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SUMMARY:Beginner Oval Boxmaking: Sizes 0-3
DESCRIPTION:A great introduction to oval box making. Participants will hone their skills in crafting swallowtails and bending bands while making several different sizes of the iconic Shaker box.  No prior oval box experience is required for participants in this workshop. \nInstructor: Bob Balcom\nDate: Saturday-Sunday\, May 16-17 (two-day workshop)\nTime: 10 am to 3 pm\nREGISTRATION FEE: $300/$270 members (includes all materials)
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/beginner-oval-boxmaking-sizes-0-3/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic St.\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:art classes
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SUMMARY:Beginner Oval Boxmaking: Sizes 0-3
DESCRIPTION:A great introduction to oval box making. Participants will hone their skills in crafting swallowtails and bending bands while making several different sizes of the iconic Shaker box.  No prior oval box experience is required for participants in this workshop. \nInstructor: Bob Balcom\nDate: Saturday-Sunday\, May 16-17 (two-day workshop)\nTime: 10 am to 3 pm\nREGISTRATION FEE: $300/$270 members (includes all materials)
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/beginner-oval-boxmaking-sizes-0-3/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic St.\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:art classes
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SUMMARY:Rustic Berry Basket
DESCRIPTION:This charming and rustic Berry Basket is made from smoked reed with accents of color and Shaker Tape handles. The rustic color mimics the weathered barn next to the berry patch. With a decorative lattice bottom your basket will easily hold two quarts of your favorite berries. \nSize: 11” x 8” x 5” \nWhen registering\, please choose red or blue accents/handle. \nINSTRUCTOR: A basket maker since 1995\, Sandy Salada weaves a variety of baskets\, including patterns of her own design\, patterns by other teachers\, and reproductions of cultural and historical baskets. Sandy teaches in her home studio as well as at Shaker Heritage Society in Watervliet\, New York\, and at Hancock Shaker Village. \nREGISTRATION FEE: $50/$45 for HSV members. Includes admission to the Village\nMATERIALS FEE: $35 payable directly to the instructor the day of the workshop.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/rustic-berry-basket/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic St.\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:art classes
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SUMMARY:Food Workshop:  Making Fruit Curds
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for summer with a workshop on fruit curds!  We’ll make lime\, raspberry and that universal favorite\, lemon. This workshop celebrates the spirit and legacy of Shaker food preservation. Shaker practices and recipes will be our inspiration. You will work in the historic Brick Dwelling Kitchen and leave with practical tips\, scientific understanding\, and a few treats to enjoy at home. Suitable for ages 14 and up. \nINSTRUCTORS:  Deb Smith & Julie Smith \nREGISTRATION FEE:  $50/$45 (HSV members). Includes Village admission and all materials.
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/food-workshop-making-fruit-curds/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic St.\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:art classes
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SUMMARY:Broom Workshop:  Kitchen Set (morning session)
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will use traditional broom-making techniques to make a three-piece kitchen set:  a Turkey Wing Whisk Broom\, a Pot Scrubber\, and a Cake Tester.  All of the items will be made with all natural broom corn\, your choice of string and either a piece of broom corn seed\, or a piece of red dyed broom corn for decoration to weave into the broom. By making three items\, you will learn to start a broom three times so that you have the knowledge and practice to try it on your own! \nThe Turkey Wing Whisk Broom dates back well over 200 years when all you had were grasses\, twigs and string to fasten a broom together. This broom will use a low-sugar content of sorghum for broom making and a variety of strong nylon string. Your Turkey Wing broom will be great for cleaning car mats\, small rugs\, craft tables\, work benches and more. They are very functional\, make wonderful gifts and are lovely to display. \nThe pot or veggie scrubber can be used to clean stubborn pots OR dirty vegetables.  The cake tester is an old-fashioned utensil with straws that you break off and insert into your cake to check for doneness. If it comes out clean\, it’s ready to eat! \nINSTRUCTOR:  Robin Ziegler \nREGISTRATION FEE: $65/$58 for HSV members; all materials included. Includes admission to the Village
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/broom-workshop-kitchen-set-morning-session/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic St.\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:art classes
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SUMMARY:Broom Workshop:  Kitchen Set (afternoon session)
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you will use traditional broom-making techniques to make a three-piece kitchen set:  a Turkey Wing Whisk Broom\, a Pot Scrubber\, and a Cake Tester.  All of the items will be made with all natural broom corn\, your choice of string and either a piece of broom corn seed\, or a piece of red dyed broom corn for decoration to weave into the broom. By making three items\, you will learn to start a broom three times so that you have the knowledge and practice to try it on your own! \nThe Turkey Wing Whisk Broom dates back well over 200 years when all you had were grasses\, twigs and string to fasten a broom together. This broom will use a low-sugar content of sorghum for broom making and a variety of strong nylon string. Your Turkey Wing broom will be great for cleaning car mats\, small rugs\, craft tables\, work benches and more. They are very functional\, make wonderful gifts and are lovely to display. \nThe pot or veggie scrubber can be used to clean stubborn pots OR dirty vegetables.  The cake tester is an old-fashioned utensil with straws that you break off and insert into your cake to check for doneness. If it comes out clean\, it’s ready to eat! \nINSTRUCTOR:  Robin Ziegler \nREGISTRATION FEE: $65/$58 for HSV members; all materials included. Includes admission to the Village
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/broom-workshop-kitchen-set-afternoon-session/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic St.\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:art classes
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SUMMARY:Woven Willow Garden Obelisk
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a special garden with climbing plants?  In this workshop\, make a tall handwoven garden obelisk out of locally-grown willow. The obelisk is perfect as a support for climbing plants. You’ll use various techniques to create a free-standing\, six-foot-tall structure. (Please make sure that you have a vehicle large enough to get the obelisk home!) All tools provided. \nNo experience needed. Suitable for ages 14 and up. \nINSTRUCTOR: Heleny Cook\nREGISTRATION FEE:  $175/$155 for HSV members). \nMATERIALS FEE: $25 payable directly to the instructor on the day of the workshop
URL:https://lovepittsfield.com/event/woven-willow-garden-obelisk/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic St.\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:art classes
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