Rug Hooking & Spinning Demonstration

Date: April 30, 2022

Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Rug Hooking & Spinning Demonstration

Saturday, April 30 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Rug Hooking, Sheep rug hooking, Shaker Village rug hooking

Learn about traditional rug hooking and spinning with fiber artist Fran Decker. Join in on the fun and learn how these beautiful pieces are made. Fran’s work will be available for purchase at the Welcome Center.

Fran is a local fiber artist who was an artist in residence at Shaker Village for several years. Her concentration has been on the traditional art of rug hooking, where she combines her love of wool with the history of Shaker rug makers.

Currently, her series "From Sheep to Sheep" uses raw wool sheared at the Village from Rambouillet and Shetland sheep. She processes their fleece into yarn and then "hooks" the wool into images of the sheep that the fleece came from.

* 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.

Astronomy In the Field

Date: September 16, 2022

Time: 8:00 pm

Astronomy in the Field

Friday, September 16 | After Sunset

Join the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club to view the wonders of the night sky. Using a variety of telescopes, on clear nights you will be able to observe objects within our solar system, as well as a wide variety of deep space objects. Knowledgeable club members will ensure you are informed and inspired!

Each viewing is free to the public, and weather dependent. If there is a chance of cloud cover, please call the day of the program to confirm viewing.

Minors should have adult supervision.

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

Astronomy In the Field

Date: August 20, 2022

Time: 8:00 pm

Notice: This event has been cancelled due to weather. Please call 859. 734.5411 for any questions.

Astronomy in the Field

Saturday, August 20 | After Sunset

Each viewing is free to the public and weather dependent. If there is a chance of cloud cover, please call the day of the program to confirm viewing.

Minors should have adult supervision.

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

Astronomy In the Field

Date: July 23, 2022

Time: 8:00 pm

Astronomy in the Field

Saturday, July 23 | After Sunset

Each viewing is free to the public and weather dependent. If there is a chance of cloud cover, please call the day of the program to confirm viewing.

Minors should have adult supervision.

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

Astronomy In the Field

Date: May 28, 2022

Time: 8:00 pm

Astronomy in the Field

Saturday, May 28 | After Sunset

Join the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club to view the wonders of the night sky. Using a variety of telescopes, on clear nights you will be able to observe objects within our solar system, as well as a wide variety of deep-space objects. Knowledgeable club members will ensure you are informed and inspired!

Each viewing is free to the public and weather-dependent. If there is a chance of cloud cover, please call the day of the program to confirm viewing.

Minors should have adult supervision.

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

Astronomy in the Field – Cancelled

Date: April 30, 2022

Time: 8:00 pm

Astronomy in the Field

Event has been cancelled due to inclement weather forecast. Join us May 28th for the next Astronomy event.

Each viewing is free to the public and weather dependent. If there is a chance of cloud cover, please call the day of the program to confirm viewing.

Minors should have adult supervision.

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