Come for the fun. Leave knowing how.
Learning doesn't have to feel like a classroom. Our events put heritage skills where you can see them, hear them, smell them, and try them yourself: the ring of a hammer at the forge, fleece turning to thread on a spindle, a meal cooked the old way. You'll be entertained, and you'll walk away having learned something real.
What to expect
The kinds of events we're building toward across Alberta
Living-history days
Step into the past and meet people practising skills the way they were practised then.
Live demonstrations
Watch a craftsperson at work, ask questions, then try it yourself.
Family workshop days
Make something together with simple tools and durable raw materials. All ages welcome.
Lectures and storytelling evenings
Talks and tales about traditional crafts, trades, and ways of life around the hearth.
Seasonal gatherings
Harvest, seed-saving, and food-preservation days that follow the rhythm of the year.
School and group visits
Hands-on field trips for classes, clubs, and community groups across Alberta.
Upcoming Events & Demonstrations
Events are being planned. Check back soon as dates and details are confirmed.
Future Event TBA
Our first public events are being planned. Details, dates, and registration will be posted here as they are confirmed. Join the list below to be the first to know.
Be the first to hear about new dates
Our seasonal events will be announced as venues and instructors are confirmed. Join the list to be the first to know.
Bring the old ways to your community
Schools, libraries, museums, festivals, and community groups: invite us to bring a demonstration, workshop, or living-history experience to you.
Help make it happen
Events run on willing hands. Help set up, greet guests, tend the fire, or run a station. No prior trade experience required.