Top 10 Hands-on Experiences in Festival Country Indiana
1. Make delicious sushi
Come to Yokohama Japanese Cuisine and Sushi at noon every Sunday to learn how to make sushi. Reservations to participate in the class are required.
Yokohama Japanese Cuisine and Sushi
67 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood
317-859-1888
2. Experience a traditional English tea setting
Make reservations for the Duchess Tea at Sassafras Tea Room. You'll experience a touch of England, with two teas, scones, three finger sandwiches and a tower of treats.
Sassafras Tea Room
229 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood
317-888-8449
3. Design the perfect bouquet
Come to Dollie's Farm, a U-pick flower farm, and create your own flower bouquet. They also host events throughout the year like Sunflower Festival and goat yoga. You can also visit Broken Maple Farm on weekends in the summer and fall to pick your own bouquet.
Dollie's Farm
3961 N. 425 East, Franklin
317-797-7749
Broken Maple Farm
3717 W. 525 South, Trafalgar
317-514-1731
4. Hit the hat and pendant bar
Head to Small Town Girl Boutique to design your own pendant, trucker hat or cowboy hat with a variety of embellishments.
Small Town Girl Boutique
110 W. Jefferson St., Franklin
317-604-6575
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5. Craft your own plant
The succulent bar at The Grove Collective offers the chance to pick out a pot, a succulent and whatever decorations you desire. You can also pour and embellish your own custom candle, create a custom trucker hat, and make a charm bracelet, necklace or keychain.
The Grove Collective
301 E. Jefferson St., Franklin
317-443-4782
6. Take a walking tour
Experience a guided historic or haunted walking tour through downtown Franklin with Franklin by Foot. Visit their website to book your tour.
Franklin by Foot
317-560-4450
7. Create your own pottery
Schedule a one-on-one or small group lesson with WaddleWorks Studio and learn how to throw, spin and shape clay into your own custom creation.
The Nook Gallery
102 W. Pearl St., Trafalgar
317-878-9789
If you'd rather paint pre-made pottery, visit uPaint Pottery Studio to choose from a variety of options and customize it to your style.
uPaint Pottery Studio
3113 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood
317-893-5700
8. Paint a masterpiece
Visit Painting with a Twist and Teal Canary to paint a variety of projects like canvases, mugs and wood décor. Visit their websites to see what specific projects they offer.
Painting with a Twist
1251 N. U.S. 31, Greenwood
317-412-7725
Teal Canary
199 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood
317-414-2066
9. Pour your own candle
Woven Co. Candle Studio is a pour-your-own candle shop where you can create your own custom fragrance and shop from local vendors. The Grove Collective is where you can create your own succulent, shop and pour a custom candle.
Woven Co. Candle Studio
200 E. Jefferson St., Franklin
The Grove Collective
301 E. Jefferson St., Franklin
317-443-4782
10. Experience a wine tasting
Mallow Run Winery offers free wine tastings every day from noon to 6 p.m. We recommend sampling their best seller, Rhubarb. Visit on Saturdays throughout the summer to hear live music at their outdoor amphitheater.
Mallow Run Winery
6964 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville
317-422-1556
Bonus: For an adventurous experience, try paragliding with Midwest Powered Paragliding. Visit their website and fill out the form to get started.
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