Broom Making Primer - Fall 2025
2025-08-30 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N Washington Street, Delphi, Indiana, 46923, United States
Description: Using natural broomcorn and choice of color cord, learn to make this beautiful round broom with turnover tops.

When: Saturday, August 30, 9:00AM – 1:00PM
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 an Indiana Artisan by the State of Indiana for both broom making and basket weaving.
Cost: $70.00. This cost covers registration and all necessary materials.
Skill Level: Beginner, age 17 or older.
Class size: Minimum 2, maximum 10 students.
Location: Wabash & Erie Canal Park, Speece Picnic Shelter (if not raining).
Participants Bring: Nothing.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least one week prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is one week prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until one week prior to the class date. After this one week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Advanced Spinning - Fall 2025
2025-09-06 09:00 - 12:30
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. Students may try an e-spinner.

When: Saturday, September 6, 9:00AM – 12:30PM
Instructor: Beth Cripe. Beth fell in love with spinning 8 years ago learning to spin from a friend. After spinning Suri Alpaca fiber and loving it, Beth now breeds Suri Alpacas. She demonstrates spinning and weaving at several reenactments, including Feast of Hunter’s Moon, Colonial Market Days & Kohkohmah. In 2022 & 2023, Beth’s hand spun yarn won Judge’s Choice award at Suri Network National Fleece Show.
Cost: $63.00. This cost covers registration and all necessary materials.
Skill Level: Requires having taken Beginning Spinning class or having some spinning experience.
Class size: Minimum 2, maximum 6 students. If students can bring their own spinning wheel, capacity can increase to up to 8 students.
Location: Wabash & Erie Canal Park, Kuns Cabin
Participants Bring: (optional) Spinning wheels. Students are not required to bring any items.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Wool Felting - Fall 2025
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:00
Description: Make two needle felted snowmen approximately 5-6 inches tall. The snowmen can be freestanding or an ornament.

When: Saturday September 20, 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 felted items on her Christmas tree.
Cost: $79.00. This cost covers registration and all necessary materials.
Skill Level: Beginner, age 16 or older.
Class size: Minimum 2, maximum 6 students.
Location: Wabash & Erie Canal Park, Bowen Cabin
Participants Bring: Nothing
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Dyeing - Fall 2025
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:30
Description: Students will learn to prepare wool yarn for dyeing using mordants. They will learn different dyeing techniques in Colonial America and across the world. Students will take home their own hand dyed skeins of wool yarn. Students should wear old clothes and bring an apron. The Traditional Natural Dyeing Class will be held outside using extension cords and crock pots.

When: Saturday, September 20, 9:00AM – 12:30PM
Instructor: Beth Cripe. Beth spins Suri Alpaca fiber, which she has won awards with her hand spun yarn. Yarn will be used in the dyeing process.
Cost: $63.00. This cost covers registration and all necessary materials.
Skill Level: No previous experience needed. Students must be at least 12 years old and able to fully focus and participate throughout the class duration.
Class size: Minimum 2, maximum 6 students.
Location: Wabash & Erie Canal Park, Speece Picnic Shelter. If inclement weather, class will be held in the Kuns Cabin.
Participants Bring: Please wear old clothes and bring an apron.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Weaving - Fall 2025
2025-09-20 10:00 - 15:00
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, September 20, 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 pads as a child in 4-H, taught elementary school for 40 years, and now not only weaves cloth but also weaves stories at Feast of the Hunter’s Moon (since 1977). Vilija Deutschman is a long-time weaver who also loves the history and heritage of this craft. Sue Hodge, a retired accountant, who has lived in Carroll County for 43 years, and has been weaving for 8 years. She also enjoys knitting and quilting. Susan Smith is a retired math teacher and has been weaving for 9 years. She enjoys mixing fibers and colors to create woven items for her home and wardrobe and is looking forward to sharing the joys of weaving in the class.
Cost: $38.00. This cost covers registration and all necessary materials.
Skill Level: Beginner, age 10 or older. Students under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Class size: Minimum 4, maximum 8 students.
Location: Wabash & Erie Canal Park, Kuns Cabin.
Participants Bring: Your own lunch
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Weaving - Spring 2026
2026-04-11 09:00 - 13:00
Description: Learn weaving by making either 2 placemats or a short table runner on a 2-harness loom.

When: Saturday, April 11, 9:00AM-1:00PM
Instructors: Instructors are members of Wabash Weaving Guild. The Weaving Guild has existed for 40 years. Jan Young, wove hot pads as a child in 4-H, taught elementary school for 40 years, and now not only weaves cloth but also weaves stories at Feast of the Hunters’ Moon (since 1977). Vilija Deutschman is a long time weaver who also loves the history and heritage of this craft. Sue Hodge, a retired accountant, who has lived in Carroll County for 43 years, and has been weaving for 8 years. She also enjoys knitting and quilting.
Cost: $45.00. This cost covers registration and all necessary materials.
Skill Level: Beginner, ages 12 and older.
Class Size: Minimum 3 students, maximum 6 students.
Location: Bowen Cabin (if more than 3 students), Loom House (if 3 students)
Participants Bring: Nothing.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Indigo Dyeing - Spring 2026
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:30
Description: Indigo was used for more than 6,000 years across the world and in Colonial America. Some plantations grew Indigo during the Colonial period. Students will learn to prepare wool yarn for dyeing. They will learn to prepare the indigo dye bath and dye the wool yarn. The Indigo dyeing technique is completely different than any other dyeing technique. Students should wear old clothes and/or bring an apron.

When: Saturday, May 2, 9:00AM – 12:30PM
Instructor: Beth Cripe. Beth Cripe spins Suri Alpaca fiber, which she has won awards with her hand spun yarn. Yarn will be used in the dyeing process.
Cost: $63.00, including all fees and materials.
Skill Level: No previous experience needed. Age limit 12-14, depends on attention span as it is a long class.
Class Size: Minimum 2 students, maximum 6 students.
Location: Speece Picnic Shelter, or at Kuns Cabin in case of rain.
Participants bring: Old clothes and an apron.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers. If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Williamsburg Market Basket - Spring 2026
2026-05-09 09:00 - 15:00
Description: Make your own Market Basket with handle sizes and color accents to vary.

When: Saturday, May 9, 9:00AM – 3:00PM with 1 hour lunch (bring your own lunch)
Skill Level: Beginner, class is open for students ages 18+
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 in the Caribbean on basket-making cruises. Her goal is to make basket weaving fun, relaxing and inspiring. In 2003 she won the Eiteljorg Museum Weavers Challenge.
Cost: $74.00, includes all needed materials and registration fees.
Class Size: Minimum 4 students, maximum 10 students.
Location: Picnic Shelter, or wherever it is warm enough that day.
Students Bring: An old towel.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Needle Felting - Spring 2026
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00
Description: Make a needle felted blue bird which is approximately 5 inches in size. The blue bird can be used as an ornament or set in a house plant.

When: Saturday, May 16, 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 handmade wool felted items on her Christmas tree.
Cost: $70.00. This includes materials and registration fees.
Skill Level: Beginner, for ages 14 and older.
Class Size: Minimum 2 students, maximum 6 students.
Location: Bowen Cabin
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Pine Needle Bowl With Lid - Spring 2026
2026-05-16 09:00 - 14:00
Description: Students will make a small pine needle bowl approximately 6” diameter x 5” height with lid out of White Pine Needles to take home. Great as a decoration or to hold a treasure.

When: Saturday, May 16, 9:00AM – 2:00PM, and students may stay later to complete their projects.
Instructor: Linda Cooper started making pine needle and straw bowls, baskets and more about 15 years ago. She has demonstrated crafts at the Indiana State Fair, Feast of the Hunter’s Moon, Wabash and Erie Canal Paper Makers’ Shop and at many festivals in the Midwest.
Cost: $44.00. This includes all fees and materials.
Skill Level: Beginner. Students ages 13-15 require adult accompaniment.
Class Size: Minimum 2 students, maximum 8 students.
Location: Kuns Cabin at Wabash & Erie Canal Park
Participants Bring: scissors, 2 old hand towels.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Beginning Spinning - Spring 2026
2026-05-23 09:00 - 12:30
Description: This class is designed for those students who would like to learn the basics of spinning fiber into yarn. Students will learn to draft the wool fiber and spin it into yarn using a drop spindle. Near the end of the class, the students will get to try spinning on a traditional spinning wheel.

When: Saturday, May 23, 9:00AM – 12:30PM
Instructor: Beth Cripe. Beth Cripe fell in love with spinning 8 years ago learning to spin from a friend. After spinning Suri Alpaca fiber and loving it, Beth now breeds Suri Alpacas. She demonstrates spinning and weaving at several reenactments, including Feast of Hunter’s Moon, Colonial Market Days & Kohkohmah. In 2022 & 2023, Beth’s hand spun yarn won Judge’s Choice award at Suri Network National Fleece Show.
Cost: $63.00, includes all materials and fees.
Skill Level: Beginner, age limit 12-14+, depends on attention span since it is a long class. No previous experience needed.
Class Size: Minimum 2 students, maximum 6 students.
Location: Kuns Cabin with lamps, if needed.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers. If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Beginning Hearth Broom - Spring 2026
2026-05-23 09:00 - 13:00
Description: Using natural broomcorn and choice of color cord, learn to make this beautiful useful broom.

When: Saturday, May 23, 9:00AM – 1:00PM
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 an Indiana Artisan by the State of Indiana for both broom making and basket weaving.
Cost: $57.00, includes fees and materials.
Skill Level: Beginner, ages 18+
Class Size: Minimum 4 students, maximum 10 students.
Location: Speece Picnic Shelter or wherever it is warm enough that day.
Participants Bring: nothing.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers. If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Hand Quilting - Spring 2026
2026-05-30 09:00 - 17:00
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, May 30, 9:00AM – 5:00PM, with 1 hour lunch (bring your own lunch).
Instructor: Becky Crabb. Becky was inspired to quilt as a child while watching her grandmothers quilt. After teaching herself the basics, she joined a group of older women quilters in Florida in the early 1970s. She taught basic hand quilting in adult education many years as well as occasional classes at libraries and quilt stores.
Cost: $72.00, includes all fees and materials. Upon registration, please email classes@canalcenter.org with your preference for making a pillow or a sunbonnet.
Skill Level: Beginner, age limit 14 unless special permission.
Class Size: Minimum 3, maximum 10.
Location: Fouts House, or if too many students, in Interpretive Center.
Participants Bring: Fabric scissors, heavy thimble that fits middle finger, pencil.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Advanced Spinning - Spring 2026
2026-06-13 09:00 - 12:30
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. Students may try on e-spinner.

When: Saturday, June 13, 9:00AM – 12:30PM
Instructor: Beth Cripe. Beth Cripe fell in love with spinning 8 years ago learning to spin from a friend. After spinning Suri Alpaca fiber and loving it, Beth now breeds Suri Alpacas. She demonstrates spinning and weaving at several reenactments, including Feast of Hunter’s Moon, Colonial Market Days & Kohkohmah. In 2022 & 2023, Beth’s hand spun yarn won Judge’s Choice award at Suri Network National Fleece Show.
Cost: $63.00, includes all fees and materials.
Skill Level: Have taken Beginning Spinning class or have some spinning experience.
Class Size: Minimum 2 students, maximum 6 students (unless you bring your own spinning wheel, then up to 8 students).
Location: Kuns Cabin, with lamps if needed.

Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Hearth Cooking, Bread Making - Spring 2026
2026-06-20 09:00 - 15:00
Description: Make breads as you learn how to build a fire in a hearth, about tools and utensils and pans used in hearth cooking, safety, learn boiling using a crane (dumplings), frying using a trivet (fried biscuits), baking using a dutch oven (breads and cornbread), and baking next to the fire (corn dodgers). Also if time, make an extract. Helpful for participants to wear a sturdy apron. This is a one-day class.

When: Saturday, June 20, 9:00AM – 3:00PM with 1 hour lunch (bring your own lunch).
Instructor: Becky Crabb. Becky has been doing historic cooking for over 30 years. She has worked in living history for 40 years and has collected historic recipes, including old family recipes, all her life.
Cost: $72.00, includes all materials and fees.
Skill Level: Beginner, age limit 14 unless special permission granted.
Class Size: Minimum 3 students, maximum 6 students.
Location: Fouts House.
Participants Bring: a sturdy apron.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Piggin Making - Spring 2026
2026-06-20 09:00 - 16:00
Description: Learn a historic skill to make a wooden one-handled bucket using historic tools and methods. Learn what old tools are still available today and make some that aren’t. Students must feel comfortable using hand tools and will be learning to make staves, bottom, and hoops. Size: 6” w x 5 ½” height + handle = 11” height

When: Saturday, June 20, 9:00AM-4:00PM. Students may stay later if needed to complete their project.
Instructor: Peter Cooper. Peter has been coopering since 1997. He has taught coopering to over 500 students, and made coopered products for National historic sites, national parks and theme parks in the US and Canada.
Cost: $69.00, includes all materials and fees but does NOT include lunch.
Skill Level: Adult students preferred, but teenagers may participate with an adult.
Class Size: Minimum 2, maximum 6 students.
Location: Cooper Shop
Participants Bring: An apron or work clothing and gloves.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.
