Birds of the Palisades

Date: May 5, 2023

Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Birds Of The Palisades

Friday, May 5 | 1-4:00 pm

Join our Preserve Team to learn how to identify grassland songbirds by sight, sound, behavior and habitat. This program takes place during peak migration in our converted native prairie and adjoining forest edges. Participants will gain training for Global Big Day and other citizen science birding programs.

For this program, we are partnering with our friends at Floracliff Nature Sanctuary to highlight birds of the Kentucky River Palisades region. Join us from 8-11:00 a.m. for a morning birding hike at Floracliff (purchase tickets here) that will feature woodland songbirds and migrating warblers, then head out to Shaker Village for the 1-4:00 p.m. program.

Cost: $15

Sales Closed

Please dress for a day of warm-weather hiking with sturdy shoes. We encourage you to bring sun protection, water, light snacks and binoculars. Adult supervision is required for anyone under 18.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Shaker Wooden Boxes Demonstration

Date: April 8, 2023

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Shaker Wooden Box Demonstration

Saturday, April 8, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Eric Havener and Steve Wathan of Lincoln Trail Woodworks will be at the Village making our iconic Shaker wooden boxes. Havener apprenticed with retired box craftsman David Kramer and is carrying on the tradition of fine craftsmanship.

Lincoln Trail Woodworks' oval boxes will be available for purchase at the Welcome Center.

Demonstrations take place at the Welcome Center. Participation is included with Admission to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.

Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Painting Demonstration

Date: May 20, 2023

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Painting Demonstration

Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wildflowers and Oak, Marianna McDonald, Shaker Village art

Sycamore Trail, Marianna McDonald, Shaker Village art

Learn painting techniques with local artist, Marianna McDonald. Join in on the fun and learn how the beauty of Shaker Village has influenced some of her beautiful pieces. Marianna’s work will be available for purchase at the Welcome Center.

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 [email protected] for more information.

Blacksmith Demonstration

Date: June 24, 2023

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Blacksmith Demonstration

Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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 to the Village and make nails in this fun, informative demonstration.

Participation is included with Admission to Shaker Village.

Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Pottery Demonstration

Date: June 24, 2023

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Pottery Demonstration - Trish Caudill

Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join potter Trish Caudill 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.

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 supposed 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 [email protected] for more information.

Pottery Demonstration

Date: April 15, 2023

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Pottery Demonstration - Trish Caudill

Saturday, April 15, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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 supposed 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 [email protected] for more information.