FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 11, 2008

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y., MARCH 11, 2008—The Farmers’ Museum is pleased to offer a series of exciting hands-on craft workshops highlighting 19th-century traditional crafts from March 29 through June 21. The workshop series will continue through summer and fall.

A Day on the Farm
March 29, 10 am – 4 pm
Fee: $75

In this one-day workshop, Gwen Miner, supervisor of domestic arts, will demonstrate some of the basic activities and tasks that were necessary to keep a nineteenth-century house and kitchen running. Participants will learn the basics of building and maintaining a fire, cooking over an open fire and fire management, and will prepare a meal for themselves using period recipes and natural ingredients. Participants will also take part in making a batch of soap, dipping candles, and making soft cheese.

Oval Rug Braiding
April 19 & 20, 9 am – 4 pm
Fee: $140, plus $30 materials fee

Join Helen Condon of Adirondack Rug Braiding and learn how to make an oval rug. Students will learn how to make an heirloom from discarded clothing—recycling at its best!

Happy Healthy Hen House
April 26, 9 am – 1 pm
Fee: $40

This half-day workshop will introduce participants to techniques and information about the care and housing of chickens. Learn about historic and contemporary methods of breed selection, nutrition, housing, management and general care for raising your own backyard flock. Come prepared to work in The Farmers’ Museum’s barnyard.

In the Medicine Cabinet
May 10, 10 am – 1 pm
Fee: $40

This workshop will cover growing, harvesting, and wild crafting of about fifteen herbs. In addition, instruction will be given for producing medical preparations from the various herbs. Preparations will include oils (hot and cold infused), ointments, compresses, tinctures, infusions, and decoctions.

Beekeeping
May 17, 9 am – 1 pm
Fee: $40

Are you interested in learning about the ancient art and science of beekeeping? This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of keeping bees. We will discuss the different ways to get started as a beekeeper and prepare you for the tasks involved. You will also learn some of the history and folklore of beekeeping.

Udder to Butter
June 7, 8 am – 12 pm
Fee: $40

Join the farm staff in a unique opportunity to watch the process of transformation from milk to butter. We will start in the barn where you will try your hand at milking the cow and end in the kitchen enjoying our freshly made butter on toast. Participants will separate cream and churn butter using historic and contemporary methods.

Letterpress Printing
June 21, 9 am – 4 pm
Fee: $75

This full-day workshop will give participants the opportunity to create their own letterpress “masterpiece” by using nineteenth-century type, cuts, and presses. Participants will be walked through the process of setting and locking in type, inking and printing their own copies.

All workshops are held at The Farmers’ Museum. Registration is required for all workshops, please call (607) 547-1461 or toll-free (888) 547-1450 for information and reservations.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 4, 2008

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y., MARCH 4, 2008—Escape to the 1800s with The Farmers’ Museum’s popular program, Evening at the Tavern, and delight in music and merriment topped off with an authentic period dinner. Evening at the Tavern will be offered on Saturday, March 15 & 29, and April 12 & 26 from 5 pm to 8 pm.

Morris Chair, Gustav Stickley
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y.—The Fenimore Art Museum presents an exhibition on the furniture of celebrated turn-of-the-century designer and manufacturer and leading spokesman for the American Arts and Crafts Movement, Gustav Stickley. Opening April 1, Gustav Stickley: The Enlightened Home features 40 pieces of original Stickley furniture and decorative objects drawn from The Stickley Museum, Fayetteville, N.Y.; Dalton’s American Decorative Arts, Syracuse, N.Y.; The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, Morris Plains, N.J.; and private collections. The exhibition will be on view through August 10, 2008.

There are a number of ski centers in or near Central NY. If you're looking for where to ski in New York State, here are a few of the highlights.

Gore Mountain, is located in North Creek NY. Gore offers night skiing, snowboarding, and has a tubing park. Snow Phone: (800) 342-1234 - Phone: (518) 251-2411

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Greek Peak is located in Cortland, NY. Greek Peak has downhill, as well as cross country skiing, and tubing. For information, call 800-955-2SKI.

Hunter Mountain is located in the northern Catskills, in Hunter, NY. Hunter Mountain is open every day of the snowsports season from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Check their Snow Report page for currently open lifts and trails, or call them at 800-HUNTERMTN.

Labrador is in Truxton, NY. For current ski conditions call 800-446-9559.

Ski McCauley Mountain in Old Forge, NY. (315) 369-3144

White Face Mountain is celebrating 50 years in Wilmington, NY near Lake Placid. There is a ton of information on their web site, from stats (like 33 miles of piping for their snow making equipment) to trail maps, and web cams. See photos of White Face events. Call them at 877-SKI-FACE.

Soccer fans, this is the must see attraction for you. The National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta, NY.

Whether you are participating in one of the tournaments or other special events, visiting the museum, or enjoying the interactive Kicks Zone experience, the Soccer Hall is a worthwhile experience.