Craft Corner
This isn’t your typical craft area! Here, you can try classic, 19th-century arts and crafts like soap making, using an authentic printing press, decorating a quilt square 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 and included with general admission.
Craft Corner 2012
Burlap Sampler
May 1-6
Learn to stitch your own sampler.
Family Trees & Cards for Mother's Day
May 8-13
Make your own family tree with leaves and branches. You can also make a card for Mother’s Day.
Paper Tin Punch
May 15-20
Stop by Craft Corner to experience firsthand the tradition and technique behind tin-punch.
Flags & Cards for Soldiers
May 22-28
Color an 1800s-style flag and make a card to thank a soldier.
Braided Rope
May 29-June 3
Using the traditional process of braiding, you will create a fun activity to use all year long.
Paper Marbling
June 5-10
Experiment with making paper using oil, water and paint.
Family Trees & Father's Day Cards
June 12-17
Make your own family tree with leaves and branches. You can also make a card for Father’s Day.
Paper Making
June 19-24
Make your own beautiful, recycled paper, using only scrap paper, water and a blender.
Printing
June 26-July 1
Have you ever wondered how newspapers were printed in the 1800s? Stop in Craft Corner and experience the printing press firsthand.
Flags
July 2-4
Color an 1800s-style flag and make a card to thank a soldier.
Floorcloth
July 5-8
Paint and enhance your floor using interesting stencil designs.
Quilting
July 10-15
Design your very own quilt square. Join it to other guests' squares to produce a beautiful community quilt.
Braided Rope
July 17-22
Using the traditional process of braided rag rugs, you will create a fun activity to use all year long.
Bead Making
July 24-29
Make clay or paper beads and create your own necklace or bracelet.
Journals
July 31-August 5
Make your very own journal. Cover it, bind it and fill with all your personal thoughts.
Floorcloth
August 7-12
Paint and enhance your floor using interesting stencil designs.
Paper Marbling
August 14-19
Experiment with making paper using oil, water and paint.
Printing
August 21-26
Have you ever wondered how newspapers were printed in the 1800s? Stop in Craft Corner and experience the printing press firsthand.
Weaving
August 28-September 2
Make your very own trivet using natural materials and traditional techniques.