Historic Park

  Join us for a Makers Day with Reed Carpenter of Carpenter Carpentry as he demonstrates traditional pen making in front of the Eddins and Chandler Houses in the Historic Park from 10:00-3:00pm.  Using a handheld lathe and finely selected hardwoods, Reed transforms simple wood blanks into beautifully crafted writing instruments while sharing insights into turning techniques, tool selection, and the artistry behind functional woodcraft. Visitors are invited to stop by, watch the process up close, and learn how precision, patience, and creativity come together in this engaging demonstration.

Have fun in the sun and learn about Cyanotype, the first alternative photographic printing process, (dating back to 1843).

  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. Plein-air (“open air”) painting and drawing have a rich history stretching back centuries. Artists around the world have long stepped outside their studios to capture light, color, and landscape directly from life.

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.