Outdoor Craft Fair
Enjoy fresh off the griddle Jonnycakes and a choice of beverage for $5 while you stroll the beautiful grounds of Fayerweather House and shop from a variety of local craft vendors.
Jonnycakes available 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Also, enjoy the Kingston Village Fair sponsored by the Kingston Improvement Association with events at venues throughout Kingston Village.
(Rain date May 19)
Crumb Quilting Demonstration
See how scrap fabric quilt blocks are made with Sandy Borsa and Deb Palmer. You will learn how to create an interesting and unique quilt block of your own design. Free. Adults only. Limited to 8 participants.
Tie-Dyed Silk Scarf Workshop
Make a beautiful tie-dyed silk scarf in your choice of colors with Cynthia Smyth. Workshop fee $20. Adults only.
Advanced Crocheting Techniques
Advanced Crochet workshop with Judi Swain. Learn how to read any pattern, including special stitches You many bring a pattern you want to make or need help with.
Please bring crochet hooks size G & H and acrylic yarn, medium weight (1 skein, light color). Free. Age 16 and older. Limited to 6 participants.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an advanced techniques workshop. Participants must know basic stitches.
Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
Make a wooden or metal wreath wrapped with jute and decorated with dried flowers with Sallie Sirhal. Workshop fee $15. Age 14 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Berry Basket Weaving Workshop
Weave a blue reed, 6” x 6” x 5” handled basket with Pam Schipani. Workshop fee $12. Age 12 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Annual Strawberry Festival & Outdoor Craft Fair
Enjoy fresh Strawberry Shortcakes and a choice of beverage for $5 while you stroll the beautiful grounds of Fayerweather House and shop from a variety of local craft vendors. Strawberry Shortcake available 11 a.m. to 2 p.m
(Rain date June 23)
Spinning - Creating Yarn with a Spinning Wheel Demonstration
From fleece to yarn observe the art of preparing and spinning wool on a spinning wheel with Patty Harrington. Free.
Succulent Centerpiece Workshop
Make a long-lasting low maintenance centerpiece for your summer table with Paula Buckheit. Pre-paid registration required. Workshop fee $35. Age 12 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Woven Reed Cachepot Basket Workshop
Weave a cachepot basket (5½” x 3½”) with reed and seagrass, ideal for holding a plant (plant included) with Kate Conroy. Workshop fee $15. Age 12 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Annual Blueberry Festival & Outdoor Craft Fair
Enjoy delicious baked goods made with fresh blueberries and a choice of beverage for $5 while you stroll the beautiful grounds of Fayerweather House and shop from a variety of local craft vendors.
Blueberry items available 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(Rain date July 28)
Embossed Cards Demonstration
Learn how to make beautiful embossed cards with Paula Buckheit. $3 fee includes an embossed card of your choice. Age 12 or older. Limited to 6 participants.
Outdoor Craft Fair
Shop from a variety of local craft vendors on the beautiful grounds of Fayerweather House.
Food Truck with breakfast and lunch items. Watermelon and a beverage for $5.
(Rain date August 25)
Folded Fabric Star Ornament Workshop
Learn to make a beautiful fabric star ornament with Gail Holder. Workshop fee $5. Age 12 or older. Limited to 6 participants.
Bow Workshop
Learn to make beautiful multi-layered bows for packages and decoration with Shelley St.Coeur. Please bring a sharp pair of scissors. All other materials will be provided. Workshop fee $10. Age 13 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Crumb Quilting Demonstration
See how scrap fabric quilt blocks are made with Sandy Borsa and Deb Palmer. You will learn how to create an interesting and unique quilt block of your own design. Free. Adults only. Limited to 8 participants.
Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
Make a wooden or metal wreath wrapped with jute and decorated with dried flowers with Sallie Sirhal. Workshop fee $15. Age 14 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Woven Flat Reed Reindeer Workshop
Weave a beautiful flat reed reindeer ornament for the holidays with Kate Conroy. Decorate with a bow and a bell. Also, take-home materials to make two more. Workshop fee $10. Age 12 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Fall Festival & Outdoor Craft Fair
Enjoy Apple Crisp with ice cream and a beverage for $5, while you shop from a variety of local craft vendors on the beautiful grounds of Fayerweather House.
Apple Crisp available 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(Rain date September 29)
Origami Ornament Workshop
Learn to make a beautiful origami hanging ornament with Shelley St.Coeur. Please bring a pair of sharp scissors and a glue gun if you have one. We will have some glue guns to share. An apron is also suggested. Workshop fee $10. Adults only. Limited to 8 participants.
Needle Felting Workshop
Learn basic needle felting techniques with Patty Harrington. We will be making a scary spider for your Halloween decorations. Workshop fee $10. Age 12 or older. Limited to 8 participants.
Spooktacular, Kids Craft Day & Outdoor Craft Fair
Shop from a variety of local craft vendors on the beautiful grounds of Fayerweather House.
Food Truck with breakfast and lunch items. Craft Activities and candy for the Kids.
(Rain date October 27)
Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece Workshop
Make a long lasting, low-maintenance pumpkin centerpiece with Paula Buckheit. Pre-paid registration required. Workshop fee $35. Age 12 or older. Limited to 6 participants.
Early Holiday Outdoor Craft Fair
Shop early for the holidays from a variety of local craft vendors on the beautiful grounds of Fayerweather House. Food Truck with breakfast and lunch items. Craft Activities and candy for the Kids.
(Rain date November 10)
Fayerweather Holiday Fair & Kingston Village Holiday Fair
Enjoy events at venues throughout Kingston village and visit Fayerweather Craft Guild to find unique and beautiful handmade gifts from 40+ artisans. Also, fresh Georgia pecans for your holiday baking.
Fayerweather Holiday Fair open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Kingston Village open from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fayerweather Holiday Fair
Select from a wide variety of hand-crafted items created by local artisans – you’ll find something for everyone on your gift list! Also, fresh Georgia pecans for your holiday baking.
Outdoor Craft Fair
Shop from a variety of local craft vendors on the beautiful grounds of Fayerweather House.
Food Truck with breakfast and lunch items.
(Rain date April 28)
Opening Day for Our 59th Season
April hours: Thursday through Saturday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May to December: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Also open Sundays in November & December: Noon to 4 p.m.
Closing for the Season
Closing for the season. Have a nice winter and we’ll see you in April 2024!
Fayerweather Holiday Fair
Select from a wide variety of hand-crafted items created by local artisans – you’ll find something for everyone on your gift list! Also 1-lb. bags of fresh Georgia Pecans – a Fayerweather tradition.
Fresh Evergreen Wreath Workshop
Fresh Evergreen Wreath Workshop, $30, Age 12 or older
Make a fresh evergreen holiday wreath for season's decorating with Ruthann Sisson. Bring clippers, gloves, scissors, special greens or decorations you would like to use. Other materials supplied (e.g., bows, pinecones, evergreens, berries).
Woven Flat Reed Reindeer Workshop
Weave a beautiful reindeer ornament from 1/4” flat reed for the holidays with Kate Conroy. Also, take home materials to make two more. Workshop fee $10. For age 12 or older.
Kids Crafts
Family-friendly holiday crafts plus face painting.
RAIN DATE SUNDAY., NOV. 5
Photos with Santa
Take your own family or pet photos with Santa. Also available and a Fayerweather tradition – 1-lb. bags of fresh Georgia pecans for holiday baking!
RAIN DATE SUNDAY., NOV. 5
Outdoor Craft Fair & Early Holiday Shopping
Shop from a variety of local craft vendors on the beautiful grounds of Fayerweather House and also shop inside for a great selection of hand-crafted items created by local artisan members of Fayerweather Craft Guild.
RAIN DATE SUNDAY., NOV. 5
Outdoor Craft Fair
Shop from a variety of local craft vendors on the beautiful grounds of Fayerweather House.
Fresh Boxwood Wreath Workshop
Learn to make a fresh boxwood wreath with artificial red berries for fall decorating with Sue Rossi. Please bring garden gloves to protect your hands and scissors for trimming. Workshop fee $35. Adults only.
Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece Workshop
Make a long lasting, low-maintenance pumpkin centerpiece with Paula Buckheit. Pre-paid registration required. Workshop fee $35*. For age 12 or older.
Woven Flat Reed Reindeer Workshop
Weave a beautiful reindeer ornament from 1/4” flat reed for the holidays with Kate Conroy. Also, take home materials to make two more. Workshop fee $10. For age 12 or older.
Origami Snowflakes Workshop
Learn to make 3-D snowflakes out of lunch bags and origami paper with Shelley St.Coeur. Workshop fee $10. For age 13 or older.
Crumb Quilting Demonstration
See how scrap fabric quilt blocks are made with Sandy Borsa and Deb Palmer. You will learn how to create an interesting and unique quilt block of your own design. Free.
Quilled Pumpkin Ornament
Fee $10 Ages 10 and up Class Size 6
Make a Fall Pumpkin Ornament using the technique of quilling, or “paper filigree” with colorful strips of paper and a quilling tool on a small wood background shape. Instructor: Georgia Zarafonitis
Dried Hydrangea Wreath Workshop
Make a natural dried hydrangea wreath for your door with Sue Rossi. Please bring garden gloves to protect your hands and short pruning shears for trimming if you have them. Workshop fee $35. Adults only.
Bows for All Seasons Workshop
Ever wonder how those beautiful bows on packages and doors are made? Learn simple ways to make a bow perfect for any occasion with Shelley St.Coeur. Workshop fee $15. For age 14 or older.
Natural Pinecone Wreath Workshop
Make a natural 9” pinecone wreath with artificial red berries for your door with Sue Rossi. Workshop fee $35. For age 14 or older.
Embossed Cards Demonstration
Learn how to make beautiful embossed cards with Paula Buckheit. $3 fee includes an embossed card of your choice.
Dried Hydrangea Wreath Workshop
Make a natural dried hydrangea wreath for your door with Sue Rossi. Please bring garden gloves to protect your hands and short pruning shears for trimming if you have them. Workshop fee $35. Adults only.
Rug Hooking Demonstration
Hands-on demonstration on the art of traditional rug hooking with Marie Cobleigh, Darlene Pezza, Peggy O’Connor, and Janet Hawkins. Try your hand at pulling a few loops. Free.
Outdoor Craft Fair
Shop from a variety of local craft vendors on the beautiful grounds of Fayerweather House.
Woven Reed Cachepot Basket Workshop
Weave a reed cachepot basket (5½” x 3½”) ideal to hold plants – plant included – with Kate Conroy. Workshop fee $14. Age 12 or older.
Outdoor Craft Fair
Shop from a variety of local craft vendors on the beautiful grounds of Fayerweather House.
Tie-Dyed Silk Scarf Workshop
Make a beautiful tie-dyed silk scarf in your choice of colors with Cynthia Smyth. Workshop fee $25. Adults only.
Berry Basket Weaving Workshop
Weave an 8” x 8” x 5” handled basket with Pam Schipani. Workshop fee $12. Age 12 or older.
Succulent Centerpiece Workshop
Make a long-lasting, low-maintenance centerpiece for your summer table with Paula Buckheit. Pre-paid registration required. Workshop fee $35*. For age 12 or older.