Smithtown Historical Society

• Life on the Farm
  

  Learn about what life was like growing up on a farm by spending time at the Franklin Arthur farmhouse.

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 8
  Ages: 9 - 12: Week 5
• Colonial Life
  

  Without modern conveniences how did people live in the Colonial period?  Catch a glimpse of life long ago.

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 4
   
• Quilting
  

  M, W, F - Use the sewing machine to make a patchwork lap quilt.

  T, Th - Learn how to crazy quilt and make a pillow.

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 4
  Ages 9 - 12: Week 4
• Doll Making
  

  Make simple dolls using several techniques and take home the projects you make.

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 5
   
• Knitting - Parents Welcome!
  

  Learn the basics of knitting: casting-on, knitting and pearl stiches.

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 6
  Ages 9 - 12: Week 1
• Stuffed Animals
  

  Make your own stuffed animals in the variety of ways.

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 2
  Ages 9 - 12: Week 8
• Spinning - Parents Welcome!
  

  Try the ancient art of spinning wool into yarn.  You’ll make your own drop spindle and take home enough fiber to last you well into the winter!

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 2
   
• Weaving
  

  Have fun learning about weaving using a variety of materials.  Take home a keychain, placemat, bracelet and more!

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 9
  Ages 9 - 12: Week 7
• Pickling
  

  Try your hand at making bread and butter pickles, dill zucchini, and flavored vinegars.

   
  Ages 9 - 12: Week 9
• Felting - Parents Welcome!
  

  Turn wool into felt!

  M, W, F - Make felted jewelry, beads and washcloths

  T, Th - Make felted slippers

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 7
  Ages 9 - 12: Week 7
• Colonial Games
  

  How did children entertain themselves in the time before TV, video games, and modern toys?  Come and fine out!

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 3
  Ages 9 - 12: Week 6
• Explorer’s Club
  

  Prepare for adventure on the Historical Society’s grounds.  Explore.

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 8
  Ages 9 - 12: Week 3
• Tie Dye
  

  Try out differnet patterns and styles of tie dye and get a chance to recycle some of your clothes.

   
  Ages 9 - 12: Week 5
• Origami
  

  Try your hand at the folded paper craft and enjoy the unique results.

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 3
  Ages 9 - 12: Week 4
• Ink Blots
  

  Enjoy printing and ink activities: make your own ink, stamps, and write with a quill pen.

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 7
  Ages 9 - 12: Week 9
• Kaleidoscopes
  

  Enjoy making your own kaleidoscopes and binoculars while learning about optical amusements of the 19th century.

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 6
   
• Soap Suds
  

  Help with scrubbing and hanging laundry like a wash day from long ago.  Make soaps of all kinds and shapes to take home.

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 5
   
• Roots, Stems and Leaves
  

  Learn to identify local plants, make root beer, and handcraft a grapevine wreath to take home and decorate!

   
  Ages 9 - 12: Week 6
• Macramé
  

  Learn the ancient art of macramé by making jewelry.  Children will make bracelets and necklaces as they learn this fascinating art.

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 2
   
• Victorian Party
  

  Make decorations, toys, and accessories while learning proper etiquette for a Victorian party.

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 1
   
• Mosaics
  

  Piece together some unique artwork using tile and other materials.

   
  Ages 9 - 12: Week 8
• Candle Making
  

  Make candles of different shapes and sizes while learning how people lighted their lives in earlier times.

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 1
  Ages 9 - 12: Week 2
• Candy Craze
  

  Enjoy making and decorating your own candy!

  Ages: 6 - 9: Week 9
  Ages 9 - 12: Week 1
• Papermaking
  

  Learn how to make your own paper using simple materials from around the house.

   
  Ages 9 - 12: Week 3

Please Note:

• Due to the July 4^th holiday, there will be no Friday class on Week 1.  The week’s classes are divided by ‘Monday - Wednesday’ and ‘Tuesday - Thursday.’  There will not be a three day class that week.
• If your child has any allergies or special needs, please let us know upon registering.
• Pre-registration and pre-payment are necessary for every class.  Please call 631-265-6768 to register.