Blacksmithing Bushcraft: Railroad Spike Tomahawk Class Presented by Kevin Thompson of Electric City Forge Forge your own bushcraft tomahawk from a new railroad spike in this hands-on blacksmithing class! Perfect for the trail and campsite, this lightweight yet durable tool is ideal for chopping kindling, splitting wood, and hammering tent stakes. By keeping the spike...
Beginner’s Wild Plant Identification & Foraging Walk Instructor: Donna Putney, Certified Holistic Nutrition Practitioner (CHNP) Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Cost: $25 Have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between a useful wild plant and an ordinary weed? Join Donna Putney, Certified Holistic Nutrition Practitioner (CHNP), for...
Beginner’s Wild Plant Identification & Foraging Walk Instructor: Donna Putney, Certified Holistic Nutrition Practitioner (CHNP) Date: July 30, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Cost: $25 Have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between a useful wild plant and an ordinary weed? Join Donna Putney, Certified Holistic Nutrition Practitioner (CHNP), for a...
Blacksmithing Bushcraft: Railroad Spike Knife Class By popular demand, we’re excited to offer a Railroad Spike Knife Making Class! In this intermediate to advanced course, students will forge their own custom knife from a higher-carbon railroad spike, known for its durability and toughness. What You’ll Learn: Drawing out and profiling the blade Shaping and refining...
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM $25 | Minimum 3 • Maximum 10 Participants Perfect for absolute beginners, this relaxed guided walk is a wonderful introduction to the fascinating world of wild edible and medicinal plants. Join experienced foragers Donna and Lenard Putney as you explore the historic grounds of Hagood Mill and learn to confidently...
Blacksmithing 101: Introduction to Blacksmithing Presented by Kevin Thompson of Electric City Forge Step back in time and experience the art of traditional blacksmithing! Join historical demonstrator Kevin Thompson for a hands-on introduction to this centuries-old craft. In this immersive class, students will learn foundational blacksmithing techniques and create simple yet functional items like S-hooks...
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM $30 | Minimum 3 • Maximum 10 Participants Discover why Elderberry has been treasured in Appalachian folk medicine for generations. In this hands-on Plant Medicine Workshop, you’ll explore the herbal benefits and traditional uses of elderberries while learning how they have been used to support wellness through the seasons. Participants...
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM $40 | Minimum 3 • Maximum 10 Participants Explore the healing power of everyday plants in this immersive Appalachian Plant Medicine Workshop. Featuring three common plants found throughout the Hagood Mill campus, this class demonstrates how wild foods can become delicious additions to your daily meals while supporting overall wellness....
Bread Baking with Hagood Mill Flour📅 August 2, 2026⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Experience the timeless art of bread making using freshly milled flour from Hagood Mill’s historic grist mill. In this hands-on class, participants will learn the fundamentals of homemade bread baking, including measuring ingredients, mixing, kneading, shaping, and preparing dough for baking....
Blacksmithing 104: Introduction to Knife-Making Class Discover the art of bladesmithing in our Introduction to Knife-Making class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll forge a traditional Viking-style blacksmith’s knife from a single piece of 1075 high-carbon steel, learning the complete process from raw steel to finished blade. Designed for aspiring bladesmiths, this class introduces the essential...
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM $25 | Minimum 3 • Maximum 10 Participants Join Donna and Lenard Putney for a guided plant identification walk through the beautiful Hagood Mill campus as you discover Jewelweed and other moisture-loving medicinal plants growing naturally along the landscape. Learn how Appalachian settlers relied on these wild plants long before...
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM $35 | Minimum 3 • Maximum 10 Participants Build a strong foundation in traditional herbal preparation with this hands-on Kitchen Apothecary class featuring Jewelweed. You’ll learn to positively identify the plant in the field, harvest it responsibly, and preserve its medicinal qualities using traditional methods without modern machinery. The class...