Village Crafting Circle

Village Crafting Circle

Select Sundays, 10am-2pm

Upcoming Village Crafting Circle Dates:
FREE but registration is required and walk-ins will not be allowed.
Registration closes at 12pm the Friday before.

• Sunday, August 9, 10am-2pm (Registration is now closed)
• Sunday, September 13, 10am-2pm (Click here to register)
• Sunday, October 11, 10am-2pm (Click here to register)
• Sunday, November 8, 10am-2pm (Click here to register)

Do you have a craft you enjoy? The Village will be open on select weekends for hand crafters to bring in their own supplies and socialize with other crafters. Come enjoy our historic Niles-Barnard House while starting a new craft project or finally finishing that project you've been working on forever.

Why are we doing this? Each fall we host Handcrafted: A Traditional Trades and Crafts Fair for our visitors can watch craftspeople at work and visit with them about their trade. Think of Village Crafting Circle as a prelude to that event where you can test out our space or just come and enjoy crafting in a unique environment. No visitors will be around during Village Crafting Circle, just you and fellow crafters.

Still have questions? Scroll down to see our FAQs or email info@thvmail.org.

Types of crafts include but are not limited the following:

• Crochet
• Drawing
• Felting
• Knitting
• Macramé
• Needle point
• Painting
• Pottery
• Spinning
• Stained glass
• Weaving
• Whittling
• Wood burning
• And other hands-on crafts! Not sure if you should bring your craft? Contact apd@thvmail.org!

Want to try out a new craft? Check out our Programs & Classes page!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have accessibility questions, please click here to visit our accessibility page or contact us at info@thvmail.org and we will be happy to help!

• Do I need to register in advance? Yes! Everyone must register in advance for Village Crafting Circle so that we can prepare an adequate space depending on the craft you bring. You can register for one day at a time or multiple days at once.
• Can a visit the Village during this program? The Village will be closed to the public during Village Crafting Circle. Crafters will get to explore our grounds and some buildings depending on space required for their craft and weather.
• Do I need to stay for the whole time? No, you can stay for as long as you want. We do ask that you give an estimate on your register form for how long you plan to be at the Village Crafting Circle.
• Do I need to bring all of my own supplies? Yes! You need to bring all of your supplies for Village Crafting Circle. Water and electricity will be available upon request, so please fill out your register form carefully.
• Can I use a wagon or cart to bring in my supplies? Yes! We have paved sidewalks and parking lots. Staff will not be available to help you bring supplies into the Village so please plan accordingly.
• Will we be inside or outside? You will be inside the Niles-Barnard House the entire time.
• Will bathrooms be available? Yes, accessible bathrooms will be available.
• Will food or drink be available? No, Troy Historic Village does not sell food, nor do we have water fountains. You are welcome to bring food and water. Please note we are a peanut free facility.
• Is this event held rain or shine? Yes, this event will be held rain or shine as it takes places indoors. In cases of severe weather, we will contact you to let you know if the class has been rescheduled or cancelled.
• Can I bring my dog? Only service animals are allowed at the Village. We strive to make sure everyone feels safe and comfortable, so please leave your pets at home.
• If I come for Village Crafting Circle, do I need to come to Handcrafted: A Traditional Trades and Crafts Fair? No! Please let us know on your registration whether or not you are interested in participating in Handcrafted (September 2026) or email apd@thvmail.org for more information.