Workshops

Lang Pioneer Village Museum offers a number of workshops related to music, arts and traditional skills. Workshops currently available will be posted below. For more information, please call 705-295-6694 ext. 5104 or e-mail experience@langpioneervillage.ca. To register for a workshop, please visit our Online Museum Shop.

Quillwork Workshop - SOLD OUT

Sunday, March 2 ~ 10 am to 3 pm

Learn the Indigenous art of quillwork and make your own quillwork barrette or keychain under the direction of our talented Indigenous partner. Workshop materials for a 2" square barrette or keychain are provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. Pre-registration is required. Only 20 spots available. This workshop takes place in the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building (146 Lang Road).

Cost: $125 (includes a $25 kit fee)

Introduction to Natural Dyeing Workshop

Saturday, March 29 ~ 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Welcome to the fascinating world of natural dyeing! This one-day workshop will take you through preparing wool for the dye pot; the steps in getting beautiful colours from traditional dyestuffs, locally foraged plants, and kitchen scraps; and how best to treat your yarn after dyeing. Along the way, you will learn a little about chemistry, the history of natural dyeing, the range of colours that can be obtained from nature, and the various approaches to dyeing fibres of different content. You will end the day with multiple samples of yarn you have dyed, and enough knowledge to continue exploration on your own.
This workshop takes place in the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building (146 Lang Road). Materials are provided. Tea, coffee and cookies will be available all day. Please bring a bagged lunch. Pre-registration is required. Maximum 8 participants.

Cost: $135 + HST