Living History

Wild Rose Glass has been creating, repairing, and teaching the age-old art of Stained Glass for over 40 years! They are a local family business that hosts workshops and classes year-round at their studio on Harker’s Island. In this hands-on class, you will learn history, tools, and techniques, and go home with your very own creation at the end of class! Learn to cut glass, use a wet grinder, foil, solder, and patina! Create one of three projects, Funky Crab, Bone Fish Spinner, and “Jumbo" Shrimp! All skill levels are welcome! We supply all materials. Please wear close-toed shoes. And if you would like to, bring your own safety glasses if possible. This class will take approximately 3 hours. Cost $85 Taught by: Kate and Chris Please contact our Welcome Center at 252-728-5225 or stop by 130 Turner Street to reserve your spot for this class.

Area canvas rugs, today known as floor cloth, had their start in 18th century England.  Initially used by the wealthy, the designs and patterns mimicked parquet flooring, tile, and marble.  Unique designs are made in a variety of styles and colors, using many techniques. The floor for our class will be painted on a piece of linoleum flooring measuring 24″x36″ Join us in learning the art and fun of these floor clothes!  Beginners welcome! The workshop will be held in the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center starting at 9:00 AM. Class limit - 8                         Material fee - $50        Taught by Donna Haggerty Please contact our Welcome Center at 252-728-5225 or stop by 130 Turner Street to reserve your spot for this class. Tickets are nonrefundable.  

Pine needle basket-making has a history spanning nearly 9,000 years, with baskets traditionally used to hold grain, crops, and other essentials. This is a beginner-level class. Supplies will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch. The workshop will be held in the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center starting at 9:30 AM. Class limit -10                      Material Fee — $60   Taught by Penny Holland. Please contact our Welcome Center at 252-728-5225 or stop by 130 Turner Street to reserve your spot for this class. Tickets are nonrefundable.

Wild Rose Glass has been creating, repairing, and teaching the age-old art of Stained Glass for over 40 years! They are a local family business that hosts workshops and classes year-round at their studio on Harker’s Island. In this hands-on class, you will learn history, tools, and techniques, and go home with your very own creation at the end of class! Learn to cut glass, use a wet grinder, foil, solder, and patina! Create one of seven projects, funky crab, fish bones, jellyfish, jumbo shrimp, starfish, sailboat, or a hummingbird! All skill levels are welcome! We supply all materials. Please wear close-toed shoes. And if you would like to, bring your own safety glasses if possible. This class will take approximately 3 hours.   Cost $85 Taught by: Kate and Chris Please contact our Welcome Center at 252-728-5225 or stop by 130 Turner Street to reserve your spot for this class.  

Take the double-decker bus to Bonehenge.  Inside Bonehenge Whale Center, visitors will walk under a pair of right whale mandibles (lower jaws) and see skeletons of different whale species in various stages of preparation. They will handle baleen, teeth, large bones, and can smell/feel whale oil. I will briefly discuss NC’s impressive whale diversity (34 species!) as well as a bit about biology, conservation, and research. I will also show examples that address the conservation issues of entanglement, ship strikes, and ingestion of plastic debris. Visitors can play some of the interactive challenges (mystery boxes, dolphin dorsal fin photo-ID game, quizzes, etc.) we are setting up inside. The Bonehenge part of the excursion would likely take 30-40 minutes. Must be older than 12 years old. Limit 12                                   Fee: $20 ***Bonehenge Whale Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and gratefully welcomes donations to support its facility upkeep and ongoing mission.***   Led by Keith Rittmaster Please contact our Welcome Center at 252-728-5225 or stop by 130 Turner Street to reserve your spot for this class. Tickets are nonrefundable.

Come meet the talented Curtis and explore his world of glass sculpture! As a master glass sculptor and skilled lampworker, Curtis brings his creations to life with stunning detail and artistry, especially his sea life pieces. During your visit, you'll have the unique opportunity to watch him demonstrate the mesmerizing art of glasswork firsthand. And if something catches your eye, you’ll be able to purchase one-of-a-kind pieces to take home with you! Curtis will be on the BHA grounds July 18th & 19th from 10 am - 5 pm.   Free!  No registration – on the BHA grounds   Learn more about Curtis and his glass sculptures here!

Join us for this unique workshop, part of our Living History series on August 5th for a full-day workshop where you’ll create a versatile and stylish tote. Woven with space-dyed reed in a 2/2 twill pattern, this basket features two braided handles and a sturdy, functional design. The finished tote measures 8 inches tall, 12 inches long, and 5 inches wide. The class is taught by Kathy Petronzio, runs for 8 hours, and costs $90. For more information or to reserve your spot for this class, please contact our Welcome Center at 252-728-5225 or stop by 130 Turner Street in Beaufort.

The Barn Quilt Workshop, led by Donna Haggerty, is part of our Living History Series. Join us on Tuesday, August 12th at 9 AM in the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center for this hands-on class. A barn quilt is a large, painted wooden square designed to look like a quilt block and traditionally displayed on barns or buildings. In this workshop, you’ll create your own 24x24-inch barn quilt to take home! Cost: $75 per person.Class size is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot by visiting or calling the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center at 130 Turner Street or 252-728-5225.   ***Participants Only***