Posts Tagged ‘Ages 16+’
Ignite Your Curiosity as a Youth Volunteer
Becoming a Youth Volunteer at Conner Prairie When I was 9 years old, my mother called me over to her computer one day to show me some information she’d found online regarding a youth volunteering program at Conner Prairie. I was in that stage of life that nearly every child goes through, where the idea…
Read MorePrairie Pursuits: Knifesmithing
Learn the art of hand forging a knife. Topics covered will be steel selection, forging the blade, filing a finishing, heat-treatment and handle selection and fitting. Some hand tools required. Ages 16+ Class meets every Thursday in April. Series begins April 8th. Purchase Tickets See all Prairie Pursuits classes
Read MorePrairie Pursuits: Basic Blacksmithing
This class will cover the basics of hand blacksmithing and bench-work techniques. Through a series of simple projects, such as hooks, chain links, cooking utensils and blacksmith tongs, students will learn basic techniques such as tending a fire, drawing out, upsetting, welding, filework and finishing work. All tools/materials provided. Ages 16+ Every Monday in April.…
Read MorePrairie Pursuits: Blacksmithing – Dog Face Hook
Use your imagination to create a whimsical wall hook or two, perfect for hanging dog leashes, hats or keys.
Read MorePrairie Pursuits: All About Oxen
Join Conner Prairie’s agriculture staff to learn about the history, selection, training, and care of these magnificent draft animals.
Read MoreArts & Arms: Evening Cookout and Benefit Auction
Join new and old friends at our Wednesday evening cookout for good food and great conversations. This is also a chance to be able to purchase items made by Conner Prairie’s crafters and workshop instructors. All proceeds go to support Conner Prairie’s educational mission.
Read MoreArts & Arms: Basic Hornwork and Decorative Techniques
Master Hornsmith Art DeCamp will show you the tricks to design, layout and execute beautiful scrimshaw work.
Read MoreArts & Arms: Advanced Leatherworking
Take your pouch making to the next level as Ken Scott teaches you advanced techniques in making hunting bags and pouches.
Read MoreArts & Arms: Folding Knife
Bladesmith Brian Barker teaches how to create a historically appropriate knife.
Read MoreArts & Arms: Basic Blacksmithing
Join Nathan Allen as you learn the basics of blacksmithing including drawing, punching, hardening, tempering steel and forge welding.
Read MoreArts & Arms: Knifesmithing
Under the guidance of Dwight Gallian, you’ll learn about the history and creation of a traditional hand-forged knife.
Read MoreArts & Arms: Basic Leatherworking
Join Ken Scott as he teaches you his unique style of making hunting bags and pouches.
Read MoreArts & Arms: Axe Forging
Explore traditional forging techniques with blacksmith Nathan Allen.
Read MoreArts & Arms: Leather Accoutrements
Learn a variety of basic leather-working skills with noted leather-worker Ken Scott.
Read MoreArts & Arms: Hearth Cooking
Learn to prepare a traditional meal over an open fire.
Read MoreArts & Arms: Advanced Hornworking – Screw Tip Powder Horn
Work alongside master hornsmith Art DeCamp to make a screw tip horn.
Read MoreArts & Arms: Forging Damascus Steel
Blacksmith Nathan Allen will teach the fundamentals of making pattern welded steel from proper steel selection to basic pattern development.
Read MoreArts & Arms: Engraving – CANCELED
Master engraver and author of Engraving Historic Firearms, John Schippers, teaches you the art of metal engraving.
Read MorePrairie Pursuits: Knifesmithing – Making the Hand Forged Knife
Crafting your own knife is a satisfying challenge. We’ll up-cycle used steel into hand-forged and finished knives. Learn about proper forging, heat treating, and handle construction.
Read MorePrairie Pursuits: Blacksmithing – Fun at the Forge
Be a blacksmith for a day. Learn to heat metal in a coal forge and shape it on an anvil.
Read MorePrairie Pursuits: Blacksmithing – Axe Forging
Hammer, punch, grind, harden, and temper your own hatchet. We’ll use spring steel and traditional forging techniques to make our own creations. If time permits, we’ll also craft and custom fit a hickory handle.
Read MorePrairie Pursuits: Raising Sheep and Goats
Join Conner Prairie’s Ag Staff as we discuss everything you need to know about sheep and goats, including breeds, handling, basic care, nutrition, housing, and reproduction.
Read MorePrairie Pursuits: Basic Blacksmithing
Basic Blacksmithing is a 6 session class that covers the basics of hand blacksmithing and bench-work techniques.
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