Basic Chair Taping – Footstool: Sold Out

Date: March 4, 2023

Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Basic Chair Taping - Footstool

Saturday, March 4 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Chair Taping Footstool

The Shakers used a distinctive material for crafting seats — colorful, woven strips known as “tape” or “listing.” In this workshop, you’ll get to learn the art of chair taping for yourself!

We’ll use a mix of traditional and modern materials, and you’ll walk away with a woven footstool in a color combination that’s uniquely yours. No experience necessary and all materials provided.

Pricing (includes box lunch)
Annual Passholder: $105
Non-Annual Passholder: $115

Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village and one voucher for 20% off dining at The Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservations are recommended: call 859.734.5411.

Participants must be at least 18 years of age.

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

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Behind the Scenes at the Museum

Date: February 4, 2023

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Behind the Scenes at the Museum

Five workshops in 2023

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill preserves more than 5,000 artifacts associated with the Pleasant Hill Shakers. Go behind the scenes with Shaker Village’s curator in this series of workshops to explore highlights from this unique collection.

Shaker Boxes

Boxes

Saturday, February 4 | 2-3:30 p.m.

Oval boxes are one of the most iconic items associated with the Shakers. Learn about their manufacture at specific Shaker communities and view unique examples from the Pleasant Hill collection. The Pleasant Hill Shakers also produced a number of other types of wooden boxes for the community's use, which will be explored as part of this program.

Workshop Price:
Annual Passholder: $20
Non-Annual Passholder: $30

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Shaker Rugs

Rugs

Sunday, March 26 | 2-3:30 p.m.

Shaker Village has the world's largest collection of Kentucky Shaker rugs and carpeting. Learn about the Shaker sisters’ robust textile industry in the 19th century and the beautiful rugs they created using recycled and reused materials. Discover some of the challenges in caring for historic textiles and gain practical tips about textile preservation that can be applied to your own family heirlooms.

Workshop Price:
Annual Passholder: $20
Non-Annual Passholder: $30

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Hymnals

Hymnals

Saturday, May 20 | 2-3:30 p.m.

Hymnody was a key part of Shaker life and musical composition was an approved outlet for members' creative expression. In all, the Shakers composed upwards of 10,000 songs. Explore original manuscript hymnals from the Pleasant Hill collection and learn about the Shakers' musical practices. Hear examples of lesser-known songs composed at Pleasant Hill performed by a Shaker Village Music Interpreter.

Workshop Price:
Annual Passholder: $20
Non-Annual Passholder: $30

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Shaker Religion

Religion & Spirituality

Saturday, October 28 | 2-3:30 p.m.

Religious worship and spiritual practice was a central part of life for the Pleasant Hill Shakers. View items from the Shaker Village archival collection that relate to their spiritual beliefs and practices, including spiritual journals, theological tracts and membership records.

Workshop Price:
Annual Passholder: $20
Non-Annual Passholder: $30

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Shaker Silk

Silk

Saturday, November 18 | 2-3:30 p.m.

Sericulture was an important part of the Pleasant Hill sisters' work and they produced beautiful silk fabrics in vibrant colors. Learn the basics of silk cultivation and view an assortment of garments and accessories that the Shakers produced from their silk.

Workshop Price:
Annual Passholder: $20
Non-Annual Passholder: $30

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This program is for ages 16 and up. Those under age 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. The program will feature a curated selection of artifacts from the Shaker Village collection that are not otherwise on display. Due to occupancy limits and space restraints in our collections storage facility, the program will be held in one of Shaker Village’s historic buildings. Food, drink, pens and bags will not be permitted in the program venue.

Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village and one voucher for 20% off dining at the Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservations recommended: call 859.734.5411. All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. For additional questions please call 859.734.5411.

Cross Stitch Shaker Samplers

Date: February 25, 2023

Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Cross Stitch Shaker Samplers

Saturday, February 25 | 1-5:00 p.m.

cross stitch sampler

Delve into needlework with a Shaker cross stitch sampler! Young women in the 19th century often stitched samplers as one of their first needlework projects, learning key sewing skills. Shaker samplers will be discussed broadly and then participants will take a close look at some original Shaker samplers from the Shaker Village collection. Due to their fragility, these samplers are seldom on display – this is a rare opportunity to view them. Participants will then begin on their own samplers, working a reproduction of Shaker Village’s Mary Payne sampler.

All participants will receive a kit with all necessary materials. If registered for the program by Friday, February 10, participants will have the option of choosing between 32 count linen or 16 count Aida as their fabric. Participants should have a basic understanding of cross stitch, other embroidery techniques, or sewing.

Price:
Annual Passholder: $65
Non-Annual Passholder: $75

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Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village and one voucher redeemable for 20% off dining at the Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservations recommended to assure availability: call 859.734.5411.

This workshop is for ages 16 and up. Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. For additional questions call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected].

Geologic Walk Through Time – Sold Out

Date: February 25, 2023

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Geologic Walk Through Time

Saturday, February 25 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

3 March 23 - Geologic Walk Through Time

Walk through millions of years of geologic time as you descend along the river road into the Kentucky River Palisades. Our guides will show how the geology of the region has shaped what we see above ground today.

Price:
Annual Passholder: $20
Non-Annual Passholder: $30

Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village and one voucher redeemable for 20% off dining at The Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservations recommended to assure availability: call 859.734.5411.

Minors must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Discovery Trek tickets will not be mailed in advance. Please check in at the Welcome Center 30 minutes prior to the activities’ scheduled start time. For additional information, please call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected].

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Archaeology Hike: Pleasant Hill Mill Sites – Sold Out

Date: February 18, 2023

Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Archaeology Hike: Pleasant Hill Mill Sites

Saturday, February 18 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Grist Mill

Grist Mill Ruins

Mills were essential for the early success and growth of the Shaker community at Pleasant Hill. On this easy guided hike in the Preserve, discover the ruins of several of these important building sites and learn how the physical landscape at Pleasant Hill provided the Shakers with perfect opportunities to develop these crucial pieces of infrastructure.

Cost:
Annual Passholder: $20
Non-Annual Passholder: $30

Participants should check in with the tour leader at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the program at the Welcome Center. All guests will then drive their personal vehicles to the Center Trailhead to begin the program.

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

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Introduction to Beekeeping – Sold Out

Date: February 11, 2023

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Introduction to Beekeeping

Saturday, February 11 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm

2 February 9 - Introduction to Beekeeping

Let Shaker Village help you learn everything needed to get started with beekeeping!

This course will teach participants about the honeybee life-cycle, choosing hive equipment and assembly, hive site selection, basic pest management, the costs of beekeeping, how to establish your first hives and what to expect in your first year as a beekeeper. Practical instruction and a variety of guides and resources will be shared. Participants will also take home a beginner beekeeping book.

Price includes a Boxed Lunch:
Annual Passholder Price: $50
Non-Annual Passholder Price: $65

Program fee includes beekeeping workshop, one complimentary admission to Shaker Village, one boxed lunch and 20% off dining at The Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Ages 14 and up are welcome; adult supervision required.

Please call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] with any questions.

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.