Hand work a lovely pair of mittens like it is the 1890s. Explore hand sewing and needle work as we piece together a wonderful pair of mittens made from upcycled materials.

This class will allow a parent/grandparent to work with a child as they learn historic blacksmithing techniques in a historic setting.

The class is designed to give someone with little or no metal working skills as a hands-on, fun “be a blacksmith for a day” experience. Explore the basics of forge work in a blacksmith shop while making a decorative “S” hook to hang in your home

Students will have the opportunity to make one of the following outdoor projects to enjoy: lantern/plant hooks, or fire pit poker. Small class size guarantees lots of one-on-one instruction and lots of time at the forge!

This class will allow a parent/grandparent to work with a child as they learn historic blacksmithing techniques in a historic setting.

Join us in the forge to learn how fire, metal and a hammer come together to create a decorative piece! Our experienced female blacksmith will teach you a few tricks of the trade in this special WOMEN ONLY edition of our popular introductory blacksmith class. Topics covered will include forge safety, tools, and fire building, and you will have an opportunity to work on a first project. No experience necessary!

This class will invite teens to learn historic blacksmithing techniques in a historic setting. Everyone will get to make several small, hands-on projects, such as small dinner triangles and hooks.

The class is designed to give someone with little or no metal working skills as a hands-on, fun “be a blacksmith for a day” experience. Explore the basics of forge work in a blacksmith shop while making a decorative “S” hook to hang in your home

Students will have the opportunity to make one of the following outdoor projects to enjoy: lantern/plant hooks, or fire pit poker. Small class size guarantees lots of one-on-one instruction and lots of time at the forge!

Learn how to make a hand-made leather baseball. An adult and child will work together to cut out, stitch, and craft their own leather baseball to use for play.

Many German immigrants settled in Wisconsin bringing their love of beer with them. Learn about the historical role of beer and discover how to make a pale ale using local ingredients sourced from Briess Malting in Manitowoc with the Manty Malters Homebrew Club.

You’ll also make a savory treat - oven pretzels. While the pretzels are baking, the mustards can be made - and beer samples can be shared.

This class will allow a parent/grandparent to work with a child as they learn historic blacksmithing techniques in a historic setting.

Discover this treat of Czech heritage! Students of the class learn to make the kolache dough and filling to create the perfect sweet treat.

Experience the beauty of plants by using them to create colorful, vibrant dyes! Participants will learn the basics of dyeing (including some chemistry), get to use natural dyes, and will get to dye a skein of yarn to take home with them.

Treat yourself and your loved ones to delicious, historical sweets! Learn how to make treats on the woodstove and churn your own ice cream!

Discover this treat of Czech heritage! Students of the class learn to make the kolache dough and filling to create the perfect sweet treat.

Learn the basics of spinning wool, a timeless skill that Wisconsinites have been doing for generations! Participants will get to feel the differences between different breeds of wool, hone their skills using a drop spindle, and take home yarn that they’ve spun themselves.

The silk ribbon embroidery workshop will introduce you to several stitches popular in the 1800's and used in traditional embroidery.

The silk ribbon embroidery workshop will introduce you to several stitches popular in the 1800's and used in traditional embroidery.

Can you imagine a better combo than coffee and doughnuts?

Learn how to roast your own coffee and fry your own doughnuts the 19th century way! Using historical techniques and ingredients, guests will get to make and eat their own brunch-time treats.

Join veteran cheese maker Mark Stecker to find out how simple it is to make cheese, what makes for a good cheese, and sample several simple styles of cheese.

The class is designed to give someone with little or no metal working skills as a hands-on, fun “be a blacksmith for a day” experience. Explore the basics of forge work in a blacksmith shop while making a decorative “S” hook to hang in your home

Guests will make pretzels and bake them. While the pretzels are baking, the mustards can be made.

Learn the art of hand sewing! Make this basic 19th century style sewing kit called a “housewife.” The housewife uses a variety of basic stitches including the running stitch, whip stitch, and running backstitch.

This class will allow a teen to learn historic blacksmithing techniques in a historic setting. Everyone will get to make several small, hands-on projects, such as small dinner triangles, hooks, or decorative snake.

This class will allow a parent/grandparent to work with a child as they learn historic blacksmithing techniques in a historic setting.

The class is designed to give someone with little or no metal working skills as a hands-on, fun “be a blacksmith for a day” experience. Explore the basics of forge work in a blacksmith shop while making a dinner triangle to take home.

The class is designed to give someone with little or no metal working skills as a hands-on, fun “be a blacksmith for a day” experience. Explore the basics of forge work in a blacksmith shop while making a dinner triangle to take home.