Archbold, OH – Again this winter a special craft program will allow guests to “Discover Handmade” at Sauder Village. From February through mid-April craftsmen will present free demonstrations on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Sauder Village Welcome Center.
“If you miss watching our spinner, weaver, basket maker or other craftsmen at work, you’re sure to enjoy our Discover Handmade program planned this winter,” shared Kim Krieger, PR/Media Relations Specialist. “We look forward to having guests join us for these free demonstrations and some great shopping as well!”
Craft demonstrations will vary each week throughout the winter. The demonstrations planned in February include bobbin lace and tatting on February 7 and woodcarving on February 14. Later in the month guests can watch rug hooking on February 21 and weaving on a floor loom on February 28. March craft demonstrations include Native twining and finger weaving, spinning, knitting and broom making. Early in April guests can learn more about spinning and basket making. A complete schedule of programs is posted online at www.saudervillage.org.
Free “Craft Saturdays” are also planned this winter at Sauder Village. Throughout February and March there will be special “How To” projects demonstrated at Lauber’s General Store. The demonstrations will be available between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Demonstrations on the schedule include velvet art on February 7, green cleaning on February 14, habitat mat on February 21, and playhouse mat on February 28. March “Craft Saturday” programs will feature green cleaning, tea time tasting, play house reusable sticker fun and American Girl Bitty Baby Fun. A schedule of all “Craft Saturday” programs is available online as well.
“We’re pleased to have a unique slate of free craft demonstrations planned again this winter,” Krieger shared. “The tea tasting and green cleaning programs are geared toward our adult guests while the other activities are short craft activities appropriate for children. The kits or items used in the short demonstrations are available for sale for guests to try at home.”
While the Historic Village may be closed for the winter, the Shops at Sauder Village offer unique shopping opportunities year round! Throughout the winter the Gift Shop and Threads of Tradition Quilt Shop are open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lauber’s General Store is open Monday through Friday by request (stop by the Gift Shop) and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. While at Sauder Village guests may also want to visit the Sauder Store and Outlet, enjoy a delicious meal at the Barn Restaurant and pick-up some sweet treats from the Doughbox Bakery. Many great packages are also available throughout the winter at the Sauder Heritage Inn.
For more information about special events planned at Sauder Village call 800.590.9755, visit www.saudervillage.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @SauderVillage.
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