*We apologize for any inconvenience, but the September 14th Printmaking Workshop has been canceled.* Join BHC Museum Curator, Amber Vroman, for a very special Printmaking Workshop celebrating Reading's 275th Anniversary. Participants will be carving a design into the surface of linoleum and transfer it onto paper with a hand printing process. The featured design for […]
The Berks History Center is excited to continue offering our special program, Brunch and Brushes, led by BHC Museum Curator, Amber Vroman. During September and October, participants will be painting a brand new design inspired by the motif of a PA German chest on display inside the Historical Society Museum. Create your own masterpiece while […]
BHC Education Curator, Vicky Heffner, teaches participants how to weave this easy and fun twine basket featuring two shades of reeds. Tickets are $45/BHC Member and $55/Non-Member and can be purchased by calling the Berks History Center at 610-375-4375 from Wednesday to Saturday, 9 AM- 3 PM.
The Berks History Center is excited to continue offering our special program, Brunch and Brushes, led by BHC Museum Curator, Amber Vroman. During September and October, participants will be painting a brand new design inspired by the motif of a PA German chest on display inside the Historical Society Museum. Create your own masterpiece while […]
The Berks History Center is excited to welcome a brand new program, led by BHC Curator, Amber Vroman. Scherenschnitte is a centuries-old German paper-cutting technique in which a finished product, lace-like in appearance, is created. Learn about the history of this traditional German craft, and create your own cut paper masterpiece while enjoying good conversation […]
*We greatly apologize for any inconvenience, but this program has been canceled.* The Berks History Center is excited to continue offering our special program, Brunch and Brushes, led by BHC Museum Curator, Amber Vroman. During November and December, participants will be painting an Angel design inspired by the holiday season. Create your own masterpiece while […]
Join BHC Museum Curator, Amber Vroman, for a very special Printmaking Workshop celebrating Reading’s 275th Anniversary. Participants will be carving a design into the surface of linoleum and transfer it onto paper with a hand printing process. The featured design for this workshop is inspired by the Reading Pagoda, the city’s most cherished and iconic landmark. These […]
This holiday, hang a different type of stocking by the chimney with care. Join BHC Education Curator, as she instructs participants how to weave vibrant red and green colored reeds into a basket shaped like a Christmas stocking. This unique and quality item will make the perfect gift or décor for the upcoming holidays. All […]
The Berks History Center is excited to continue offering our special program, Brunch and Brushes, led by BHC Museum Curator, Amber Vroman. During November and December, participants will be painting an Angel design inspired by the holiday season. Create your own masterpiece while enjoying good conversation and delicious refreshments. This unique event blends history with […]
Join BHC Education Curator, Vicky Heffner, to learn how to make a fabric star quilted Christmas ornament. These festive ornaments made with small fabric squares, straight pins, and a Styrofoam ball capture the style of handmade patterns without requiring any prior quilting skills. These ornaments are a great way to adorn your own tree or […]