Join the fun with our merriest event of the year! Whether you're shopping for Christmas, making family memories, or engaging with Indiana history, we have something for you! Get in the holiday spirit at Wabash & Erie Canal Park in Delphi!
This event is free to the public, and includes a narrated walk along the historic trails in Delphi. Join your expert guides to learn about the many natural and historic treasures that reside along the canal route in Delphi. All ages are welcome to join. The walk will be at an easy pace on mostly...
Description: Make a needle felted lamb approximately 4.5 inches. The lamb can be free standing or as an ornament. When: Saturday May 17, 9:00AM – 12:00PM Instructor: Karen Bradshaw. About 20 years ago at a Fiber Fest, Karen got instructions for wool felting and has enjoyed creating different items ever since. She has many wool...
Description: Learn a historic skill to make a Shaving Horse and low work bench using historic and modern tools and methods. Learn what different styles of shaving horses were once used and make a convertible base that will accept the different types. Students will be able to pick one design that fits on the convertible...
Description: Learn weaving by making either 4 coasters or 2 coasters and a small runner on a rigid heddle loom. Finish projects with a hemstitch. When: Saturday May 17, 10:00AM – 3:00PM (bring your own lunch). Instructors: Instructors are members of Weaving Guild. The Weaving Guild has existed for 40 years. Jan Young, wove hot...
Description: Using natural broomcorn and choice of color cord, learn to make this beautiful round broom with turnover tops. When: Friday, May 23, 9:00AM – 12:00PM Instructor: Bev Larson. In 2009 Bev added broom making to her weaving experience and it too is now a passion. In 2016 she received the honor of being named...
Description: Students will learn to draft wool fiber and spin it into yarn using a drop spindle. The end of the class will be an introduction to using the spinning wheel. Drop spindle and extra wool will be sent home for continued practice. When: Saturday May 24, 9:00AM – 12:30PM Instructor: Beth Cripe. Beth fell...
Description: Students will make a bowl approximately 9” diameter x 2” height out of Long Leaf Pine Needles to take home. Great as a decoration or to hold a treasure. When: Wednesday, May 28, 9:00AM – 12:30PM Instructor: Linda Cooper. Linda started making pine needle and straw bowls, baskets and about 15 years ago. She...
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 is a two-day class. When: Friday and...
Description: Create your own special woven backpack to carry with you on your outdoor adventures When: Friday, June 6, 9:00AM - 3:00PM (bring your own lunch). Instructor: Bev Larson. Bev has been weaving since 1988 and teaching since 1999. She loves to share her joy of basket weaving. She has taught in many states and...
Description: This class is designed for those students who have taken the Beginning Spinning Class or have some previous experience in spinning. Students will learn to draft the wool fiber and spin it into yarn using the traditional spinning wheel. Students may bring their own spinning wheel. When: Saturday, June 14, 9:00AM – 12:30PM Instructor:...
Description: Learn the basics of cutting fabric pieces, sewing those pieces back together to form a block, putting a border on the block, putting three layers of a quilt together, and quilting those three layers, then putting together a small pillow. OR make an 1850’s sunbonnet with quilted brim. When: Saturday June 14, 9:00AM –...