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Currently Scheduled Courses

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Inkle Loom Weaving

Instructors: Traudi Bestler
Inkle looms are a great way to get started with weaving: they require little additional equipment,…
Mon, Aug 4th, 2025  –  Tue, Aug 5th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Traudi Bestler
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Insect and Macro Photography: An Introduction

Instructors: Bryan Hansel
Unlock the tiny, intricate world that surrounds us through the art of macro photography. In this 1.5…
Fri, Jun 13th, 2025  –  Sat, Jun 14th, 2025
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 6am to 4pm
Instructor: Bryan Hansel
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Intermediate North Shore Pebble Jewelry

Instructors: Meredith Middleton
Have you ever collected perfectly smooth, round pebbles from the shores of Lake Superior or other…
Wed, May 14th, 2025  –  Fri, May 16th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Meredith Middleton
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Introduction to Nålbinding

Instructors: Melba Granlund
Nålbinding, or needle binding, is an ancient looping technique that has been practiced on six…
Mon, Sep 15th, 2025  –  Wed, Sep 17th, 2025
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Melba Granlund
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Introduction to Rosemaling Gudbrandsdal Style

Instructors: Tara Austin
During this class you will be introduced to rosemaling. Rosemaling Is a folk art of Norway that has…
Sat, Jun 14th, 2025
9am-5pm
Instructor: Tara Austin
Sat, Nov 15th, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 16th, 2025
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-noon
Instructor: Tara Austin
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Introduction to Spinning on the Wheel

Instructors: Tracy Griggs
Don’t know your bobbin from your footman? How about the flyer, treadle, or mother-of-all?…
Fri, Sep 26th, 2025  –  Sun, Sep 28th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Tracy Griggs
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Invasive Color: Using Invasive Species as Natural Dyes

Instructors: Theresa Hornstein
Many of the plants which we now consider invasive species were brought to this country for a…
Fri, Aug 1st, 2025
9am-5pm
Instructor: Theresa Hornstein

Invitation to Coiled Basketry

Instructors: Paula Sundet Wolf
Explore the delight of varied scents and textures with coiled basketry! Using a variety of grasses,…
Sat, May 24th, 2025  –  Sun, May 25th, 2025
9am-4pm each day
Instructor: Paula Sundet Wolf
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Jewish Baking

Instructors: Tricia Cornell
The smell of challah baking fills Jewish homes every Friday across the world, marking the start of…
Sun, Jul 27th, 2025
9am-5pm
Instructor: Tricia Cornell
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Kick Sled Building: Push and Glide

Instructors: Randy Schnobrich
Follow the tracks of generations of northern folks and take advantage of snow-covered roads,…
Fri, Dec 12th, 2025  –  Sun, Dec 14th, 2025
1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich
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Knutkorg: The Scandinavian Knot Basket

Instructors: Jarrod Dahl
The knutkorg, or knot basket, is a classic style of Scandinavian basket. Constructed from willow and…
Fri, May 9th, 2025  –  Sun, May 11th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jarrod Dahl
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Kuksa Carving: Traditional Scandinavian Drinking Cup

Instructors: Alex Yerks
The kuksa is an old-style wooden cup made to travel far and wide and be at the ready, whether the…
Tue, Jul 1st, 2025  –  Thu, Jul 3rd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Alex Yerks
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Lakeside Swatch to Sweater Adventure

Instructors: Brienne Moody
It’s always sweater weather up north! Start your fall wardrobe early among new knitting…
Fri, May 23rd, 2025  –  Sun, May 25th, 2025
9am - 4pm each day
Instructor: Brienne Moody
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Large Birch Bark Tote

Instructors: Beth Homa Kraus
Carry around your studies, tools, or groceries in this beautiful and functional large birch bark…
Thu, Dec 11th, 2025  –  Sun, Dec 14th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Homa Kraus
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Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl

Instructors: Marybeth Garmoe, Nate White
The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty—an inspiring craft form to…
Wed, May 21st, 2025  –  Fri, May 23rd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marybeth Garmoe
Sat, May 24th, 2025  –  Mon, May 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marybeth Garmoe
Fri, Jun 6th, 2025  –  Sun, Jun 8th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Nate White
Fri, Oct 31st, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Nate White