Learn the techniques of Nuno felting. (“Nuno” is Japanese for “Fabric”). This technique was developed in the early 90′s and combines raw wool with a loose or open weave material in order to create a light weight fabric. Students will create a beautiful shawl out of organic cotton OR silk. Students will email instructor in […]
Learn simple embroidery stitches to make a polish folk art ornament. No prior embroidery experience required. Ornament is constructed of either white or red wool, with contrasting embroidery thread. Bring small and larger scissors, and your basic sewing kit including any embroidery needles you have, a thimble if you use one, pins. Embroidery thread and […]
Thanksgiving celebrates the bounty of the land and is also a chance to gather around a table with loved ones. Learn how to create your own natural Long Island Pumpkin centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring cuttings from your own garden. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CLASS […]
Deck the halls with this charming rectangular splint-style basket made from natural rattan. To get in the festive spirit you may adorn your basket with a Pottery Cow nestled in a pine branch and little red bow around Miss Cow’s neck! A fun basket to learn to weave and finish with sturdy oak handle. CLICK […]
Join North Fork woodworker, Tom Barry, for this three-hour exploration of pre-18th century country woodworking. Go back in time and use the same tools and techniques of early settlers used to make to make furniture, tools and kitchenware from fresh-cut "greenwood." During this three hour introduction, you will have plenty of hands on experience splitting […]
***THIS CLASS HAS BEEN MOVED FROM FEB 2 TO FEB 9*** Discover the beautiful objects you can make out of polymer clay. Students will learn the basics of creating solid and multi color skinner blends as well as traditional cane making techniques. Learn how to make one of a kind sets of buttons, beads, and […]
Learn how to felt a cozy home made pair of slippers that are built to last. This is a 3 dimensional technique class where we learn how to use a foam resist form. We’ll cut out a shape based on your own foot size to felt a pair of one of a kind slippers, clogs, […]
Artists, writers, sketchers, scribblers will love this class! This introductory class will teach basic bookbinding skills through simple bookbinding styles. Attendees will become familiar with bookbinding tools, develop hand techniques, and learn about basic book structures. This hands on workshop will cover the materials used in bookbinding, as well as best practices for folding and […]
Our March 4th Event is SOLD OUT! Join us on February 4, 18 and March 4 for a cozy cup of coffee and lively lectures! On February 4, 18 and March 4, Hallockville Museum Farm presents, “Coffee and a Good Book Winter Lecture Series: Exploring Land, History and Traditions”. This three-part series is sponsored by […]
Join us at Hallockville Museum Farm to celebrate National Quilting Day! 10:30am to 12:30pm: Presentation and Lecture: "Material Remains," by Hallie Bond: Well into the twentieth century, rural women produced most of the textiles used in their homes. Their quilts and coverlets are now prized by collectors for their looks, but what do they mean? […]
Join artist Janice Nesta for a fun and interesting workshop! Sherenschnitte (pronounced sher-en-schnit-uh) is a German folk art that dates back hundreds of years. It is a paper cutting craft easily learned by beginners. The paper is folded and cut to create symmetrical designs that are mounted on a contrasting color of card stock. Today, […]
The practical art of soap making has been around for centuries. Handmade natural soap offers the benefit of skin-nourishing ingredients without the use of harsh chemicals. When combined with the beautiful aromas of essential oils, a bar of handmade soap will make your beauty ritual even more satisfying. In this 4 hour intensive workshop, you […]
Learn the steps to building your own farm house applique with wool and embroidery. We will discuss background decisions, wool quality, stabilization and fusing techniques as well as basic embroidery to depict trees, flower buds, leaves and more! We will have a basic house pattern, or the pattern for our Hudson House Seasonal Stich-Along available. […]
Tiny, playful forest friends will spring from your needle in this fun and relaxing felting class! This is a 'choose your own adventure' so you will have the choice to pick from learning to make a moose, an owl or fox! We can't wait to see what path you will take. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER […]
Take a break from yarn shopping at the Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair and learn a new skill! Learn basic embroidery stitches to make this simple piece, which can be incorporated into a pillow or wall hanging. You will learn the back-stitch, daisy chain, stem stitch, outline stitch and french knot.Time in class is […]
Create your own custom skein of yarn, the rainbow is your limit! Fiber artist and expert dyer, Adele from Looliemom Fiber Arts, will guide you through multiple dying techniques including speckles and stripes. Your finished yarn will be uniquely YOU! Tuition includes your own skein of superwash fingering weight yarn, dyes, and all other materials. […]
***SOLD OUT*** Tote your knitting projects and yarn around in style with this beautiful basket that you will make in this wonderful workshop! This is an absolute giant of a basket, a foot tall and 14 inches wide. It features a sturdy wooden base, shaker-tape handles and a dash of color. It will easily hold […]
Join us for this 3 part series, Bead Weaving on a Loom! You will learn to set up and warp your very own bead loom as well as learn the basics of loom weaving and will produce a weaving that can then be made into a piece of jewelry or used as a decorative element […]
Come spend your morning learning to bloom beautiful impressionist flowers on silk! Renowned silk painter, Vivien Pollack, will lead this relaxing class in the art of silk painting. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER $75 Members or $85 Non-Members Materials: Wear old clothes or bring an apron and bring protective gloves. Dyes and silk scarf will be […]
Knitters, crocheters, weavers...we all use and love yarn! This is your chance to learn about the world of spinning raw fibers into usable yarn. Adele from looliemom fiber arts will demonstrate different spinning techniques as well as guide you in using a simple drop spindle and niddy noddy to create your own hand-spun skein of […]
