Peanut Basket: This is an old southern basket.  Hold your peanuts/pistachios on one side and the shells on the other. It has a very unique bottom to hold everything inside.  If you don’t like nuts other uses are fun…remotes etc. Students need to bring: measuring tape, sharpened pencil, a brick wrapped in plastic wrap, 12 […]

Maximum # of students: 8 In this introductory workshop to leather working, students will make a reproduction leather document case, based on an original owned by a shoemaker in the 1740’s. Skills and information will be taught in the following: Shop safety; Understanding types of leather and their uses; Basic cutting, paring, and other knife-work […]

Grow your own orchard from apples you graft yourself. Learn how to take a living stick of one type of apple tree and splice it onto a completely differently variety of apple tree at this make and take class. Please bring a sharp knife and dress in layers. This is a “make and take” workshop, […]

Learn the ancient art of spinning and how to make your own yarn with Landis Valley textile demonstrator Tina Mickley. The class will cover fiber types, how to prepare wool for spinning and using a drop spindle. All materials and a drop spindle are included. This class is a prerequisite for the Introduction to Spinning […]

Get ready for Spring with Art teacher Kara Rose! Learn to make beautiful wool Lavender sprig! All materials are included.  All sales are final. Proceeds benefit the Museum.

Learn about shop safety, techniques for lighting and maintaining a coal fire, hammer control, drawing out, scrolling, fullering, half face blows and riveting as you complete your project. Hot punching, hot cutting, and forge welding will also be covered.  For ages 16 and up only. Students should bring safety glasses, sturdy shoes, cotton gardening or leather […]

Learn the about spinning wheels, the different types, their care and how to spin on a Great Wheel with Landis Valley textile demonstrator Tina Mickley. All materials are included. You will be working on wheels from Tina’s collection, or you are welcome to bring your own. Prerequisite: April 1 - Beginning Spinning Workshop.  All sales […]

Practical pockets tied around a woman’s waist to hold personal items, leaving the hands free for other chores. Although usually worn under an apron or petticoat, they were often stitched from many pieces of colorful linens and cottons. Emphasis will be placed on pockets made in south-eastern PA and surrounding areas. Students will choose their […]

Photography is an art form that is accessible to the masses thanks to today’s digital cameras and phones. This workshop is designed for those who want more for their efforts — a chance to slow down and be immersed in the historic traditions of photography for creative expression. Participants should bring whatever camera device they […]

Learn the about spinning wheels, the different types, their care and how to spin on one with Landis Valley textile demonstrator Tina Mickley. All materials are included. You will be working on wheels from Tina’s collection, or you are welcome to bring your own. Prerequisite: April 1 - Beginning Spinning Workshop. $45, included all materials. All […]