Heartfelt History: Valentine Card-Making Workshop

Join us on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 10- 11:30 am for a special historic Valentine-making workshop, where creativity meets tradition! Step back in time and explore the art of crafting hand-made Valentines, inspired by the intricate designs of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

You'll learn how to make your own historic-style cards using classic techniques such as paper folding, cutouts, and paper “scrap” decoration. Discover the history of Valentine's Day through the ages and how this beloved tradition has evolved. Whether you're a history enthusiast, crafter, or simply looking for a unique way to celebrate the season of love, this workshop promises a fun and educational experience for ages 5 and up. Don't miss this chance to create a timeless keepsake while celebrating the artistry of the past!

Cost is $10/ person. Cost includes materials and a self-guided tour of the museum after the workshop.

Accessibility:

This workshop will be held in the museum's herb cellar, which is accessed using stairs. A 360-degree tour of the museum is available in the Welcome Center, which is wheelchair/mobility device accessible.

Language:

This workshop will be conducted in English, with Spanish printed instructions also available.

Este taller se llevará a cabo en inglés, con instrucciones impresas en español también disponibles.

Getting here:

Public Transportation:

• Subway: #1 to 242nd Street Station, then walk north on Broadway to the tree-lined pedestrian path leading into the park.
• Bus: Bx9 to West 246th Street and Broadway, then walk into the park on the tree-lined pedestrian path leading into the park.
• BxM3 Express Bus to 246th Street and Broadway, then walk into the park on the tree-lined pedestrian path leading into the park.
• Metro-North Hudson River Line to Marble Hill Station, transfer to the Bx9 bus or #1 subway as above.
  

By Car:

VCHM is located at 246th & Broadway within Van Cortlandt Park.

Address for GPS: 6036 Broadway, Bronx, NY

Parking:
You can park in Van Cortlandt Park's free parking lot, which is a 5 minute walk on park trails from the museum () or you can pay for metered street-parking on Broadway ().

Images courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

Host or Publisher Van Cortlandt House Museum