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Blacksmithing 101 for 1 on 1

Blacksmithing 101 for 1 on 1

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA
$150

Learn basic blacksmithing skills in a private lesson at the Village’s coal-fired forge. Working alongside one of the Village’s experienced blacksmiths, learn to manage a coal forge fire; heat stock; form the stock using tools such as hammers and anvils; and complete finish work (which includes operating an electric grinder). No previous experience required. New participants […]

Class, Workshop, and Open Studios

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    Shaker Suppers at HSV

    Shaker Suppers at HSV

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA

    Each Supper begins with a special program featuring a presentation from an expert interpreter of the Shakers, providing an opportunity for you to learn more about the fascinating ways the Shakers lived and thrived.  Depending on the time of year, the dinners may be held in the 1830 Brick Dwelling or outside with a view […]

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    • Hancock Shaker Village offers a variety of classes

    Tree of Life Wreath

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA
    $60

    This special wreath—ideal for display inside your home–is inspired by the well-known Shaker gift drawing “The Tree of Life” by Hannah Cahoon. This gift drawing, along with more than 25 others, is part of the Hancock Shaker Village collection. The wreath is made with nautical rope and a wire frame. You will have a choice […]

    Class, Workshop, and Open Studios

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    • Hancock Shaker Village offers a variety of classes
    Blacksmithing 101 for 1 on 1

    Blacksmithing 101 for 1 on 1

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA
    $150

    Learn basic blacksmithing skills in a private lesson at the Village’s coal-fired forge. Working alongside one of the Village’s experienced blacksmiths, learn to manage a coal forge fire; heat stock; form the stock using tools such as hammers and anvils; and complete finish work (which includes operating an electric grinder). No previous experience required. New participants […]

    Class, Workshop, and Open Studios

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    • Hancock Shaker Village offers a variety of classes
    Food Workshop: Celebrate the Cranberry

    Food Workshop: Celebrate the Cranberry

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA
    $50

    With Thanksgiving on the horizon, it’s time to celebrate the cranberry.  Hancock Shakers gathered cranberries in a bog near the North Family and kept them for use all winter long. This year’s workshop will focus on pear-cranberry jam and/ apple cranberry compote just in time for you to plan your Thanksgiving menu. You’ll work in […]

    Class, Workshop, and Open Studios

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    • Hancock Shaker Village offers a variety of classes
    Food Workshop: Celebrate the Cranberry

    Food Workshop: Celebrate the Cranberry

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA
    $50

    With Thanksgiving on the horizon, it’s time to celebrate the cranberry.  Hancock Shakers gathered cranberries in a bog near the North Family and kept them for use all winter long. This year’s workshop will focus on pear-cranberry jam and/ apple cranberry compote just in time for you to plan your Thanksgiving menu. You’ll work in […]

    Class, Workshop, and Open Studios

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    • Hancock Shaker Village offers a variety of classes
    Advanced Oval Box Making

    Advanced Oval Box Making

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA

    Participants will hone their skills in crafting oval boxes of various types in each class.  This workshop is a great next step for “graduates” of our beginners session or for anyone with oval box experience either at Hancock Shaker Village or elsewhere. 07/18: Tall Boxes #4 and #5 09/26: Classic Oval Carriers 11/14: Holiday Ornament […]

    Class, Workshop, and Open Studios

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    • Hancock Shaker Village offers a variety of classes
    Kissing Ball, The Original Mistletoe

    Kissing Ball, The Original Mistletoe

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA
    $70

    Oh what fun it is to make…an outdoor decoration that lasts for weeks!! In this workshop you will learn the technique to make and decorate an evergreen ball that looks wonderful hung on a porch, hanging from a shepherd’s hook in your yard, or even hanging in your house.  This is a great way to […]

    Class, Workshop, and Open Studios

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    • Hancock Shaker Village offers a variety of classes

    Woven Holiday Ornaments

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA
    $30

    Participants will make three woven ornaments, perfect for the holidays.  The ornaments include an eight-pointed snowflake; a puffy heart, woven in thin maple strips; and a reindeer woven in dyed reed.

    Class, Workshop, and Open Studios

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    • Hancock Shaker Village offers a variety of classes
    Kissing Ball, The Original Mistletoe

    Kissing Ball, The Original Mistletoe

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA
    $70

    Oh what fun it is to make…an outdoor decoration that lasts for weeks!! In this workshop you will learn the technique to make and decorate an evergreen ball that looks wonderful hung on a porch, hanging from a shepherd’s hook in your yard, or even hanging in your house.  This is a great way to […]

    Class, Workshop, and Open Studios

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