Heritage Skills
This monthly series provides the opportunity to learn heritage skills passed down through generations. All programs are $10 per person, and begin at 6:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Registration is required. No refunds.
Candlemaking
January 25th
Come learn how to make candles using the most natural & safest wax. Local candlemaker Phillip Garrison will be demonstrating different candle making techniques with beeswax. $10
Intro to Hand Quilting and Piecing
February 3rd
Want to try your hand at quilting but don’t know where to start? Hazel Ruehl will teach you the basics of piecing and hand-quilting a quilt. This class includes a kit for a beginner project. $10
Growing & Using Gourds and Pumpkins
March 22nd
We will cover the basics of growing gourds and pumpkins in North Alabama. Local gourd artist Katie Westmoreland will be demonstrating gourd decorating tips and techniques. $10
Healthy Country Cooking on a Dime
April 7th
Appalachian culture is known for their creative ways to stretch a meal but not so much for health. Learn how to create country meals without it costing your health and dollars. $10
Waterbath Canning Class
May 17th
Learn which foods can be safely preserved using the water bath canning method. We will cover the water bath canning process, including the selection of produce and preparation of jams, jellies, canned fruits, and tomatoes. $10
Yogurt Making for Beginners
June 2nd
Demonstration on using fresh or store bought milk
to make your own healthy yogurt. $10
Beginning Brewers Class
July 21st
Cullman Brewers Guild will explain the process of making homemade beer. Participants will get to see the equipment and learn the science that goes into brewing. Minimum age is 21 for this class. (max 100)
Memory Mosaic
Use a special piece of chipped or broken china, to decorate a useful memory pot.
Two day class with Felicia Roberts. $30/person
Dried Flower Wreath
September 27th
Sarah Jane’s at Edmundson farm will be
here instructing us in creating a take home
dried flower wreath. $35/person
Passalong Plants
October 13th
Learn about the quaint Southern tradition
of pass-along plants, plants that many own, but no one purchases. We will cover propagation and proper care for indoor and
outdoor plants. Pass-along plant swap. $10
Dulcimer Class
November 15th
Come be a part of this exciting opportunity to learn more about this Appalachian instrument from Craig Mann. $10
Leatherwork
December 1st
Participants will learn a brief history of leatherworking, go over the different tools, and make a project to take home. $10
If you need a scholarship for any of our programs please apply here: application
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