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Currently Scheduled Courses

Dye Like a Viking
Instructors:
Theresa Hornstein
The media often portray Viking era textiles as dull brown and grays, but archeological evidence…
Sat, Aug 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Theresa Hornstein

Elemental Salt: A Culinary Exploration
Instructors:
Lisa Golden Schroeder
The long history of salt tells the story of its importance to our survival. From being an essential…
Sat, Sep 27th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 28th, 2025
9am-4pm, Day 2: 9am-1pm
9am-4pm, Day 2: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
Lisa Golden Schroeder
End Grain Turning: Cups & Bowls on the Lathe
Instructors:
Jarrod Dahl
Drinking and eating from wooden cups and bowls is quite commonplace in Asia, Scandinavia, and other…
Fri, Nov 7th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 9th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jarrod Dahl

Exploring the Knitting Traditions of Newfoundland
Instructors:
Diane Thomson
Newfoundland is an island that is situated off the north eastern coast of Canada. On its…
Fri, Dec 5th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
Day 1: 1-5pm Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Day 1: 1-5pm Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Diane Thomson

Exploring Woven Structures
Instructors:
Kristina Nichols
If you have ever wanted to explore woven structures beyond plain weave and twill, this is the…
Wed, Aug 13th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 15th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Kristina Nichols

Fall Fly Fishing Tactics for Brook Trout and Splake
Fly fishing for brook trout and splake is almost cult-like in the North Country. As the leaves turn…
Thu, Oct 2nd, 2025 – Sun, Oct 5th, 2025
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Days 2 and 3: 10am-4pm and 6:30pm-9pm; Day 4: 9am-1pm
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Days 2 and 3: 10am-4pm and 6:30pm-9pm; Day 4: 9am-1pm
Families at the Forge
Instructors:
Cody Myers
The North House Blacksmith Shop excites the curiosity of adults and kids alike—hammers pound,…
Fri, Jun 20th, 2025
9am - 3pm
9am - 3pm
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Sat, Jul 5th, 2025
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Sun, Jul 6th, 2025
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Thu, Oct 16th, 2025
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Fri, Oct 17th, 2025
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Sat, Oct 18th, 2025
9am-3pm
9am-3pm
Instructor:
Cody Myers

Felt for the Home: Table Runners and Rugs
Instructors:
Mary Sannerud
Felt is a beautiful and versatile fabric—hats, boots, bags, coats, clothing, rugs and more…
Fri, Nov 7th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 9th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mary Sannerud

Felted Fun!
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
You choose your theme and make a scene! Whether it's monsters, mushrooms and gnomes,…
Mon, Aug 11th, 2025 – Fri, Aug 15th, 2025
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Elise Kyllo

Figure Carving: Scandinavian Style
Instructors:
Charles Banks
Beginning and experienced carvers will enjoy this opportunity to focus on figures carved in the…
Thu, Jul 31st, 2025 – Sat, Aug 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Charles Banks

Fine Furniture: Natural-Edged Windsor Bench
Instructors:
David Abeel
Say “hello” to curvy edges and goodbye to 90 degree corners in this edgy furniture…
Sat, Sep 13th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 14th, 2025
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
David Abeel

Fine Furniture: Windsor Comb Back Armchair or Rocking Chair
Instructors:
David Abeel
Note: the 9/9/25-9/12/25 session is co-taught with Joe Tietge who isn't listed above due to a…
Tue, Sep 9th, 2025 – Fri, Sep 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
David Abeel

Fingerweaving
Instructors:
Jeff Harper
Fingerweaving is one of many traditional methods utilizing ordinary materials to make beautiful…
Fri, Nov 7th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 9th, 2025
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Jeff Harper

Fly Casting Workshop and North Shore Fly Fishing Primer
Landing a fly gracefully on a quiet inland lake or gently on a rushing river is an experience…
Sun, May 18th, 2025
noon-6pm
noon-6pm
Mon, May 19th, 2025
10am-4pm
10am-4pm

Fly Fishing Field Adventure
There are many beautiful and often productive places to fish creeks along the North Shore, and…
Tue, May 20th, 2025
8am-4pm
8am-4pm