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Workshops

Join us at the Center for Pioneer Life to learn Appalachian crafts and artistry from local experts. Enjoy our beautiful historic farm as you get a hands-on learning experience in Appalachian culture.

Upcoming Workshops

  • Pine Needle Basketry Workshop
    Pine Needle Basketry Workshop
    Sat, Apr 19
    Center for Pioneer Life
    In this workshop participants will learn about the rich history of this unique form of basketry and be introduced to a variety of stitches and techniques to create baskets of their own.
  • Clogging in the Cabin Workshop
    Clogging in the Cabin Workshop
    Sat, May 17
    Burnsville
    Just like in the olden days, we will make rhythms with our feet to some old-time fiddle tunes on the wooden floor of the log cabin. No experience needed.
  • Blacksmithing Workshop
    Blacksmithing Workshop
    Sat, Jun 21
    Center for Pioneer Life
    Join Tod Kershaw and Craft your own steel serving spoon or ladle in this hands-on blacksmithing workshop! Using reclaimed materials, you'll learn essential skills like metalworking, cold swaging, and riveting to transform scrap into a functional work of art.
  • Canning Workshop
    Canning Workshop
    Sat, Jul 12
    Center for Pioneer Life
    Join us for a hands-on Canning Workshop where you'll learn the art of preserving fresh foods the traditional way!
  • Mead Making Workshop
    Mead Making Workshop
    Sat, Sep 13
    Center for Pioneer Life
    Join Nico the Mead Scientist for an interactive mead making workshop!
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Telephone 828.536.0337

Email media@pioneerlife.org

Address 134 Joe Young Road

Burnsville, North Carolina 28714 

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