Address:

Fort William Historical Park
1350 King Rd. Thunder Bay ON
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Category:

• Arts and Heritage
• Tourism

Details:

Learn a unique skill and craft lifelong memories during Fort William 
Historical Park’s Artisan Workshop Weekend.

On Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8, 2026, participants will be able to work alongside one of Fort William Historical Park’s heritage artisans in a small group setting to create their very own 19th century inspired items.

Available workshops:
• Blacksmithing Basics
• Blacksmithing – Fire steel forging
• Carpentry – Hearth Stool
• Heritage Fibre Arts – Wool spinning and dyeing
• Indigenous Skills – Moccasin slippers
• Indigenous Skills – Mukuks (birch bark baskets)
• Indigenous Skills – Snowshoe weaving
• Tinsmithing – Candle luminaries

Workshop participants will also be treated to a historic-themed lunch. Workshop fees range from $85 to $300 (+HST) per participant.

Workshop details, costs and registration are available at www.fwhp.ca/events/artisan-workshop-weekend.

Preregistration is required for all workshops, spaces are limited. Participants must be 16 years of age or older. No previous experience in the artisan skills is necessary to participate in these workshops. All workshops include instruction, tools, and materials

Location:

Fort William Historical Park

Registration Link:

Go to - Registration Link

Cost:

$85 to $300 plus HST