Work with local artists Matt Gentry and Gerri Young to learn how to journal with tour choice of medium in the plein air style. Class takes place over two days.
Experience required None
Difficulty Level Easy to Moderate
Conditions participants will meet in Smithfield's unheated pavilion and then will paint at various outdoor locations.
Maximum capacity: 10 - Face masks required- Participants 15yrs+
Saturday, June 5, 2021 (Part One: Learn and Practice)
9am- 3pm
Sunday, June 6, 2021 (Part Two: Follow up with instructors, additional technique instruction, more painting)
9am-3pm
$15 for Blacksburg residents, $20 for non-residents
Registration through Blacksburg Parks and Recreation beginning May 2021 use keyword search Smithfield
Capacities are subject to change with Virginia and regional COVID guidelines.
Hand forge a functional steak turner for use over a campfire or grill.
Experience required Some experience helpful, but not necessary.
Difficulty Level Easy to moderate
Conditions participants will work around coal smoke and open flame; extreme caution is required. Additional safety information provided after registration. Participants must sign a waver.
Maximum capacity: 5 - Face masks required. - Participants 16yrs+ - Must wear closed toed shoes
Saturday, May 29, 2021
10am-4pm End times vary depending on student progress; instructors available until 4pm.
$90 for Blacksburg residents, $100 for non-residents
Registration throughBlacksburg Parks and Recreation use keyword search Smithfield
Join archaeologist, Tim Klatka, and VT historian, Jessica Taylor, for a lecture discussing Native American food, farming, trade, travel, and settlement in the NRV.
Experience required None
Difficulty Level Easy
Conditions participants will meet in Smithfield's unheated pavilion.
Maximum capacity: 25- Face masks required
Thursday, June 17, 2021
5-7pm
$20 for Blacksburg residents, $30 for non-residents
Registration throughBlacksburg Parks and Recreation use keyword search Smithfield
Part of a Campfire Set
Campers will learn about life in Colonial America with interactive, hands-on activities. Campers will discover blacksmithing, archaeology, hearth cooking, and local history.
Experience required None
Difficulty Level Easy
Conditions activities will primarily be held outdoors. Campers should dress for the weather.
Maximum capacity: 20- Face masks required. Participants ages 8-10yrs.
Monday, July 26- Friday, July 30, 2021
9am-12pm
$90 for Blacksburg residents, $100 for non-residents
Registration throughBlacksburg Parks and Recreation use keyword search Smithfield
Discover the topography and history of the Blacksburg area, circa 1770. This walking tour led by Hugh Campbell explains the topographical features important to early Southwest Virginia settlers. Class fee includes a copy of Hugh's book, The Blacksburg Drama.
Experience required None
Difficulty Level Easy
Conditions participants will meet in Smithfield's unheated pavilion and then go on a walking tour over uneven terrain.
Maximum capacity: 15 per class - Face masks required.
Saturday, July 17, 2021
5-7pm
or
Saturday, August 7, 2021
5-7pm
$35 for Blacksburg residents, $45 for non-residents Class fee includes a copy of Hugh's book, The Blacksburg Drama.
Registration throughBlacksburg Parks and Recreation use keyword search Smithfield
Hand-forge a functional fireplace shovel from a precut form, make a handle, and attach the handle to the shovel. No
experience needed.
Experience required None
Difficulty Level Easy to Moderate
Conditions: participants will work around coal smoke and open flame; extreme caution is required. Additional safety information provided after registration. Participants must sign a waver.
Maximum capacity: 5 per class - Face masks required- Participants 16yrs+
Saturday, August 21, 2021
10am- 4pm End times vary depending on student progress; instructors available until 4pm.
$90 for Blacksburg residents, $100 for non-residents
Registration throughBlacksburg Parks and Recreation use keyword search Smithfield
Part of a Campfire Set
Hand-forge a functional roasting fork and stand
Experience required None
Difficulty Level Easy to Moderate
Conditions: participants will work around coal smoke and open flame; extreme caution is required. Additional safety information provided after registration. Participants must sign a waver.
Maximum capacity: 5 per class - Face masks required- Participants 16yrs+
Saturday, June 26, 2021
10am- 4pm End times vary depending on student progress; instructors available until 4pm.
$90 for Blacksburg residents, $100 for non-residents
Registration throughBlacksburg Parks and Recreation use keyword search Smithfield
There are many styles of learning. Whatever style you prefer, Smithfield has something for you, from hands-on workshops, to walking tours, lectures and town halls. Our offerings are updated regularly, so be sure to check with us often!
Part of a Campfire Set
Part of a Campfire Set
Participants will forge legs and hooks to make a functional tripod for use over a campfire.l No experience needed.
Experience required None
Difficulty Level Easy to Moderate
Conditions: participants will work around coal smoke and open flame; extreme caution is required. Additional safety information provided after registration. Participants must sign a waver.
Maximum capacity: 5 per class - Face masks required- Participants 16yrs+
Saturday, August 28, 2021
10am- 4pm End times vary depending on student progress; instructors available until 4pm.
$90 for Blacksburg residents, $100 for non-residents
Registration throughBlacksburg Parks and Recreation use keyword search Smithfield