Is your loom gathering dust or hasn’t even been taken out of its package? It’s time for you to get acquainted with that loom! Judy Barth, a local weaver, will go over basic set-up and warping and get you started on some simple designs. Materials: You must own a Rigid Heddle Loom and bring it […]
If you've always admired beautiful hand knit items and wished you knew how to create them...this workshop is for you. Whether you've never knit a stitch or you would like to brush up on your basics, everyone is welcome. This class will cover casting on, the knit stitch and casting off. Materials: Please bring a […]
Join us for a class to learn the delicate art of floral ribbon embroidery. You will learn to make a pansy with silk ribbon, the Blanket , Daisy Chain, Stem and French Knot embroidery stitches, as well as the basics of appliqué layering and working with wool. Materials: Please bring sharp scissors, sewing needle and […]
Crocheted granny squares can be colorful, intricate or simple, small blocks or large squares. They can be used to make scarves, throws and blankets, hats, wraps and so much more. And they're totally vintage hip! Learn how to make these super fun, retro vibe squares with expert crochet teacher, Stephanie Cross. She'll lead you through […]
Learn the basics of this popular hand quilting technique of English Paper Piecing, including various ways to baste hexagons and joining them together, plus the applique stitch to add your hexies to any decorative project. Materials: Please bring sharp scissors, needles, and neutral sewing thread Workshop Level: Beginner
Spring greens and herbs are in! Explore the bright, fresh flavors in a hands-on cooking workshop with Emilie Zaweski of Farmers Kitchen. Emilie will guide you in the preparation of spring produce and herbs and demonstrate recipes that highlight the zest and taste of this season! Get ready to mix, stir and taste all the […]
Please join us for a lovely afternoon of delectable savories, sweets and assorted teas. Featuring an auction of beautiful handmade items. Don't forget to wear your favorite spring hat! PLEASE CALL 631.298.8292 to Purchase Tickets Reserved seating | $30 per person Please early, seats are limited!
If you have always wanted to learn applique to make those beautiful pictorial quilts and blocks, join us for a morning of flora and fauna. Learn to use your sewing machine to make beautiful floral quilt blocks in a relaxed setting. Fabric and fusible provided. Thread and techniques will be discussed and explored during class, […]
Join this relaxed group, interested in preserving and sharing the hand folk arts of quilting and needlework in a historic setting. ALL are welcome! Come in the morning and stay all day, or come when you can! To find out more about the group visit The Quilt and Stitch Group website. 9 AM - 12 […]
Looking for a charming way to keep your yarn tidy? Join us for a full day basket weaving workshop to make, Ella's Favorite Knitting Basket (or other uses!). Based on a Victorian Yarn basket design, Barbara Blossey-Chuvalas, expert basket weaver, will guide you through making your own beautiful basket. This is a large basket with […]
Change fabric into a beautiful piece of art! Learn silk painting techniques while you paint a beautiful leaf print silk scarf. Silk painting produces beautiful results; no previous art background necessary! Learn the procedure of applying silk dyes, different silk techniques using salt and resists for stamping. Materials: water jar, and protective gloves. If you […]
Come spend the morning at Hallockville learning about and working with oxen! We will start the day with a chat over coffee about exactly "what is an ox, anyway?", how oxen are used in the US and abroad both historically and today, and how to think like an ox! Then, we'll head out to the […]
Grab your needles and work and meet in the Hudson house from 10 am to 3 pm (or however long you can stay!). Hang a few quilts, set up a few small hand quilting frames or hoops, bring along your current sewing project, latest toy (tool) or magazine to share, a quilt to show and […]
Enjoy live traditional music and learn the dance steps from caller Chart Guthrie in the historic Naugles Barn! No experience needed- all ages are invited to this summer tradition and annual fundraiser for the not-for-profit museum. Food truck and beverages will be available for cash purchase. The event is rain or shine. You are […]
This is a beautiful, large (a full 14 inch opening!) and hearty basket! A sturdy design that will allow you to pick the bounty of your summer vegetable garden, yet beautiful enough to display with flowers and other sundry items. Barbara Blossey-Chuvalas, expert basket weaver, will introduce you to the "kicked-in" round base and end […]
August 26, 2017, Quilt and Stitch Open House 10 am – 3 pm Stop by and visit with the Quilters and Needle workers who meet up monthly at Hallockville Museum Farm. They will be sharing what they are currently working on and demonstrating many hand quilting or embroidery techniques in this relaxed, historic atmosphere. Join […]
There's a new State Park next door to Hallockville Museum Farm -- join us for a guided nature walk! The recently-opened Hallock State Park Preserve offers beautiful fields, woodland trails, Hallock Pond and beachfront on the Long Island Sound, all perfectly suited for nature exploration. Naturalist John Turner and local guide Richard Wines will lead […]
Explore the possibilities of wet felting when you wrap your favorite bar of soap with extra fine merino wool and silk. As wool shrinks and felts around the soap, it turns into an all natural built-in washcloth. Merino wool is organically anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, so your soap will stay fresh and last three-times longer! You […]
Learn this traditional quilting technique (by hand or machine—your choice) and make a tree ornament. This is a traditional foundation pieced workshop, in the log cabin style. It’s a great to use up scraps, hand sew in your recliner, to use in quilts, table runners, place-mats, ornaments, you name it! Bring scissors and basic sewing […]
Join us in creating fun harvest themed block prints on fabric. No experience necessary. Block printmaking methods have been used for centuries to create images for illustrations, fine arts and textile designs. During the 18th century artisans were inspired by textiles that came from the Far East. They learned to use intricate block prints to […]
