Cathead Bread Basket Workshop

The Shaker Heritage Society (SHS) is located on the site of America’s first Shaker settlement which was founded in 1776 by Mother Ann Lee and a small group of followers.  The complex is a small oasis located within walking distance from Albany Airport’s main entrance and the Ann Lee Pond Nature Preserve.  Visitors enjoy a mix of historic buildings and natural landscape features, the Shaker cemetery, and apple orchard.    The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from March through late December.  The grounds are open to the public from dawn to dusk throughout the year.We offer a wide variety of tours, workshops, and programs for youth and adults.  The 1848 Meeting House and 1915 Barn are frequently used by community organizations for meetings and special events.For additional information about the Shaker Heritage Society, please visit www.shakerheritagesociety.org , email director@shakerheritage.org or call 518-456-7890.

Shaker Heritage Society

Create this traditional Shaker basket that gets its name from its unique shape.

A great basket for bread and rolls or as a catch all on the counter. Woven in reed, this shorter version of a traditional Shaker Cathead Basket is 4” deep and 9” diameter with pointed or “cat ear” feet. Woven over a class mold for a perfect shape.No experience needed. Suitable for 14 years and up.All materials are included!Please bring a bagged lunch or snacks, we will break for approximately 30 minutes!

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Cathead Bread Basket Workshop

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