Instructors: Janice Sonnen Economical 19th-century women saved wool scraps from men's suits, hats, and blankets, then used coins as templates to create designs out of the circles. Learn about this art and join us for this Pinwheel Pattern Penny Rug workshop. This project, run by Janice Sonnen, uses a variety of stitches. Participants should bring […]
Join us for a unique fundraising dinner on the farm! Enjoy a meal cooked in the hearth served by candlelight in the Farmhouse. We'll begin with appetizers in the Cellar Kitchen, where you can see how your food is being cooked. Then you'll be seated throughout the farmhouse and served a traditional meal. This fundraiser […]
Come out for a fun day of weaving to create this Blue Jean tote basket! It’s a great way to stash your goods on your trips to Farmers and Flea markets. This sturdy basket measures 13” wide by 14” tall with a solid oak base and is finished off with leather handles attached with blue […]
Kick-off your holiday season with some traditional hand-made decorations! Participants learn how to make traditional folded paper star ornaments to decorate their Christmas trees! Date & Time: December 1st from 6pm-8pm Instructor: Sue Oiler QV Members check your email or call the office for the 2023 member discount code.
Kick-off your holiday season with some traditional hand-made decorations! Participants will make an evergreen holiday wreath. Date & Time: December 1st from 6pm-8pm Instructor: Gary Oiler QV Members check your email or call the office for the 2023 member discount code.
Join us to learn the basics of embroidery! Participants will create a sampler to learn 10 basic stitches, then they'll put their new skill to use when embroidering their initial bordered by wildflowers on a cotton kitchen apron. Please bring a packed lunch. Recommended for ages 16 & up. Date & Time: February 17th from […]
Create your very own sewing basket, complete with a dowel in the handle to hold your thread! This basket is handy for your sewing table or to take your projects on the go. This project will take most participants about 4 hours. Please bring a packed lunch. Recommended for ages 16 & up. Date & […]
The purpose of this workshop is to assist volunteers in creating their own period dress for volunteering at Quiet Valley. This workshop will focus on the early period (1820s) costume and is appropriate for most volunteer opportunities at Quiet Valley. Participants will provide all their own materials (see list below). If you have your own […]
Join us to learn the basics of crochet! Participants will learn basic crochet stitches and how to read a crochet pattern while creating a granny square dishcloth. Adults and children are encouraged to attend, but the class is recommended for ages 8 & up. Cost: $15 for registration only or $25 with materials (See materials […]
The purpose of this workshop is to assist volunteers in creating their own period dress for volunteering at Quiet Valley. This workshop will focus on the early period (1820s) costume and is appropriate for most volunteer opportunities at Quiet Valley. Participants will provide all their own materials (see list below). If you have your own […]
Join us for a Victorian Tea Party! Come dressed in your best, enjoy traditional finger foods, and learn to host your own tea party with lessons in etiquette. After tea, have fun playing a parlor game and start a craft to take home. This program is intended for parent(s) with child(ren) ages 6-12. Allergy-friendly food […]
Just in time to use this spring! Make a lovely, useful backpack basket for yourself or to give as a special gift! The finished basket is roughly 12"x11"x12". All materials to make the basket are provided. Helpful supplies to bring: spring clothespins, old towel, clippers or scissors, flat head screwdriver, tape measure. Ages: 15 and […]