Upcoming Workshops & Activities
Butter Making
Step back in time at Historical Village, when everything was homemade and homegrown and sustainability was a way of life.
Experience some of the hard work done every day. Roll up your sleeves to help churn cream into butter in a hands-on demonstration with a costumed guide!
Taste the butter afterwards on crackers!
Explore 30 historic buildings and the beautiful heritage gardens on the 7-acre site. Bring a picnic or grab something from the Homestead cafe. Make a day of it!
Free with admission to the Village. Admission: adult $16, senior/student $13, child $8.
Dates: Sunday 13 April at 11am
Flower Pressing Workshop
Explore the gardens and discover the delicate art of flower-pressing in the beautiful setting of the Howick Historical Village!
A favourite pastime of the Victorians, flowers, foliage, and ferns were pressed and preserved as keepsakes or collectibles, then displayed in albums or used as embellishments.
Historical interpreter Ruth Page will guide you through the process and share tips for the best results.
📗 Bring along a heavy hardcover book to use as a press. Or for an extra cost, a flower press will be provided that is yours to keep!
Bookings are essential as places are limited.
Cost $25 (no press) or $40 (press included).
Includes entry to explore the Village on the day. Open 10am-4pm.
Not suitable for children under 14.
Beeswax Candle Making
Step back in time at Historical Village, where everything was homemade and homegrown—when sustainability was simply a way of life.
Gain insight into the daily work of the past and take part in a hands-on historical candle-making demonstration with a costumed guide. Meet the bees and craft your own candle from a beeswax sheet.
Explore 30 historic buildings and stroll through beautiful heritage gardens across the 7-acre site. Enjoy outdoor games and crafts to keep the little ones entertained. Bring a picnic or grab a bite at the Homestead Café. Make a day of it!
Admission:
Historical Village entry: Adults $16 | Seniors/Students $13 | Children $8
Candle-making experience: $5 per person
Dates for Candle Making experience: Saturday 5 April & Saturday 12 April
Butter Making
Step back in time at Historical Village, when everything was homemade and homegrown and sustainability was a way of life.
Experience some of the hard work done every day. Roll up your sleeves to help churn cream into butter in a hands-on demonstration with a costumed guide!
Taste the butter afterwards on crackers!
Explore 30 historic buildings and the beautiful heritage gardens on the 7-acre site. Bring a picnic or grab something from the Homestead cafe. Make a day of it!
Free with admission to the Village. Admission: adult $16, senior/student $13, child $8.
Dates: Sunday 6 April & Sunday 13 April at 11am
Beeswax Candle Making
Step back in time at Historical Village, where everything was homemade and homegrown—when sustainability was simply a way of life.
Gain insight into the daily work of the past and take part in a hands-on historical candle-making demonstration with a costumed guide. Meet the bees and craft your own candle from a beeswax sheet.
Explore 30 historic buildings and stroll through beautiful heritage gardens across the 7-acre site. Enjoy outdoor games and crafts to keep the little ones entertained. Bring a picnic or grab a bite at the Homestead Café. Make a day of it!
Admission:
Historical Village entry: Adults $16 | Seniors/Students $13 | Children $8
Candle-making experience: $5 per person
Dates for Candle-making experience: Saturday 5 April & Saturday 12 April