Makers on the Mountain
A series of demonstrations of historic skills and crafts in our Historic Park.
Offering hands on opportunities for visitors to learn, ask questions and even lend a hand.
Catch our talented Historic Park staff members and volunteers in the act. Learn how things were done in the 1800s and maybe even lend a hand. Have questions? Our interpreters are happy to share information and answer questions about what they are doing along the way. Although the skills demonstrated are from the past, many of them have modern applications too.
Makers on the Mountain: Flower and Leaf Rubbings
Join us as we take advantage of the beautiful leaves and flowers around Burritt and capture some of the season making one of a kind botanical prints and rubbings. Happening from 11:00-3:00 inside the Historic Park.
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Makers on the Mountain – Kudzu Basketry
Join us for Makers on the Mountain on August 1, where we’ll be demonstrating traditional basket‑making using locally gathered kudzu vines. From 11:00 am -3:00 p.m., visitors can see how this fast‑growing plant can be transformed into sturdy, beautiful fiber art. Contrary to it’s much maligned reputation in the Southern US, Kudzu has long been valued not only as a natural fiber source but also for its many uses in food and herbal medicine. Stop by to learn more about this versatile vine and watch a basket take shape right before your eyes. Free with admission.
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Makers on the Mountain: Braided Rug Demonstration
Join us for a hands-on no-sew braided rug demonstration at Makers on the Mountain! Learn how to transform old clothes and fabric scraps into sturdy, beautiful rugs—no needles or sewing experience required. Participants will discover how communities throughout history used leftover textiles to create practical, colorful floor coverings, a tradition that stretches from early American homesteads to modern upcycling movements.
This demonstration is free with admission and perfect for makers of all ages who love creativity, sustainability, and a good story behind the craft.
Makers on the Mountain: Plein-air Nature Sketching
We invite all who feel inspired to experience the joy of creating art outdoors in the beauty of Burritt’s Historic Park. From 10:00 to 3:00, plein-air easels stocked with paper , charcoals, pencils and pastels will be set up throughout the grounds, ready for anyone who wishes to draw from nature in a peaceful, welcoming environment.
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