December 5-6, 2025

Learn a unique skill and craft lifelong memories. Work alongside one of Fort William Historical Park’s heritage artisans in a small group setting to create your very own 19th century inspired items. All workshops include instruction, tools, materials, and a historic-themed lunch.

Available workshops:
- Blacksmithing basics
- Candle luminary
- Fire steel forging
- Introduction to chairmaking
- Mukuk (birch bark basket)
- Ropework tree ornaments
- Snowshoe weaving
- Wool spinning and dyeing

Workshop pre-registration is required. Limited spaces. No previous experience in the artisan skills is necessary to participate in these workshops; however, all workshops require a certain level of visual acuity, hand dexterity and physical effort. Age requirements are noted for each particular workshop. Workshop lengths may vary as participants process through their project at their own pace.

Learn more and register at www.fwhp.ca/events/artisan-workshop-weekend.