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Step-by-Step Willow Baskets

Instructors: Jo Campbell Amsler

In the world of willow basketry, there are an infinite number of techniques to learn and perfect.…

Session Information

Thu, Jul 25th, 2024 – Sun, Jul 28th, 2024
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Jo Campbell Amsler

Swedish Dalmålning Using Traditional Techniques

Instructors: Kim Garrett

Swedish Folk Painting, often referred to as “dalmålning” actually consists of…

Session Information

Sat, Jun 15th, 2024 – Sun, Jun 16th, 2024
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Kim Garrett

Swedish Toothbrush Rugs

Instructors: Melba Granlund

Toothbrush rugs are attributed to Swedish immigrants who brought this somewhat obscure tradition…

Session Information

Sat, Jul 13th, 2024
9am-5pm

Instructor: Melba Granlund

Sweetgrass Basketry

Instructors: Teri Smith

Learn the art of coiling a beautiful sweetgrass basket. Hands-on instruction provides…

Session Information

Sat, Oct 5th, 2024 – Sun, Oct 6th, 2024
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Teri Smith

Tapestry Weaving: Painting with Fiber

Instructors: Traudi Bestler

Woven tapestries are said to bring the northern landscape alive through geometric, curved,…

Session Information

Fri, Jun 28th, 2024 – Sun, Jun 30th, 2024
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Traudi Bestler

The Authority of Stamping: Printmaking Workshop

Instructors: Nick Wroblewski

Signing a piece of work gives it authenticity and acknowledges that you fully stand behind it. But…

Session Information

Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 – Wed, Sep 25th, 2024
9am-5pm

Instructor: Nick Wroblewski

The Great British Baking Class

Instructors: Kirsten Wisniewski

Ready, set, bake! This class is a chance to learn some of the classic British bakes that appear each…

Session Information

Sat, Jul 13th, 2024 – Sun, Jul 14th, 2024
9am-4pm each day

Instructor: Kirsten Wisniewski

The Modern Autumn Pantry

Instructors: Lisa Golden Schroeder

Dive into a weekend kitchen lab that makes the most of harvests from the garden, farmers market, CSA…

Session Information

Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 – Wed, Sep 25th, 2024
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-1pm

Instructor: Lisa Golden Schroeder

The Modern Summer Pantry

Instructors: Lisa Golden Schroeder

Dive into a weekend kitchen lab that makes the most of harvests from the garden, farmers market, a…

Session Information

Sat, Jun 1st, 2024 – Sun, Jun 2nd, 2024
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-1pm

Instructor: Lisa Golden Schroeder

Timber Frame: Build Your Own Smaller Frames

Instructors: Andrew Albertson

Tired of unimaginative, small outbuilding kits available from your local lumberyard? Explore all the…

Session Information

Tue, Aug 27th, 2024 – Wed, Sep 4th, 2024
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Andrew Albertson

Timber Frame: Build Your Own, Grindbygg-Style

Instructors: Mike Loeffler

This course offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves fully in the craft of Norwegian…

Session Information

Mon, Aug 12th, 2024 – Sun, Aug 18th, 2024
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Mike Loeffler

Timbered Sawhorse Trestles: Women & Non-Binary Session

Instructors: Alo Osberg, Martha Williams

Whether they are built for the workshop or used to support a tabletop or workbench, timbered…

Session Information

Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 – Sat, Jun 15th, 2024
Day 1: 1-5pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm

Instructors: Martha Williams, Alo Osberg

Tool-Making for Woodworkers and Others

Instructors: Paul Linden

This course is an introduction to working with and heat-treating the common high-carbon steels used…

Session Information

Thu, May 16th, 2024 – Sat, May 18th, 2024
9am-5pm each day

Instructor: Paul Linden

Session Information

Sun, May 19th, 2024
9am-1pm

Instructor: Paul Linden

Traditional Scandinavian Knife Forging

Instructors: Lars Mørch, Jim Ricci

The heart of the knife lies in its blade. This course brings the crafts of blacksmithing and…

Session Information

Tue, Sep 3rd, 2024 – Thu, Sep 5th, 2024
9am-5pm each day

Instructors: Lars Mørch, Jim Ricci

Turned Twill Block Weaves

Instructors: Christine Novotny

Weaving turned twill is the ideal opportunity to create unique geometric patterns of your own…

Session Information

Thu, Aug 29th, 2024 – Sun, Sep 1st, 2024
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon

Instructor: Christine Novotny