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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 3-8
Paper Making
Make your own beautiful, recycled paper using only scrap paper, water and a blender.

August 10-15
Weaving
Weave your own bookmark from paper or yarn using a historic loom.

August 17-22
Pottery
Shape and play with clay to see if you can pinch a pot, coil a pot or roll muddies.

August 24-29
Printing Press
See how printing was done in the 1800’s by trying our authentic printing press.

August 31-September 5
Floor Cloth
Paint and enhance your floor using interesting stencil designs.

September 7-12
Paper Making
Make your own beautiful, recycled paper using only scrap paper, water and a blender.

September 14-19
Bead Making
Create your own necklace or bracelet from clay or paper beads.

September 21-26
Leaf Quilt
Design, color and cut out a leaf to add to the Conner Prairie quilt.

September 28-October 3
Paper Marbling
Experiment with making paper using oil, water and paint.

October 5-10
Weaving
Weave your own bookmark from paper or yarn using a historic loom.

October 12-17
Floor Cloth
Paint and enhance your floor using interesting stencil designs.

October 19-24
Pottery
Shape and play with clay to see if you can pinch a pot, coil a pot or roll muddies.

October 26-31
Quilt Squares
Plan a square using fabric and glue to add to our Conner Prairie quilt or make a square to take home.