Blacksmithing 1-on-1 DATES: Saturday, June 13 (Other dates in 2026: May 9, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14) TIME: 10 am to 12 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $150/$135 for members. Includes Village admission. MATERIALS FEE: $20 (cash only) payable directly to the instructor Learn basic blacksmithing skills in a private lesson at the [...]
Rustic Berry Basket--SOLD OUT DATE: Saturday, June 13, 2026 TIME: 10 am – 3 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $50/$45 for HSV members. Includes admission to the Village MATERIALS FEE: $35 payable directly to the instructor the day of the workshop. This charming and rustic Berry Basket is made from smoked reed with accents of color and [...]
Join us for a personalized view of the Shaker world on a ninety-minute tour led by experienced Village staff. The topic for Wednesday, June 17, is Shaker design. This new offering will investigate Shaker design in a closer look at the architecture and objects at Hancock Shaker Village. The tour will focus on several signature [...]
Food Workshop: Making Fruit Curds--SOLD OUT DATE: Saturday, June 20, 2026 TIME: 10 am-12:30 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $50/$45 (HSV members). Includes Village admission and all materials. Prepare for summer with a workshop on fruit curds! We’ll make lime, raspberry and that universal favorite, lemon. This workshop celebrates the spirit and legacy of Shaker food preservation. [...]
Broom Workshop: Kitchen Set (morning session) (Space also available in afternoon session.) DATE: Saturday, June 20, 2026 TIME: 10 am to 1pm REGISTRATION FEE: $65/$58 for HSV members; all materials included. Includes admission to the Village In this workshop you will use traditional broom-making techniques to make a three-piece kitchen set: a Turkey Wing Whisk [...]
This workshop was canceled due to lack of enrollment. We have several more oval box workshop options: July 18-19, September 26-27, and November 14-15. Please check them out! Advanced Oval Boxmaking: Sizes 4-6 Date: Saturday-Sunday, June 20-21, 2026 (two-day workshop) Time: 10 am to 3 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $300/$270 members (includes all materials) Participants will [...]
Broom Workshop: Kitchen Set (afternoon session) DATE: Saturday, June 20, 2026 TIME: 3-6 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $65/$58 for HSV members; all materials included. Includes admission to the Village In this workshop you will use traditional broom-making techniques to make a three-piece kitchen set: a Turkey Wing Whisk Broom, a Pot Scrubber, and a Cake Tester. [...]
Thursday, June 25 8:30-10 pm Registration fee: $20/$15 for HSV members Join Mass Audubon at the Village to explore the fascinating lives of fireflies. Learn about fireflies and how best to view or gently catch and release these mystical glowing lights of summer. After a presentation about the unique lives of these diverse insects, we'll take [...]
Every Saturday at 10am June 6–September 5 There’s nothing like an inspiring outdoor yoga class (yes, with our goats). If you’ve never tried it, now’s the chance for a completely different yoga experience. Goats roam freely as you strike your poses with a certified yoga instructor. Bring a mat. All skill levels welcome. Graciously [...]
Woven Willow Garden Obelisk DATE: Saturday, June 27, 2026 TIME: 10 am to 5 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $175/$155 for HSV members). MATERIALS FEE: $25 payable directly to the instructor on the day of the workshop Do you have a special garden with climbing plants? In this workshop, make a tall handwoven garden obelisk out of [...]