2451 Kissel Hill Road     Lancaster, PA 17601     Phone: 717.569.0401     Fax: 717.560.2147     Weathervane Museum Store: 717.569.9312

















Preserving
Pennsylvania
German
Culture


10- 01- 2009
February 12-14, 2010 Annual Winter Institute AVAILABLE NOW

Dates Of Event: February 12-14, 2010 June 14-18. 2010
WINTER INSTITUTE CLASSES

Landis Valley Museum presents its 13th annual Winter Institute, Friday thru Sunday, February 12 – 14, 2010

“Loved the classes and instructors . . . meet lots of old friends and make new fun crafts.” Institute participant

“I’m going to tell friends . . . and anyone I know who’s crafty.”
Institute participant

"Landis Valley Associate members receive advanced registration and first opportunity to enroll in Winter Institute classes through December 15, 2009 as a benefit of membership. Registrations are recorded in order of arrival. Non-members who have registered for Winter Institute classes will be placed on a waiting list and contacted after December 15, 2009 if spaces for their chosen session(s) are still available. To become a LVM member today and receive advanced registration opportunities, click on 'Join and Support'."

The 2010 Summer Institute brochure will be added to the website as soon as it is available. Please call 717-569-0401 ext 212 for more information.

Cost for Event: Please call for more information

Contact Person: Timothy Essig
Contact Email: tessig@state.pa.us
Contact Phone: 717-569-0401 ext 212


01- 01- 2010
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays - New Winter Hours

During the months of January and February, Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum has new winter hours. We are open Wednesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 to 5:00 and Sundays 12:00 to 5:00. We are closed Mondays and Tuesdays, except Monday, January 18, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and February 15, President's Day. Both days the museum is open from 9:00 to 5:00. For more information, please contact the museum at 717-569-0401.


01- 20- 2010
Folk Art and Friendship Classes at the Weathervane Store

Dates Of Event: Saturdays
February 20,27, March 6, 20, April 10,17,24
Times of Event:
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Saturdays

February 20 - Rug Hooking
February 27 - Handpainted Ceramic Tiles
March 6 - Punch Needle
March 20 - Punch Tin Easter Basket
April 10 - Paper Stars
April 17 - Papercutting-Scherenschnitte
April 24 - Straw Art

Cost for Event: Please call the Weathervane Store for more details

Contact Person: The Weathervane Museum Store
Contact Email: weathervane@dejazzd.com
Contact Phone: 717-569-9312


01- 27- 2010
Educational Classes for Home School Students

Dates Of Event: Wednesdays

January 27, Domestic Crafts
February 3, Wool and Weaving
Febraury 10, Flax and Spinning
February 17, Tavern Cooking
Febraury 24, Farm Life
March 3, German Folk Art
Times of Event: 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon

These educational workshops are designed to introduce Home School students to Pennsylvania German domestic and farm life - with a nique hands-on approach. Classes meet PA academic standards.

$20 per student, per class or $100 for all six weeks (a savings of $20)

Pre-registration required

Cost for Event: $20 per student per class

Contact Person: Sheri Brown
Contact Email: c-sbrown@state.pa.us
Contact Phone: 717-569-0401 ext 228


02- 06- 2010
Be My Valentine

Dates Of Event: Saturday, Febraury 6, 2010
Times of Event: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Learn how Valentine's Day was celebrated throughout history. Create Valentine presents from Colonial, Victorian and present day traditions.

Prior registration only - no walk-ins

Best suited for children ages 7-17 and their parents

Cost for Event: Family Fun Price: $25.00 per family; $20.00 for LVA families; $10.00 for individuals

Contact Person: Sheri Brown
Contact Email: c-sbrown@state.pa.us
Contact Phone: 717-569-0401 ext 228


02- 13- 2010
Victorian Valentine Dinners

Dates Of Event: Saturday, February 13
Sunday, February 14

Seats are still available!
Times of Event: Begins at 6pm

For more information please click on flyer below.

Cost for Event: $140/couple

Contact Person: Cindy Kirby-Reedy
Contact Email: c-creedy@state.pa.us
Contact Phone: 717-581-0591


02- 15- 2010
Open - President's Day

Dates Of Event: Monday, February 15, 2010
In observance of President's Day holiday, the museum will be open. For more information please contact the museum at 717-569-0401 ext 216.

Contact Person: Timothy Essig
Contact Email: tessig@state.pa.us
Contact Phone: 717-569-5783


03- 20- 2010
Fun with Fibers

Dates Of Event: Saturday, March 20
Times of Event: 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon

Felting and wreath making will be the highlight of this early spring workshop. Learn how to create a felt ball and use processed wool and flax to decorate a small wreath.

Prior registration only - no walk-ins

Best suited for children ages 7-17 and their parents

Cost for Event: Family Fun Price: $25.00 per family; $20 for LVA families; $10.00 for individuals

Contact Person: Sheri Brown
Contact Email: c-sbrown@state.pa.us
Contact Phone: 717-569-0401 ext 228


2010
Scout Badge Workshops

DOWNLOAD DETAILS HERE

Contact Person: Sheri Brown
Contact Email: c-sbrown@state.pa.us
Contact Phone: 717-569-0401 ext 228


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