaving in this hands-on workshop using natural reed and a classic herringbone pattern. Participants will weave a functional seat onto a wooden stool while learning the fundamentals of layout, tension, and finishing techniques.
The completed stool can be used as a child’s seat, footrest, plant stand, or decorative accent, making this a practical and rewarding project. All supplies are included, and no prior seat-weaving experience is required. Instruction will be provided throughout the day to support both beginners and those looking to expand their handcraft skills.
Participants will leave with a completed woven seat and a solid introduction to this enduring furniture-making tradition.
Instructor: Ceal Yost
QV Members, check your email or call the office for the 2026 member discount code.

For information on refunds and cancellations, please see our policy.

Homeschool Tour Day
2026-04-27 10:00 - 16:00
Our Spring Homeschool Tour Day allows homeschool families to explore our 19th Century Homestead in greater detail than a regular Spring Field Trip. With their admission, students and their families will be able to visit first-person interpreters stationed around the farm. From hearth cooking to animal care, there’s sure to be something to interest everyone. We will also have timed demonstrations throughout the day. Start the day with fire-starting, learn about simple machines on the farm, or join us for a nature walk to the pond. Bring a lunch and enjoy it in the shade of our pavilion. Space is limited, and advanced tickets are required. Click here to see a tentative map and schedule.

Date & Time: Monday, April 27th from 10am-4pm
Cost: $10 per person ages 5 and up, including adults (at least one adult per family must attend)

Ticket sales will begin on January 15th

For information on cancellations and refunds please see our policy.

Harvest Festival
2026-10-11 10:00 - 17:00
52nd Annual Harvest Festival 2026
Our largest festival!!! Visitors will see demonstrations of many different heritage crafts and trades, as well as traditional methods of cooking and processing various food items. Experience activities common in the 1800s, such as candle dipping, scrapple making, tanning, leather work, spinning, weaving and more! Other highlights include one-room school presentations, Civil War encampment, folk entertainment, refreshments, quilt raffle, wagon rides, and children activities!

Admission: $18 Adults / $10 Ages 3-12
Date: Saturday Oct 10th / Sunday October 11th
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm both days
No Smoking
No Pets
Prices and schedules subject to change

+ Visit our Harvest Festival Volunteer Page if you are interested in volunteering.
(All funds raised support the mission of the non-profit farm museum)
