Classes such as knife and axe making, engraving, leather work and bow making are just some of the skills that are taught at this workshop. Arms enthusiasts from across the country make this annual autumn trek to Conner Prairie to take part in this experience.
The Arts & Arms Making experiences are available in three workshops: a five-day workshop which runs Monday–Friday, October 13–17, 8 am–5 pm; or two 2 ½ -half day workshops, Session One is Monday and Tuesday, October 13 -14, 8 am–5 pm and Wed., October 15, 8 am–noon; Session Two runs Wed., October 15, 1–5 p.m., and Thursday and Friday, October 16-17, 8 am–5 pm. Individual classes are available during the weekend of October 11-12, 8 am-5pm.
Five day workshop experiences are $490/person ($460/member), registration for one of the 2-½ day workshops is $295/person ($280/member) registration for both sessions is $550/person ($525/member). Weekend class pricing varies.
For more information and a detailed class list for the Arts & Arms Making Workshop check out, http://www.connerprairie.org/events/arts_arms_workshop
To register for the Arts & Arms Making Workshop, call Guest Services at 317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836 or e-mail info@connerprairie.org. Become a Conner Prairie member and receive exclusive discounts to this event.
The Arts & Arms Making Workshop is sponsored by L.E. Kincaid & Sons – Quality meats since 1921.
Conner Prairie, a nationally acclaimed outdoor history museum located at 13400 Allisonville Rd. in Fishers, Indiana, is in the greater Indianapolis area, six miles north of I-465. Museum Center and indoor exhibits open year-round; outdoor historic areas – Lenape Indian Camp, 1836 Prairietown, 1886 Liberty Corner, Conner Homestead – open April-October. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Year’s Eve and Day. Open in April, Thursday-Sunday; May-September, Tuesday-Sunday; October, Wednesday-Sunday; November, Thursday-Sunday; December, Tuesday-Sunday; January-March, Thursday-Sunday. Special programs offered year-round. General admission: April-October, $11/adult, $10/senior, $7/youth ages 2-12, under 2/free; November-March: $4/person, under 2/free. Memberships available. Museum Shop open year-round – closed Mondays. For information, call 317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836 or log onto www.connerprairie.org.to verify hours and admission costs for special events and programs, or to make reservations.
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