Pottery, Textiles, and Taste: Hands-On Experiences

In Indiana's Cool North, creative classes offer hands-on experiences for all ages and skill levels. Participants can explore pottery, hand‑sewn textiles, glass fusion, and cooking classes that teach everything from local recipes to sweet treats. Each session lets you create a unique item, build new skills, and enjoy a fun, imaginative outing.

Sweet Traditions: Old-Fashioned Candy Making

 

 

November 14, 2025

At Bonneyville Mill in Elkhart County, the “Old‑Fashioned Candy Making” class invites families to discover historic sweet‑making methods—pulling taffy, mixing potato candy, shaping popcorn balls and more. Participants enjoy hands‑on fun, learn candy‑making traditions, and leave with homemade treats and sweet memories.

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  • 73 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 80 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
  • 95 Minutes to South Shore

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