Craft Corner
This isn’t your typical craft area! Here, you can try classic, 19th-century arts and crafts like paper making, using an authentic printing press, writing with a quill pen or weaving. Each week a new technique is explored, so come again and again for the full artisan experience! Located inside the Conner Prairie Welcome Center, Craft Corner is open year-round. See Hours and Admission page for details.
August 18-23
Pottery
Shape and play with clay to see if you can pinch a pot, coil a pot or roll muddies.
August 25-30
Printing Press
See how printing was done in the 1800’s by trying our authentic printing press.
September 1-6
Paper Making
Make your own beautiful, recycled paper using only scrap paper, water and a blender.
September 8-13
Leaf Quilt
Design, color and cut out a leaf to add to the Conner Prairie quilt.
September 15-20
Quilt Squares
Plan a square using fabric and glue to add to our Conner Prairie quilt or make a square to take home.
September 22-27
Bead Making
Create your own necklace or bracelet from clay or paper beads.
September 29-October 4
Paper Marbling
Experiment with making paper using oil,water and paint.
October 8-11
Family Tree
Make your own family tree with leaves and branches.
October 15-18
Floor Cloth
Paint and enhance your floor using interesting stencil designs.
October 22-25
Paper Making
Make your own beautiful, recycled paper using only scrap paper, water and a blender.
October 29-31
Journal and Quill Pen
Decorate a cover for your own journal.
November 5 & 6
Printing Press
See how printing was done in the 1800’s by trying our authentic printing press.
November 11, 12 & 19
Weaving
Weave your own bookmark from paper or yarn using a historic loom.