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Cut, decorate, and personalize a foam sword with Ren Fair flair in a hands-on crafting session, whether you’re preparing for costume play or simply making something fun.
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Intricate henna body art takes on a medieval-night twist, inviting guests to adorn themselves with temporary designs in a playful, old-world atmosphere for a whimsical evening of self-expression and historic fantasy.

Intricate henna body art takes on a medieval-night twist, inviting guests to adorn themselves with temporary designs in a playful, old-world atmosphere for a whimsical evening of self-expression and historic fantasy.
Intricate henna body art takes on a medieval-night twist, inviting guests to adorn themselves with temporary designs in a playful, old-world atmosphere for a whimsical evening of self-expression and historic fantasy.

Full-contact medieval foam combat uses swords, shields, javelins, and arrows for capture-the-flag games and skill-building drills. Free loaner weapons welcome newcomers to this energetic outdoor gathering.

Full-contact medieval foam combat uses swords, shields, javelins, and arrows for capture-the-flag games and skill-building drills. Free loaner weapons welcome newcomers to this energetic outdoor gathering.
Full-contact medieval foam combat uses swords, shields, javelins, and arrows for capture-the-flag games and skill-building drills. Free loaner weapons welcome newcomers to this energetic outdoor gathering.
Shape hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing experience. Optional upgrades are available on site.
Shape hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing experience. Optional upgrades are available on site.
Shape hot steel into a bottle opener, oyster shucker, fire poker, or grilling tool in a hands-on blacksmithing experience. Optional upgrades are available on site.

Cutting, collage, and layered mixed-media experiments create a relaxed creative outlet for seasoned artists and curious beginners alike. Unwind, share ideas, and connect with fellow makers through handmade journal pages.

Cutting, collage, and layered mixed-media experiments create a relaxed creative outlet for seasoned artists and curious beginners alike. Unwind, share ideas, and connect with fellow makers through handmade journal pages.
Cutting, collage, and layered mixed-media experiments create a relaxed creative outlet for seasoned artists and curious beginners alike. Unwind, share ideas, and connect with fellow makers through handmade journal pages.

Open Forge
MoreDrop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.

Drop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.
Drop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.

Explore the gift of presence through a healing-arts workshop paired with hands-on felt prize ribbon making. A creative, mindful gathering blends reflection with playful textile craft.

Explore the gift of presence through a healing-arts workshop paired with hands-on felt prize ribbon making. A creative, mindful gathering blends reflection with playful textile craft.
Explore the gift of presence through a healing-arts workshop paired with hands-on felt prize ribbon making. A creative, mindful gathering blends reflection with playful textile craft.

Shape a personal matcha cup using hand-pinching or Japanese kurinuki techniques, then learn about matcha and enjoy a fresh bowl to drink. A calm, creative workshop unfolds beneath glowing stained glass.

Shape a personal matcha cup using hand-pinching or Japanese kurinuki techniques, then learn about matcha and enjoy a fresh bowl to drink. A calm, creative workshop unfolds beneath glowing stained glass.
Shape a personal matcha cup using hand-pinching or Japanese kurinuki techniques, then learn about matcha and enjoy a fresh bowl to drink. A calm, creative workshop unfolds beneath glowing stained glass.

Cut, collage, and experiment with mixed media techniques in a relaxed creative gathering for seasoned artists and curious beginners, with shared inspiration and connection among local makers.

Cut, collage, and experiment with mixed media techniques in a relaxed creative gathering for seasoned artists and curious beginners, with shared inspiration and connection among local makers.
Cut, collage, and experiment with mixed media techniques in a relaxed creative gathering for seasoned artists and curious beginners, with shared inspiration and connection among local makers.

Explore the history and hands-on process of ecoprinting, using natural materials to transfer botanical patterns onto fabric. Create and take home your own printed textile.

Explore the history and hands-on process of ecoprinting, using natural materials to transfer botanical patterns onto fabric. Create and take home your own printed textile.
Explore the history and hands-on process of ecoprinting, using natural materials to transfer botanical patterns onto fabric. Create and take home your own printed textile.

Messy mixed-media experimentation turns perfectionism into playful process, with supplied materials and permission to make wonderfully ugly work. An art therapist guides beginners and blocked artists toward creative freedom.

Messy mixed-media experimentation turns perfectionism into playful process, with supplied materials and permission to make wonderfully ugly work. An art therapist guides beginners and blocked artists toward creative freedom.
Messy mixed-media experimentation turns perfectionism into playful process, with supplied materials and permission to make wonderfully ugly work. An art therapist guides beginners and blocked artists toward creative freedom.

Build a wooden puzzle box holder in a hands-on woodworking session, practicing power tool use and sanding. Finish with custom paint or stain for an upright reference image and clearer workspace.

Build a wooden puzzle box holder in a hands-on woodworking session, practicing power tool use and sanding. Finish with custom paint or stain for an upright reference image and clearer workspace.
Build a wooden puzzle box holder in a hands-on woodworking session, practicing power tool use and sanding. Finish with custom paint or stain for an upright reference image and clearer workspace.

Carve and shape a custom set of stained-glass holiday ornaments using a rotary tool in this hands-on, two-hour adult workshop; participants take their finished decorations home.

Carve and shape a custom set of stained-glass holiday ornaments using a rotary tool in this hands-on, two-hour adult workshop; participants take their finished decorations home.
Carve and shape a custom set of stained-glass holiday ornaments using a rotary tool in this hands-on, two-hour adult workshop; participants take their finished decorations home.

Drop-in jewelry making time in a working studio where you can design and assemble simple charm pieces at your own pace. Hands-on guidance and tools on site make it easy for beginners to leave with a personalized keepsake.

Drop-in jewelry making time in a working studio where you can design and assemble simple charm pieces at your own pace. Hands-on guidance and tools on site make it easy for beginners to leave with a personalized keepsake.
Drop-in jewelry making time in a working studio where you can design and assemble simple charm pieces at your own pace. Hands-on guidance and tools on site make it easy for beginners to leave with a personalized keepsake.

Stretch and lace a 10-inch rawhide hand drum in a small-group workshop rooted in shamanic tradition. Personal intention setting and guided gratitude meditation honor the natural materials and creative process.

Stretch and lace a 10-inch rawhide hand drum in a small-group workshop rooted in shamanic tradition. Personal intention setting and guided gratitude meditation honor the natural materials and creative process.
Stretch and lace a 10-inch rawhide hand drum in a small-group workshop rooted in shamanic tradition. Personal intention setting and guided gratitude meditation honor the natural materials and creative process.

Hands-on beginner floor loom weaving turns fabric scraps into a functional rag rug through an accessible folk-art practice. Learn weaving techniques and contribute to a shared community textile.

Hands-on beginner floor loom weaving turns fabric scraps into a functional rag rug through an accessible folk-art practice. Learn weaving techniques and contribute to a shared community textile.
Hands-on beginner floor loom weaving turns fabric scraps into a functional rag rug through an accessible folk-art practice. Learn weaving techniques and contribute to a shared community textile.

Create vibrant, stitch-free Japanese patchwork pictures by tucking fabric scraps into carved grooves, transforming cloth into paint-like designs. Bring clothing or scraps to recycle, or use materials provided.

Create vibrant, stitch-free Japanese patchwork pictures by tucking fabric scraps into carved grooves, transforming cloth into paint-like designs. Bring clothing or scraps to recycle, or use materials provided.
Create vibrant, stitch-free Japanese patchwork pictures by tucking fabric scraps into carved grooves, transforming cloth into paint-like designs. Bring clothing or scraps to recycle, or use materials provided.

Float colorful paints across a thick gel, draw swirling patterns, and transfer them onto paper before creating a one-of-a-kind ornament—a hands-on paper marbling workshop for families.

Float colorful paints across a thick gel, draw swirling patterns, and transfer them onto paper before creating a one-of-a-kind ornament—a hands-on paper marbling workshop for families.
Float colorful paints across a thick gel, draw swirling patterns, and transfer them onto paper before creating a one-of-a-kind ornament—a hands-on paper marbling workshop for families.

Paint wooden triangles in colorful geometric patterns inspired by traditional American barn quilts, then arrange them into a small, one-of-a-kind folk art wall piece.

Paint wooden triangles in colorful geometric patterns inspired by traditional American barn quilts, then arrange them into a small, one-of-a-kind folk art wall piece.
Paint wooden triangles in colorful geometric patterns inspired by traditional American barn quilts, then arrange them into a small, one-of-a-kind folk art wall piece.

Cut or tear colorful tissue and printed napkins, then collage them onto repurposed glass jars with decoupage glue. Create translucent decorative lanterns and luminaries in this hands-on paper craft workshop.

Cut or tear colorful tissue and printed napkins, then collage them onto repurposed glass jars with decoupage glue. Create translucent decorative lanterns and luminaries in this hands-on paper craft workshop.
Cut or tear colorful tissue and printed napkins, then collage them onto repurposed glass jars with decoupage glue. Create translucent decorative lanterns and luminaries in this hands-on paper craft workshop.

Shape broom corn and stalk ends into handmade whisk brooms, starting with a cake tester or pot scrubber before progressing to a triad, hawks tail, or turkey wing design.

Shape broom corn and stalk ends into handmade whisk brooms, starting with a cake tester or pot scrubber before progressing to a triad, hawks tail, or turkey wing design.
Shape broom corn and stalk ends into handmade whisk brooms, starting with a cake tester or pot scrubber before progressing to a triad, hawks tail, or turkey wing design.
