Help us make Canal Park look its best before Canal Season opens! This is a volunteer opportunity open to all ages, skills, and interests. Meet at the Speece Picnic Shelter in the center of the Pioneer Village at 9AM, and join a work crew for a variety of tasks in Canal Park and its trail...
Description: Learn weaving on a 4-harness and/or union loom and braiding scissor finders. Take home a few mug rugs, and one or two scissor finders. This is a one-day class. Participants are asked to bring a pencil, a notebook, scissors, and a comb. When: Sunday, May 5, 9AM-4PM with a one hour lunch break Instructor:...
Description: Learn a historic skill to make a wooden bucket using historic tools and methods. Learn what old tools are still available today and make some that aren’t. Students should feel comfortable using hand tools and will be learning to make staves, bottom hoops and rope handles. This a 2-day class. Students will each take...
Description: Learn to make a hearth broom. You will also learn the basics of hand tying a broom. We will make a broom with a handle during class, and you will take your creation home with you! When: Saturday, May 18, 9AM-1PM Instructor: Bev Larson. In 2009 Bev added broom making to her weaving experience...
Description: Make a needle felted cardinal (Indiana state bird) approximately 6” long. The cardinal can be used as an ornament or a free standing bird, and you will take home your creation! When: Saturday, May 18, 9AM-1PM Instructor: Karen Bradshaw. About 20 years ago at a fiber fest Karen got instructions for wool felting and...
Description: Students will learn to spin using both a drop spindle and foot-powered spinning wheel, and spin wool. A drop spindle and extra wool will be taken home for continued practice. When: Saturday, May 18, 9AM-1PM Instructor: Beth Cripe. Beth fell in love with spinning 8 years ago learning to spin from a friend. After...
This is the second day of the Coopering Bucket Class. For more information and to register online, please visit the Coopering Bucket Day 1 page.
Description: Learn to make a Hen Basket, with a melon shape going up into the handle. You will take home your creation! Participants need to bring an old towel. When: Thursday, May 23, 9AM-3PM with a one hour lunch break Instructor: Bev Larson. Bev has been weaving since 1988 and teaching since 1999. She loves to...
This is your chance to experience Wabash & Erie Canal Park as we kick off Canal Season 2024! The public is welcome to ride the canal boat, visit the interactive museum, tour the historic Reed Case House, and explore the Pioneer Village. To purchase tickets that include the 1:30PM canal boat ride, click here. To...
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of Canal Season Saturday, May 25. Don't forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit. Canal boat rides will take place even in...
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of Canal Season Saturday, May 25. Don't forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit. Canal boat rides will take place even in...
Description: Students will make a bowl approximately 9 inches diameter and 2 inches tall out of long leaf pine needles to take home. These bowls are great as a decoration or to hold a treasure. Participants are asked to bring small scissors, and one or two old hand towels. When: Wednesday, May 29, 9AM-12:30PM Instructor:...