Book Tickets and Classes
Saturday, January 4th
10:00am-12:00pm
Hunting Shanty
Niki Giberson will walk you through the process of needle felting wool to create two snow people of your choosing all made from wool from her sheep farm! All supplies and tools are provided. All skill levels welcome, no prior experience needed.
The Jersey Shore Folklife Center is a cosponsored project of Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Saturday, February 1st
10:00am-12:00pm
Hunting Shanty
Immerse yourself in the art of weaving with instructor Niki Giberson! Craft a heart-shaped basket under Niki’s expert guidance. Let your creativity flow as you weave your very own heart-shaped masterpiece. It is about 10” across.
The Jersey Shore Folklife Center is a cosponsored project of Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Sunday, February 9th
10:00am-3:30pm
Hunting Shanty
Join Heritage Fellowship winner, Mary May, for a day of basket weaving as she adapts a traditional Shaker basket into a contemporary design. Using beginner-friendly basket-making techniques, you’ll craft a basket (10”) with a leather swing handle. This workshop features a simple weave over a mold, making it perfect for all skill levels.
Sunday February 16th & 23rd
9:30am-5:00pm
Ages 18+
Located in the Hunting Shanty!
Join Master Carver Jode Hillman of Hillman decoys for an intensive two-day class: on Sunday February 16th and 23rd.
Students will learn the methods and techniques needed to carve and paint a Drake Harlequin Duck.
Prior carving experience is required!
The Jersey Shore Folklife Center is a cosponsored project of Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Saturday, March 1st
10:00-12:00
Hunting Shanty
Dive into the rich art of basketry with instructor Niki Giberson as you weave a charming 8″ round twined and wooden base basket. In addition to creating this unique piece, participants will also receive the exclusive recipe for the best Irish soda bread ever. Enhance your skills and take home both a beautiful basket and a delectable recipe to impress friends and family!
The Jersey Shore Folklife Center is a cosponsored project of Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Craft an 8″ heirloom Easter basket, choosing from a variety of festive Easter-colored reeds to add a personalized accent. Master the art of handle wrapping while learning traditional weaving techniques. All materials are included—no prior experience needed. Celebrate the season with this creative and rewarding experience!
The Jersey Shore Folklife Center is a cosponsored project of Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Enjoy this hands-on basketry experience, guided by talented Folk Artist, Niki Giberson, as you create a basket traditionally used during a natural wool cleaning process. In the past, these baskets would be filled with raw wool and placed into a moving stream, today they act as the perfect storage basket. Use your creativity while making and deciding what to use this beautiful and practical basket for.
The Jersey Shore Folklife Center is a cosponsored project of Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Jersey Shore Folklife Center is a cosponsored project of Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Jersey Shore Folklife Center is a cosponsored project of Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.