Join us for a Homestead Arts class featuring knitting and crocheting. Bring your favorite project, even cross stitch or needlepoint. If you don't know how, we will teach you some simple finger knitting techniques. We will provide yarn and scissors, and some hot drinks around the wood stove. Also try out our table top […]
Go back in time and live like an Oregon settler in 1850 at our pioneer education center. The family farm includes a pond, chickens, garden, one-room schoolhouse, and a pioneer "homestead". We can provide pioneer clothing like bonnets and aprons or you can wear your own. Complete with fun activities, authentic "chores" and crafts. This […]
This is a wonderful festival every year, and we will be a part of it this year with some fun displays and activities for kids. Please visit the fairgrounds and see all the frontier, wild west and civil war era goods and demonstrations. A great time for the whole family! This is happening at the […]
Join us on Saturday, Feb 25th at 1pm for a fun class learning to make your own tin can lanterns! Cost: $5, We provide your tin cans and supplies. Bring an extra hammer from home if you have one. Best for ages 7 and up. Location: the Granary building at Singing Creek Center. In the […]
Meet Mrs. Eugene Skinner, the first woman settler in the Eugene area, and listen to her talk about her life here. Our costumed interpreter will take you back in time at the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, the area's only Victorian house musuem. Gather in the parlor (wear your historic clothing if you like!) and enjoy […]
Join us and learn how to make a simple basket! There will be kids basket making with pipe cleaners and ribbons. It's an easy process that involves weaving in and out, up and down around the pipecleaners. Also make an egg shaped rattle to put in your basket! All materials and instruction provided. Cost: $5 […]
Class is cancelled for today- not enough sign ups. Please stay tuned for the reschedule date! Join us for a fun day learning all about birds. This class is open to all ages but is best for kids 8 years old and up. Our instructor, Kathy Lamberg, will show a slideshow all about our […]
Saturday May 6th 11am to 1pm Kids aged 5 and up. Cost: $30 per child. Adult must stay with participating child. Space is limited; sign up early! Location for this event: Animal Rescue Teaching 85671 Chezem Rd.Eugene, OR 97405 Join us and help support our friends Animal Rescue Teaching while you learn about horses and […]
Join us Saturday May 20th as we put in our new pioneer garden for the year! We use this garden all year long, for summer camps, homeschool classes and more. The property owners, Tom and Sue, are generous enough to share space in their fenced garden and provide the water, but we need to provide […]
Come make your own unique placemat using felting techniques! It's easy, all it takes is soap and water and the colored wool rovings- a little agitation and presto! You have your very own felted creation. These fun placemats can be used around the house under a pretty vase, at the table, or anywhere you'd like […]
