EVENTS
WinterLight
Saturday, November 14, 2026
MacLachlan Woodworking Museum
Tickets: 9–10:30 a.m. — Sensory-friendly session // 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. session // 1:30–3 p.m. session
Follow the tracks to festive fun! WinterLight returns to the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum for a day of hands-on crafting, wildlife discovery and outdoor activities.
Follow animal tracks around the museum to find crafting and learning stations along the way. Create festive greenery swag, craft pipe-cleaner trees and snowflake suncatchers, or decorate a wooden yo-yo. There will be paper crafts to try, too!
Visit the Sandy Pines station to learn about local wildlife, then head outside for cornhole games, marshmallow roasting by the fire and the seasonal scents of a simmer pot.
With plenty to make and explore together, WinterLight is a festive outing for families and curious minds of all ages.
Tickets:
Choose your time slot
Plan your visit
Book ahead: Pre-registration is required. Tickets must be purchased online in advance; no tickets will be available at the door.
Arrive at the start of your session: Museum access is limited to your selected time slot. Arriving at the beginning will give you the most time to enjoy the activities.
Bring an adult: Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
Dress for making and exploring: Wear closed-toed shoes and warm clothing. Activities take place indoors and outdoors, and some involve hand tools.
Introduction to Greenwood Spoon Carving
at the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum
Get your tickets:
Curious about spoon carving but not sure where to start? This hands-on introductory workshop is designed for beginners who want to build a strong foundation in greenwood spoon carving before joining a casual carving club or untaught carving circle.
Led by experienced instructor Luke Howie, this small-group workshop offers a low-key, supportive learning environment with plenty of one-on-one guidance. It’s ideal for anyone looking to learn the fundamentals, slow down, work with their hands, and explore spoon carving as a creative and meditative practice.
What to expect:
Participants will receive focused instruction on:
- Wood selection and understanding greenwood
- Safe use of sharp-edged hand tools
- Foundational and advanced carving grips and techniques
- Spoon design, layout, and shaping
- Introductory hatchet work (at the instructor’s discretion)
- Finish carving and treating completed spoons
You’ll have dedicated time to work through a spoon carving project while learning both the theory and practice behind the craft.
What to bring
- If you have them, your own straight or spoon carving knives (Scandi-ground).
- No tools? No problem. All required tools will be provided
Details:
- Cost $50
- When Date TBD
- Where At the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum,
PROGRAMS
We are currently offering the following programs for school/small groups:
Habitat Heroes: Participants will learn about local species and habitats while developing awareness of how their actions can help or harm local ecosystems. Content will include guided tours of the MacLachlan property, a stewardship-focused game and the opportunity to create bug hotels to take home.
This program can be tailored for participants in Kindergarten to Gr. 5.
Nailed It: Nailed It! will teach participants about a variety of trees, the differences between soft and hard woods, and how to use both heritage and modern tools while woodworking. They will use what they learned throughout the program to design and build a wooden creation to take home.
