In this in-person creative workshop, we will hand paint pieces of slate roofing using acrylic paints. Salvaged from SCHS' very own Brouwer House in the Stockade, these vintage slate tiles protected one of Schenectady's oldest homes for a century! Each tile has its own unique, natural age and character. Your bespoke piece can be used as a personalized gift, a decorative art piece at home or in the garden, or even as an address plaque or placemat. This workshop is designed for all skill levels- just bring your own creative spirit. Limited to 8 people, tickets are $40.  

This is an in-person program at Mabee Farm. Members and kids under 5 are free. To register as a non-member please visit schenectadyhistorical.org/tickets. To register as a member, simply email educator@schenectadyhistorical.org and we will add you to the guest list. As winter cold begins to recede, the ground unfreezes and the sap starts to run. On a New York farm, the first harvest of the year was always maple syrup. In this family-friendly program, you’ll learn the process for yourself from colonial techniques to later innovations. And of course, we’ll be able to taste the results! COVID safety will be observed and face masks may be required, pending NYS mandates. This is an outdoor event in so be prepared for winter temperatures!