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Currently Scheduled Courses
Skinnfell: Norwegian Wood Block Printed Sheepskins
Instructors:
Becky Utecht
Join in a weekend of printing, stitching, swapping tips, and sharing stories about the history and…
Sat, May 16th, 2026 – Sun, May 17th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Becky Utecht
Smørrebrød & Snitters
Instructors:
Scott Graden
There’s something invigorating about enjoying fresh Scandinavian delights in the springtime.…
Sat, Apr 4th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
Soapmaking: The Old Fashioned Way
Instructors:
Jeanne Wright
Soap—so simple, yet so misunderstood. Have you ever pondered the ingredients contained in a…
Sat, Apr 25th, 2026
9am-1pm
9am-1pm
Instructor:
Jeanne Wright
Sun, Apr 26th, 2026
9am-1pm
9am-1pm
Instructor:
Jeanne Wright
Split Willow Picnic Basket
Instructors:
Jarrod Dahl
Prowling the antique stores of Scandinavia is an enjoyable way to make unexpected discoveries:…
Mon, Jun 22nd, 2026 – Wed, Jun 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jarrod Dahl
Sprang Explorations
Instructors:
Sharon Wichman
This class is for those who want to explore the ancient and mostly forgotten art of sprang, an…
Tue, Feb 10th, 2026 – Thu, Feb 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Sharon Wichman
Spring Birding on the North Shore
Instructors:
Michael Karns
Spring offers excellent birding opportunities on the North Shore. With the arrival of warblers and…
Fri, May 29th, 2026
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Sun, May 31st, 2026
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Swedish Bonadsmålning with Egg Tempera
Instructors:
Pieper Fleck Bloomquist
Explore the art of bonadsmålning in this unique three-day class. Swedish folk painting is…
Fri, May 22nd, 2026 – Sun, May 24th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Pieper Fleck Bloomquist
Sweetgrass Basketry
Instructors:
Teri Smith
Learn the art of coiling a beautiful sweetgrass basket. Hands-on instruction provides students with…
Sat, Sep 6th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 7th, 2025
Day 1: 9am-4pm, Day 2: 9am-3pm
Day 1: 9am-4pm, Day 2: 9am-3pm
Instructor:
Teri Smith
Table Design Fundamentals: A Hands-On Approach
Instructors:
Lauren Newby
Table design is often where furniture makers begin. Two ingredients—legs and aprons—are…
Fri, Jun 5th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Lauren Newby
The Butcher and the Baker: Meat Pastries and Pies
Have you ever wanted the crunch of a delectable pastry with a savory bite of a meaty filling? If so,…
Sat, May 9th, 2026 – Sun, May 10th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
The Elements of Pizza
We all have experience with the Italian flatbread known around the world. There are so many…
Sat, Dec 13th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 14th, 2025
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 3-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm
The Geometry, Magic, and Beauty of Himmeli
Instructors:
Mary Erickson
Himmeli making was brought to Minnesota by Finnish immigrants.Traditionally hung over a table or…
Sat, Oct 4th, 2025 – Sun, Oct 5th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mary Erickson
The Magic of Northern Seasonal Ponds
Easily missed and usually ignored, seasonal ponds of the northern woodlands are magical places full…
Sat, May 30th, 2026 – Sun, May 31st, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Timber Frame: Build Your Own Smaller Frames
Instructors:
Andrew Albertson
Tired of unimaginative, small outbuilding kits available from your local lumberyard? Explore all the…
Fri, Sep 5th, 2025 – Sat, Sep 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Andrew Albertson
Fri, May 1st, 2026 – Sat, May 9th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Andrew Albertson