• No-Sew Quilted Ornaments

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

    Do you love fabric but don’t sew? Are you interested in a new take on holiday ornaments?  In this workshop you will learn to make a beautiful fabric ornament that requires no sewing--just a foam ball, fabric and lots of straight pins. Several fabric color/pattern options will be available. No experience needed, although good fine [...]

  • The Big Chill – Feb 14

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

    Pull on your boots, grab your hat and coat and join us for The Big Chill at the Village on February 14 & 15 11 – 3pm.

  • The Big Chill – Feb 15

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

    Pull on your boots, grab your hat and coat and join us for The Big Chill at the Village on February 14 & 15 11 – 3pm.

  • Sheep Shearing Weekend: April 19

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

    Sunday, April 19, and Monday, April 20 Demonstrations throughout the day Included in admission/free to members. Visit website for details. Celebrate the arrival of spring with our merino sheep as they get their annual haircuts. Follow the wool from sheep to cloak with demonstrations of sheep shearing by champion shearer Fred DePaul. A woolly, wonderful [...]

  • Sheep Shearing Weekend: April 20

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

    Sunday, April 19, and Monday, April 20 Demonstrations throughout the day Included in admission/free to members. Visit website for details. Celebrate the arrival of spring with our merino sheep as they get their annual haircuts. Follow the wool from sheep to cloak with demonstrations of sheep shearing by champion shearer Fred DePaul. A woolly, wonderful [...]

  • Song & Story Program: Barnyard Critters in Herds, Flocks & Litters

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

    Wednesday, April 22 (rain date: Thursday, April 23) Programs at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm  Included in admission; program will take place within the Village near the Round Stone Barn.  Folksinger and storyteller Tim Van Egmond presents “Barnyard Critters In Herds, Flocks & Litters” at Baby Animals!  All ages are welcome for this family program [...]

  • Song & Story Program: Barnyard Critters in Herds, Flocks & Litters

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

    Wednesday, April 22 (rain date: Thursday, April 23) Programs at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm  Included in admission; program will take place within the Village near the Round Stone Barn.  Folksinger and storyteller Tim Van Egmond presents “Barnyard Critters In Herds, Flocks & Litters” at Baby Animals!  All ages are welcome for this family program [...]

  • Weaving Demonstrations with the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild

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

    Saturday, May 2 throughout the day, included in admission Members of the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers' Guild will be on hand in the Sisters' Dairy and Weave Shop to provide hands-on instruction about the joys and challenges of weaving.  Drop-in to learn more about what goes into weaving a blanket or scarf and try it yourself!