Textiles & Trades Weekend
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 08/18/2024
Celebrate craftsmanship and all things handmade! During Textiles and Trades Weekend, the Village’s craftspeople will showcase their skills by crafting more complicated or unique items not usually displayed in the Village.
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Highlights include:
- Watch a barrel firing demonstration at the Cooper Shop
- Visit with the New England Lace Makers group and learn about the intricate process of making lace
- See a demonstration of pit firing, a pottery technique that dates back to ancient times
- Take a tour of the Herb Garden and learn about various plants that were used in textiles as dyes, fibers, and fragrance
- View artifacts related to historical clothing and trades from the OSV Museum Collection
- See progress on piecing a quilt top made from old clothing
- Watch the water-powered Carding Mill in action
- And more!
Stay tuned for a schedule of timed programs and other details.
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Organization:
Old Sturbridge VillageLocation:
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA, 01566United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
(508) 733-1830Contact name:
Old Sturbridge Village
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
08/18/2024
Time:
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Price:
Standard Daytime Admission
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids togetherWeb Service