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Currently Scheduled Courses

Teaser image for Knutkorg: The Scandinavian Knot Basket

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

Kolrosing a Primstav

Instructors: Liesl Chatman
The primstav is a traditional Norwegian calendar stick that marks celebrations, festivals,…
Fri, Nov 15th, 2024  –  Sun, Nov 17th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Liesl Chatman
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Kolrosing: Decorative Line Carving

Instructors: Liesl Chatman
Kolrosing is wood tattoo. It’s similar to scrimshaw on wood and a great way to decorate…
Tue, Mar 11th, 2025  –  Thu, Mar 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Liesl Chatman
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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…
Sat, Mar 15th, 2025  –  Mon, Mar 17th, 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, Sep 27th, 2024  –  Sun, Sep 29th, 2024
9am-4pm each day
Instructor: Brienne Moody
Fri, May 23rd, 2025  –  Sun, May 25th, 2025
9am - 4pm each day
Instructor: Brienne Moody
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Laminated Canoe Paddles

Instructors: Josh Tolkan
In this class, students will build one laminated paddle similar to the fancy wooden paddles often…
Thu, Nov 7th, 2024  –  Sun, Nov 10th, 2024
Day 1: 4pm-7pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor: Josh Tolkan
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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
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Learn to Knit: Artists Point Cowl

Instructors: Dorothy Broomall
Learn to knit a squishy Artists Point Cowl in this beginner-level class taught by Dorothy Broomall,…
Tue, Feb 11th, 2025  –  Thu, Feb 13th, 2025
Days 1-2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Dorothy Broomall
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Leather Bedside Book Bag

Instructors: Beth Dow
You love to read, and those books you’re reading are stacked by your bed, the couch, and even…
Fri, Sep 27th, 2024  –  Sun, Sep 29th, 2024
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor: Beth Dow
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Leather Firewood Carrier

Instructors: Beth Dow
Make North Shore memories as you make a beautiful and sturdy leatherwood firewood carrier. This…
Sat, Nov 2nd, 2024  –  Sun, Nov 3rd, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Dow
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Leather Treasure Bag - Family Class

Instructors: Beth Dow
Does the child in your life love to collect stones, coins, or other magical objects? Come to North…
Fri, Oct 18th, 2024
9-11 am
Instructor: Beth Dow
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Lichens and Mosses of the North Woods

Instructors: Joe Walewski
Often overlooked and clearly underappreciated, our lichens and mosses are wonderfully diverse and…
Sat, May 31st, 2025
9am-4pm
Instructor: Joe Walewski
Sun, Jun 1st, 2025
9am-4pm
Instructor: Joe Walewski
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Lichens: Pioneers of the North Woods

Instructors: Joe Walewski
Often overlooked and clearly underappreciated, our lichens are wonderfully diverse and surprisingly…
Sat, Sep 14th, 2024
9am-4pm
Instructor: Joe Walewski
Sun, Sep 15th, 2024
9am-4pm
Instructor: Joe Walewski
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Loop-in-Loop Chain Bracelet

Instructors: Keith Berge
Loop-in-loop chain making is a technique that dates back to approximately 1000 BCE, with artifacts…
Fri, Nov 1st, 2024  –  Sun, Nov 3rd, 2024
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Keith Berge
Fri, Jun 6th, 2025  –  Sun, Jun 8th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Keith Berge
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Lost Wax Casting: Sterling Silver Rings

Instructors: Todd Hawkinson
Rings on fingers have been around since the beginning of civilization. Egyptian and Greek legend…
Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024  –  Wed, Sep 25th, 2024
Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor: Todd Hawkinson
Fri, Oct 25th, 2024  –  Sun, Oct 27th, 2024
Day 1: 4pm-7pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor: Todd Hawkinson
Fri, May 23rd, 2025  –  Sun, May 25th, 2025
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor: Todd Hawkinson