Introduction to the Art of Box Making

English Activity
Spring Recreation and Culture 2025|#137185

16 yrs +, Mixed
General interestAdult

Description

Learn to make a beautiful and functional clamshell box—perfect for holding stationary, trinkets, or other special keepsakes. In this workshop you’ll measure, cut, fold, and line your clamshell box all while mastering different joining methods. The approximate interior dimension of the box are 4"x6"x3/4". Using Davey board, decorative paper and other simple materials, you will express your personal style and develop key skills to confidently tackle future projects at home. This workshop is well suited to participants with some hobbyist crafting experience, but all skill levels are welcome. Supplies for this project are included in the cost of registration. Light refreshments will be served.

Activity meeting dates

18 May 2025
Sun1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

More Information

SupervisorMuseums, Manager
Number of sessions1
DepartmentGeneral Interest

Registration dates

Members13 Feb 2025 9:00 PM to 18 May 2025
Resident non-members13 Feb 2025 9:00 PM to 18 May 2025
Non-resident non-members13 Feb 2025 9:00 PM to 18 May 2025
15 openings remaining
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Notes
This workshop will be presented in English.
There is no public transit to the museum. There is free onsite parking available.
If you have questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact the museum by phone at 613-580-2988 or by email at museecumberlandmuseum@ottawa.ca
This workshop has its own safety procedures. Your skilled artisans will review the specific safety requirements at the start of your workshop and throughout your class. You will be asked to complete a general waiver form.
This workshop runs as scheduled. In the rare event a workshop needs to be cancelled, updates will be published to the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum Facebook page and all registered participants will be contacted by email with further information regarding their options.
Makers at the Museum is a series hosted by the City of Ottawa Museums and Historic Sites that introduces participants to traditional handicrafts through beginner-friendly workshops led by skilled artisans.