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Currently Scheduled Courses

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"Fachwerk" or German-Style Timber Framing

Instructors: Gerald David
Explore the unique style and techniques of German-style timber framing, as well as the history of…
Tue, Jul 15th, 2025  –  Mon, Jul 21st, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Gerald David
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“Stained Glass” Nuno Felt Window Hanging

Instructors: Becky Utecht
Design your own “stained glass” nuno felt window hanging to celebrate the sunshine all…
Fri, Jun 6th, 2025  –  Sat, Jun 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Becky Utecht

A Boat Built By You!

Instructors: Brian Thorkildson
Get ready to float a boat built with your own hands! Come join boatbuilder Brian as he guides you…
Mon, Aug 4th, 2025  –  Fri, Aug 8th, 2025
9am-noon each day
Instructor: Brian Thorkildson
Mon, Aug 4th, 2025  –  Fri, Aug 8th, 2025
1pm-4pm
Instructor: Brian Thorkildson
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A Midsommar Feast

Instructors: Anna Sharratt
Come celebrate Swedish Midsommar by Lake Superior! Over two days, students will collaborate to…
Fri, Jun 13th, 2025  –  Sat, Jun 14th, 2025
Day 1: 9am-4pm; Day 2: 10am-8pm
Instructor: Anna Sharratt
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Advanced Needle Felting and Bead Embroidery

Instructors: Jo Wood
This advanced course is open to those who have taken Jo’s bead and felt class and to students…
Fri, Nov 14th, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 16th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jo Wood
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Advancing with Coiled Basket Skills

Instructors: Paula Sundet Wolf
Build on your basketry skills by diving into the exciting world of patterns and textures in coiled…
Sat, Jun 28th, 2025  –  Sun, Jun 29th, 2025
9am-4pm each day
Instructor: Paula Sundet Wolf
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All About Beading! A Technical Approach

Instructors: Delaney Keshena
Beading is a contemporary expression in the extensive tradition of Indigenous adornment crafts. This…
Fri, May 16th, 2025  –  Sun, May 18th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Delaney Keshena
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All Ground Up: Sausage Making

Instructors: Jay DeCoux
Make your own sausage, flavored the way you like it, using your favorite meats. As a class,…
Sat, May 10th, 2025  –  Sun, May 11th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jay DeCoux
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All Things Cardamom

Instructors: Scott Graden
A cherished spice used in cuisines across the world, cardamom reigns supreme in Sweden…
Mon, Dec 1st, 2025  –  Tue, Dec 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Scott Graden
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Anishinaabe-Style Bead Embroidery & Moccasin Sewing

Instructors: Marcie McIntire
Discover the designs, colors, styles, and techniques of traditional bead embroidery as you work…
Thu, Sep 4th, 2025  –  Sun, Sep 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
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Anishinaabe-Style Beaded Baby Moccasins

Instructors: Marcie McIntire
Discover the designs, color, styles, and technique of traditional bead embroidery while crafting…
Sat, May 10th, 2025  –  Sun, May 11th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire
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Artisan Breads Immersion

Instructors: Rob Caruson, Amy James
Lace up your baking shoes and get ready for an artisan breads baking marathon. This 2.5…
Tue, Apr 1st, 2025  –  Thu, Apr 3rd, 2025
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Instructors: Amy James, Rob Caruson
Sat, Apr 5th, 2025  –  Mon, Apr 7th, 2025
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Instructors: Amy James, Rob Caruson
Tue, Oct 28th, 2025  –  Thu, Oct 30th, 2025
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Instructors: Amy James, Rob Caruson
Fri, Oct 31st, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-3: 8am-4pm
Instructors: Amy James, Rob Caruson
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Automata: Mechanical Marvels in Wood

Instructors: Cecilia Schiller
Cranks wind, gears turn, dragons chomp, and birds fly. Welcome to the whimsical world of automata:…
Fri, Apr 25th, 2025  –  Tue, Apr 29th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cecilia Schiller
Wed, Nov 12th, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 16th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Cecilia Schiller
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Baltic Cooking

Instructors: Tricia Cornell
Anyone visiting the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania from the North Shore would…
Sat, Jun 28th, 2025
9am-5pm
Instructor: Tricia Cornell
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Basic Timber Framing

Instructors: Andrew Albertson, Clark Bremer, Carter Gjevre, Mike Loeffler, Alo Osberg
Learn the planning, layout, and joinery necessary to construct a traditional timber frame (post and…
Thu, May 8th, 2025  –  Mon, May 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Mike Loeffler, Andrew Albertson
Wed, Jul 9th, 2025  –  Sun, Jul 13th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Clark Bremer, Alo Osberg
Fri, Aug 29th, 2025  –  Tue, Sep 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Andrew Albertson, Carter Gjevre