What are fibers and how do we use them at Quiet Valley? Participants will gain a broad understanding of the types and sources of different fibers, examine their origins, and observe their differences. Then, we will discuss the pros and cons of the types of fibers used by a 19th-century farm family. Activities in this […]
Learn about the historical importance of weaving and the role it played at Quiet Valley. Then, practice the skill on different types of looms. Finally, make your own woven wall hanging to take home! Ages: 11 – 15 yrs. Cost: $20.00 per class When: 9:30a – 12:00p Registration for this class can be completed online […]
Explore the world around you by determining how nonliving resources help sustain plant life. Then, use visual arts techniques to examine texture in the natural world. Instructor: Cindy Lou Morris Ages: 7-10 yrs. Cost: $20.00 per class When: 9:30a – 12:00p Registration for this class can be completed online here: https://quiet-valley.square.site/workshops
During this workshop, participants will learn how to propagate apples by grafting. You'll learn how to graft into rootstock to create a new plant with fruit identical to the original cutting. With the skills learned during the workshop, you'll be able to do your own grafting later, as well as create two grafted trees from […]
Explore the tastes of spring on the farm while learning traditional hearth cooking techniques. We will be cooking period-appropriate recipes to make a full meal to share for lunch. Participants should wear non-flammable clothing and may want to bring an apron. Ages: 15 and up Cost: $45 per person (QV members, check your email or […]
Join Miss Jillian for a special summer Pre-School offering! During this one-day class, participants ages 3-6 will learn all about wash day on an 1800s farm. There will be storytime, wash tubs to play in, and plenty of good "clean" fun! We will offer both an AM and a PM session for this special presentation. […]
Join us for a nature tour!! On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 9AM, our very own Board member Brad Kunsman, from the Penn State Extension Office, will be leading a tour to examine the plant life on and around the farm. He will also discuss why we have seasons and what causes leaves to change colors. The […]
During this workshop, participants will learn about the role of sheep on the farm. Then, we'll felt wool and make a decorative wall hanging or potholder. Ages: 7 – 12 yrs. Cost: $23.00 per class (QV Members receive 15% off with code in email) When: 9:30a – 12:00p Registration for this class can be completed […]
How did papermaking play a role in colonial Pennsylvania? Learn about papermills and try making our own paper. Ages: 7 – 12 yrs. Cost: $23.00 per class (QV Members receive 15% off with code in email) When: 9:30a – 12:00p Registration for this class can be completed online below or calling the farm at (570)992-6161.
Join us for an afternoon of Valentine's Day fun! Each participant will make a fraktur valentine, a Scherenschnitte (paper cut) gift, and some hot chocolate fudge to take home. Ages: 15 and up Cost: $45.00 per person When: 1:00p - 4:30p
Social gatherings, like quilting bees, help families create basic needs, from buildings to crafts. During this class, participants will learn about quilt design, ways people made quilts, and design their own paper quilt patches. Ages: 7 – 12 yrs. Cost: $23.00 per class (QV Members receive 15% off with code in email) When: 9:30a – […]
Have you ever wondered how people in the past made soap? Join us for an evening of learning how! Then, learn how we make soap today. Each participant will make two types of soap---one traditional lye soap and one moisturizing soap. Ages: 15 and up Cost: $45 per person (QV members, check your email or […]