Calendar & Events

  1. Wood Stove Cooking

    Nov 7, 2009   9 am-2 pm Learn the 19th-century art of wood stove cooking on the real deal — one of our historic stoves. You'll get the feel for all that's involved in working around a wood cook stove while making three delightful, historic recipes. At the end of the day, you'll discover how delicious a meal can taste — hot off a wood stove.

    Instructor: Anne Danko, Old World Wisconsin interpretive staff

    Lunch: Lunch included in the workshop fee

    Location: Four Mile Inn in the Crossroads Village

    Cost: $70 (all materials provided); fees nonrefundable after August 20, 2009

    Minimum Age Requirement: 16 unless otherwise specified

    Registration: Call 262-594-6301 or register online today

  2. Intermediate Blacksmithing

    Nov 7, 2009   10 am-4 pm Expand your blacksmithing knowledge and skills. Learn how to temper iron, do scrollwork and make decorative twists. If you took the Beginning Blacksmithing class this spring or in previous years, this is the workshop for you. Blacksmithing classes sell out quickly so sign up early!

    Instructor: Old World Wisconsin interpretive staff

    Prerequisite: Dick Baer or Darold Rinedollar, Old World Wisconsin Basic Blacksmithing class

    Required Clothing: Appropriate work wear (long sleeves, long pants and hard shoes or boots)

    Lunch: Participants should bring a sack lunch

    Location: Groteleuschen Blacksmith Shop

    Cost: $160 (all materials provided); fees nonrefundable after August 20, 2009

    Minimum Age Requirement: 16 unless otherwise specified

    Registration: Call 262-594-6301 or register online today

  3. Dutch Oven Cooking

    Nov 14, 2009   9 am-2 pm Learn the early 19th-century art of Dutch oven cooking in an open hearth, right in the heart of our "black kitchen." You'll get the feel for all that's involved in working around a hearth with cast iron pots and Dutch ovens for baking while making three delightful, historic recipes. At the end of the day, you'll discover how delicious a meal can taste — hot off the hearth.

    Instructor: Joel Van Haaften, Old World Wisconsin interpretive staff

    Lunch: Lunch included in the workshop fee

    Location: Schulz House in the German Area

    Cost: $70 (all materials provided); fees nonrefundable after August 20, 2009

    Minimum Age Requirement: 16 unless otherwise specified

    Registration: Call 262-594-6301 or register online today

  4. Wool Rug Braiding

    Nov 14, 2009   10 am-3:30 pm Create a family heirloom! Although braided rugs are often associated with the Colonial era, the craft did not develop until the early 19th century. Truly a form of American folk art, these rugs are made of wool and laced with cotton carpet thread. They're especially durable — people swear that they use them for decades and they still look great. Some participants have created smaller projects in this class, too, like table runners, trivets and placemats.

    Instructor: Laura Guetzkow, Old World Wisconsin interpretive staff

    Lunch: Participants should plan to bring a sack lunch

    Location: Caldwell Farmers' Club Hall

    Cost: $70 (all materials provided); fees nonrefundable after August 20, 2009

    Minimum Age Requirement: 16 unless otherwise specified

    Registration: Call 262-594-6301 or register online today

  5. Wood Stove Cooking for Kids and Their Favorite Grown-up

    Nov 14, 2009   9 am-2 pm Roll up your sleeves for a day of making a hearty lunch in the Four Mile Inn. You'll learn the tricks of working with a wood stove and get to taste the fruit of your labors with simple, historic recipes. Sample goodies made while spending some time with your favorite partner.

    Ages: Workshop intended for children in grades 3-8 and their favorite grown-up

    Instructor: Karl Kaphengst, Old World Wisconsin interpretive staff

    Lunch: Lunch included in workshop fee

    Location: Four Mile Inn in the Crossroads Village

    Cost: $80 per adult/child pair (all materials provided); fees nonrefundable after August 20, 2009

    Registration: Call 262-594-6301 or register online today


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