Demonstrations
Traditional Craft Demonstrations
In many of the historic buildings, you can watch and talk to traditional artisans as they demonstrate crafts that were part of everyday life for both the Shakers and their “Worldly” counterparts. Admission staff will provide the demonstration schedule when you arrive.Traditional crafts-demonstrations include:
- Broom making
- Letterpress Printing
- Oval box-making
- Woodworking and chair taping
- Spinning
- Weaving
- Rug Braiding
- Rug Hooking
- Sewing