The Tennessee Street entrance is temporarily closed due to construction. Use the west entrance at 2021 MISSION ROAD to enter site. Download a map to the west entrance here.
The Tennessee Street entrance is temporarily closed due to construction. Use the west entrance at 2021 MISSION ROAD to enter site. Download a map to the west entrance here.
Mission San Luis offers several workshops per month showcasing trades and crafts from the 17th century. Current workshop programs are blacksmithing, candle making, and pine-needle basketry.
Workshop slots are limited, and pre-registration is required. Call 850.245.6406 to register.
Basic Blacksmithing
First Saturdays
9:30 - 3:00 pm
Not held during summer months
Upcoming Dates
February 7, 2026
March 7, 2026
April 4, 2026
May 2, 2026
June 6, 2026
Advanced Blacksmithing
Third Saturday of every other month
9:30 - 3:00 pm
Not held during summer months
Upcoming Dates
April 18, 2026
June 20, 2026
Pine Needle Basket
Second Saturdays
10:00 - 1:00 pm
Upcoming Dates
February 14, 2026
March 14, 2026
April 11, 2026
May 9, 2026
June 13, 2026
Candle Making
Third Saturdays
10:00 - Noon
Not held during summer months
Upcoming Dates
March 21, 2026
May 16, 2026
Basic Blacksmithing
Members: $60 / Non-members: $75
Introduction to Blacksmithing. Learn how to build a fire in a Spanish style forge, as well as fire and hammer techniques. Participant will produce one take-home item.
First Saturdays
9:30 – 3:00 pm
Class Size: 2 participants
Ages: 13 and up (Under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Requirements: Long pants, closed toe shoes, and clothing made of natural (non-synthetic) fibers such as cotton or linen. Eye protection is necessary, and safety glasses will be provided. Avoid wearing contact lenses.
Advance Blacksmithing
Members: $75 / Non-members: $100
Participants will learn more advanced techniques and focus on creating a specific take-home tool with instruction and support by Mission San Luis Blacksmith.
Third Saturday of every other month starting October 18, 2025
9:30 – 3:00 pm
Class Size: 2 participants
Ages: 13 and up (Under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Requirements: Guests need to have completed the Basic Blacksmith workshop to participate. Long pants, closed toe shoes, and clothing made of natural (non-synthetic) fibers such as cotton or linen. Eye protection is necessary and safety glasses will be provided. Avoid wearing contact lenses.
Pine-Needle-Basket Making
Members: $24 / Non-members: $30
Learn one of the oldest-known coiled basketry techniques. Participants will learn the basics of making coils and stitches to make a simple basket. Materials provided.
Second Saturdays
10:00 – 1:00 pm
Class Size: 2 – 6 participants
Ages: 13 and up (Under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Candle Making
Members: $24 / Non-members: $30
Learn about the history and techniques of candle dipping. Participants will handle melted wax and make their own tapered candle. Participant will produce two finished candles. Materials provided.
Third Saturdays
10:00 – 12:00 Noon
Class Size: 2 – 8 participants
Ages: 13 and up (Under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Guests not in compliance with safety guidelines will not be allowed to participate in the workshop. Mission San Luis reserves the right to modify or cancel the program if necessary. In the event of cancellation, guests will be rescheduled for a future date.
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. These programs are also sponsored by the Friends of Florida History - Mission San Luis, a private, non-profit organization under the terms of Internal Revenue Service regulations (501-c3).
The sponsor reserves the right to modify programs, change instructors, and cancel them for any reason:
In the event of cancellation BY MISSION SAN LUIS, refunds or 1 reschedule will be offered.
In the event of cancellation BY PARTICIPANT, 1 reschedule will be offered (staffing permitting). No refunds will be offered.
The sponsor is not responsible for costs or damages incident to cancellation.
The Tennessee Street entrance is temporarily closed due to construction. Use the west entrance at 2021 MISSION ROAD to enter site. Download a map to the west entrance here.