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Old Sturbridge Village, Adult Workshops
April 16
The 2024-2025 school year marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the groundbreaking Museum Education Center at Old Sturbridge Village. During the last 50 years, countless students have come through our doors to participate in hands-on activities. If you remember your grade-school field trip, maybe it’s time to come back and participate in another workshop, all grown up!
Trades: Tin Embossing
Date: April 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Members: $40 | Non-members: $50
Embossing, or the process of creating a raised design, was a popular art form in the 19th century, used to embellish paper, metal, and leather. Use simple methods and tools to create an embossed tin work of art. Participants will look at tin items made in the Village that were important to people in the 1830s, as well as embossed artifacts from the collection. Workshop will last approximately two hours. Please note that the Village closes at 4:00 p.m. on this day and you must park at Museum Ed to access the building.
Important details for all workshops:
- Workshops take place in the Museum Education Building and guests can park in the Museum Ed lot. View map
- Workshops are designed for ages 14+
- Fees include material costs
- Wine and seasonal mocktails will be served during each program
- Space is limited and pre-registration is required
- Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel your workshop tickets. As these workshops are in high demand, refunds for workshop fees will only be given up to one week prior to the event date, or in the case of cancellation by Old Sturbridge Village.
Special thanks to Cornerstone Bank for sponsoring the celebration of Museum Ed’s 50th Anniversary!
