This is an archived event from Culture Days 2022.
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Barrel-making Demonstration
In-person
Date and time
Location
The Barrel House
6275 ON-89, Clifford, ON N0G 1M0
Town of Minto, ON
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
About
Visit the coopers at The Barrel House and learn about barrels and more.
Learn the process of barrel making from the local cooper and see the stages of barrel production. Even the use of antique tools too.
On property you will also find the Cooper’s Cart with baked goods and The Dawg Pickles and relish too. Our retail store of wood works and decor made from old barrels and repurposing will be open for you to have a look as well.
Organizer
The Barrel House and The Cooper's Cart
My name is Marla Bradford and I am a cooper, otherwise known as a barrel maker. I have developed the love of hand carving on wood, barrel heads, signage and such, as well as some painted art.
Along with my husband we trained as coopers together and now I enjoy making crafts and wood furniture from wood and old barrels, while also carving wood plaques, and more.
I will supply and re-cooper barrels from the same barn my husband Pete and I built barrels in; the old cooperage at Kinsip House of Fine Spirits of Bloomfield Ontario.
Please come see me if you fine yourself in the area.