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 […]
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 […]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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, […]
Learn to weave a large wall or door basket from expert basket maker Sandy Salada. The basket is 10” x 14” and the pocket measures 10” x 7” deep with a sturdy oak handle. Woven in natural reed with dyed reed accents, in your color choice. All tools will be provided; however, you may bring [...]
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 [...]
Boston singer-songwriter Ali McGuirk has been described by The Boston Globe as, “a soul singer who evokes comparisons to Amy Winehouse but rocks even harder.” Her sound combines the sounds of classic soul with folk songwriter lyricism. McGuirk’s debut album, Slow Burn, made rock critic Steve Morse’s “Top Ten albums of 2017” in the Boston [...]