Victorian Crafts | Live Day!
Victorians pioneered many of the arts and fine handicrafts that we know today. On this Live Day, step back in time and craft as the Victorians did!
Meet costumed villagers butter making, baking on the range and undertaking traditional pastimes such as needlework and knitting. Learn to stitch & knit and make a lavender sachet or peg doll to take home.
Get up close with a vintage hand-crank Singer sewing machine in a workshop at 10am or 1:30pm. Make an old-fashioned linens/delicates bag from salvaged pieces.
Also on site - TINTYPE CENTRAL's pop-up photography studio! Meet photographer Adrian Cook who produces captivating images using 100% authentic 19th-century wet plate techniques. Learn more or book in for a unique portrait session at tintypecentral.com...
Sunday 14 August, 10am-4pm. Admission: Adult $16, Child: $8, Senior/Student: $12,Family $40.
Bookings are essential for the hand-crank sewing workshop. Tickets $75. Book on Eventfinda or contact village@historicalvillage.org.nz or (09) 576 9506
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