Description: Learn a historic skill to make tools needed in coopering using historic tools and methods. You will take home the tools that you create under the supervision of an expert instructor! When: This a 2-day class: Friday (April 19) and Saturday (April 20), 9AM-5PM each day with a 1 hour lunch break. Instructor: Peter...
Learn a historic skill to make tools needed in coopering using historic tools and methods. This a 2-day class. To get more information and register for the class, please visit this link.
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...