Landis Valley Museum
  • Visit
    • Hours & Admissions
    • Directions
    • Plan your Visit
    • What’s Happening at Landis Valley this Week
    • School Groups
    • The Museum Store
    • Bus & Tour Groups
      • Tour Descriptions & Important Information
  • Explore
    • Site History
    • Collections
      • Research
      • Visitor Center Exhibit
    • Heirloom Seed Project
    • Site Map
  • Support
    • Become A Member
    • Donate… and Be a Part of History
    • Volunteer
  • Classes/Learning
    • Adult Learning
    • Learning for Children
      • Field Trips
        • Landis Valley School Workshops
      • Homeschool Classes
      • Scouts
  • Host Your Event
    • Weddings
    • Group or Corporate Rentals
  • Special Exhibit
  • Events
  • Contact
DONATE

Pa Dutch Pocket Workshop

  • March 21, 2020
  • Landis Valley Museum
  • 79 Views
  • 0 Likes

Colonial women carried valuables in pockets which tied around their waists under their petticoats. Victorian women continued wearing them to safeguard valuables while traveling.
This workshop examines 18th and 19th century pockets with emphasis on characteristics found in those of south eastern PA.

Choosing from a selection of pre-cut fabrics, students will hand piece their pocket front and construct a full-sized pocket. Show above is one of several pocket shapes and piecing ideas available.

Class fee includes pre-cut fabrics for front; lining & backing fabrics; tape; thread;

Please bring to the workshop: needles, pins, thimble if used, water soluble marking pen, tape measure, thread & fabric scissors; your lunch and beverage.

Check in at the Landis Valley Museum Store by 9:45 a.m. Class is located upstairs.

Please note that class size is limited.

Cancellation Policy: All materials must be pre-purchased by the instructor; therefore, cancellations can only be refunded prior to sales-end date. Refunds can be requested through Brown Paper Tickets up to 12 hours after purchase. After that grace period and before the sales-end date, refunds will be issued via a paper check from the Landis Valley Associates, less a $20 non-refundable processing fee. Please contact landisvalley@gmail.com or 717-569-0401 to request your refund. We reserve the right to cancel a class due to insufficient registration. In that case, students can use funds already spent towards the cost of another class or receive a full refund.

Lynnette Miller is an independent textile consultant and educator. A member of the Costume Society of America, she focuses on promoting accuracy in historic interpretation, especially 18th and 19th century clothing construction and fit. She conducts clothing and millinery workshops for living history organizations and historic sites, including winter craft classes and Summer Institute at Landis Valley. Lynnette can often be found demonstrating in the Textile Crafts barn at Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum.



Brown Paper Tickets Ticket Widget Loading…

Click Here to visit the Brown Paper Tickets event page.



Paint Night with Simone Brouse
Needle Felting class at Landis Valley – Bunny
  • Calendar of Events
  • Become A Member
  • Volunteer
  • Host Your Event
  • Contact
  • Media
  • eNews Signup

2451 Kissel Hill Road  |  Lancaster, PA 17601  |  Phone: 717.569.0401  |  Museum Store: 717.569.9312

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum CommissionLandis Valley Village & Farm Museum is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission: Tom Wolf, Governor; Nancy Moses, Chair; Andrea Lowery, Executive Director. The museum works in partnership with the Landis Valley Associates, a registered charitable organization.

Copyright © 2019, Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum

Contact Facility Rental Coordinator

Enter your full name

Enter a valid email

the topic of your message

Enter a brief message

Contact Group Sales

Enter your full name

Enter a valid email

the topic of your message

Enter a brief message

Contact Weddings Coordinator

Enter your full name

Enter a valid email

the topic of your message

Enter a brief message

Contact Farm and Gardens

Enter your full name

Enter a valid email

the topic of your message

Enter a brief message

Contact the Museum Store

Enter your full name

Enter a valid email

the topic of your message

Enter a brief message

Contact the Site Director

Enter your full name

Enter a valid email

the topic of your message

Enter a brief message

Contact the Membership Coordinator

Enter your full name

Enter a valid email

the topic of your message

Enter a brief message

Contact The Education Coordinator

Enter your full name

Enter a valid email

the topic of your message

Enter a brief message

Contact the Marketing & Events Coordinator

Enter your full name

Enter a valid email

the topic of your message

Enter a brief message

Contact the Museum Curators

Enter your full name

Enter a valid email

the topic of your message

Enter a brief message

Contact Visitor Services

Enter your full name

Enter a valid email

the topic of your message

Enter a brief message

Contact the Volunteer Coordinator

Enter your full name

Enter a valid email

the topic of your message

Enter a brief message

Request for General Information

If inquiring to a specific department or staff member, please select the appropriate department tab.

Book Your Site Tour Today

Enter your full name

Enter a valid email

the topic of your message

Enter a brief message

Subscribe to Landis Valley eNews

Get the latest on events, classes, and special news from Landis Valley Museum in your inbox. (You can unsubscribe at any time.)


By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Landis Valley Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, PA, 17601, http://www.landisvalleymuseum.org. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact