WHAT WE’RE OFFERING
At the West Texas Living Heritage Museum, we are proud to offer a range of classes and workshops that celebrate the traditional skills and crafts of West Texas. Our classes are designed to provide visitors with hands-on experiences that allow them to learn and appreciate the art of canning, quilting, butchering, and other traditional crafts.
COMANCHE HISTORY
milled grains, baking, & baking
QUILTING
Discover the art of milling your own fresh grains and transforming them into delicious, nourishing baked goods. In this hands on class, you'll learn how to mill flour, bake successfully with fresh milled grains, and make rich, homemade butter to top your warm bread.
COMANCHE HISTORY
QUILTING
Milled grains, Baking & Butter
butchering & canning
CHEESE MAKING
BEGINNER SEWING CLASS
PRESERVING & CANNING
GARDENING
FERMENTING
COMANCHE HISTORY
MILLED GRAINS, BAKING, & BUTTER
QUILTING
Led by expert quilters, these classes teach visitors the basics of traditional quilting techniques such as hand-sewing, piecing, and quilting. Participants will learn how to create beautiful and functional quilts using traditional patterns and fabrics, while also gaining a deeper appreciation for this centuries-old craft.
COMANCHE HISTORY
QUILTING
Milled Grains, baking, & butter
butchering & canning
CHEESE MAKING
BEGINNER SEWING CLASS
PRESERVING & CANNING
GARDENING
FERMENTING
COMANCHE HISTORY
MILLED GRAINS, BAKING, & BUTTER
QUILTING
This history class provides visitors with a deeper understanding/appreciation of the unique challenges and triumphs that shaped Comanche History and the origin of their tribe, customs, transitions, and Cynthia-Ann/Quanah from life on the plains to life as we know it today.
Led by Lance Tahmahkera, the great-great-grandson of Comanche Chief Quanah Parker, a knowledgeable instructor.
COMANCHE HISTORY
QUILTING
Milled Grains, baking, & butter
butchering & canning
CHEESE MAKING
BEGINNER SEWING CLASS
PRESERVING & CANNING
GARDENING
FERMENTING
COMANCHE HISTORY
QUILTING
milled grains, baking, & butter
butchering & canning
Learn hot to preserve beef using traditional methods. Beginning with a detailed hands-on lesson in properly cutting a cow into recognizable cuts, followed by preserving both with canning and sausage making. Our classes cover everything from selecting \the right produce to sterilixing jars and sealing your creations for long-term storage.
CHEESE MAKING
BEGINNER SEWING CLASS
PRESERVING & CANNING
GARDENING
FERMENTING
COMANCHE HISTORY
QUILTING
milled grains, baking, & butter
butchering & canning
CHEESE MAKING
BEGINNER SEWING CLASS
PRESERVING & CANNING
GARDENING
FERMENTING
Designed for those looking to build confidence on their sewing machine while completing a functional, take-home project. Each attendee will leave with a finished piece that is perfect for everyday use or gifting
COMANCHE HISTORY
QUILTING
milled grains, baking, & butter
butchering & canning
CHEESE MAKING
BEGINNER SEWING CLASS
PRESERVING & CANNING
GARDENING
FERMENTING
Learn to safely pressure can, steam can, and water bath can vegetables and meat! You'll also get a rundown of how to implement vacuum sealing for freezer storage and dry canning.
COMANCHE HISTORY
QUILTING
milled grains, baking, & butter
butchering & canning
CHEESE MAKING
BEGINNER SEWING CLASS
PRESERVING & CANNING
GARDENING
FERMENTING
The Heritage Farmer's Market continues to bring you a great opportunity to learn from successful local gardeners who grow in the Permian Basin.
The successful gardeners share their passion for growing food and the how-to from start to finish.
COMANCHE HISTORY
QUILTING
milled grains, baking, & butter
butchering & canning
CHEESE MAKING
BEGINNER SEWING CLASS
PRESERVING & CANNING
GARDENING
FERMENTING
Learn how to make fermented hot sauces, sauerkraut, and kombucha, using time-honored methods that have been passed down for generations.
This class will help you confidently incorporate fermented foods into your everyday kitchen while preserving food the heritage way.
COMANCHE HISTORY
QUILTING
milled grains, baking, & butter
butchering & canning
CHEESE MAKING
BEGINNER SEWING CLASS
PRESERVING & CANNING
GARDENING
FERMENTING
This hands-on class introduces you to the art of making cheese at home. You'll learn the fundamentals of cheese making, how to build your own cheese press, and gain practical knowledge you can take straight back to your kitchen.
