Fun in the Forge
Experience the thrill of being a blacksmith for the day. At Fun in the Forge, you will learn how to use a coal forge and anvil to create some simple yet impressive products
Forest Therapy
Experience the pleasures of nature through all your senses, led by a certified Forest Therapy guide. Forest Therapy is a guided walk that invites participants to slow down and experience nature spaces in new ways. It’s a time to intentionally surround yourself in nature without distraction.
Gardening for the Beginner
Need a starting point for your garden and some helpful best practices for successful first steps? Join us in the garden for an introductory class where you learn all the basics to get your garden growing in the right direction. This class is for individuals ages 12+. Anyone under the age of 16 must register with an adult. Members: $27, Nonmembers: $30
Cooking at the Hearth
Embark on a journey of culinary discovery at The William Conner House. Let the alluring smell of the wood smoke warm your heart on a brisk fall day as you fill your mind and stomach with recipes from the past.
Feeding and Healing the Historical Family with Herbs
Journey from the garden to the kitchen as you learn to create herb-based recipes using herbs from the Conner Prairie garden.
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Painted Canvas for the Home
In the nineteenth century, canvas floor cloths were once used to protect wooden floors in a hallway, under a dining table, or even under a chamber pot. We will learn from these historical designs and use acrylic paints to create a smaller piece. Choose from projects like a table runner, a table mat, or even a portable checkerboard.
Raising Poultry
Have you ever wanted to raise poultry, but weren’t sure where to start? Do you wonder what it takes to raise chickens or ducks? If so, then this class is for you! Join Conner Prairie’s Ag Staff as we discuss everything you need to know about raising a small flock of poultry.
Timberframing
During this two-day class, participants will learn basic tool use (using corner chisels, slicks, and boring machines), layout strategy, and joinery. Together, class participants will use their new skills to connect the timbers together and create a small garden shed.
Intermediate Wheel Thrown Pottery
Take the next step in your wheel throwing skills and deepen your understanding of the historical techniques needed to craft beautiful works of pottery.
Woodworking Unplugged: Hand Cut Dovetailing
The beautiful and resilient dovetail joint has become a hallmark of high-quality furniture. But in the past, it was a utilitarian method for joining boards together and often hidden on finer woodworking. This two-day class is an introduction to fine furniture making and traditional woodworking for anyone interested in early American furniture or classic joinery.