Event: Take your next step in learning to make bobbin lace through this intermediate level class! It is the perfect follow-up to our Beginner Bobbin Lace class. In this class, you will make a bookmark using a more complex pricking (pattern) than your first project. You will also learn how to convert the bookmark pattern to a continuous pricking for […]
Event: Community square dances are attended by young and old, couples and single people, and anyone interested in getting out, moving, listening to live music, and enjoying fellowship with others in the community. Beginners are welcome, and all dances are taught. You can help bring them to life by attending this inter-generational dance. Children must be accompanied by an adult. […]
Event: Learn to use your sewing machine by making a fun, durable tote bag that is great for carrying heavy groceries! This class is perfect for those who have a machine and want to learn how to thread it, insert the bobbin, adjust the tension, and use the two most common stitches for beginner projects. By making the tote bag, […]
Event: Join them for a behind-the-scenes tour of Hart Square Village. Our site is typically only open to members, with the exception of public events and group tours. We want to allow non-members to experience the village with a knowledgeable tour guide without having to gather a group to book a visit. So, we have introduced monthly public group tours. […]
Event: Join us in this beginner-friendly sewing class as we make historically-inspired sewing kits. All materials will be provided to make a 3-pocket “housewife,” complete with wooden string bobbins, a needle keeper, and button closure. About: Hart Square Foundation is responsible for the historic preservation of Hart Square Village and the conservation of traditional and regional arts. They host […]
Event: This fun basket is woven around a potato masher. The masher, which can be used as a handle, stays woven into the basket. Using reed, which is from the rattan vine, you will create a useful kitchen basket to hold anything such as salt and pepper, mustard and relish or medications. Also makes a great conversation piece! Beginners welcome. […]
Event: Join us for a rich cultural foodways experience rooted in Hmong tradition. Hmong cuisine is deeply tied to heritage, storytelling, and community, blending fresh ingredients with techniques passed down through generations. In this class, Hmong Chef Elizabeth Thao will share her expertise as she demonstrates the preparation of several traditional dishes, explaining their significance and the special techniques that […]
Event: Welcome to the wonderful world of broom-making! This class will introduce you to the ages old skill of tying whisk brooms. We will endeavor to tie at least three brooms -- a whisk, a cake tester/pot scrubber, and an Appalachian style broom called the "Turkey Wing." Along the way, we'll celebrate the universal practice of broom-making and have fun […]
Event: Each student will be taking home a completed 2x2 ft barn quilt square. You will have 9 samples to choose from and you will be drawing your design. Each person will be able to learn the entire process of painting and designing a barn quilt. We have about 100 different colors to choose from and we will be taping […]
Event: The Wilder Flower has opened for bands such as the SteelDrivers, Steep Canyon Rangers, and MIPSO. They play festivals such as the Earl Scruggs Fest, High Mountain Hay Fever, Albino Skunk, and Mountain Song. They also play at staple venues such as The Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, VA and The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC.
Make a basket that is great for displaying seasonal decor, collecting garden produce, or showing off your basket weaving skills in this beginner-friendly class. This gathering basket is made of reed with an oak handle . At 3" high and 16" long, the basket is wide and shallow enough to show off the beautiful, decorative base. Color choices will be […]
Kombucha is a fermented tea that boasts probiotics, prebiotics, and may be sweetened and flavored with juice, fruit, and spices. It is a great summertime refreshment. It was traditionally brewed in China, though by the early 1900s it was enjoyed throughout Russia, Germany, and much of Eastern Europe. Students will make their own kombucha to take home, including their own […]