Have you ever wondered what people placed on their Christmas Trees in the 18^th and 19^th centuries (1700s-1800s)? Join us on Saturday, September 6^th at 10:00AM, 12:00PM, or 2:00PM, to learn about the centuries-old art of tin smithing and ornament making! Enjoy a short presentation on tin smithing, see the tools used in this craft, and even view pieces from the Renfrew collections not usually on display! After, get some hands-on experience and learn how to decorate your own tin-plate ornament! Templates for stars, squares, and diamonds will be available, but feel free to design your own shape with the guidance of our workshop host!

The $20 per person registration includes a presentation, collection viewing, and workshop component! Make a unique ornament you can take home and hang on your tree this holiday season! Each class is limited to 15 participants.

Registration is per person/attendee (ages 5 and up). This is a family-friendly event, so all ages are welcome, with workshop participation available for attendees ages 5 and up. Parent/guardian supervision is needed for participants 10 and under. We look forward to hosting you for this exciting workshop to prepare for the holiday season!

10:00AM Class Spaces Available: 15

12:00PM Class Spaces Available: 15

2:00PM Class Spaces Available: 15

Katlin McCreery is an alumni of Shepherd University’s Civil War History department and Head Costumer and Tinsmith at Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia. She has worked at Frontier Culture for five years, and volunteered time at living history events for seventeen years. Katlin began 18th century tinsmithing two years ago under the instruction of Tin Master Jenny Lynn at Colonial Williamsburg, and quickly added the trade to her business Historian’s Stitch, which now offers tinning, tailoring, and tinkering.