Wood Carving Highlight
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PACome learn about the traditional heritage skill of wood carving. Date: Thursday, June 19th Time: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Fee: Included with tour admission
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Pottery Day
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PAThis craft has been practiced for thousands of years and was a way to provide families with basic plates, cups and other types of vessels. Today the same articles are made as well as many other functional and artistic items. Instructor: Joan Glusiec Date: Friday July 14th Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm Fee: Included with tour […]
Bread and Butter (Family Program)
Families are invited to join us for this unique family program, to learn about what goes into bread, from the wheat plant to a freshly baked loaf! We’ll start with a story to learn about the process of wheat to flour, then each participant will make a loaf of miniature bread to bake in our […]
German Folded Paper Star
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PALearn about a traditional paper craft, the German Folded Paper Star! Also known as a Froebel Star, this simple craft would be made for decorations at Christmas time. Date: Thursday July 27th Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm Fee: Included with tour admission Instructor: Karin Wood
Pottery Day
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PAThis craft has been practiced for thousands of years and was a way to provide families with basic plates, cups and other types of vessels. Today the same articles are made as well as many other functional and artistic items. Instructor: Joan Glusiec Date: Friday August 11th Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm Fee: Included with tour […]
Blue Jean Basket
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 […]
Soap Making
Learn about traditional soap making during our demo! Join us to see how we get the lye and use lard to make our soap for the year. Date: Wednesday, August 16th Time: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Fee: Included with tour admission
Wheat Weaving
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PAWheat weaving as a craft is centuries old and was practiced in grain growing countries worldwide. It was a part of rituals used to ensure a fruitful harvest. Early American settlers used wheat weaving as it is used today, for decorative purposes. Date: Tuesday August 22nd Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm Fee: Included with tour admission […]
Embroidered Apron Workshop
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PAJoin 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 […]
$50
Volunteer Costume Sewing Day
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PAThe 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 […]
$10
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Special Winter Preschool Program (Ages 3-6)
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PAJoin us for a unique Winter Pre-School Program. During this one-day class, children ages 3-6 (with a parent) will explore the farm in the winter and make crafts to take home! This year, we will focus on how families made maple syrup in the 1800s! Participants will learn about tapping trees, collecting sap, and boiling […]
$20
Beginner Crochet Class
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PAJoin 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 […]
$15 – $25