Paper Cutting Crafts: Halloween Decorations

Just in time for Halloween, join us at a Paper Cutting Crafts special event — and make your own Halloween decoration!

Scherenschnitte (shear-n-snit-a) is the charming art of paper cutting. We’ll be hosting our own session of Scherenschnitte fun, presented as a craft in our barn, for young and old alike.

After folding and cutting your own Halloween decoration, you’ll tour the historical Smith-Appleby House to see and hear what daily life was really like in Colonial Rhode Island during the American Revolution. Tours are led by educators and history enthusiasts in Colonial dress.

The House dates to 1696 and was built by Elisha Smith, the grandson of John Smith “The Miller,” a member of Roger Williams’ original party of six men who left the Massachusetts Bay Colony to start the colony of Providence, Rhode Island, in 1636. Expanded from its original construction as a one-room stone-ender cottage, the delicately restored 12-room historic farmhouse features beautiful cabinet work, varied architectural designs, original stencils, and furnished rooms showcasing an intriguing collection of antiques.

Admission is $5 for adults and children are free.

This very special event is part of our Rhody Ramble Open House series.