Join the singing fun at Wabash & Erie Canal Park in Delphi as we sing together and learn the fascinating history behind cherished Christmas classics of the canal era. Vocalist Audrey Johnson will lead this memorable event, sharing songs that have provided upbeat enthusiasm and strength, hope, and faith for generations. Audrey's company, Of Thee I...
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: 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...
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...
Get on board with the Wabash & Erie Canal! Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring Wabash & Erie Canal Park to life? Join us at the 2026 Volunteer Fair and get a behind-the-scenes look at the people and skills that make this historic site thrive. This event will take place at the...
Join us at Wabash & Erie Canal Park at 2:30pm, April 18 and see blooming spring wildflowers. Perhaps Wild Ginger and May Apples will be in their blooming prime, while some wildflowers like Dutchman’s Breeches may still be blooming. The photo above shows White Trout Lilies blooming in a sea of their own leaves. We...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...