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Currently Scheduled Courses

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Adirondack Chair Building

Instructors: Randy Schnobrich
Without question, the Adirondack chair is a timeless classic; its high back, large armrests, and…
Fri, Mar 11th, 2022  –  Sun, Mar 13th, 2022
Days 1 and 2: 9am-5pm Day 3: 9am-Noon
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich
Fri, Mar 11th, 2022  –  Sun, Mar 13th, 2022
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich
Fri, Jun 3rd, 2022  –  Sun, Jun 5th, 2022
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich
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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, we will…
Sat, Feb 26th, 2022  –  Sun, Feb 27th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jay DeCoux
Sat, May 14th, 2022  –  Sun, May 15th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jay DeCoux
Sat, Jun 11th, 2022  –  Sun, Jun 12th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jay DeCoux
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Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood

Instructors: Cecilia Schiller
Cranks wind, gears turn, dragons chomp, and birds fly. Welcome to the whimsical world of automata:…
Fri, Feb 25th, 2022  –  Tue, Mar 1st, 2022
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cecilia Schiller
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Basic Relief Carving

Instructors: Mary May
We will welcome esteemed woodcarver and instructor Mary May as our Featured Instructor for Wood Week…
Tue, Mar 15th, 2022  –  Thu, Mar 17th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Mary May
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Basic Timber Framing

Instructors: Tom Healy, Peter Henrikson
Learn the planning, layout and joinery necessary to construct a traditional timber frame (post and…
Fri, Apr 29th, 2022  –  Tue, May 3rd, 2022
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Tom Healy, Peter Henrikson
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Bead Embroidery: The Pin Series

Instructors: Jo Wood
Discover the magic of “painting with beads” through your choice of seven different…
Sat, May 7th, 2022
9am-5pm
Instructor: Jo Wood
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Beekeeping Basics

Instructors: Mark Ditmanson, Jeanne Wright
Hobby beekeeping is growing as people realize how rewarding it can be to collaborate with the…
Fri, Jun 3rd, 2022
9am-3pm
Instructors: Mark Ditmanson, Jeanne Wright
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Beginning Spinning: Spindle and Wheel

Instructors: Martha Owen
Discover the historical craft of hand carding and spinning on a spinning wheel. Beginning spinsters…
Fri, Apr 1st, 2022  –  Sun, Apr 3rd, 2022
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Martha Owen
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Better Butter Baking

Instructors: Kim Ode
We know that butter makes it better. But which butter? And what’s behind the magic?…
Fri, Mar 4th, 2022  –  Sat, Mar 5th, 2022
Day 1: 4-5pm; Day 2: 9am-4:30pm
Instructor: Kim Ode
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Bird Carving

Instructors: Mike Loeffler
This course will introduce students to the world of bird carving. This is a great class for…
Fri, Feb 4th, 2022  –  Sun, Feb 6th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Mike Loeffler
Fri, May 13th, 2022  –  Sun, May 15th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Mike Loeffler
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Birding by Ear

Instructors: Ann Russ
Most birds are not known for sitting still. By learning to recognize their songs, calls and the…
Fri, Jun 3rd, 2022
6am-2pm
Instructor: Ann Russ
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Black Ash Pack Basket

Instructors: Ian Andrus
The black ash pack basket: It's beautiful, highly functional, and can be made using simple…
Fri, Mar 25th, 2022  –  Sun, Mar 27th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Ian Andrus
Tue, Mar 29th, 2022  –  Thu, Mar 31st, 2022
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Ian Andrus
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Blacksmithing Basics: Cook Tools for the Campfire

Instructors: Michael Jones
Get ready to cook over the campfire and learn the basics of blacksmithing by creating your own set…
Thu, Jun 2nd, 2022  –  Sun, Jun 5th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Michael Jones
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Blacksmithing: Crafting The Tools of the Trade

Instructors: Cody Myers
Outfit your own blacksmithing tool chest while developing and refining your skills on the forge. In…
Fri, May 27th, 2022  –  Mon, May 30th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cody Myers
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Blacksmithing: The Basics & Beyond

Instructors: Cody Myers
Always wanted to try your hand at the forge? This is the place to start and continue to develop your…
Fri, May 6th, 2022  –  Mon, May 9th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cody Myers
Mon, Jun 13th, 2022  –  Thu, Jun 16th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cody Myers