Historic Skills Classes
& Armsmaking Workshops

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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

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Axe Forging

Member: $270
Nonmember: $300

Traditional Arts & Arms Making Workshops

Blacksmithing: Fun in the Forge

Member: $100
Nonmember: $110

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Intermediate Wheel Thrown Pottery

Member: $155
Nonmember: $170

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Painted Canvas for the Home

Member: $125
Nonmember: $140

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Timberframing: Building A Garden Shed

Member: $225
Nonmember: $250

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Wheel Thrown Pottery

Member: $155
Nonmember: $170

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Woodworking: Walnut Blanket Chest

Member: $675
Nonmember: $750

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Woodworking Unplugged: Bowl Carving

Member: $100
Nonmember: $110

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Woodworking Unplugged: Hand Cut Dovetailing

Member: $225
Nonmember: $250

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Historical Foodways

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Cooking at the Hearth

Member: $125
Nonmember: $140

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Herbs for the Kitchen

Member: $54
Nonmember: $60

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Historical African American Cuisine

Member: $95
Nonmember: $105

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Historic Vegetarian Cooking

Member: $95
Nonmember: $105

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Ice Cream, Three Ways

Member: $80
Nonmember: $90

Agriculture Classes

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Raising Poultry

Member: $77
Nonmember: $85