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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. 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.