Waterford Craft School

Waterford Craft School Preserving the past. Crafting the future. šŸŗ Step into our historic spaces to learn traditional crafts from master artisans. Meaningful making starts here. šŸ› ļø

Every workshop supports the preservation of Waterford, a National Historic Landmark.

Thereā€™s something special about slowing down and stitching by hand. https://craftschool.waterfordfoundation.org/avlea-f...
03/18/2026

Thereā€™s something special about slowing down and stitching by hand. https://craftschool.waterfordfoundation.org/avlea-folk-embroidery-bookmark/
In our Avlea Folk Embroidery Bookmark workshop with Erin Rodewald Embroidery Artisan, youā€™ll be introduced to counted cross stitch while creating a beautiful bookmark designed by Krista West of Avlea Folk Embroidery. Choose from three classic folk-inspired designs and learn how to stitch on traditional evenweave fabric using cotton embroidery floss.

03/15/2026

Get creative with us April 18 in this hands on Jewelry Making Workshop https://craftschool.waterfordfoundation.org/jewelry-making-workshop-2/ with Lisette Bez from Metal & Stone Creations! Learn to shape silver wire and beads into earrings and a ring, then explore UV resin, molds, and dried florals to create beautiful nature inspired jewelry.

Lisette began her metalsmithing journey in South America and trained under Master Goldsmiths in Quito, Ecuador. Donā€™t miss the chance to learn directly from her as she shares the skills, techniques, and inspiration behind her jewelry making. Youā€™ll leave with several handcrafted pieces and new skills to keep creating!

03/11/2026

We're excited to welcome Theresa Brown from The Silk Thread this April for two Ecoprinting workshops at the Waterford Craft School. One class has already sold out, but thereā€™s still space in Ecoprint Combo Designs on Silk: Naturally & In Color. https://craftschool.waterfordfoundation.org/ecoprint-combo-designs/. Come discover how leaves and plants can create beautiful natural prints on silk and leave with a piece thatā€™s truly one of a kind.

Theresa Brown is a professional fiber artist known for creating beautiful designs on silk, wool, paper, and leather using natural dyes and low impact synthetic dyes. Her work has been featured in international fiber arts publications such as Belle Armoire, and she teaches ecoprinting techniques at fiber festivals and craft schools across the country.

03/10/2026

From an actual log to a spoon you carved yourself! https://craftschool.waterfordfoundation.org/spoon-carving-2/ Watch the transformation from rough wood to finished spoon as students learn the craft step by step.

Join traditional craftsman Ian Hart, who works from his one man shop near Lexington, VA creating iron and woodwork inspired by historic traditions and the tools of early American craftsmen. Donā€™t miss the chance to learn from Ian and carve your own spoon from the log up!



03/03/2026

** Join us for Learn to Quilt: Improv Quilted Market Bag https://craftschool.waterfordfoundation.org/learn-to-quilt-improv-quilted-market-bag-2-day-workshop/ **
Talented instructor Amie Otto from Red Fox Stitchery will teach you how freeing and fun quilting can be. Amieā€™s approachable teaching style makes this workshop perfect for beginners and adventurous makers alike, guiding you step by step as you create a one of a kind, sturdy market bag using improvisational piecing techniques.

03/01/2026

Our February workshops were filled with creativity, focus, and so much beautiful handwork. Thank you to our talented instructors and wonderful students for making each class such a joy. And just as our Sunday workshops wrapped up, the snow began to fall, the perfect ending to a cozy winter weekend at the Craft School.

02/27/2026

šŸŖ”āœØ Meet Erin Rodewald and learn more about her upcoming workshop: https://craftschool.waterfordfoundation.org/patriotic-pair-an-embroidered-celebration-of-america-at-250/ āœØšŸŖ”

We are excited to welcome new instructor Embroidery Artisan Erin Rodewald to the Waterford Craft School! With more than forty years of embroidery experience, Erin is an award winning needle artist, EGA Master Craftsman candidate in Crewel, and published writer behind the Embroidery Artisan blog.

In her upcoming workshop, students will learn a dozen classic stitches while creating a festive America 250 design. If you love history and handwork, this class is for you. Come stitch with us!

Looking for something meaningful and fun this summer?Our June 22 to 26 camps are open, register your camper today!
02/26/2026

Looking for something meaningful and fun this summer?
Our June 22 to 26 camps are open, register your camper today!

Summer camp is not just for kids anymore! Wilderness Survival: The Adult Edition is our first ever summer camp designed ...
02/26/2026

Summer camp is not just for kids anymore! Wilderness Survival: The Adult Edition is our first ever summer camp designed for ages 18 and up. https://craftschool.waterfordfoundation.org/wilderness-survival-the-adult-edition/

Spend the weekend learning real outdoor skills like shelter building, fire making, navigation, foraging, and wilderness first aid. Want the full experience? Camp overnight in Waterford and put your new skills to the test!

Summer CampšŸ˜Ž at Waterford Craft School is open for ages 10 to 13 and it is going to be an unforgettable summer! https:/...
02/25/2026

Summer CampšŸ˜Ž at Waterford Craft School is open for ages 10 to 13 and it is going to be an unforgettable summer! https://craftschool.waterfordfoundation.org/camps/

Dig in at Herbalism Camp and explore, taste, and create with more than 20 amazing herbs. Head into the woods for Survival Adventure Camp and learn shelter building, fire making, and outdoor skills. Or stitch up the ultimate Summer Sleepover Camp projects and sew your own pillowcase, backpack, and pajama pants or shorts.

Spots fill fast. Join us June 22 - 26 and let the summer adventures begin!

02/16/2026

Last call for Stone Carving with Bethany Lee !

We are excited to offer this brand new workshop, and this week is the final opportunity to enroll. Whether you are completely new to carving or looking to build on existing skills, Bethany will guide you step by step through the process of transforming raw stone into a beautiful finished piece. Click here to sign up: https://craftschool.waterfordfoundation.org/introduction-stone-carving/

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