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SUMMARY:Dot Mandala Charcuterie Board
DESCRIPTION:Design a beautiful and unique dot mandala design on a charcuterie board\, perfect for entertaining! \n\n\n\nJoin MaryMargaret from Dots4Days in a hands-on dot mandala painting class. Participants will take a plain wood cutting/charcuterie board and bring it to the next level by painting a stunning dot mandala on the handle. Mandalas are an ancient art form characterized by symmetry and balance. Participants will be able to create a simplified rendition of the ancient mandalas with a more accessible method using dots of paint. Participants will be provided with everything they need: a detailed written instruction book they can keep to continue their artistic practice at home\, tools\, paint\, step-by-step group direction with individual assistance as necessary\, and an approximately 16”x8” wooden cutting/charcuterie board. Come learn the meditative art form that takes no previous painting experience – just an open mind and a desire to create something! \nTickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/dot-mandala-charcuterie-board/
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SUMMARY:Songs of Love and Freedom: The Music of Mother Ann Lee
DESCRIPTION:This year marks a once-in-a generation commemoration year for the Shaker Heritage Society; the 250th anniversary of the arrival of Ann Lee to the site they steward\, and the founding of the American Shaker movement there in 1776. To mark the occasion\, the Shaker Heritage Society will host a choral performance of Shaker music from the Revolutionary period and beyond\, researched and arranged by American composer Kevin Siegfried. Through song\, the performance will celebrate Ann Lee’s legacy as the founder of a movement dedicated to the Revolutionary ideal of liberty\, and deep commitment to pacifism\, human equality\, and community. \n\n\n\nAfter the concert\, Brother Arnold Hadd\, from the Sabbathday Lake Shaker community in New Gloucester\, Maine\, will appear as a special guest and virtual speaker during a Shaker-inspired communal meal by Navona Catering. \n\n$60 General / $50 Members: Includes 4pm concert and outdoor reception with refreshments and one drink ticket\n$130 General / $120 Members & Volunteers: Includes 4pm concert and outdoor reception with refreshments and one drink ticket PLUS full dinner experience with cash bar and virtual presentation with Brother Arnold Hadd\n\nThe event will be held on May 23\, 2026 at 4:00pm at the 1848 Meeting House at 25 Meeting House Road\, Albany\, NY\, 12211. \nTickets available online at Eventbrite! \nAbout Kevin Siegfried \nAs a composer and arranger deeply committed to the performance and preservation of early American music\, Kevin Siegfried has devoted much of his career to raising awareness of Shaker musical traditions. Choral arrangements from his “Shaker Harmony Collection” have been performed and recorded by choirs around the globe. “Lay Me Low\,” one of Siegfried’s most frequently performed Shaker arrangements\, was sung by The Joint Armed Forces Chorus at the State Funeral of President George H. W. Bush. In recent years\, Siegfried has undertaken extensive archival research at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in Maine. This research has led to multiple collaborations with Brother Arnold Hadd\, who carries on the 250-year oral tradition of Shaker song. Collaborations have included concert performances at Sabbathday Lake\, a film for the American Folklife Center entitled “Shaker Spirituals in Maine\,” and the recording of two oral histories for the Library of Congress. In 2024\, Siegfried presented a “Community Sing” at the Library of Congress in acknowledgement of the 250th anniversary of the Shakers in North America. Since 2014\, he has served as composer-in-residence with the Capitol Hill Chorale in Washington\, DC. He teaches at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. For more information\, visit www.kevinsiegfried.com.
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/94110/
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Chair Taping Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Tape your own chair! \nLearn how to apply Shaker cotton tape to a chair. Materials are NOT included. Our instructor Beth Dorn will be in contact with participants to direct them to purchase tape\, foam and tacks for their chair. We have a limited supply of Shaker style chairs available for purchase. \nYou must enroll by April 25th to participate in the May 16th class! \nPurchase your tickets online at Eventbrite!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/chair-taping-workshop-4/
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SUMMARY:Stained Glass Floral Bouquet Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Make a bouquet that will stand the test of time! \n\n\n\n\nCreate a beautiful floral bouquet that never wilts in this hands-on\, beginner-friendly stained glass class.You will create several flowers using various colors of precut glass pieces and wire\, perfect to display in a vase. You will learn the techniques of copper foiling\, soldering\, and wire while working step-by-step to bring your bouquet to life. All materials will be provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes to this class. \n\nRegister online at Eventbrite!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/stained-glass-floral-bouquet-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Kintsugi Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Break and paint your own bowl with gold using the ancient Japanese technique of Kintsugi.\n\nKintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery. If a bowl is broken\, rather than discarding the pieces\, the fragments are put back\, and the cracks are adorned with gold. There are no attempts to hide the damage\, instead\, it is highlighted. The practice has come to represent the idea that beauty can be found in imperfection. The breakage is an opportunity and applying this kind of thinking to instances of failure in our own lives can be helpful.\n\n\n\nJoin Shaker Heritage Society and hvkintsugi in this crowd favorite! This workshop will be led by local Art Therapist Tara DeLuca. \nDuring the workshop you will connect with your bowl\, break it\, confront the damage and take ownership of the pieces that remain by glueing them back together. \nThe bowl will be changed forever\, just as each person is through their own personal experiences. \nThis is a calming\, shared experience. It is an excellent way to participate in self-care. \n“Instead of masking the flaws\, a Japanese way of seeing things is that by highlighting the cracks\, the piece becomes stronger\, more beautiful\, and easier to use.” \nAll materials are included! \nYou may bring one piece of broken pottery to use in the workshop\, but we ask that you participate in the breaking and painting of the supplied bowl. \nPlease register online at Eventbrite!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/kintsugi-workshop-5/
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SUMMARY:Rustic Berry Basket Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Weave your own Berry Basket\, perfect for spring picking!\n\n\n\nThis charming and rustic Berry Basket is made from smoked reed with accents of color and Shaker Tape handles. The rustic color mimics the weathered barn next to the berry patch. With a decorative lattice bottom your basket will easily hold two quarts of your favorite berries. \nSize: 11” x 8” x 5” \nChoice of color\, red or blue accents/handle at time of registration if registered 2 weeks prior to this workshop. \nPlease register online at Eventbrite.com
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/rustic-berry-basket-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes - Jazz Concert
DESCRIPTION:Vibraphonist\, Michael Benedict is the leader of JAZZ VIBES. His band plays jazz standards\, original compositions and Brazilian influenced jazz. \nMichael received a Bachelor’s degree in music education from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam and a Master’s degree in Jazz Studies from Rutgers University. He has toured the United States extensively\, performing at numerous concert halls\, colleges\, clubs\, and festivals and has performed in Europe. In 2012\, Michael went on a US State Department tour of Tunisia\, Africa where he taught and performed with the Planet Arts Trio. \nMichael has released six recordings to date. His album\, CIRCULATION\, was an Editor’s pick in Downbeat Magazine and listed as one of the “Best Jazz Albums of 2015” by National Public Radio. Michael was twice nominated for “Jazz Musician of the Year” by the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards (The Eddies). \nHis newest album\, “1-2-3 GO!”\, earned him the Local Hero Award for Best Local/Regional Release by J. Hunter\, a reviewer for www.nippertown.com. Michael recently won an award for “Best Jazz Musician of the Year for 2023” given by WCDB Radio\, SUNY Albany\, 90.9FM. \nThis concert is sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund in celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month throughout the Capital Region. \nTickets are FREE\, donations are appreciated. Reserve your spot here!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/michael-benedict-jazz-vibes-jazz-concert/
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Shaker Lemon Pie Tasting with Navona Catering
DESCRIPTION:The Lost Art of the Lemon: A Shaker Culinary Journey \n\n\n\n\nForget what you know about citrus. Dive into a 75-minute masterclass dedicated to the Ohio Lemon Pie—a Shaker tradition that proves true flavor uses every last bit of the fruit. This isn’t just a tasting; it’s a deep dive into the philosophy of waste-free cooking and the perfect balance of bitterness\, sweetness\, and acidity. \n\nWatch: See the pros master the “whole-lemon” maceration technique.\nTaste: Savor pre-baked slices of the legendary Ohio tradition.\nLearn: Discover the secrets of Shaker foodways and culinary history.\n\nZero stress\, all flavor. Sit back\, observe\, and indulge in a guided tasting that bridges the gap between 19th-century wisdom and modern kitchens.There is a tasting during the presentation and all leave with a pie. \nReserve your tickets on Eventbrite!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/shaker-lemon-pie-tasting-with-navona-catering-2/
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SUMMARY:Tulip Barn Quilt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Shaker for a create your own Barn Quilt workshop\, taught by Darcy Leigh of The Creative Jam!\n\n\n\nCreate a stunning Tulip 18-inch round wood barn quilt \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll paint and assemble your quilt from pre-cut wood pieces\, then finish it off with a sturdy hanger so it’s ready to display. \nWhile each design will be the tulip design featured above\, your colors are entirely up to you. You can go with classic red\, white\, and blue\, soft pastels\, brilliant rainbow\, or something completely unexpected with patterns and blends. Make it your own masterpiece. \nAll materials are included\, no experience needed — we’ll guide you step-by-step. Just bring yourself and your creativity. \nPlease register online at Eventbrite.com
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/tulip-barn-quilt-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Nancy Donnelly & Trio Jazz Concert
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Donnelly will present a tribute to legendary jazz vocalists during Jazz Appreciation month. This afternoon concert is sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund in celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month throughout the Capital Region. Nancy will be joined by a stellar trio with John LeRoy on keyboard\, Erik Johnson on bass and Bob Halek on Drums. \n“Nancy Donnelly is an exciting singer whose voice is nestled nicely somewhere in between jazz and soul\, a rich\, warm and powerful sound” Peter Eldridge (New York Voices). \n\n“Jazz vocalist Nancy Donnelly is a taste of the old school of jazz\, when vocals counted for something. Her voice carries you off to the jazz and swing clubs of the 30’s and 40’s. Her voicing is mellow and smooth\, with the natural tones not found in this world taken over by smooth jazz and contemporary synthesized music”.- EPerry @ musicianreview.net\n\n\nTickets are FREE\, donations always appreciated! Reserve your spot here!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/nancy-donnelly-trio-jazz-concert/
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:3D Origami Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn the techniques of origami in this hands-on workshop!\n\n\n\nWelcome to our 3D Origami Workshop taught by the talented origami artist Itoko Kobayashi! Get ready to unleash your creativity and learn the art of creating stunning origami masterpieces in 3D. This hands-on workshop will guide you through the process step by step\, so whether you’re a beginner or have some experience\, you’re sure to have a blast. You will create two pieces\, flowers\, insects\, or both! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the world of 3D origami! \nPlease register online at Eventbrite!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/3d-origami-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:School's Out\, Museum's In: Gelli Prints
DESCRIPTION:Not sure what to do with the kids during Spring Break? Stop by and get creative with the Colonie Art League. We will be making Gelli Prints during this FREE Museum Day! \nApril 8\, 10am – 1pm.
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/schools-out-museums-in-gelli-prints/
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SUMMARY:School's Out\, Museum's In: Move & Shake
DESCRIPTION:School’s out and not sure what to do with the kids? Bring them to Shaker Heritage Society for this FREE Museum activity. Move and Shake in this 45 minute class. Taught by Rachelle Smith-Stallman.\n\nInspired by the joyful rhythm of the Shakers\, kids jump in\, shake it out\, and explore funky movement—growing confidence\, creativity\, and community.
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/schools-out-museums-on-move-shake/
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SUMMARY:Stained Glass Potted Plant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Lack a green thumb? No problem! Make a beautiful stained glass plant that can survive your gardening skills.\n\nExplore the beauty of nature with the art of stained glass in this hands-on\, beginner friendly class. Glass pieces will be pre-cut and the techniques of copper foiling and soldering will be taught. Using a 6″ terra cotta pot\, various shades of green glass\, resin\, wire\, and styrofoam\, you will have created a plant that never needs watering. If you’ve ever wanted to learn the art of stained glass\, this is the perfect class for you.\n\n\n\nNo experience needed. All materials and tools will be provided. Please wear old clothes for resin work. \nPlease register online at Eventbrite.com!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/stained-glass-potted-plant-workshop/
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SUMMARY:"Hoppy" Easter Cookie Decorating Class
DESCRIPTION:Looking for some Easter-themed fun? In this class\, you’ll learn the art of royal icing cookie decorating with adorable Easter designs!\n\n\n\nHop on over and join us for an egg-citing sugar cookie decorating class! We’ll start right on time so everyone has plenty of time to decorate and ask questions. \nLocation: Shaker Heritage Society\, 25 Meeting House Rd\, Albany\, NY 12211 \nFree parking available on site. \nAges 7+ welcome. Any participant under the age of 14 must also be accompanied by an adult taking the class. \nAll cookies\, icing\, and tools are provided — just bring yourself! \nWhat does my class ticket include?  \n·       Each class comes with 6 cookies we’ll decorate (perfect for beginners!) \n·       4 icing bags with fun colors \n·       Step-by-step instructions throughout class \n·       To-go boxes to transport your creations home \n·       Q&A with icing tips\, tricks\, and dough 101 \nAllergens: The cookies include the following ingredients: all-purpose flour\, butter\, powdered sugar\, sugar\, meringue powder\, eggs\, salt\, baking powder\, corn syrup\, vanilla extract\, LorAnn princess cake and cookie emulsion\, food coloring\, and sprinkles. \nThese cookies are prepared in a kitchen that also bakes with common\, known allergens: milk\, eggs\, wheat\, and nuts. \nPlease consider your allergies before registering\, as this class may not be suitable for individuals with severe allergies. \nPlease register online at Eventbrite.com! \nAbout the Instructor:  \nJoshlin Sheridan is the owner of Meadowlark Custom Cookies and specializes in custom decorated royal icing sugar cookies. Check out some of her work and customer reviews on Instagram and Facebook: @meadowlark_custom_cookies.
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/hoppy-easter-cookie-decorating-class/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Cathead Bread Basket Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create this traditional Shaker basket that gets its name from its unique shape.\n\n\n\nA great basket for bread and rolls or as a catch all on the counter. Woven in reed\, this shorter version of a traditional Shaker Cathead Basket is 4” deep and 9” diameter with pointed or “cat ear” feet. Woven over a class mold for a perfect shape. \nNo experience needed. Suitable for 14 years and up. \nAll materials are included! \nPlease bring a bagged lunch or snacks\, we will break for approximately 30 minutes! \nRegister online at Eventbrite!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/cathead-bread-basket-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Felted Bird Yurt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you like birds? Do you wish they had a warm and cozy home? Come make one with fiber artist\, Mallory Zondag!\n\n\n\nLearn the ancient and awesome art of wet felting during this four-hour workshop! Using wool\, water\, olive oil soap and your own two hands\, you will learn how to sculpt wool into a durable\, three-dimensional form that will become your bird house. Felted wool is insulating\, dirt resistant\, repels water and is a breathable fabric\, making it the perfect material to create a cozy home for your backyard birds. \nPlease register online at Eventbrite! \nMore about the artist: \nMallory Zondag is an award-winning New York–based textile artist whose work explores the connections between nature\, the body\, and human experience through felting\, weaving\, stitching\, and sculptural forms. Exhibited internationally\, she has completed multiple residencies and leads community art programs\, including her Fiber Living Wall project. Her work is held in private collections and major institutions such as the Whitney Museum\, the National Park Service\, and the Allentown Art Museum.
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/felted-bird-yurt-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
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SUMMARY:Needle Felted Fungi Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create your own adorable mushroom!\n\n\n\nWork with local artist Mallory Zondag and learn how to sculpt with wool through that art of needle felting. During this three hour workshop you will learn how to work with wire to create an armature\, how to cover it with wool\, how to use the tools to form the wool into some fantastic fungi and finally how to mix and blend colors to bring your wooly mushroom to life! \nPlease register online at Eventbrite! \nAbout the artist: \nMallory Zondag is a mixed-media fiber artist and artist educator. Her experience with textiles while in art school led her to create both independent and community sculpture through a variety of fiber art mediums. She explores deeply personal and connective universal stories through the meditative and hands-on practices of wet felting\, weaving\, sculpting\, and stitching\, seeking to bring the ephemeral into physical being. The growth and decay of the natural world\, the duality of discomfort and attraction we feel towards it\, and humanity’s place within this dichotomy informs her dimensional textures and sculptural pieces.
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/needle-felted-fungi-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:"We Go Together" Cookie Decorating
DESCRIPTION:“We Go Together” Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Class\nCelebrate Valentine’s Day with the sweetest duos around! In this fun\, hands-on class\, you’ll decorate 6 cookies inspired by everyone’s favorite pairs — hot cocoa & doughnuts\, milk & cookies\, and cake & ice cream! Bring your sweetheart\, your bestie\, or come solo and make new cookie-loving friends!\nClass Details \n📅 Date: Friday\, February 13th\, 6–8 PM. A sweet way to celebrate Valentine’s Day decorating and celebrating with friends or loved ones! We’ll start right on time\, so everyone has plenty of time to decorate and ask questions. \n📍 Location: Shaker Heritage Society\, 25 Meeting House Rd\, Albany\, NY 12211 \nPrice: $60 per person \nAges 7+ welcome. Any participant under the age of 14 must also be accompanied by an adult taking the class. \nAll cookies\, icing\, and tools are provided — just bring yourself! \n🍪 What happens in class? In this two-hour session\, we’ll: • Learn sugar cookie & royal icing basics • Practice piping with royal icing • Receive step-by-step instructions to decorate 6 themed cookies \n⚠️ Allergens: The cookies include the following ingredients: all-purpose flour\, butter\, powdered sugar\, sugar\, meringue powder\, eggs\, salt\, baking powder\, corn syrup\, vanilla extract\, LorAnn princess cake and cookie emulsion\, food coloring\, and sprinkles. \nThese cookies are prepared in a kitchen that also bakes with common\, known allergens: milk\, eggs\, wheat\, and nuts. \nPlease consider your allergies before registering\, as this class may not be suitable for individuals with severe allergies. \nPlease register online at Eventbrite! \nAbout the Instructor:  \nJoshlin Sheridan is the owner of Meadowlark Custom Cookies\, a bakery specializing in custom decorated royal icing sugar cookies. Check out some of her work and customer reviews on Instagram and Facebook: @meadowlark_custom_cookies.
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/we-go-together-cookie-decorating/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Heart Basket Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Weave a heart shaped basket\, the perfect gift or decor for Valentine’s Day!\n\nLearn to make this unique heart shaped basket using natural and red reed just in time for Valentine’s Day. This basket measures approximately 6” across by 4” deep\, a perfect size for candy\, cookies or trinkets.\n\n\n\nNo experience needed! \nPlease register online at Eventbrite!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/heart-basket-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T074655
CREATED:20251120T201353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T165321Z
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SUMMARY:Starburst Barn Quilt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Darcy Leigh of The Creative Jam! \nCreate a stunning Welcome Starburst 18-inch round wood barn quilt \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll paint and assemble your quilt from pre-cut wood pieces\, then finish it off with a sturdy hanger so it’s ready to display. \nWhile each design will be the starburst featured above\, your colors are entirely up to you. You can go with classic red\, white\, and blue\, soft pastels\, brilliant rainbow\, or something completely unexpected with patterns and blends. Make it your own masterpiece. \nAll materials are included\, no experience needed — we’ll guide you step-by-step. Just bring yourself and your creativity. \nPlease register online at Eventbrite!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/starburst-barn-quilt-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T130000
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SUMMARY:Dot Mandala Mug Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Paint a stunning dot mandala with MaryMargaret of Dots4Days!\n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun day of painting a beautiful dot mandala on a 12 oz. ceramic mug. This is the perfect time of year for it. Cozy up by the fire with your favorite hot beverage and enjoy your amazing artwork. \nMugs will be black\, pictured below. Design will be similar to the green one featured above. All materials included! \nWorkshop will be located on the second floor of the Meeting House in the Resource Library. \nRegister online at Eventbrite!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/dot-mandala-mug-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000
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CREATED:20250814T181313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T160231Z
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SUMMARY:Stained Glass Holiday Ornament Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the magic of stained glass in this fun\, beginner-friendly workshop! You’ll create your very own gnome and tree ornament to brighten your home or give as a heartfelt gift. No experience needed—patterns and all supplies are included. Just bring your creativity and enjoy! \nPlease reserve your tickets at Eventbrite.com! \nSpace is limited!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/stained-glass-holiday-ornament-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T150000
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CREATED:20250916T185630Z
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SUMMARY:Stained Glass Winter Suncatcher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This class is perfect for people of all crafting abilities! Suncatchers measure 2″ x11″. You will learn the basic stained glass techniques needed to complete this winter themed suncatcher. All materials are provided\, glass is precut and colors preselected by the instructor. \nPlease bring gloves\, a mask\, and wear closed toed shoes. \nSpace is limited! \nPlease purchase tickets at Eventbrite.com!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/stained-glass-winter-suncatcher-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T130000
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CREATED:20250925T150918Z
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SUMMARY:Schools Out\, Musuems On: Cursive & Calligraphy
DESCRIPTION:Is school closed and you’re not sure what to do with your kids? Look no further! Come to Shaker Heritage Society for a FREE Museum Day. On November 11th\, from 10am – 1pm\, we will be hosting a FREE dive into the secret language of adults. Where kids of all ages will learn the basics of cursive and calligraphy. Kids will have the opportunity to try out their new skills on a real slate chalk board and also on paper. Kids will test their cursive reading skills on copies of hand-written Shaker journal entries. \nFor more information email educator@shakerheritage.org or call 518-456-7890!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/schools-out-musuems-on-cursive-calligraphy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T140000
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CREATED:20250828T160935Z
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SUMMARY:No Sew Quilted Ornament Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Love fabric but don’t sew? Join us for a fun\, no-sew workshop where you’ll create beautiful fabric ornaments using just a foam ball\, straight pins\, and your creativity. With several fabric colors and patterns to choose from\, you’ll design a one-of-a-kind keepsake perfect for gifting or decorating this holiday season. All materials are provided\, along with resources to make more at home. \nMaterial fee is required. Please purchase with your admission. \nTickets available online at Eventbrite!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/no-sew-quilted-ornament-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T130000
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CREATED:20250925T165132Z
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SUMMARY:Needle Felted Animals
DESCRIPTION:Join the talented fiber artist Mallory Zondag and learn how to sculpt with wool through the art of needle felting during this three hour workshop. You will gain skills in shaping and sculpting wool with the felting tools\, blending colors and creating facial features and other forms like wings and ears. Animal design can range from realistic to animated. Materials will be provided to turn your new friend into an ornament or leave it as a standing decoration! All materials are provided\, and no experience is necessary to participate! \nPlease purchase tickets online at Eventbrite! \nMore about Mallory: \nMallory Zondag is a mixed-media fiber artist and artist educator. Her experience with textiles while in art school led her to create both independent and community sculpture through a variety of fiber art mediums. She explores deeply personal and connective universal stories through the meditative and hands-on practices of wet felting\, weaving\, sculpting\, and stitching\, seeking to bring the ephemeral into physical being. The growth and decay of the natural world\, the duality of discomfort and attraction we feel towards it\, and humanity’s place within this dichotomy informs her dimensional textures and sculptural pieces.
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/needle-felted-animals/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T130000
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SUMMARY:Dot Mandala Trinket Tray Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Dots4Days in creating a beautiful dot mandala trinket (jewelry) tray. Dot Mandala is a meditative art form people have used for centuries\, attendees will decorate a 4 inch dish to place near their bedside table\, kitchen or bathroom sink\, to temporarily hold their jewelry while washing hands\, cooking or sleeping. You will learn the basic designs that people from Celtic\, Native American\, Indian\, and many other cultures throughout history have used to embellish their worlds. Materials\, tools\, and instruction will be provided. \n  \nPlease purchase tickets online at Eventbrite!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/dot-mandala-trinket-tray-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T074655
CREATED:20250925T135956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T143955Z
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SUMMARY:Manifestations: A Shaker Ghost Tour
DESCRIPTION:250 years ago\, eight Shakers fled England\, bound for New York in hopes of finding religious freedom. Named for their trembling “religious ecstasies\,” the Shakers received gifts of revelation; communications from the spirit world. Led by a woman whom they called\, “Mother Ann”\, they were subject to bloody persecution. Shakers were beaten\, imprisoned\, abducted\, and chased out of town on both sides of the Atlantic. Undeterred\, they persevered to build their vision of Heaven-on-Earth right here\, in Albany. We invite you to join us as we pull back the veil separating this world from the next at America’s First Shaker Settlement. \nTours are on Oct. 17\, 18\, 19\, 24\, & 25 at 5:30pm. \n*This ghost tour touches on sensitive topics including sickness\, mental illness\, suicide\, physical abuse\, religious persecution\, and death\, both of children and of adults. If these topics hit too close to home\, we hope that you will take good care and join us for a regular tour another time \nTickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/manifestations-a-shaker-ghost-tour-5/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T143000
DTSTAMP:20260605T074655
CREATED:20250829T182201Z
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SUMMARY:West Family Specialty Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Watervliet Shaker West Family was the last to be organized\, in 1810\, and the first to close\, in 1914. When the buildings were rehabilitated in the 1940s for private residential use\, the upper floors of the Dwelling House were not altered for apartments. The tour will introduce the history of the West Family and will include a visit to the former bedrooms\, Meeting Room\, and attic storage areas. Participants must be able to climb several flights of stairs. \nSpace is limited! \nReserve your ticket online at Eventbrite!
URL:https://home.shakerheritage.org/event/west-family-specialty-tour/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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