Craft Corner
This isn’t your typical craft area! Here, you can try classic, 19th-century arts and crafts like soap making, using an authentic printing press, decorating a quilt square or weaving. Each week a new technique is explored, so come again and again for the full artisan experience! Located inside the Conner Prairie Welcome Center, Craft Corner is open year-round and included with general admission.
Craft Corner 2012
Printing Press
February 2-5
Have you ever wondered how newspapers were printed in the 1800s? Stop by and experience the printing press firsthand.
Traditional Broom Making
February 9-12
Stop in to learn about the art of broom making and explore the traditional materials used to create your own unique broom.
Paper Tin-Punch
February 16-19
Get up close and learn about the art and tradition of tin-punch.
Soap Making
February 23-26
Experience the joy of soap making - watch it turn from a liquid to solid as you make your own soap to take home.
Embroidery
March 1-4
Have you ever seen a beautifully embroidered shawl and wished you could create such beautiful art? Get started here by trying your hand at various embroidery stitches.
Weaving
March 8-11
Make your own trivet using natural materials and traditional techniques.
Paper Tin-Punch
March 15-18
Get up close and learn about the art and tradition of tin-punch.
Soap Making
March 22-25
Experience the joy of soap making - watch it turn from a liquid to solid as you make your own soap to take home.
Quilt Making
March 29-April 1
Design your very own quilt square. Join ii to other guests' squares to produce a beautiful community quilt.