Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Introduction to Splint Seat Weaving--Waterford Craft School Workshop

Where

Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144. Carriage Barn in Historic Area.

When

September 7, 2019. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Waterford Craft School comes to Sky Meadows with a hands-on workshop to turn your splint seat project into reality. Join weaver Pamela Foster, whose work can be seen in Colonial Williamsburg and the Loudoun Museum, to learn about the materials and preparation, as well as origins, history and preservation of woven seats. Bring any size frame and leave with a finished seat.

Cost is $175 for the class and $20 for the materials. Students must bring their own frame.

Class size is limited, so register soon with the Waterford Craft School at: https://craftschool.waterfordfoundation.org/class/splint-seat-weaving-2/?portfolioCats=260%2C262%2C269%2C266%2C268%2C267%2C263.

Parking fee at the park is included in the registration. Be sure to take the time to explore the history and pastoral landscape of park after the workshop.