Workshops
Learn the skills that built a nation and were integral to everyday life on a colonial farm. Step into the past with hands-on history experiences and try a new skill or expand your knowledge on traditional trades and crafts.
Reservations are required for all workshops. Become a Farmstead member today for discounted rates.
The Farmstead is a proud Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 Participant! Learn more about the movement to showcase the importance of the handmade and celebrate the diversity of craft that defines America, both past and present.
Ink Drawing
Local artist and instructor, Veronica Batter, will guide you through the experience of creating your vision of our 18th century working farm using various inks made at the farm, including black walnut ink. Try your hand at drawing with a quill pen or brush. Some drawing experience is helpful but not necessary. All supplies will be provided.
Forging the Revolution: Blacksmithing
Explore the vital role of blacksmiths in the ‘everyday revolution’ moving beyond the battlefield to the essential tools and hardware that kept colonial farms and households running during the conflict. Participants will step up to the forge and gain hands-on experience and a final take home project under the instruction of the Farmstead’s experienced blacksmiths.
Limit 6 students
Participants must be at least 16 years old.
$55 members, $75 non members
Hearth Cooking
Experience how families prepared food in the 18th century with an emphasis on seasonality by preparing a fall feast in the colonial kitchen. Participants will prepare an 18th century meal and taste what they’ve created.
$55 members/$75 non-members
Limit 8 participants
Natural Dyeing
Natural materials have been used for centuries to produce a wide range of colors. Learn about natural dyeing in the 18th century and the common dye plants grown in the farm’s garden as well as those from around the world.
8 participants
$35 members/$55 non-members
Fall Hearth Cooking
Cooking was an essential part of everyday life on the farm. Experience how farm families prepared food in the 18th century by preparing a meal in the colonial kitchen! Participants will have an opportunitiy to taste what they’ve created.
$55 members/$75 non-members
Limit 8 participants
Landscape Drawing
Save the Date! Workshop lead by local artist and instructor, Veronica Batter.
Natural Dyeing
Natural materials have been used for centuries to produce a wide range of colors. Learn about natural dyeing in the 18th century and the common dye plants grown in the farm’s garden as well as those from around the world.
8 participants
$35 members/$55 non-members
Soap Making
Learn about the soap making process used for laundry in the 18th century, including making lye using a lye barrel. Participants will make their own soap to take home!
$40 members/$55 non-members
Limit 8 participants
Forging the Revolution: Blacksmithing
Explore the vital role of blacksmiths in the ‘everyday revolution’ moving beyond the battlefield to the essential tools and hardware that kept colonial farms and households running during the conflict. Participants will step up to the forge and gain hands-on experience and a final take home project under the instruction of the Farmstead’s experienced blacksmiths.
Limit 6 students
Participants must be at least 16 years old.
$55 members, $75 non members
