Delve into the historical trade of blacksmithing at Muskoka Heritage Place with local artisan blacksmith M-R Newell! She will introduce you to beginner blacksmithing techniques in our pioneer village's blacksmith shop, where you will create an item that you can take home! Materials and equipment included. Space is very limited, so register today!

$75/participant

Delve into the history of cyanotypes at Muskoka Heritage Place with Muskoka Printmaker Collective artist Dawn Huddlestone! Dawn is a printmaker, photographer and biologist by training, with a particular interest in alternative processes, historical techniques, and the ways in which art and nature can interact. Learn the basics of this historical printmaking technique and print your own photograms to take home! Participants in this workshop will learn beginner-friendly techniques of this early photographic process – no experience required. All materials are provided, and participants are also welcome to bring their own fresh or dried natural materials (leaves, flowers, or feathers, for example) to print. (Note that this workshop is weather dependent – in the event of rain, the workshop will be cancelled, and participant fees will be refunded.) Space is limited so register today!

$50/participant

Delve into the history of printmaking at Muskoka Heritage Place with Muskoka Printmaker Collective artist Christina MacBean! Learn the basics of historical printmaking and print your own keepsake! Participants in this workshop will learn beginner-friendly techniques, from transferring an image from an engraving block, learning what it was like to use lead type, to using the appropriate tools for inking and printing. Space is limited, so register today!

$30/participant

Enjoy the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of Muskoka Pioneer Village through en plein air painting!