There’s something special about learning a skill the way it’s always been done. Our Heritage Workshops offer hands-on experiences rooted in the trades, crafts, and traditions of 19th-century New Brunswick – guided by the same costumed interpreters who bring Kings Landing to life every day. Whether you’re shaping tin, dipping candles, or trying your hand at the loom, you’ll leave with more than just a keepsake – you’ll leave with a story.

Available Workshops

Quilt Square – BOOK NOW

Sunday July 5 · 1 PM – 4 PM · Slipp House Parlour

Learn the art of quilting from the very first square. This beginner-level workshop will show you basic patchwork techniques, set in the perfect place to learn them. Lead by Sheri Legacy at the Slipp House Parlour, learn the basics of hand sewing a quilt with this introductory workshop. Will include discussion of popular 19th century quilt patterns and a chance to see some of the quilts from the Kings Landing collection.

Woodworking – BOOKING SOON

Sunday July 19 · 1 PM – 4 PM · Sash and Door Factory

Try your hand at traditional wood carving with guidance from skilled heritage craftspeople. Build something real using the tools and techniques of the 1800s. Lead by Scott Jackson at the Sash and Door Factory, learn woodworking basics with this introductory workshop. Will discuss trees of New Brunswick, how to tell wood quality, types of wood. Participants will make their own spoon from a piece of greenwood, learning the entire process from carving to finishing

Rug Braiding – BOOKING SOON

Sunday July 26 · 1 PM – 4 PM · Learning Centre

Before the age of fast fashion, the Victorians had a practical and creative solution for worn-out clothing and leftover fabric scraps, they braided them into rugs. In this introductory workshop, our interpreters Erin and Vickie at the Learning Centre will guide you through the basics of this traditional craft, giving you a hands-on taste of the ingenuity that defined everyday Victorian life. You’ll leave with your own unique creation and a deeper connection to the people and traditions that shaped our heritage.

Straw Braiding – BOOKING SOON

Sunday August 9 · 1 PM – 4 PM · Learning Centre

Before there were shops on every corner, straw braiding was one of the quiet, essential crafts that kept rural New Brunswick households outfitted through every season. Our costumed interpreters Susie and Erin at the Learning Centre will walk you through the traditional techniques once passed down through generations, as you braid your way toward a finished mat, hat, or gardening bonnet to call your own. It’s a wonderful reminder that some of the most satisfying things in life are the ones made by hand.

Candlemaking – BOOKING SOON

Sunday August 30 · 1 PM – 4 PM · Learning Centre

There’s something timeless about the warm glow of a hand-dipped candle – and in this workshop, you’ll discover exactly how that light was made. Guided by our costumed interpreters Pat C and Pat R at the Learning Centre, you’ll explore the history and techniques that kept homes glowing throughout the 19th century, from wax to wick. Leave with a unique, handmade candle and a little piece of history to brighten your home.

Wool Spinning – BOOKING SOON

Sunday September 13 · 1 PM – 4 PM · Learning Centre

Before yarn came from a store, it came from a sheep, and the journey between the two was a skill every rural household knew well. Guided by our costumed interpreters Susan, Erin, and Virginia at the Learning Centre, you’ll try your hand at both the drop spindle and the spinning wheel, discovering the patience and craft behind one of rural New Brunswick’s most essential trades. It’s a quiet, meditative experience that connects you to generations of makers who came long before.