These workshops have been canceled. If you had registered, please check your email for additional information or email [email protected].

Teachers are invited to join us for hands-on workshops on October 23, 2025! Pre-registration is required; see below for details.

A Taste of Early Fall Cooking: Gourd Soup & Long Rolls

In this hands-on class for adults, participants will prepare two classic dishes: a hearty, gourd soup, showcasing the rich sweetness of autumn squash, and a batch of long rolls that were a staple on many American tables.

As we cook, we will discuss the traditions of seasonal cooking in early America. By the end of the class, you will enjoy a warm bowl of soup, freshly baked rolls and a deeper appreciation for the resourceful, flavorful cooking of the past.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Autumnal Needle Felting

The 1830s were a time of great technological and industrial change in America. Even in Sturbridge, where sheep outnumbered people, several textile factories popped up along the rivers to speed up the textile making process. During this session, participants will try out carding wool, take a look at historic dyestuffs, and weave on a loom before moving on to the slightly more modern crafting method of needle felting. We will focus on making a needle felted squash, pumpkins, or other fall wonders; participants will receive materials to take home and try out the process again on their own.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required.