Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Pod’s Forge Demonstration

Date: May 29, 2021
Time: 10:00 am  to  4:00 pm

Pod's Forge Demonstration

Saturday, May 29 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Forge, hammer

David Shadwick of Pod’s Forge is a master craftsman who makes the copper lanterns, brackets, wrought iron candle holders and boot scrapers that you see throughout Shaker Village. Shadwick will bring his forge out to the Village and make nails in this fun informative demonstration.

Participation is included with Admission to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Drop in anytime between 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Call 859.734.5411 or email info@shakervillageky.org for more information.

 

Needlework & Rug Making Demonstration

Date: May 22, 2021
Time: 10:00 am  to  3:00 pm

Needlework & Rug Making Demonstration - Lydia Allen

Saturday, May 22 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Needlework, Lydia Allen

Join artist Lydia Allen as she demonstrates needlework and penny rug making. This demonstration will take place outdoors, weather permitting, and guests will be able to interact with the artist and discuss her process.

Artist's Bio
The inspiration for Lydia’s wool art has been her appreciation for the intricate handwork designs from 18th and 19th century textiles.  Her wool creations incorporate themes and patterns that symbolize peace.

Lydia uses wool fabric, creating her own unique designs and patterns.  All are hand cut and stitched.  An idea comes to mind, sometimes there is a sketch, then the wool and thread come together to tell a story or share a memory.

* Demonstrations take place at the Welcome Center, and participation is included with Admission to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Call 859.734.5411 or email info@shakervillageky.org for more information.

Artist Demonstration – Bill Berryman

Date: April 24, 2021
Time: 10:00 am  to  5:00 pm

Artist Demonstration - Bill Berryman

Saturday, April 24 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bill Berryman Art

Whether looking into the face of a young Shaker girl, or a lone coat hanging against a stark, aged wall, you may sense another presence in the room when viewing Bill Berryman’s creations. Berryman weaves stories throughout his work with detailed yet simplistic images.

Join Bill Berryman as he demonstrates his artistic process through drawings and paintings. This demonstration will take place outdoors, weather permitting, and guests will be able to interact with the artist and discuss his process. A variety of Berryman's work will be available for purchase.

Artist's Statement

My current work is inspired by the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. It is composed of representational drawings and watercolors of portraits, architectural studies, still life and animals.

The Village is a place that is very special to me, and my art helps me to share it with others.

* Demonstrations take place at the Welcome Center, and participation is included with Admission to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.

Call 859.734.5411 or email info@shakervillageky.org for more information.

Pod’s Forge Demonstration

Date: April 17, 2021
Time: 10:00 am  to  4:00 pm

Pod's Forge Demonstration

Saturday, April 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Forge, hammer

David Shadwick of Pod’s Forge is a master craftsman who makes the copper lanterns, brackets, wrought iron candle holders and boot scrapers that you see throughout Shaker Village. Shadwick will bring his forge out to the Village and make nails in this fun informative demonstration.

Participation is included with Admission to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Drop in anytime between 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Call 859.734.5411 or email info@shakervillageky.org for more information.

 

Pottery Demonstration

Date: April 17, 2021
Time: 10:00 am  to  5:00 pm

Pottery Demonstration - Trish Caudill

Saturday, April 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pottery

Join potter Trish Caudill, Trish’s Dishes and More, as she demonstrates her artistic process on a pottery wheel. This demonstration will take place outdoors, weather permitting, and guests will be able to interact with the artist and discuss her process. A display of Trish's work will be available to purchase.

Artist's Statement

I have been working in clay for almost 15 years and came to find my love for clay by taking a ceramics class to fulfill a diversity course for my business degrees.

The first time I put my hands in clay I experienced a connection that I have never felt before. At that moment I knew that this is what I was suppose to do in my working life.

* Demonstrations take place at the Welcome Center, and participation is included with Admission to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Call 859.734.5411 or email info@shakervillageky.org for more information.

Soap Making Demonstration

Date: April 10, 2021
Time: 10:30 am  to  1:30 pm

Soap Making Demonstration

Saturday, April 10 @ 10:30 am & 1:30 pm
soap, handmade soap, handmade, artisanal, handmade

Artisan Tonya Tate, founder of Nature’s Bath Soap, explains and displays the Cold Process Soap Making method, along with fun and colorful bath bombs.

Participants will observe multiple stages of Tonya’s soap making, and will each leave with a sliver of cured and ready-to-use soap.

Note that this is a demonstration-only session. Items made during the demonstration will be available for purchase.

* Demonstrations take place at the Welcome Center, and participation is included with Admission to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Call 859.734.5411 or email info@shakervillageky.org for more information.

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