Building a Strong Foundation 2017 What it’s all about: The carpenter who built your house learned their trade from a trade school, their family or on the job as they worked on the site. Just like carpentry, quilting is about structure and accuracy and going according to a plan, whether it’s following a diagram or […]
***PLEASE NOTE*** This group meeting is moving from April 15th to April 8th due to the Holiday weekend. The Quilt and Stitch Group will only meet from 1pm to 4pm for this day only. Join this relaxed group, interested in preserving and sharing the hand folk arts of quilting and needlework in a historic setting. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. 10 AM - 12 PM […]
Learn how to transform wool roving into a sculpture and make a Valentine’s Day themed craft. You will start off your day by making a beautiful heart shaped pin! With extra time, you will be able to make additional pins or create your own craft! You will take home a complete kit as well as […]
Join instructor, Janice Nesta, to learn the art of German Paper Cutting! 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. In this class we will be concentrating on Spring themed patterns. Leave winter behind for a few hours while […]
Join instructor, Justine Moody, in learning the basics of macrame knot making and go home with a handmade hanging planter. We will review everything from the beginning lark’s head knot to the berry knot and all of the different materials you’ll need to macrame on your own. Come to class with your favorite potted plant […]
This huge beauty has so many uses - it will easily turn into your favorite basket! Join instructor, Barbara Blosssey-Chuvalas, in making this shaker style basket, with wide walnut wood accents and the wrapped rim handles add a lovely charm. Please bring: pencil, ruler, scissors, small flat screwdriver,spray bottle and 15-20 spring-type clothespins All basket making […]
Join instructor, Vicki Fleming, to learn how to make these simple fall pumpkin decorations out of wool using needles and roving. You will take home your finished product, a kit and extra wool to make additional pumpkins! $30 members | $45 non-members $20 materials fee due at the time of class CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
This class is for children, ages 5-8 years old. Join art teacher, Darlene Siracusano, in learning about how folk art was made by untrained artist throughout history! Children will start the morning listening to a farm animal story and meeting Hallockville chickens! They will then create their own folk art rooster using colored collage paper, […]
This class is for children, ages 9-12 years old. Celebrate Black History Month at Hallockville Join art teacher, Darlene Siracusano, in learning about the importance of quilting to the African American Culture. Explore the world of Tar Beach, written by artist and author Faith Ringgold, and how she uses quilting to tell stories. First, students will listen to the […]