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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

  • 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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