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308 Main Street
Smithfield, VA 23430 - 27 February, 2026
- 12:00pm - 05:00pm
- (757) 334 - 9568
- Category: Arts & Culture - Markets/Sales/Promotions
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Saturday, 21 February | Smithfield, VA
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February Craft Workshops at teh Nelms House
Valentine workshops provide arts and crafts for all ages to include vintage quilt and lace bookmarks, tussie mussie nosegays of vintage materials in varied sizes (e.g. hankies, 19thc buttons, lace, beads and baubles https://appres.wixsite.com/nelmshouse/product-page/victorian-tussie-mussie-of-recycled-fabrics-1 for brooches, wall hangings, ornaments to hold dried florals or potpourri, 5x7 framed florals (https://appres.wixsite.com/nelmshouse/product-page/framed-florals) of various designs, and needle felted (ecodyed roving) or collage hearts (e.g. vintage fabrics, buttons, lace, and baubles (https://appres.wixsite.com/nelmshouse/product-page/collage-jewelry) to wear or display. All upcycle materials and supplies provided.
For more information call 757.334.9568, text, FB message, or email awhgarland@yahoo.com for details or specific bookings any day or time. Walk-ins only during Wed to Sat noon to 5 pm.
Historic House Portrait Sessions
Come visit the Nelms House, a town historic landmark, for indoor and garden photography in June, during Smithfield’s Summertime Celebration, and through September. Have fun exploring the rooms to take photography in this Victorian and Art Deco designed venue. Take photos in a native plant garden designed for environmental management and wildlife habitat. If interested in participating in a Nelms House Photo Exhibit, ask about guidelines. While photographing, enjoy High Tea/Coffee Refreshments ($5/person).
If professional photographers visit the venue during Fri and Sat noon to 5 p.m. when discounts are available for photo sessions booked in 2019. During the visit, just sign the Photographer Registry to receive your 2019 discount!
Special Portrait Session Offer! You can book portrait sessions in advance at the Nelms House and other historic district shops with Heather Hughes Photography offering family, engagement, senior and portrait sessions for visitors starting at $250. Please inquire for more additional information about Heather’s advance booking and portraits at other historic district shops. (757) 870-4006,
heatherhughesphotography@gmail.com orwww.heatherhughesphotography.com
Start Date : June 11, 2019
End Date : September 30, 2019