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. Create your own plant
The succulent bar at The Grove Botany Boutique 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 there.
The Grove Botany Boutique
301 E. Jefferson St., Franklin
317-443-4782
6. Throw an axe
There are three places to learn the fun sport of axe throwing, which is definitely a bucket list experience.
Hoosier Brewing Company
147 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood
317-696-7765
Johnson County Axe Throwing
6001 N. U.S. 31, Whiteland
317-809-7401
Outer Edge Axe Lounge
378 Western Blvd., Greenwood
317-903-4995
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 or Kiln Creations 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
Kiln Creations
1251 U.S. 31 N., Greenwood
317-995-3630
8. Decorate a cake
At Cake Kreations, you can choose a freshly baked cake or cupcake, then use a wide variety of icings, candies and decorations to design your own edible artwork.
Cake Kreations
1251 N. U.S. 31, Greenwood
317-970-7106
9. Sign us up
Board & Brush offers fun wood sign and wood crafting workshops.
Board & Brush
200 W. Main St., Greenwood
317-750-5748
10. Create 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 Botany Boutique 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 Botany Boutique
301 E. Jefferson St., Franklin
317-443-4782
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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