Come to the 1719 Hans Herr House & Museum for a folk art class on Native American beading on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Native Americans used trade beads to decorate clothing and create jewelry. Beading will be taught by Native American, Lynda Jarsocrak. Students will make a simple project. Register online at hansherr.org or by calling (717) 464-4438. Registration costs $30 and is due April… Read More

Learn how to make a split oak muffin basket on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 1719 Hans Herr House and Museum. No prior experience necessary. This class costs $50, and is due April 21. Register at www.hansherr.org or by calling (717) 464-4438. Aprende a hacer una canasta al estilo de panecillo de roble hendido ("split oak muffin") el sábado… Read More

Take up a hammer and learn how to blacksmith under the tutelage of the Herr House blacksmiths on Saturday, June 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is June 2, the class costs $65. Register at www.hansherr.org or call 717-464-4438. Toma el martillo y aprende cómo forjar artefactos en hierro bajo la tutela de los herreros de la Casa Museo Herr el sábado 17… Read More

Celebrate the Eastern Woodland Native American and local Pa. German cultures through artisan demonstrations, traditional food and good old-fashioned fun. Maize and Snitz Festival takes place on Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 1719 Hans Herr House and Museum, 1849 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street. Tickets at the site cost $13 per adult, $6 for children 7 to 12, and… Read More

Learn the art of creating natural dyes to color cotton, wool, silk or linen from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 14 at the 1719 Herr House & Museum. Dress for the weather as the class will be held outside using a wood fire. Instructors again this year will be Martha Brunner, Pennsylvania German, and Jess McPherson, Shawnee. This class costs $45; registration… Read More

Jess McPherson, Shawnee, will teach how to make cordage from natural fibers during a class at the 1719 Herr House & Museum from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 28. The class costs $30. Register by October 13 at  www.hansherr.org or by calling 717-464-4438. Jess McPherson, Shawnee, enseñará cómo hacer sogas de fibras naturales durante una clase en la Casa Mueso de Herr de… Read More

Learn how to make your own books and journals at the 1719 Herr House & Museum. Ramon Townsend will teach bookbinding during a class from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 11. Those who are interested in the class can register online at www.hansherr.org or by phone at 717-464-4438. The class costs $105. Register by October 27. Aprende a encuadernar tus propios libros… Read More