Learn how to make two iconic Shaker oval boxes in this two-day workshop with instructor Rick Ryer. The workshop also includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the Village’s collection of Shaker-made oval boxes and other handmade treasures. Beginners are welcome.
Learn basic blacksmithing skills at the Village’s coal-fired forge in a private lesson with instructor Rick Ryer. First Saturdays: June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7.
Learn basic blacksmithing skills at the Village’s coal-fired forge in a private lesson with instructor Rick Ryer. First Saturdays: June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7.
Get swept away by the history of brooms in this hands-on workshop that celebrates the legacy of Shaker broom-making. Instructor Faith Deering will share the rich history of broom-making in western Massachusetts, introduce you to the tools of the trade, and guide you as you make your very own hand-held whisk broom.