Workshops and Crafts Demos at Shaker Village

Workshops and Crafts Demos
The 2009 season long series of workshops and demos begins. For a free copy of our 2009 workshop, demo and special event catalog, contact the Shaker Museum:
(207) 926-4597 and/or usshakers@aol.com
Floorcloth Workshop
Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM; Instructor: Betsy Grecoe
A repeat favorite! Come and join Betsy to make a 2' x 3' floorcloth, a traditional floor covering of the 19th century. Betsy will show you how to construct a sturdy floorcloth using canvas, acrylic paint and polyurethane. She will show you a few traditional and contemporary designs to follow or you may create your own individual design. Materials provided. Please wear work clothes.
FEE: $50.00 (pre-registration required)
ENROLLMENT: 6 (minimum) - 10 (maximum)
(Bring your own lunch - lemonade will be provided)
CRAFTS DEMONSTRATION: Weaving - Marjie Thompson
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(No pre-registration required)
Nature Hike (pre-registration required)
10 AM - 12:30 PM OR 1:30 PM - 4 PM
An American Bald Eagle has moved into Shaker Village! Join our Nature Hikes for an opportunity to see our magnificent national symbol. The monthly guided hikes will cover the Shaker fields, woods, Loon's Point on Sabbathday Lake and the footbridge over Aurelia's Cascade. Come every month and observe many seasonal changes in the flora and fauna. A mini lesson about Shaker history is included covering the 225 year plus history of this active community. Your guide is Carol Beyna, a trained naturalist. The hikes are offered twice on one day each month of our open months. The hikes are two-and-a-half hours long and begin at 10 AM and 1:30 PM. Wear sturdy footwear.
FEE: $5.00 adults; $2.00 children; under 6 FREE
Call (207) 926-4597 to make reservations, or email usshakers@aol.com