Artisan Workshop Weekend

Name: Artisan Workshop Weekend
Start: 2026-10-3T10:00-4:00
End: 2026-10-4T17:00-4:00

sat03oct(oct 3)10:00 amsun04(oct 4)5:00 pmArtisan Workshop WeekendWorkshop pre-registration is required Event Organized ByFort William Historical Park10:00 am - 5:00 pm (4)(GMT+00:00) Fort William Historical Park, 1350 King Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7K 1L7, Canada RegionNorthern Ontario CityThunder Bay

Event Details

Learn a unique skill and craft lifelong memories. Work alongside one of Fort William Historical Park’s heritage artisans in a small group setting to create your very own 19th century inspired items.

Available workshops:
– Blacksmithing basics
– Candle luminary
– Fire steel forging
– Introduction to chairmaking
– Mukuk (birch bark basket)
– Ropework wreath
– Wood-fired bake oven bread
– Wool spinning and dyeing

No previous experience in the artisan skills is necessary to participate in these workshops. Age requirements are noted for each particular workshop. All workshops include instruction, tools, materials, and a historic-themed lunch.