We've planned some interesting events to keep you busy while we endure the last few weeks of winter. Please join us and learn about Shaker history through these interactive workshops.
Shaker Cooking Workshops
The Shaker Heritage Society has teamed up with Diane Conroy LaCivita of the Harmony House Bakery in Cohoes to present a series of four hands-on cooking workshops. We will meet in Cohoes on Tuesday evenings in March between 6 and 8pm. These classes are a unique opportunity to learn about and experience history in a truly delicious way. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up soon!
March 1: Shaker Baking
March 8: Shaker Meats
March 15: Shaker Vegetables
March 22: Shaker Desserts
Prices for the series are:
Shaker Heritage Society Members: $40.00 Not-Yet Members: $50.00
All materials and ingredients are included in fee. Pre-Registration is required by February 25.
Please contact us at (518) 456-7890 Ext. 25 or ShakerEducator at gmail.com with questions or to register.
http://www.harmonyhousemarketplace.com/index.html
Shaker Chair Taping Class
Saturday, March 19
10:00 – 1:00
Learn how to weave a chair seat in the Shaker style. At the end of the workshop, you will have a comfortable chair you will be proud to have your guests sit on. Participants provide their own chair, chair tape and stuffing. One inch chair tape is available from the Shaker Heritage Society gift shop. We encourage participants to purchase their tape at least a few days before the class.
The class is limited to 8 participants. Cost is $30.00 per person, $25.00 for SHS Members. Please contact us at (518) 456-7890 Ext. 25 or ShakerEducator at gmail.com with questions or to register. Pre-registration is required by March 15.
Make a Twill Weave Market Basket
Saturday, March 26 10:00 – 3:30
This lovely basket is made of reed and an oak handle and is perfect to take to your favorite farmers’ market or to your own garden to gather vegetables. Height: 5” deep with a 12” tall handle. Base measures 8” X 12” Top measures 17” X 8.” This is a 5 hour class. Participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch. All tools and materials will be provided. Cost is $60 for SHS members and $65 for not-yet members. Please contact us at (518) 456-7890 Ext. 25 or ShakerEducator at gmail.com with questions or to register.
Shaker Cooking Workshops
The Shaker Heritage Society has teamed up with Diane Conroy LaCivita of the Harmony House Bakery in Cohoes to present a series of four hands-on cooking workshops. We will meet in Cohoes on Tuesday evenings in March between 6 and 8pm. These classes are a unique opportunity to learn about and experience history in a truly delicious way. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up soon!
March 1: Shaker Baking
March 8: Shaker Meats
March 15: Shaker Vegetables
March 22: Shaker Desserts
Prices for the series are:
Shaker Heritage Society Members: $40.00 Not-Yet Members: $50.00
All materials and ingredients are included in fee. Pre-Registration is required by February 25.
Please contact us at (518) 456-7890 Ext. 25 or ShakerEducator at gmail.com with questions or to register.
http://www.harmonyhousemarketplace.com/index.html
Shaker Chair Taping Class
Saturday, March 19
10:00 – 1:00
Learn how to weave a chair seat in the Shaker style. At the end of the workshop, you will have a comfortable chair you will be proud to have your guests sit on. Participants provide their own chair, chair tape and stuffing. One inch chair tape is available from the Shaker Heritage Society gift shop. We encourage participants to purchase their tape at least a few days before the class.
The class is limited to 8 participants. Cost is $30.00 per person, $25.00 for SHS Members. Please contact us at (518) 456-7890 Ext. 25 or ShakerEducator at gmail.com with questions or to register. Pre-registration is required by March 15.
Make a Twill Weave Market Basket
Saturday, March 26 10:00 – 3:30
This lovely basket is made of reed and an oak handle and is perfect to take to your favorite farmers’ market or to your own garden to gather vegetables. Height: 5” deep with a 12” tall handle. Base measures 8” X 12” Top measures 17” X 8.” This is a 5 hour class. Participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch. All tools and materials will be provided. Cost is $60 for SHS members and $65 for not-yet members. Please contact us at (518) 456-7890 Ext. 25 or ShakerEducator at gmail.com with questions or to register.
