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Introduction to Blacksmithing Workshop (May 2024)

Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum 471 Poplar Drive, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us on Saturday, May 25th, from 9am to 4pm, at the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum for a one day “Introduction to Blacksmithing”. The workshop takes place inside our historic Blacksmith Shop, a working shop developed within one of the site’s original heritage barns. The workshop gets underway at 9am. You’ll start with a brief presentation by the Blacksmith (fresh coffee provided!) on the process of blacksmithing and the role of the Blacksmith in the community. Once you’ve completed the presentation you will head to the forge where, under the instruction and guidance of the Blacksmith, you will create your own project to take home (project has been pre-selected to optimize learning outcomes). There will be a one hour break for lunch; please plan to brown bag it (there are also food services available in very close proximity to Read More →

$150

Fibre Frolic 2024

Join us for sheep shearing, a colourful fibre marketplace, hands-on demonstrations, a wool discovery area for kids, and the frolic grill! Try a new craft, talk to fibre artisans, meet the sheep, and find the right materials for your next creation. ~ Fun, family-friendly event! ~ Free parking! ~ Free admission! Details about the marketplace, who will be there, and all the day's exciting plans will be shared over the coming weeks! Stay tuned. If you are interested in vendor opportunities please email hello@coleharbourfarmmuseum.ca for more information. *If you were approved as a vendor for our 2023 event, which unfortunately was cancelled due to weather, you are automatically approved for this year. We will be reaching out to you directly to confirm your participation.