Summer Institute 2024
Are you looking for something fun and meaningful to do this summer? How about a summer camp for grownups? The Institute at Landis Valley Summer term offers something different for life long learners! The mission of Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum is to preserve and share the history and material culture of the Pennsylvania Germans. The Institute at Landis Valley is an integral part of the Museum’s mission.
The Institute Summer term, July 5-7, 2024, will offer seven classes and a lecture. Choose from classes that vary in length from one to three days. Explore how Flax growing in the field is transformed into fabric with an in-depth three-day workshop. Other classes included Theorem painting, Basket Weaving, De Schtaan – a PA German form of embroidery using a tin form, False Grain Painting and Fraktur. A lecture and book signing with Cindy Conner, author of Homegrown Flax and Cotton: DIY Guide to Growing, Processing, Spinning & Weaving Fiber to Cloth. Experts in their individual disciplines teach all workshops. Each day will start with time to meet with other participants while enjoying coffee and donuts.
This Terms Schedule (Click on the title for more information)!
July 5, 6 & 7, 2024 July 6, 2024 July 7, 2024 July 5, 2024 July 5, 2024 July 5, 2024 July 6, 2024 Proceeds benefit the Museum. Discount for Landis Valley Associates Members. To find out to to be become a member please click below The Institute at Landis Valley Irwin and Susan Richman Scholarship for Flax: Field to Fabric workshop: Irwin and Susan Richman are dedicated to making The Institute at Landis Valley financially accessible to everyone. The scholarship will cover a percentage of tuition to attend Flax: Field to Fabric. To apply for the scholarship please email Terry Kreider Terry.Kreider@landisvalleyassoicates.org Include your name, contact information, why you are interested in this class, how you will use the knowledge. Deadline to apply is May 31, 2024. Thank you to our sponsors: Business and individual Sponsorships to support The Institute at Landis Valley are available, please click below to find out how you can be a part of The Institute at Landis Valley!