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Currently Scheduled Courses
A Toast to Mothers
Instructors:
Scott Graden
The Mother’s Day brunch is a popular reservation that is joyous, but can also bring some…
Sat, May 11th, 2024 – Sun, May 12th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
Adirondack Chair Building
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Without question, the Adirondack chair is a timeless classic; its high back, large armrests, and…
Fri, Mar 1st, 2024 – Sun, Mar 3rd, 2024
Day 1: 4-7pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 4-7pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Advanced Nålbinding
Instructors:
Melba Granlund
Ready to expand your basic nålbinding skills? In this advanced class students will be able to…
Sat, Feb 17th, 2024 – Mon, Feb 19th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Melba Granlund
Advanced Pewter Thread Multiple Braid Bracelet
Instructors:
Liz Bucheit
Are you ready to tackle a more challenging pewter thread bracelet project? Make a bracelet worthy…
Sun, Apr 7th, 2024
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Liz Bucheit
All Ground Up: Sausage Making
Instructors:
Jay DeCoux
Make your own sausage, flavored the way you like it, using your favorite meats. As a class,…
Sat, Jan 13th, 2024 – Sun, Jan 14th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jay DeCoux
Sat, Apr 20th, 2024 – Sun, Apr 21st, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jay DeCoux
Anishinaabe-Style Bead Embroidery & Moccasin Sewing
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
Discover the designs, color, styles, and technique of traditional bead embroidery as you work with…
Thu, May 9th, 2024 – Sun, May 12th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Apples!
Instructors:
Scott Graden
Fall means apples in abundance! In anticipation of the season, join Chef Scott Graden of the New…
Sat, Oct 7th, 2023 – Sun, Oct 8th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
Artisan Breads Immersion
Lace up your baking shoes and get ready for an artisan breads baking marathon. Combining the skills…
Tue, Oct 31st, 2023 – Thu, Nov 2nd, 2023
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Tue, Jan 16th, 2024 – Thu, Jan 18th, 2024
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Instructor:
Amy James
Fri, Jan 19th, 2024 – Sun, Jan 21st, 2024
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Instructor:
Amy James
Tue, Feb 20th, 2024 – Thu, Feb 22nd, 2024
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Instructor:
Amy James
Tue, Apr 30th, 2024 – Thu, May 2nd, 2024
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Instructor:
Amy James
Fri, May 3rd, 2024 – Sun, May 5th, 2024
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Instructor:
Amy James
Artisan Copper Pendants
Instructors:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Dive into this special North House family jewelry workshop and craft your own artisan pendant.…
Fri, Oct 20th, 2023
9am-Noon
9am-Noon
Instructor:
Beth Carter Gautsch
Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood
Instructors:
Cecilia Schiller
Cranks wind, gears turn, dragons chomp, and birds fly. Welcome to the whimsical world of automata:…
Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 – Sun, Feb 4th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cecilia Schiller
Basic Timber Framing
Learn the planning, layout, and joinery necessary to construct a traditional timber frame (post and…
Sat, Oct 14th, 2023 – Wed, Oct 18th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Wed, May 8th, 2024 – Sun, May 12th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Basic Yeasted Breads
Instructors:
Caleb Mattison
Yeast: it’s the magic ingredient that makes dinner rolls fluffy and gives crusty artisan…
Fri, Feb 9th, 2024 – Sun, Feb 11th, 2024
Day 1: 4-7pm Day 2 & 3: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 4-7pm Day 2 & 3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Caleb Mattison
Beaded Buckskin Shoulder Bag: Online Course
Instructors:
Marcie McIntire
Traditional beadwork is widely practiced in Grand Portage, Minnesota where for generations it has…
Wed, Oct 25th, 2023 – Wed, Nov 8th, 2023
6-9pm CT; Three Wednesday evenings, October 25th, and November 1st, and 8th.
6-9pm CT; Three Wednesday evenings, October 25th, and November 1st, and 8th.
Instructor:
Marcie McIntire
Beginning Spinning: Spindle and Wheel
Instructors:
Martha Owen
Discover the historical craft of hand carding and spinning on a spinning wheel. Beginning spinsters…
Tue, Apr 2nd, 2024 – Thu, Apr 4th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Martha Owen