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Currently Scheduled Courses
Beekeeping Basics
Hobby beekeeping is growing as people realize how rewarding it can be to collaborate with the…
Sat, May 31st, 2025
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Beginning Floor Loom Weaving
Instructors:
Erin Endsley
In this beginning class, students will learn how to wind a warp, use the back to front method of…
Thu, Oct 2nd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 5th, 2025
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Erin Endsley
Beginning Telemark Rosemaling
Instructors:
Michelle Carlson
This class will introduce or reintroduce you to the Norwegian folk art of rosemaling. We will be…
Sat, May 3rd, 2025 – Sun, May 4th, 2025
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Michelle Carlson
Better Butter Baking
Instructors:
Kim Ode
We know that butter makes it better. But which butter? And what’s behind the magic?…
Beyond Pot Pies: Meat Pastries and Pasties
Have you ever wanted the crunch of a delectable pastry with a savory bite of a meaty filling? If so,…
Sat, May 17th, 2025 – Sun, May 18th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Bezel Set Stones for North Shore Jewelry
Instructors:
Keith Berge
This course will provide a starting point for those interested in improving their metalsmithing…
Wed, Aug 13th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 15th, 2025
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Keith Berge
Birch Bark Boxes: Scandinavian Bark Basketry
In this class, students will make durable, airtight birch bark boxes that are perfect for storage…
Thu, Oct 30th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Bird Carving
Instructors:
Mike Loeffler
This course will introduce students to the world of bird carving. This is a great class for…
Wed, Aug 6th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 8th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mike Loeffler
Birding and Botanizing Through May
Let's explore the nature of May in Grand Marais. Birds are returning from their wintering…
Tue, May 6th, 2025
7am to noon
7am to noon
Tue, May 13th, 2025
7am to noon
7am to noon
Tue, May 20th, 2025
7am to noon
7am to noon
Tue, May 27th, 2025
7am-noon
7am-noon
Black Ash Pack Baskets
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
The black ash pack basket: it's beautiful, highly functional, and can be made using simple…
Fri, Jul 11th, 2025 – Sun, Jul 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Blacksmith’s Folding Knife
Instructors:
Robert Burns
Throughout history, blacksmiths have made their own tools, among them the…
Sat, Aug 30th, 2025 – Tue, Sep 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Robert Burns
Blacksmithing Camp: Hammers, Fire, and Fun
Instructors:
Cody Myers
Here is your chance to get into the forge, heat up metal and hammer it into shapes. Projects will…
Mon, Aug 4th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 8th, 2025
9am-12pm each day
9am-12pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Mon, Aug 4th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 8th, 2025
1pm-4pm each day
1pm-4pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Blacksmithing: Crafting The Tools of the Trade
Instructors:
Cody Myers
In this course, students will begin to outfit their own blacksmithing tool chest while…
Sat, May 10th, 2025 – Tue, May 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Mon, Jun 16th, 2025 – Thu, Jun 19th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Sat, Sep 27th, 2025 – Tue, Sep 30th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers