Billings Farm

Math & Art: The Barn Quilts of Piermont Village School
2024-11-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-09 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Since 2022, 6th and 7th grade math students at Piermont Village School have been creating barn quilts as part of their curriculum. The students choose from traditional geometric quilt patterns or create their own designs. Once they decide on a pattern, students use a grid to the create a small model to explore the pattern design and experiment with color choices. When the design is finalized, students practice math skills by scaling up their pattern to create the final design. The finished barn quilts are displayed on the outside of the school building until the students complete 8th grade and graduate from the school. Come see this beautiful display in our historic events barn.
This exhibition is included with admission.
Note: The exhibition will be closed to the public on Friday, September 27 for a private event.

Today's Schedule
2024-11-17 10:00, 2024-11-16 10:00, 2024-11-10 10:00, 2024-11-09 10:00, 2024-10-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-30 10:00 - 17:00

Barn Quilt Exhibition
2024-11-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-30 10:00 - 17:00
Billings Farm & Museum is bringing the rural artistry of barn quilts to our scenic site from April 4 – December 1. Barn quilting recreates the concept of quilt squares on durable mediums such as plywood. These squares, starting at 4 feet by 4 feet and up, feature striking colors and simple geometric designs.
Collaborating with Vermont artists as well as artisans from the Chelsea Barn Quilt Project and Barn Quilts of Northern Vermont who have been working to highlight barn quilting in Vermont, each space will host a uniquely crafted piece inspired by nature, math, agriculture, and the history of the Billings Farm site. Guests can wander through the picturesque farm and take in the boldly painted patterns that will adorn historic barns and buildings.
This exhibition is included with admission.

Billings Backyard: Savory Squash Soup
2024-11-16 10:00 - 11:30
Price: $15/person, $10/Billings Farm member
Presenters: Chef Matthew McClure of the Woodstock Inn & Resort
For Ages: 16+
Enjoy the home-cooked comfort of a savory soup and delve into the diverse world of squash and pumpkins. This workshop will explore how to pair a pumpkin or select a squash to enhance specific recipes, uncovering which varieties shine in soups, roasts or even pies. Participants will discover tools, tricks, and tips to elevate their culinary creations. There will be a live cooking demonstration to craft the perfect squash soup with a chance to sample the delicious results. Participants will take home recipes and a curated selection of cookbook resources to start their savory squash soup adventures at home.
The session will be followed by a 30-minute Q&A.
Contact info@billingsfarm.org with questions.

This Workshop is Sold Out

Closed
2024-11-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-06 10:00 - 16:00 and 1 more date

Pre-k Story Time
2024-11-13 09:30 - 11:00
Tractor Mac Arrives at the Farm

by Billy Steers
Sibley the horse lives on Stony Meadow Farm and is a hard worker year-round. Then Tractor Mac arrives at the farm, and suddenly, everything that Sibley used to do, Tractor Mac does, too. In this tale, Sibley and Tractor Mac learn about cooperation, teamwork, and helping each other out. Following the story, children will have a chance to meet a draft horse, climb on a tractor, and enjoy a snack.

Woodstock VT Film Series: A Photographic Memory
2024-11-10 15:00 - 17:00
A Photographic Memory
2024. Rachel Elizabeth Seed. 87 minutes. Not rated.
Showings take place at 3:00PM in the Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center Theater. Tickets are $15 person/$12 Billings Farm member.
Purchase Tickets
Thirty years after her mother’s death, photographer Rachel Elizabeth Seed discovers her mother’s work—more than 50 hours of interviews with the greatest photographers of the 20th century, including Henri Cartier-Bresson, Lisette Model, Gordon Parks, W. Eugene Smith, Roman Vishniac, Cornell Capa, and Bruce Davidson.
Sheila Turner-Seed, a daring, world-traveling journalist ahead of her time, died suddenly when Rachel was just 18 months old. When Rachel threads in the audio reels and presses play, she hears her mother’s voice for the first time since she was a baby.
Moved to uncover more of what she left behind, Rachel sets out to revisit her mom’s subjects, family, and friends, revisiting the photographers she interviewed decades before. As new truths emerge, Rachel builds an unlikely relationship with her mother through the audio recordings, photographs, and films her mother made during her brief life, crafting a powerful, imagined conversation through the cinematic medium.
Along this path, Rachel explores the question of whether it is possible to get to know someone through the things they leave behind.

…an intimate film, replete with memories of a woman who was an intrepid journalist, capable documentary photographer and fine essayist.” – POV Magazine

Woodstock VT Film Series: A Photographic Memory
2024-11-09 15:00 - 17:00
A Photographic Memory
2024. Rachel Elizabeth Seed. 87 minutes. Not rated.
Q&A with filmmaker Rachel Elizabeth Seed to follow Saturday screening.
Showings take place at 3:00PM in the Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center Theater. Tickets are $15 person/$12 Billings Farm member.
Purchase Tickets
Thirty years after her mother’s death, photographer Rachel Elizabeth Seed discovers her mother’s work—more than 50 hours of interviews with the greatest photographers of the 20th century, including Henri Cartier-Bresson, Lisette Model, Gordon Parks, W. Eugene Smith, Roman Vishniac, Cornell Capa, and Bruce Davidson.
Sheila Turner-Seed, a daring, world-traveling journalist ahead of her time, died suddenly when Rachel was just 18 months old. When Rachel threads in the audio reels and presses play, she hears her mother’s voice for the first time since she was a baby.
Moved to uncover more of what she left behind, Rachel sets out to revisit her mom’s subjects, family, and friends, revisiting the photographers she interviewed decades before. As new truths emerge, Rachel builds an unlikely relationship with her mother through the audio recordings, photographs, and films her mother made during her brief life, crafting a powerful, imagined conversation through the cinematic medium.
Along this path, Rachel explores the question of whether it is possible to get to know someone through the things they leave behind.

…an intimate film, replete with memories of a woman who was an intrepid journalist, capable documentary photographer and fine essayist.” – POV Magazine
