2026 Class Schedule
Below you will find the planned classes for this year’s event! Classes occur in morning and afternoon sessions. Please read the Overview if you are new to Earthskills.
Overview
Daily Postings
Classes will be posted daily on a sign-up board after dinner each evening. There you can find details on each class being taught the next day and sign up. There are usually one or two changes to the class schedule each day. Any changes to the class schedule will be reflected on the evening postings and will be announced at morning circle.
Class Sign-Ups
If you sign up for a class, please participate. If you sign up and can’t participate, please mark your name off of the list as soon as possible! Some classes have limited space. If you sign up but don’t show up, someone else may lose out on the opportunity.
"Drop-Ins"
“Drop-ins” on classes are generally welcome. Some classes take the full period while others may be shorter, allowing you time to drop in on other classes. Please check with the instructor whose class you wish to drop in on before joining it.
Class Duration
Most classes last only the 3 or 4 hours for that session. Some classes may take a full day or multiple days, such as hide tanning, primitive pottery, and bowl carving. Check with instructors if you have questions.
Class Requirements (age, materials, fees, etc)
Some classes have specific requirements. We do not include everything here, but everything will be included with the evening sign-up postings.
Age limits will be included on the evening posting. Usually, if a class has an age limit, it is 12 or 13 years old. Some classes are for adults only and other classes may require adult companions for minors.
Certain classes have materials fees to cover specialty goods needed for the class. We tried to include those on this page, but the fees may not be 100% accurate. In any event, please have cash for the fees.
Some classes have suggested tools to bring. A sharp knife is the most commonly needed item for many classes.
Lastly, most classes are limited in size to protect the quality of the learning experience. We included size limits for only the smallest classes on this page. This is why signing up is important!
Bonus Classes & Activities
Additional bonus classes and activities may be offered that are not listed below. This is the beauty of an earthskills gathering with many lifetimes of knowledge on hand! It’s also an opportunity for budding instructors to practice sharing their skills. There may also be additional classes added for children and youth that may not be finalized until the event starts.
Our instructors come from across the country and bring a lifetime of experience in the subjects that they teach. We are proud to bring them to Piedmont Earthskills to share their expertise. Please show them the love and respect they deserve. Our instructors and us would love it if you helped out with our Instructor Fund.
Class Schedule
It’s here! The 2026 Class Schedule is available for download. Just click the button. The PDF file gives you two options for checking out what is on offer: A class list sorted by instructor name and the schedule laid out by day and time. The second button contains complete class descriptions alphabetically sorted by instructor name.
Note: Both Black & White and Color options are available in the Class Schedule PDF.