HANDS-ON HISTORY: CRAFT SERIES @ Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

New Craft Programs @ Fosterfields Living Historical Farm @MorrisParksNJ

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Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600

Register here.

  • Date: Saturday, January 15—Thursday, March 31
  • Time: Times vary.
  • Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960.
  • Cost: Costs vary.
  • Contact: Preregistration is required. For more info, call 973-326-7645.

Thursday Programs

Thursday, January 27: Hand Spinning with Wool, Flax and Cotton – Adults.

Learn traditional ways to create yarn from wool, flax, and cotton!  See how the fibers are prepared for spinning, then use your own drop spindle to create yarn!  Take a whirl on the spinning wheel.  No experience necessary, all supplies provided.

Thursday, February 10: The Ancient Craft of Weaving – Adults.

Create your very own unique textile piece to take home!  Learn how the tapestry loom works.  No experience necessary, all supplies provided. 

Thursday, March 31: The Art of Tea Blending – Adults.

Join us for a wonderful cuppa tea!  Learn the history of tea and create your own original blend to take home.  No experience necessary, all supplies provided.

Related: GIFTS FROM THE HEART – TEA BAGS

Saturday Programs

Saturday, January 15: Decorative Stenciling Workshop – All ages.

Explore the art of decorative stenciling in this workshop!  Discover what stenciling was used for and use paint to create your own stencil art work. Please wear older clothes, as we will be working with paint. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.

Saturday, February 12: Victorian Valentine Craft – All Ages.

Celebrate Valentines Day by creating your own Victorian valentine!  Using pressed flowers, Victorian stickers, and other supplies, impress your loved one with this festive craft!  No experience necessary, all supplies provided.

Saturday, February 19: Natural Dyeing with Flowers and Bugs – Adults.

Come dye with us!  Learn how to create natural dyes using flowers and bugs.  Everyone gets to take swatches home at the end of program.  Please wear older clothes, as the dyes are permanent. No experience necessary, all supplies provided. 

Saturday, March 5: Artisan Soap Making – Adults.

Create your own custom soap blend in this workshop!  Learn how soap is made and then craft your own to bring home. No experience necessary, all supplies provided. 

Related: How to Make Soap

VICTORY GARDENS