How have inventions helped agricultural practices over time? Participants will learn about some of the inventions that influenced Quiet Valley and try their hand at solving an agricultural problem using their own inventing skills. Ages: 7 – 12 yrs. Cost: $23.00 per class (QV Members receive 15% off with code in email) When: 9:30a – […]
What superstitions did people follow when planting their gardens? During this class, participants will learn about these superstitions and explore the farm for some of the early signs of spring. 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 […]
Make a beautiful round or oval Easter Basket with an oak base! Join us for basket-making at Quiet Valley, presented by Baskets and Boards. You'll make the basket pictured above and complete the class by staining your finished basket. Dyed reed can be added to the basket for a festive feel or left plain. The […]
Join us to learn how people cooked in the past. Try your hand at different cooking techniques used on our open hearth. We’ll learn about using what’s available and make seasonally appropriate dishes to sample. Ages: 7 – 12 yrs. Cost: $23.00 per class (QV Members receive 15% off with code in email) When: 9:30a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]