Learn timeless skills with the help of experts at GCV&M!
Join us at GCV&M for classes ranging from historic cooking to woodworking, and more! Experts at the Museum guide class participants to explore new hobbies and skills and give a taste of life in the 19th Century.
Back by popular demand for our 50th Anniversary year, select “Historic Trades Experiences” and spend a day or two alongside a tradesperson in costume in the blacksmith, cooper, woodworker, or broom making shop!
Garden Workshops
While flowers bloom primarily in the warmer months, there’s something to learn from GCV&M’s historic gardeners all year long.
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Historic Trades Workshops
Metal, wood, ink, broomcorn, leather, and hops, alongside ingenuity and practice, are the ingredients in these trades workshops!
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Fiber Arts Workshops
From sheep to shawl and finer fiber work, GCV&M’s expert interpreters offer classes that include yarn dyeing and spinning, embroider, and quilting.
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Historic Trades Experiences
Don a historic costume and spend a day – or two – behind-the-scenes alongside a tradesperson in the Historic Village. Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience, learn about the trade with hands-on practice, and take home what you make.
| Trades Experience | Length | Number Available | Experience Cost for Weekend Day(s) | Experience Cost for Weekday(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Blacksmith |
2 days |
2 remaining |
Members $335, Non-members $375 |
Members $315; Non-members $350 |
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Cooper |
2 days |
2 remaining |
Members $290; Non-members $325 |
Members $270; Non-members $300 |
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Beginner Woodworking |
2 days |
4 remaining |
Members $290; Non-members $325 |
Members $270; Non-members $300 |
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Wood turning, Stool |
2 days |
2 remaining |
Members $335; Non-members $375 |
Members $315; Non-members $350 |
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Broom making |
1 day |
4 remaining |
Members $135; Non-members $150 |
Members $110; Non-members $125 |
What will my day look like? Each experience is unique and varies based on student knowledge and daily programming. Generally, you’ll arrive at 9am and head to the Costume Shop for your historic costume, then attend Morning Meeting, our daily gathering of Interpreters. You’ll spend 10am – 4pm (with a lunch break!) in the trade building learning and working alongside the tradesperson. At the end of the day, you’ll return your costume then wrap up about 4:30pm.
Experiences are for a single adult student and scheduled based on interpreter/student availability and Museum calendar during open hours; costumes are optional and may require a fitting appointment. Black out dates include large field trip weekdays in May and June, Thursdays in August, and weekend special event days.
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Historic Foodways Workshops
Get in on the action in our historic kitchens! Historic cooks offer hands-on learning experiences utilizing receipts, tools, methods, and techniques from the 19th Century. Workshops include baking, cooking, cheesemaking, and more.
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It pays to be a Member
Museum Members receive free daily admission to GCV&M, guaranteed access to special events, discounts on classes, and more!