Pricketts Fort offers a variety of special events and workshops throughout the year such as dinners, performances, seminars and historic arts workshops.  These activities give visitors a unique historic experience, and provide them with a deeper understanding of the 18th century.
 
Pricketts Fort’s historic arts workshops allow visitors the opportunity to learn more about specific processes that are taught by fort interpreters or area artisans. Offerings range from blacksmithing and gun maintenance, to spinning, dyeing, basketry and herb gardening. You can register for events below, or by calling 304-363-3030.
Recent workshop students' responses when asked what they enjoyed most about Helen Efaw's basket class:
The help - I have never done a
basket and the help was excellent."
The friendly atmosphere and fun 
we share. I would take more classes."
I had a blast (and I'm really proud
​of myself)!"

2017 Events

Workshop: Waste Paper Basket with Helen Efaw

$90.00 - $100.00
Saturday, April 22 - 9am to 4pm
Learn to make a waste paper basket with locally acclaimed basket weaver Helen Efaw. The basket will have two wooden handles. The class is designed for the beginner as well as the advanced beginner in the art of basket weaving. This is an all-day class so please bring a brown bag lunch.
Held in Visitor Center. (Min. 10, Max 15)
PFMF members $90, Non-Members $100
Register

Workshop: Beginning Blacksmithing with Greg Bray

$245.00 - $260.00
Friday, August 25 through Sunday, August 27 - 9am to 5pm
Students will learn basic blacksmithing skills and take home several small projects in this three day class. Please bring a brown bag lunch.
Held in Blacksmith Shop (Min. 2, Max 4)
PFMF Members $245, Non-Members $260
Register