Bob and Cindie Etienne

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 They have demonstrated living history in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Massachusetts, New York and Ohio.  They teach these skills to children, adults, groups and one-on-one.  Some of the groups they have taught include; grade schools and universities, scouts, 4H, museums, home-school, re-enactors, festivals and any other interested parties.  They also have hosted their own summer day camp.  Cindie also demonstrates and makes custom felt hats, both contemporary and historical. 

Custom Felt

    Hats, Bears, Shoes,

    Personalized Classes

Wool

    Preparation (Wash, Card)

    Natural Dying

    Drop Spindle

    Spinning Wheel

Non-Edible Crops

    Flax (Break, Comb, Spin)

    Cotton (Prep and Spin)

    Gourds, etc.

Textiles

    Ribbon Weaving, Lucet,    

    Cord, Rope Twisting

Grandma's House

    Daubing, Chinking, White

    Wash, and Horse Tail

    Brush, Pitcher Pump

    Feather Tick and Rope

    Bed, Clothes and

    Keepsakes, Laundry

    (Washtub, etc.), Storage

    Containers, Render Lard,

    Dip Candles

Food Prep and Preservation

    Churn Butter, Leather

    Britches, Meat, Apple

    Butter and Press, Corn

    Shelling and Pounding,

    Fireplace Cooking

Pioneer Tools

    Blacksmith, Saws, etc.

Pioneer Toys and Games

    Buzz-saw, Spin-tops, 3-

    legged race, Graces,

    Treddling the Hoop, etc.

Writing

    Homemade ink, quill, etc.