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Creative History, Exploring history through crafting. - Many options are available!
Program Categories
Costumes, Crafts, Educational Programs, Historical Programs and Characters, Miscellaneous
Audience Age
Pre-Teen through Adult
Castle Nitor creates immersive historical experiences for people to enjoy. We offer a variety of craft classes. Many of the arts cover a range of periods. Basic crafts can be done in 1-2 hours; in-depth crafts take longer, so we recommend allowing 3-4 hours.
Crafts We Offer:
Basic Classes
- Finger Loop Braiding
- Chain Mail Bracelet
- Drop Spinning
- Rag Doll Making
- Hammered Hairpin or Bracelet
In-depth Classes these classes take 2+hrs
- Block Printing
- Leather Belts
- Leather Pouches
- Lucet Cord Making
- Viking Wire Weaving
- Tablet Weaving
- Historical Fabric Pouches
- Historical Hats
- Pottery Stamping
- Historical Games, make a game board
A fun format for a season is a kickoff event where we do a demo day, which can then be followed by a series of 3-6 craft classes where we teach a different craft at each class. Please see our other programs offered here and reach out to plan with us.
$100.
$40/hr for the first teacher, $30/hr per additional teacher. Plus, a material fee per participant; participants can pay this fee if you wish.
Participant-to-teacher ratios: 12 people max with one teacher, 20 to 2, 30 to 3.
For material fees, the range is $5-15/participant, depending on the craft selected. Please email for the chart of all programs and crafts and their associated fees.
I will drive up to 1 hour free of charge from Monson, MA. After that, there is a mileage fee of .75/mile.
I offer discounts for multiple bookings in one area or various booked programs.
Group Size
12+ over 12 we use multiple teachers at a 10 to one ratio.
Program Length
1-4 hours per craft 30 min set up
Tables and chairs for all students to work at. One table for the instructor. Trash can for any scrap materials.
Last Modified
04/24/2024
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Performer’s Contact Information
Castle Nitor, Inc.
Allison Pettengill380 Main St
Monson, MA 01057