Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School is excited to partner with Lightforms Art Center to bring you an exhibition that celebrates the power of art and the profound impact of arts education. “An Artistic Journey” invites viewers to experience the vibrant world of Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School and delve into 50 years of artistry, highlighting the transformative
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Faculty Spotlight – Patrick Stolfo
This year, Patrick Stolfo will mark his thirty-sixth year as a teacher at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School. He is stepping back from his role to focus on his own artistic craft more fully and will continue educating the next generation of Waldorf teachers as part of the core faculty of Hawthorne Valley’s Alkion Center. When
Alumni Spotlight – Myrto Daskaloudi ’12
For the past couple of years, Myrto Daskaloudi (Class of 2012) has been fully dedicated to the joys and challenges of new motherhood, caring for her 8-month-old baby. Recently, however, she began to sense a longing to reconnect with her community and rediscover her own identity beyond being a mother. With her diverse background as
Workshop: Ukrainian-Style Egg Decorating
Join Caroline O’Neill at Turose Gift Shoppe & School Store to learn the beautiful Ukrainian-style of egg decorating with layered wax dyeing. This workshop is for ages 10 & up. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required by email or at 518-672-0052.
Mid-Winter Trek to the Wilderness
Over the Midwinter Break, 9 brave and adventurous high school students decided to go to Minnesota to participate in an extracurricular opportunity; a dogsledding and cross country skiing expedition with the Voyageur Outward Bound School (VOBS) based in Ely, MN. This is where I went to work right after graduating college and spent 8 plus
Grade 10 Play
The Class of 2026 invites the community to their presentation of… Mrs. McThing This play by Mary Chase includes the humorous with elements of mystery and the supernatural. The story features a wealthy heiress and her spoiled and over-protected son who live in a mansion; the servants and high society friends of the wealthy woman;
Workshop: Honey Bee Felted Finger Puppet
At this workshop, participants will use sheep’s wool, soap, and water to create a busy bee finger puppet. This class is open to all ages and led by Caroline O’Neill, HVS Handwork Teacher. Space is limited; preregistration is required by email or at 518-672-0052.
Workshop: Dress Up Doll Class
At this four-part workshop series, participants will learn to create a doll out of organic cotton knit and wool stuffing. The finished doll will be 14-16 inches in length. The cost of this class is $100 for all materials excluding hair. Full class schedule: March 21, March 28, April 11, and April 18
Workshop: Sewn Bunny Finger Puppet
Join Caroline O’Neill, HVS Handwork Teacher, to learn how to make a Sewn Bunny Finger Puppet with a wool felt needle and thread. This class is open to ages 8 & up and led by Caroline O’Neill, HVS Handwork Teacher. Space is limited; preregistration is required by email or at 518-672-0052.
Workshop: Felted Chick
At this workshop, participants will use soap, water, and scissors to create a little felted chick. This class is open to all ages and led by Caroline O’Neill, HVS Handwork Teacher. Space is limited; preregistration is required by email or at 518-672-0052.