Powhatan Historic State Park Canning Workshop & Pearl Stringing Workshops in August (Posted by Ginger Smith)

Don’t forget to mark your calendars and make reservations for these two workshops. You will have a great day of learning and participating!
Pearl Stringing Workshop
August 19 9 am-1 pm
$5 for earrings, $10 for bracelets, $20 for a necklace
Ever wondered how your grandmother’s pearl necklace or bracelet was made? Join us to learn the fascinating history of the Arkansas pearling industry and make your very own keepsake bracelet.
Canning Workshop
August 26 9 am-1 pm
Registration Fee: $20
Did your garden go overboard this year? Do you enjoy going to the farmer’s market and want to have some of those fruits and vegetables year round? Join the park staff and learn how to can food so it stays good all year long. We will discuss the history of canning and give some tips for making canning easy. Reservations are required and space is limited! For questions and reservations, please call 870-878-6765.
Reservations are required and space is limited! For questions and reservations, please call 870-878-6765.