About Make and Mingle: Shellwork Creations

Dive into the 19th century tradition of shellwork and create your own “sailors’ valentine” using a mixture of different seashells, all while enjoying some lively conversation, complete with a sparkling beverage!

Shellwork was a popular Victorian pastime that used hundreds of shells of all shapes, sizes, and colors to create complex designs and sculptural pieces. It also includes the tradition of “sailors’ valentines” – octagonal boxes with intricate shell mosaics that sailors would buy to bring home to loved ones. Fruitlands has two such “valentines” in our collection, and you can catch them in our Eye of the Beholder exhibit in the spring!

Your ticket includes all the materials needed (including the bubbles!) and our experienced instructor will provide guidance throughout the program. No experience required, just come prepared with enthusiasm and creativity!

Be sure to check out the Museum Gift Shop while you’re here. The shop will be open from 11AM-4PM.

This event is 21+.

Cancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation, please contact Fruitlands Museum 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program. 

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