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Events for November 24, 2024 - July 5, 2024

Easter Day Brunch by Bimi’s Café

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Celebrate Easter with a family-style brunch at Bimi's Cafe. $25 per person, children 2 and under free. Note, Hancock Shaker Village admission not included. Menu includes eggs, marscarpone-stuffed French toast, bacon, breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit, coffee, orange juice and mimosas. There will be two 90-minute seatings starting at 9:30 and 11:30. Seats must be reserved [...]

The Enduring Legacy of Shaker Design – From Maya Lin to Ikea

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Join Director Jennifer Trainer Thompson and Curator Linda Johnson as they discuss iconic examples of Shaker design and its influence on artists and designers. $20 per person / Free to Members TICKETS

Mother’s Day Brunch by Bimi’s Café

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Treat Mom to brunch at Bimi's Cafe. $25 per person, children 2 and under free. Note, Hancock Shaker Village admission not included. Menu includes eggs, marscarpone-stuffed French toast, bacon, breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit, coffee, orange juice and mimosas. There will be two 90-minute seatings starting at 9:30 and 11:30. Seats must be reserved in advance. [...]

Exhibition Opening – A Spirit of Gift, A Place of Sharing

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

A Spirit of Gift, A Place of Sharing is a campus-wide exhibition featuring three artists—Yusuke Asai of Japan, Kimsooja of Korea, and Pinaree Sanpitak of Thailand—who explore links between 19th century Shaker art and contemporary Asian art. An immersive experience, A Spirit of Gift, A Place of Sharing connects the forms rooted in various Asian [...]

Soil Searching Workshop

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

In creating his mural for A Spirit of Gift, A Place of Sharing, artist Yusuke Asai from Tokyo searched our farm, forest, and creeks to source minerals and elements from which he made pigments. His careful and caring process of making is his way of paying respect to both the history of the land and [...]

Goat Yoga

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Enjoy yoga outdoors with animals on a beautiful farm. Please bring your own mat.  Classes include admission for the day.  Check in begins at 9:30. If class is cancelled due to inclement weather you may reschedule to another class, if available. $25 per person. BUY TICKETS Goat Yoga is made possible with generous support from [...]

2-Day Oval Box Workshop

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Learn how to make iconic Shaker oval boxes in a two-day workshop from 10-3 Saturday, June 11, and 10-2 Sunday, June 12. The workshop also includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the Village's oval boxes and other handmade treasures. Beginners are welcome. Fees: $150, $135 members, plus a $25 cash-only materials fee. Fees include admission to [...]

Swept: This Work I Will Do – Members’ Opening Reception

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Be the first to view our new gallery exhibition and meet artist Cate Richards. The artist talk will explore brooms and broom making. Come get swept away at this fun opening reception. Light summer refreshments. Remarks by artist Cate Richards at 5:30 PM. Tickets are $10 or FREE for Members. Get tickets HERE

Exhibition Opening – Swept: This Work I Will Do

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

This exhibition connects Shakers to contemporary craft practices and explores how the Shakers influence American craft today. In Swept: This Work I Will Do (taken from a Shaker hymn), artist/broom squire Cate Richards creates a series of sculptural objects using established broom making techniques in a discursive manner to explore issues of craft, social inequity, [...]

After Hours: Shaking Up The Patriarchy

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Our twilight happy hour in the Trustees' Office celebrates the 102nd anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Curator Linda Johnson will discuss the Shaker female economy, a monetary powerhouse managed by Shaker sisters who kept the Hancock community afloat through the mid-twentieth century. Food and drink will be available for purchase. FREE -  Register Here

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