FAQs
IHEA volunteer members primarily participate in demonstrations at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival grounds in Bonner Springs, Kansas. We are located in Booth 651, near the Queen's Gate.
Please contact us if you would like to have an historical arts demonstration at your event.
Please contact us if you would like to have an historical arts demonstration at your event.
Contact us to discuss your preferences and ideas and we'll plan a creative experience tailored to your group's needs. We demonstrate many arts and crafts associated with the Renaissance period through modern day.
Our volunteers will work with you to determine which demonstrations would be available for your event.
Fees for travel, equipment use and materials will be discussed as a part of the planning process.
Our volunteers will work with you to determine which demonstrations would be available for your event.
Fees for travel, equipment use and materials will be discussed as a part of the planning process.
There are many ways to contribute to the Institute for Historic and Educational Arts.
- Sign up for a class.
- Volunteer your time as a demonstrator. Please contact us if you have a craft that would have been available during the Middle Ages (1500s). See our Volunteer page for more information.
- Donate equipment, money, or materials to IHEA. See our Donation page for more information
- Shop with Smile.Amazon.com, you can select Institute for Historic and Educational Arts Inc. A portion of your Smile.Amazon purchases will be donated to us.
All donations go towards keeping our outdoor studios safely running, purchasing supplies and repairing equipment so we can continue to volunteer to demonstrate and educate.
IHEA volunteer members participate in demonstrations at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival grounds at 633 N 130th St, Bonner Springs, Kansas. This is also where our classes are held.
We do not have a permanent off-site location. Please let us know if you have a venue you'd like to make available for demonstrations or classes.
We do not have a permanent off-site location. Please let us know if you have a venue you'd like to make available for demonstrations or classes.
We offer a number of classes based on historic techniques that were available during the Middle Ages into modern day.
Check our Classes page to see what is currently available.
If you have a small group and would like to schedule a custom class, please contact us and we will work with our volunteer instructors to find a class for you.
Check our Classes page to see what is currently available.
If you have a small group and would like to schedule a custom class, please contact us and we will work with our volunteer instructors to find a class for you.
Check the class description for a supply list and clothing requirements. In addition:
- Be prepared for the weather. Our classes are held outdoors unless otherwise specified.
- Bring a water bottle.
- A mid-day meal will be provided. Please let us know if you have any food allergies.
Many of our classes are available to students age 12 and above. Class descriptions will specify if the age minimum is older than 12. Our goal is to provide a creative space for everyone.
If the student is under 18, please specify in the notes the name and age of the student when registering.
If the student is under the age of 18 at the time of the class, a parent or guardian must remain at the class location to supervise. The parent or guardian does not need to enroll in the class.
Classes materials and instruction are set up specifically for the number of students in the class. If a parent or guardian wishes to participate in the class, they will need to register.
Refunds will not be provided if a participant under the age specified is brought to the class. To maintain the quality of the learning environment and ensure the safety of all participants, we adhere to age restrictions.
If the student is under 18, please specify in the notes the name and age of the student when registering.
If the student is under the age of 18 at the time of the class, a parent or guardian must remain at the class location to supervise. The parent or guardian does not need to enroll in the class.
Classes materials and instruction are set up specifically for the number of students in the class. If a parent or guardian wishes to participate in the class, they will need to register.
Refunds will not be provided if a participant under the age specified is brought to the class. To maintain the quality of the learning environment and ensure the safety of all participants, we adhere to age restrictions.
Park in the Azura Amphitheater paved parking lot off of State Ave & 126th St.
Enter the Renaissance Festival grounds at the Queen's Gate and check in at the Blacksmith shop, Booth 651, when you arrive.
Azura Amphitheater: 633 N 130th St, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
Enter the Renaissance Festival grounds at the Queen's Gate and check in at the Blacksmith shop, Booth 651, when you arrive.
Azura Amphitheater: 633 N 130th St, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
Absolutely! We welcome small group bookings for a customized and tailored creative experience. Classes can be customized to align with your group's size, age range, interests and preferences.
All of our instructors are volunteers. It's recommended to book your small group class at least a few weeks in advance to ensure availability and proper planning.
All of our instructors are volunteers. It's recommended to book your small group class at least a few weeks in advance to ensure availability and proper planning.
The more, the merrier. We can arrange a series of classes to create a full-day or multi-day event for your group.
Contact us to discuss your preferences and ideas and we'll plan a creative experience tailored to your group's needs.
Contact us to discuss your preferences and ideas and we'll plan a creative experience tailored to your group's needs.