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A Demonstration of Period Tactics
Guests of all ages will step into the shoes of 18th-century soldiers to learn military drill, tactics, and engage in a mock battle from the American Revolution in Williamsburg.
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A Shoemaking Primer
Participants will receive an introduction to shoemaking and learn what you need to run a successful shop. We will cover measuring, fitting, and picking out the right materials.
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An Apprentice Founder's Workday
Learn about the daily routine of an apprentice at the Geddy Foundry by completing from start to finish a pewter spoon to take home.
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Coopering Basics
Participants will learn some of the basic skills involved in making a bucket. This will include shaping a stave and how to use a brace and bit.
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Drawing With a Compass and Rule
Craftspeople have used math to create works of art. With a simple straight edge and compass, we will demonstrate exercises used to create simple geometric forms.
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Every Child Taught to Sew
Learn a variety of stitches and how they were used in the 18th century.
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Make According to Art
Discover 18th-century insights into the practice of pharmacy and pharmacy education.
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Make a Bracelet
Make a copper bracelet with the Silversmiths.
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Make a Stitched Book and Decorative Paste Paper
Book Binders will show different types of books and book sections. Each participant will make a booklet to keep and make a paste sheet for later pickup.
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Plane Talk Workshop
Join us for an in-depth, hands-on tour and demonstration of hand planes–one of the traditional woodworker’s most indispensable tools.
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Play the Fife and Beat the Drum
Join an adult staff member of the Fifes & Drums to learn the fundamentals of fifing and/or drumming as if you were a recruit. Practice with a fife and/or drumsticks.
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Simple Stitches for Sewing Success
Hand-sewing was an essential 18th-century life skill. Participants in this class will make a sewing roll based on an 18th-century original.
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Small Cellar Stick
Join the Tin Shop in exploring the unique properties of tin-plated iron by creating a practical lighting device, a cellar stick.
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Weaving Workshop
Try your hand at weaving in this class for all levels of experience.
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