Woodworking Unplugged: Trinket Box

Learn about the marvels of woodworking in this introductory class that teaches you how to make a trinket box. Through the techniques and elements of the woodworking process, this project introduces you to working with hammers, nails, glue, a drilling saw, and guidance on how to use a hand plane. All tools and materials are provided. Learn more about our historic classes.

This class is for individuals ages 8+. Anyone under the age of 16 must register with an adult. 

Purchase Tickets

All Classes are on Thursdays: 

February 6: 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
February 6: 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
February 13: 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
February 13: 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
February 20: 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
February 20: 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
February 27: 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
February 27: 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m. 

Location: Modern Woodshop, location #37 on map

Members: $30 Nonmembers; $35 (Cost is for each class) 

About the Teacher

Henry Raab has been building American period furniture with traditional hand tools for four years. He is a proud Hoosier with a passion for learning and teaching about historic trades. 

Growing up in central Indiana, Henry spent most of his childhood outdoors at parks and living history sites such as Eagle Creek, Turkey Run, Billie Creek, and Conner Prairie. This exposure taught him to value our precious natural and cultural resources, as well as family traditions of folk music and craft that all taught him an appreciation for art and storytelling. 

Today Henry’s mission is to preserve traditional hand skills through preservation, demonstration, and hands-on instruction. He is a member of several organizations dedicated to this purpose, including the Society of American Period Furniture Makers (SAPFM), the Midwest Tool Collectors’ Association (MWTCA), and the Association for Living History, Farm, and Agricultural Museums (ALHFAM).

He worked as an intern for eight weeks at the Marc Adam’s School of Woodworking in Franklin, Indiana, and now works at Conner Prairie full time as a living history interpreter, historic building preservationist, furniture maker, and instructor. 

When he is not working, Henry continues to spend time in Indiana’s beautiful forests as well as building tools and furniture, reading about early American history, binding books, and collecting antiques.