Shaker oval boxes workshop

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Hancock Shaker Village (1843 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA 01201, Pittsfield MA)

Fascinated by Shaker oval boxes? Hone your skills in crafting these iconic objects in one (or more) workshops designed for the beginner or the experienced boxmaker with instructor Bob Balcom.

OVAL BOX MAKING with instructor Bob Balcom

May 17-18, June 21-22 Beginner Boxmaking: Sizes 0-3
August 9-10 Advanced Boxmaking: Sizes 4-6
October 4-5 Advanced Boxmaking: Fixed Handle Carriers

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Learn a new skill or sharpen an existing one this season at a Hancock Shaker Village workshop. All workshops are in person at the Village and are taught by experienced and passionate instructors:

Pruning & Grafting
Photography & Painting
Blacksmithing
Basketry & Other Weaving
Painting in Plein Air
Oval Box Making
A Day in the Life: Sisters’ Work
Timberframing