Historic Skills Classes & Armsmaking Workshops offer how-to classes and workshops geared to adults and teens in a variety of topics from historic trades. Explore details about our classes below. See something you want to learn more about? Get registered!
Ages 10+ (varies per class)
Please call guest services at (317) 776-6000 for more information about registration.
Historic Skills Classes & Armsmaking
Blacksmithing: Flint and Steel
Member: $30
Nonmember: $35
Blacksmithing: One Piece Knife
Member: $90
Nonmember: $100
Metalworking: Copper Bracelet
Member: $30
Nonmember: $35
Woodworking: Shaker Side Table
Member: $465
Nonmember: $515
Woodworking Unplugged: Spoon Carving
Member: $130
Nonmember: $145
Woodworking Unplugged: Trinket Box
Member: $30
Nonmember: $35
Woodworking: 19th Century Puzzle Box
Member: $80
Nonmember: $90
Woodworking Unplugged: Hand Cut Dovetailing
Member: $225
Nonmember: $250
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Historical Foodways
The Magic and Science of Dairying: Making Soft Cheese, Cultured Butter and Other Dairy Treats
Member: $80
Nonmember: $90