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SUMMARY:Blacksmithing 101 for 1 on 1
DESCRIPTION:Blacksmithing 1-on-1 \nDATE: Saturday\, May 9 (Other 2026 dates: June 13\, July 11\, August 8\, September 12\, October 10\, November 14) \nTIME:  10 am to 12 pm \nREGISTRATION FEE:  $150/$135 for members. Includes Village admission. \nMATERIALS FEE: $20 (cash only) payable directly to the instructor  \nLearn basic blacksmithing skills in a private lesson at the Village’s coal-fired forge. Working alongside one of the Village’s experienced blacksmiths\, learn to manage a coal forge fire; heat stock; form the stock using tools such as hammers and anvils; and complete finish work (which includes operating an electric grinder). No previous experience required. New participants will make two J hooks. Returning students have the option of moving on to other projects (for example\, S hooks\, fireplace poker\, nails\, or a small basic knife). \nINSTRUCTOR: Rick Ryer  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/blacksmithing-101-for-1-on-1-2/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Baby Animals: April 18th-May 10th
DESCRIPTION:Welcome the arrival of Spring with our BABY ANIMALS FESTIVAL! Meet our newest farm babies – lambs\, piglets\, calves\, chicks and kids (goats\, that is)–and enjoy events and activities throughout the Village\, from daily talks about the farm and the Shakers to craft demonstrations to walks along the Farm & Forest Trail.  To allow enough time for your visit\, please arrive at the Village between 11am-4:00pm. \nApril 18 to May 10\, 11am–4pm\nGeneral admission is $20 for adults\, $8 for youths ages 13-17 and children 12 and under are free. \nYou can pre-purchase general admission tickets below or buy them when you arrive.  NOTE: when pre-purchasing tickets\, you are not eligible for NARM\, Library Pass\, EBT\, AAA and certain other discounts.  Discounted tickets can be purchased on-site. \nWe also offer a very special BEHIND-THE-SCENES tour each day at 10am!   \nHop aboard our wagon hayride and take your hour-long tour and get all the dirt about our farm from the farmers themselves. Learn about the history of the Shaker Village and farm including little known facts and secrets and pet the newest and cutest members of our family. The tour will take you to see the animals in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard where you’ll meet this year’s calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks.  After the tour\, you are welcome to re-visit the barn and explore the rest of the Village\, which opens to the general public at 11 am. Please note that only ONE tour will be given each day to a single group of up to 20 people. Tickets must be reserved in advance and sell-out fast. Tickets are non-refundable. \nBaby Animals is made possible with generous support from lead sponsor ROAM: an Xtina Parks Gallery. Additional sponsorship support provided by Guardian and The Red Lion Inn. \nBaby Animals Festival\nGeneral Admission\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/baby-animals-2026/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour - Baby Animals
DESCRIPTION:BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS April 18 – May 10\, 10am Offered daily during Baby Animals. Hop aboard the hay wagon to start your hour-long tour with Farmer Billy and learn more about how the farm works.\nVisit with our newest arrivals of calves\, lambs\, kids\, piglets\, and chicks in the Round Stone Barn\, Dairy Ell\, and barnyard before the public arrives. Special tickets are required and must be reserved in advance on our website. Hurry as this popular feature sells out quickly!\n \n10-11am daily \nBehind the Scenes Tour\nPre-Purchase Tickets Below:\n\nApril 18\, 2026\nApril 19\, 2026\nApril 20\, 2026\nApril 21\, 2026\nApril 22\, 2026\nApril 23\, 2026\nApril 24\, 2026\nApril 25\, 2026\nApril 26\, 2026\nApril 27\, 2026\nApril 28\, 2026\nApril 29\, 2026\nApril 30\, 2026\nMay 1\, 2026\nMay 2\, 2026\nMay 3\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nMay 5\, 2026\nMay 6\, 2026\nMay 7\, 2026\nMay 8\, 2026\nMay 9\, 2026\nMay 10\, 2026
URL:https://hancockshakervillage.org/calendar/behind-the-scenes-tour-26/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baby Animals
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