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Currently Scheduled Courses
Fly Fishing the North Country in Prime Time
This course is designed to provide both unique fly fishing adventures and in-depth training sessions…
Tue, Jun 25th, 2024 – Sun, Jun 30th, 2024
Day 1: 9am-5pm, Days 2-5: 10am-9pm, Day 6: 9am-4pm
Day 1: 9am-5pm, Days 2-5: 10am-9pm, Day 6: 9am-4pm
Fly Fishing the North Shore: Fall Fly Fishing Adventure
Fall is an exciting time on the North Shore of Lake Superior. The crowds have thinned, and the…
Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 – Thu, Sep 26th, 2024
Day 1: noon-6pm; Days 2-3: 7am-4pm; Day 4: 7am-3pm (we may adjust times to react to fishing/weather conditions)
Day 1: noon-6pm; Days 2-3: 7am-4pm; Day 4: 7am-3pm (we may adjust times to react to fishing/weather conditions)
Fly Fishing the North Shore: Grand Marais Area
The North Shore area of Lake Superior provides some highly prized fly fishing opportunities.…
Sun, Jun 16th, 2024 – Wed, Jun 19th, 2024
Day 1: noon-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Day 1: noon-6pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
Have you always been interested in gathering wild foods but just weren't sure where to start?…
Sun, May 26th, 2024
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Fri, May 31st, 2024
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Ian Andrus
Foraging to Fiber: Naturally Dyed Tote Bag and Scarf
Instructors:
Candace LaCosse
In this class, we’ll make a beautiful scarf and sturdy canvas and leather tote naturally dyed…
Fri, Aug 16th, 2024 – Sun, Aug 18th, 2024
Day 1: 10am-5pm; Days 2 & 3: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 10am-5pm; Days 2 & 3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Candace LaCosse
Forged Cooking Utensils: At the Grill and in the Kitchen
Instructors:
Elizabeth Belz
Explore blacksmithing or develop your skills at the forge to create your own cooking utensils. In…
Tue, Sep 17th, 2024 – Thu, Sep 19th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Elizabeth Belz
Forged Wood Carving Tools
This course will cover the fundamental forging, grinding and hardening techniques needed to create…
Sat, Sep 7th, 2024 – Tue, Sep 10th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Forgework Skills Refresher
Instructors:
Michael Jones
This course is designed for students who are interested in brushing up their skills before taking on…
Thu, Jul 11th, 2024
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Michael Jones
Foundations of Spoon Carving: Crafting a Spoon with Artistry
Instructors:
Liesl Chatman
Join folk artist and renowned teacher Liesl Chatman in learning foundational spoon carving skills…
Fri, Aug 30th, 2024 – Sun, Sep 1st, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Liesl Chatman
Fundamentals of North Shore Pebble Jewelry
Instructors:
Meredith Middleton
Have you ever collected perfectly smooth, round pebbles from the shores of Lake Superior or other…
Wed, May 1st, 2024 – Fri, May 3rd, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Meredith Middleton
Sun, May 5th, 2024 – Tue, May 7th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Meredith Middleton
Give Some Heart: Carving Wooden Hearts
Instructors:
Alex Yerks
Have a heart! Hearts are a universal symbol of love. They’re also a simple and therapeutic…
Thu, Jun 20th, 2024
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Alex Yerks
Fri, Jun 21st, 2024
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Alex Yerks
Grand Marais & Beyond Nature Photography Workshop: Summer Session
Instructors:
Layne Kennedy
The Grand Marais & Beyond course is designed for the enthusiastic photographer, amateur or…
Wed, Jul 24th, 2024 – Sun, Jul 28th, 2024
Day 1: 6-9pm; Day 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6-11am
Day 1: 6-9pm; Day 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6-11am
Instructor:
Layne Kennedy
Grand Marais & Beyond: Autumn Nature Photography Workshop
Instructors:
Layne Kennedy
The Grand Marais & Beyond course is designed for the enthusiastic photographer, amateur or…
Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 – Sun, Sep 29th, 2024
Day 1: 6-9pm; Day 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6-11am
Day 1: 6-9pm; Day 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6-11am
Instructor:
Layne Kennedy
Hand-Forged "Using" Knife
Instructors:
Robert Schulz
This class is just what the title suggests: making a knife that is meant to be used in the…
Thu, Jul 18th, 2024 – Sat, Jul 20th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Robert Schulz