Wabash and Erie Canal

Coopering Bucket Class, Day 2
2024-05-18 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N Washington Street, Delphi, Indiana, 46923, United States
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.

Spinning Class
2024-05-18 09:00 - 13:00
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 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 and 2023, Beth’s hand spun yarn won the Judge’s Choice award at Suri Network National Fleece Show.

Skill Level: Beginner, students must be age 12 or older

Class Size: minimum 1 student, maximum 4 students

Location: The Kuns Cabin in the Canal Park Pioneer Village

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.

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 Class
2024-05-18 09:00 - 13:00
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 has enjoyed creating different items ever since. She has many items on her Christmas tree; and often needle felts on road trips.

Skill Level: Beginner

Class Size: minimum 2 students, maximum 8 students

Location: The Bowen Cabin in the Canal Park Pioneer Village

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.

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.

Broom Making Class
2024-05-18 09:00 - 13:00
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 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.

Skill Level: Beginner, students must be ages 16 or older

Class Size: minimum 4 students, maximum 8 students

Location: The Broom Maker’s Shop in the Canal Park Pioneer Village

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.

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.

Coopering Bucket Class, Day 1
2024-05-17 09:00 - 17:00
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 home the bucket that they make under the supervision of an expert instructor.

When: Friday (May 17) 9AM-5PM, Saturday (May 18) 9AM-5PM, with a one hour lunch break each day

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.

Skill Level: Beginner (students ages 14-18 are allowed if accompanied by an adult)

Class Size: minimum 2 students, maximum 5 students

Location: The Cooper Shop in the Canal Park Pioneer Village

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.

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 Class
2024-05-05 09:00 - 16:00
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: Ryoko Marti. Ryoko has been weaving 20 years and is a member of the Wabash Weavers Guild. The Weavers Guild has existed for 40 years. Ryoko retired from accounting; she “used to count money and now counts threads; it’s much more fun.”

Skill Level: Beginner

Class Size: minimum 2 students, maximum 4 students

Location: The Loom House in the Canal Park Pioneer Village.

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.

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.

Spring Cleanup Day 2024
2024-05-04 09:00 - 12:00
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 system. At noon, volunteers can enjoy a free meal provided by the Delphi Psi Otes.

Please RSVP below so we can be sure to have enough food for everyone!

Coopering Tools Class, Day 2
2024-04-20 09:00 - 17:00
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.

Coopering Tools Class, Day 1
2024-04-19 09:00 - 17:00
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 Cooper. Peter has been coopering since 1997. He has taught coopering to over 500 students, and he has made coopered products for national historic sites, national parks, and theme parks in the US and Canada.

Skill Level: Beginner (students ages 14-18 are allowed if accompanied by an adult)

Class Size: Minimum 2 students, maximum 5 students

Location: The Cooper Shop in the Canal Park Pioneer Village

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.

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.
