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.

Hart Square has a no-refund policy unless a class is canceled.

Long Leaf Pine Needle Ornament
November 8th - Morning
In this hands-on longleaf pine needle basketry workshop, you will have the opportunity to connect with local, natural materials while making an ornament...
Long Leaf Pine Needle Ornament
November 8th - Afternoon
In this hands-on longleaf pine needle basketry workshop, you will have the opportunity to connect with local, natural materials while making an ornament...
Design, Carve, Stamp: Block Printing Cards
November 8th
Carve your own printing blocks and learn techniques to make a set of custom...
Wallet: The Colonial Tote Bag
November 15th
Learn how to make a historical carry-all and the best grocery bag you’ll ever have...
German Feather Tree
November 15th
Learn how to make a traditional, long-lasting piece of decor that can be used year-round or given as a beautiful handmade gift...
Open Hearth Cooking: Preparing for Thanksgiving
November 15th
Use the beautiful Hart Tavern hearth to cook a holiday feast over open fire, using tools and equipment that were common in the 18th century. Join us as we roast...
Christmas Tree Luminary
November 15th - SOLD OUT
Light up your holidays with this tree luminary created from clay! Previous experience working with clay is not required...
Pottery Gingerbread House
November 15th
Create a charming gingerbread-inspired piece using simple hand-building techniques—no experience needed! In this fun and festive class, you'll...
German Feather Tree
November 22nd
Learn how to make a traditional, long-lasting piece of decor that can be used year-round or given as a beautiful handmade gift...
Pickles and Relish: Then & Now
November 22nd
Join us on an adventure full of all things pickled and fermented...
Needle-Felted Christmas Landscape Ornaments
November 22nd
Create beautiful, needle-felted landscape ornaments, using...
Barn Quilt Square
November 29th
Make a barn quilt square for your home, shed, or barn in this class with Carol Mitchell...
Everybody Sweeps! Introduction to Whisk Broom Making
December 20th
Welcome to the wonderful world of broom-making! This class will introduce you to the ages old skill of tying whisk brooms..