Visit scenic Decorah, Iowa to learn how to make a prehistoric bow like one found in the peat bogs of Denmark. Instructor Steve Daughton is a woodworker and lifelong archer who brings a wealth of knowledge to this course.

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Visit scenic Decorah, Iowa to learn the fundamentals of floor loom weaving. Instructors Laura Demuth and Sheila Oberreuter bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to this class.

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Visit scenic Decorah, Iowa to learn to forge your own kitchen utensils out of copper and steel. Instructor Elizabeth Belz owns her own forge and is a knowledgable instructor.

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Visit scenic Decorah, Iowa to learn the basics of woodcarving. Instructor Alex Clarke was an apprentice under Fred Livesay, and has been teaching her own classes. She has years of experience working with wood.

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Visit scenic Decorah, Iowa to learn traditional Viksdal rosemaling techniques. Instructor Cathy Castellanos is herself a rosemaler with many years of knowledge and teaching experience.

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Visit scenic Decorah, Iowa to learn metalworking and forging of a Viking flint striker.  Instructor Tom Latané is a knowledgable and fascinating instructor.

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Visit scenic Decorah, Iowa to learn woodworking techniques including this unique traditional tool for Norwegian beer making.  Instructor Fred Livesay is a talented carver and inspirational instructor.

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Join us for a special lecture and papermaking workshop with guest historian Dr. Joran Proot! Dr. Proot is a distinguished historian of early modern books from the Cultura Fonds and the University of Antwerp. Dr. Proot will discuss the materials and workflow of paper making as it was carried out in Europe during the early modern period. After the lecture participants will learn to make paper, using the classic Western style technique.

All skill levels welcome and all materials provided.

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Learn how to build a little world! Tunnel books are created from a series of cut-paper panels that create depth in a small, detailed scene.

In this class, we will learn how to prepare and assemble materials to make a tunnel book, as well as some of the history behind this fascinating structure. Participants will construct a book starting with an image from historic Atlanta, and leave ready to make their own creations.

All skill levels welcome and all materials provided.

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In this workshop, you will build your very own Ramblin’ Wreck cardboard model using a custom kit packed with laser-cut pieces. Along the way, you’ll master 4–5 creative cardboard joining techniques engineers use for structural strength.

We’ll dive into the science behind cardboard—discover how its strength and flexibility change with flute direction and ply thickness—while you put theory into practice. By the end, you’ll have a sturdy, eye-catching creation to take home and show off!

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Paper weaving is a quick and fun way to play with color, image, and pattern—without a loom!

Even if you’ve never seen a weaving draft and don’t know warp from weft, you’ll be weaving by the end of the workshop. A paper-woven surface is also great for adding collage and mixed media to, so come explore the possibilities!

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Calling all curious and colorful weavers! This basket weaving workshop puts the FUN in fundamentals for all skill levels.

We’ll start with Japanese paper cord on the first day, which will get us accustomed to weaving a twined basket. You can continue to work with Japanese cord or move to waxed linen thread. Learn the basics of how to make bases, shape the side of a basket, finish rims, build blocks of twined patterns, and so much more.

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In honor of National Quilting Day on March 21, we’re offering a fiber-focused workshop with Hadley Clark. The workshop is open to all skill levels and perfect for anyone interested in exploring quilting and natural dyeing techniques to create a custom handmade sachet.

Hadley Clark is a participating artist in Second Skin: Exploring Adornment as an Extension of Self, currently on view at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery through May 2, 2026.

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The American West Heritage Center, a working farm and museum in the Bear River Heritage Area, is holding a class every month this year that focus on teaching traditional skills.

Classes will include hand crafts like blacksmithing, finger weaving, and bow making and are open to the public, but do require a registration and materials fee.

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This Labor Day weekend at Evanston Cowboy Days, we are holding a workshop for local students to learn silversmithing. Around 15 students will learn from local silversmiths Samantha Krieger and Traci Beckstead. Visitors are welcome to walk in, ask questions, and watch the students as they work.

This project was supported in part by a grant from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, a program of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources.

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