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Wreath Weaving: The Traditional Balsam Bough Wreath

Traditional Crafts

David/Lise Abazs

Spend a cozy, wintry day on the Round River Farm in Finland, MN (48 miles SW of Grand Marais), an inspirational homestead environment, as you learn to create a hand-woven, balsam-based holiday wreath from start to finish. Use forest materials harvested in a sustainable fashion and learn specialized weaving techniques to create fresh, natural greenery wreaths, unadulterated by waxes, paint or artificial scents. We will learn how and when to cut greens, what particular materials you will need and how to weave these greens into a circular form. Your efforts will provide you with a wreath to take home.

Orient yourself to the inspiring, educational setting at Round River Farm by visiting www.round-river.com

Dates

Sat, Dec 03, 2011

Course Details

Length in days:

1/2

Hours:

9 am- 1 pm

Tuition:

$60.00 per student (May 1-Oct 31)
$60.00 per student (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Materials:

$10.00

Levels:

Beginner

Age with adult:

13+ (Review age guidelines/policy)

Making it happen:

When should I enroll?
We can't hold classes without students! Decisions regarding course cancellations (as related to minimum enrollment) are made three weeks before the class starts--so if you've got a course in mind, plan ahead and sign up at least three weeks in advance! That way we'll know you're coming, courses are more likely to meet minimum enrollment numbers, and then they'll actually take place.
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Do you take last minute registrations?
Of course! Although it's important that courses meet minimum enrollment three weeks before their scheduled start dates, we know that life doesn't always allow for prior planning. As long as there are still spots left in a course we're happy to accept your registration last minute.
When will new course dates be posted?
New course dates are posted both in the spring and fall to coordinate with our course catalog release dates. All the new dates are opened for enrollment on the same day and at the same time, so that everyone gets a fair crack at a spot in the courses they're interested in. As that time rolls around we announce when the new dates will "go live" in our e-newsletter. (sign up here!)

Wreath Weaving: The Traditional Balsam Bough Wreath