The 75th Annual Waterford Fair is October 4-6, 2019!
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS ONLINE or purchase at any Wegman’s customer service desk.
Learn to make by hand
In the historic village of Waterford
The Waterford Craft School seeks to preserve traditional methods used in craft and building arts through hands-on immersive instruction. We encourage participants to learn make-by-hand skills by offering classes to the public that are taught by experts in their fields.
The Waterford Craft School serves the educational mission of the Waterford Foundation and works with the Waterford Fair to provide opportunities for artisans to demonstrate and teach while for students to experience and learn.
Waterford Craft School Class features:
Hands-on instruction
Crafts & Building Arts
Ages 18 and up
Varying class lengths
Lunch included
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DISCOUNTS
Classes are eligible for Early Bird* and Member** discounts. Find the promotional codes in your cart after you choose your class.
*Early bird discounts expire 60 days before the start of class.
**You must be a member of the Waterford Foundation to use the Member discount. To become a member, add the Membership to your cart at checkout.
Note: Only one discount code can be applied per transaction. Discounts are not offered on mini classes.
GIVE A GREAT GIFT!
January – July 2019 CLASSES:
Introduction to the Pointed Pen Mini Class / Introduction to Soap-Making Mini Class / Introduction to Herbal Medicine Mini Class /
Introduction to Metalsmithing (Jewelry) / Shoemaking / Fireplace Restoration / Swedish Band Weaving / Outdoor Wood-Fired Brick Oven /Cake Basket /
Berry-Picking Basket / Introduction to Stained Glass / Introduction to Hand-woven Cane (Chairs) / Leatherworking 101 / Etching onto Metal (Jewelry) / Intermediate Rug-Hooking / Introduction to Dyeing / Old Time Rag Rug Weaving / Dry Stone Fence Construction/ Introduction to Calligraphy /Backyard Medicine Using Common Herbs /Oxford Punch Rug Hooking / Bat House /Container Gardening
Leather Liverpool Pocket Book
Fri. & Sat. November 15-16, 2019, create your own leather liverpool pocket book using historic methods!
Wreath-Making With Virginia Master Naturalist on December 5
Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 6PM to 8PM, make a wreath using native plants of Virginia with the Virginia Master Naturalists.
Wreath-Making With Virginia Master Naturalist on November 21
November 21, 2019 from 6PM to 8PM, make a wreath using native plants of Virginia with the Virginia Master Naturalists.
Introduction to Herbal Remedies at Sky Meadows State Park
Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Sky Meadows State Park, students will learn how to create immune-boosting and healing products using medicinal herbs.
Splint Seat Weaving at Sky Meadows State Park
Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Sky Meadows State Park, students will learn the history, origin, and preservation of woven splint seats. Students will also weave their own splint seats in class, and create a finished project to use and enjoy at home.
Holiday Oxford Punch Needle Hooking – Mini Class
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Old School in Waterford, create a bell or stocking ornament in this beginners-level Holiday Oxford Punch needle hooking class!
“This course was exactly what I hope it would be. I learned A LOT.”
“Allen was outstanding – clear, knowledgeable, understandable, interesting.”
“Wonderful course content. Gave us all hope that we will be able to repair our windows.”
“It was exactly what I hoped to learn – and I am now not at all dissuaded to tackle my own windows.”
“Karen Wychock was friendly, helpful, skilled basket maker. I liked the small class with personal attention.”
“Great lunch both days. Facility was clean and open. A lot of room.”
Become an Instructor
Join us as we aim to preserve handmade crafts such as quilting, weaving, pottery, furniture-making, basket weaving, and blacksmithing by educating the next generation of artisans. Classes in building arts are also encouraged, such as traditional construction methods, old and historic building restoration, and adaptive reuse.
Class space provided – Space appropriate for your specific class is provided for you in Waterford.
No administrative tasks – The Waterford Craft School handles all registrations and administrative tasks.
Lunch is provided – The Waterford Craft School provides lunch for students & instructors allowing you to concentrate on teaching.
Become a Member
Foundation members receive a $25 discount on a class.
