Second Street School Education Program
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**Private Event** To learn more or to schedule one of our educational field trips click here.
2025 Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration with special presentation Celebrating the Semiquincentennial of the American Revolution in Loudoun County By Abigail Zurfluh, Historic Preservation Director Thursday, April 10, 2025, […]
**Private Event** To learn more or to schedule one of our educational field trips click here.
**Private Event** To learn more or to schedule one of our educational field trips click here.
**Private Event** To learn more or to schedule one of our educational field trips click here.
Learn the art of marbling on fabric and paper, creating intricate designs using carrageenan size and acrylic paints. Over two days, you'll master techniques like Swirl and Peacock, and create […]
Learn the art of ecoprinting on silk and wool by imprinting botanical images using natural leaves, plants, and flowers. Students will create two ecoprinted scarves and gain the skills to […]
This class explores warp-weighted weaving from the Viking Age, covering its history, regional techniques, and examples. Students will have hands-on time to create their own woven sample, which could be […]
This two-part workshop covers wire and bead jewelry making, where students will learn to select wire for various projects and create earrings, along with an adjustable ring. The resin session, building on the wire class but not required, teaches students to make nature-inspired jewelry using UV resin, molds, dried florals, and wire to create earrings […]
In this one-day course, you'll learn basic spoon-carving techniques, including selecting trees, breaking down logs, and using an axe, straight knife, and hook knife to carve your own spoon. By the end, you'll gain the skills, confidence, and reference materials to continue carving, along with an appreciation for the therapeutic nature of the craft. This […]
Students will explore the history of stained glass and learn the fundamentals of designing and constructing a stained glass panel. Using colored glass, copper foil, and soldering techniques, they will create their own unique project to take home and enjoy for years to come.
Come experience the Waterford National Historic Landmark and the natural environment of this historic village as a skilled docent leads you through some of the beautiful historic gardens of the Village! In 1970 the Secretary of the Interior designated Waterford and its rural surround a National Historic Landmark. Well into the 20th century, most Americans […]