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 […]
Hallockville Museum Farm & Suffolk County Historical Society are excited to sponsor 2019 National Quilting Day. Join us for a presentation and demonstration of this year's theme, Preserving the Fabrics of Your Life. National Quilting Day is observed annually on the 3rd Saturday in March and celebrates this traditional craft and art form along with […]
Join instructor, Barbara Chuvalas, in weaving a beautiful heirloom basket, just in time for Easter and/or Spring! Baskets will start with a wooden base and be constructed out of natural and pastel colored reed. The basket will be finished with a lovely oak handle for easy carrying! Supplies to bring: scissors, 20 spring-clip clothes pins, spray bottle, […]
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 […]
Join Hallockville and Long Island Traditions on April 7th (1-3PM), in welcoming four native Long Island decoy carvers: George Rigby Jr., Scott Lechmanski, Captain Jack Combs, and Don Michne. Duck Decoys are considered a traditional woodworking craft, dating back thousands of years, and are recognized as important pieces of Maritime Folk Art heritage locally and nationally. Come spend the […]
Ever been interested in learning how to basket weave, but didn't know where to start?! Join instructor, Barbara Chuvalas, for this beginners basket weaving class! Students will learn the base lay out of basket weaving, continuing with the weaving and rim placement, to create a beautiful Bistro Bread Basket. This basket will complement your table […]
*SOLD OUT* PLEASE COME BACK TO SEE WHAT OUR NEXT EMBROIDERY CLASS WILL BE! Join us for a relaxing day of creating. Instructor, Connie Klos, will teach students how to embroider the chain stitch, outline stitch and french knot to create this mini Spring scene. The finished project will be suitable for framing in a 4 X […]
Join instructor, Barbara Chuvalas, in making this beautiful Wool Drying Basket! This basket was used historically for just that, drying fleece! The basket has legs so that air could circulate through the wool. Side handles help carry the basket & wool. This is an all-over twill pattern. Please bring: pencil, ruler, scissors, small flat screwdriver,spray bottle […]
Join instructor, Vivien Pollack, to learn how to change fabric into a beautiful piece of art! This class will include two different methods of silk painting! You will paint a 12" x 12", piece and also come home with a hand-painted silk scarf you painted yourself. Learn silk painting techniques using salt and alcohol. Then […]
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
Join Hallockville and Long Island Traditions on October 27th (1-3PM), in welcoming three native Long Island boat builders: Chris Hale, Kevin Weeks, and Steve Lubitz. Boat building is considered a traditional woodworking craft, and is recognized as important pieces of Maritime Folk Art heritage, locally and nationally. Come spend the afternoon enjoying, viewing and learning about one of our […]
*photo of Hallockville's Quilt & Stitch groups 2019 raffle quilt* Join this relaxed group, interested in preserving and sharing the hand folk arts of quilting and needlework in a historic setting. ALL are welcome! Bring a project you are working on, or drop in for some inspiration. This group also demonstrates at Hallockville events and […]
Join instructor, Vicki Fleming, to learn to use wool roving and felting needles to make simple shapes that can be turned into snow people. You will take home your finished product, a kit and extra wool to make additional snow people! $30 members | $45 non-members $20 materials fee due at the time of class CLICK HERE […]
Come explore crochet with us! Did you learn from a relative or friend and need a brush-up? Have you always wanted to learn? Join us for the basics of crochet. Different types of crochet hooks and yarn will be explored. We will cover and practice basic stitches such as the chain stitch, single crochet, double […]
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, […]
Barbara Blossey-Chuvalas will lead students in a great first time project! Your choice of many colors of "shaker tape" used for handles. Supplies to bring: scissors, 20 spring-clip clothes pins, spray bottle, small flat head screwdriver, needle-nose pliers and a pencil. $80 Member | $90 Non-Member Materials Fee: $30 due at time of class, paid directly to instructor. *Feel […]
Join instructor, Connie Klos, and learn to make your own 3-D calorie free wool Easter egg. The egg will mimic a chocolate Easter egg and be embroidered and embellished to follow common icing decorations. This is a relaxing and fun hand sewing and embroidery class. Bring large and small scissors and your hand sewing kit. […]
Join instructor, Connie Klos, and learn to make your own 3-D calorie free wool Easter egg. The egg will mimic a chocolate Easter egg and be embroidered and embellished to follow common icing decorations. This is a relaxing and fun hand sewing and embroidery class. Bring large and small scissors and your hand sewing kit. Members: […]
The Hallockville Museum Farm re-connects the community with its agricultural heritage. The 28-acre farm preserves nineteen historic houses, barns, and outbuildings ranging from the mid-18th century Hallock Homestead to the Depression-era Cichanowicz farmhouse. Participants tour the museum’s buildings, gardens, and collections; experience real farming in the museum’s fields, and meet Hallockville’s animals. Hallockville serves as […]