Folkways Program

Hart Square Foundation’s classes and workshops offer opportunities to learn about folklife, arts, traditions, and culture. This program was established in 2021 as a way to develop and foster ongoing partnerships with folklife artists and practitioners across the region. Hart Square Foundation works to partner with highly specialized artists, storytellers, and instructors.

Learning the “old ways” of art forms such as quilting, canning, and bobbin lace not only helps preserve the traditional way of doing something but also informs new material culture traditions. These courses highlight the creativity in everyday life that fills our existence with meaning.

We invite each participant to experience this art in a nurturing environment. We hope learning in our community will spark a love for preservation, self-reliance, and creativity.

Laundry Basket Class
June 21st
Join us to create your own large reed basket designed after a basket on display at Hart Square...
Floral Wall Vase Pottery Class
June 21st
Create a handbuilt wall vase ideal for displaying fresh or dried floral arrangements...
Pottery Berry Bowl
June 21st
Build your berry bowl using clay slabs and forms...
Summer Cordials & Herbal Infusions Class
June 21st
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the art and history of cordial making...
Barn Quilt Squares
June 28th
Design and paint your own colorful barn square to take home at the end of this class...
Historic Bread and Cheese Making
June 28
Step back in time and savor the art of traditional hearthside cooking in this hands-on class...
Mushroom Terrarium Workshop
June 28th
Join us as we turn old glass into something new and fun! These whimsical mushroom terrariums...
Chair Caning Class
July 19th
Have you ever wondered how to replace the woven cane bottom in a chair or stool? You can learn how to do just that in this class...
Decorative Pack Basket
July 19th
Beginners are welcome to join in and weave a sturdy, decorative pack basket...
Ceramic Christmas Ornament Making
July 19th
Begin working on your Christmas list now with beautiful ceramic ornaments...
Beginner Bobbin Lace Class
July 26th
This is your opportunity to learn a beautiful and relaxing craft and keep this ancient art alive...
Pottery Toad House
July 26th
Create a cozy space for resident frogs, toads, or even fairies! This specially designed house...
Put a Face on It Pottery Class
July 26
Your instructor will guide you through the process of creating a face on a wheel-turned cup that is sure to make you smile...
Colonial Fashions III: "Housewife" Sewing Kit
August 9th
Join us in this beginner-friendly class as we make historically-inspired sewing kits...
Barn Quilt Squares
August 30th
Design and paint your own colorful barn square to take home at the end of this class...