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, embroidery, 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
September 5
November 7
December 5
January 9
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1
June 5
Call to reserve your spot, 850-245-6406.
Embroidery
Fourth Saturday of the month
10:00 - 2:00 pm
Upcoming Dates
September 26
October 24
November 28
January 23
February 27
March 27
April 24
May 22
June 26
Call to reserve your spot, 850-245-6406.
Pine Needle Basket
Second Saturdays
10:00 - 1:00 pm
Upcoming Dates
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12
January 9
February 13
March 13
April 10
May 8
June 12
Call to reserve your spot, 850-245-6406.
Candle Making
Third Saturdays
10:00 - Noon
Not held during summer months
Upcoming Dates
September 19
November 21
December 9
January 16
February 20
April 17
Call to reserve your spot, 850-245-6406.
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.
Embroidery
Members: $24 / Non-members: $30
Participants will learn the basic techniques of embroidery including how to read a pattern and complete a simple embroidery sampler.
Fourth Saturday of every month starting September 26, 2026
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Class Size: up to 5 participants
Ages: 13 and up (Under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
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.