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Currently Scheduled Courses
Folk Art Chip Carving: Hexagon Keepsake Box
Instructors:
Charlene Lynum
Discover the joy of chip carving in this hands-on class where we’ll create beautiful,…
Sat, Jul 11th, 2026 – Sun, Jul 12th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Charlene Lynum
Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles
Instructors:
Ian Andrus
This class is a great first introduction to spring edibles as we focus on a few common, nutritious,…
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…
Sat, Aug 15th, 2026 – Sun, Aug 16th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Candace LaCosse
Forge a Railroad Spike Knife
Instructors:
Cody Myers
Learn to take an American icon and forge it into a versatile tool. Students will use high carbon…
Fri, Nov 13th, 2026 – Sun, Nov 15th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
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…
Sat, Sep 5th, 2026 – Mon, Sep 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Elizabeth Belz
Forging A Mjolnir: The Blacksmith's Rounding Hammer
Instructors:
Jordan Borstelmann
No power hammer? No problem! In this class we learn to forge a rounding or cross peen hammer by…
Course is full.
Wed, Apr 15th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Wed, Apr 15th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 19th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jordan Borstelmann
Forging the Blacksmith’s Knife
Instructors:
Cody Myers
The Blacksmith is primarily a tool maker, and every tool maker needs their own handmade knife. The…
Frightful Forging
Instructors:
Cody Myers
Over the glow of the forge, we will channel eerie inspiration and a pinch of Halloween blacksmithing…
Thu, Oct 29th, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cody Myers
Fundamentals of North Shore Pebble Jewelry
Instructors:
Meredith Middleton
In this class, students will learn how to make jewelry from the smooth, round pebbles found along…
Course is full.
Thu, Apr 30th, 2026 – Sun, May 3rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Thu, Apr 30th, 2026 – Sun, May 3rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Meredith Middleton
Gifts of the Porcupine: A Quillwork Intensive
Instructors:
Jean Marshall
This one-day intensive is designed to introduce students to the art of quilling as we honor the…
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 18th, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Alex Yerks
Fri, Jun 19th, 2026
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Alex Yerks
Grand Marais & Beyond Nature Photography Workshop: Fall Session
Instructors:
Layne Kennedy
The Grand Marais & Beyond course is designed for the enthusiastic photographer, amateur or…
Wed, Sep 30th, 2026 – Sun, Oct 4th, 2026
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 Nature Photography Workshop: Summer Session
Instructors:
Layne Kennedy
The Grand Marais & Beyond course is designed for the enthusiastic photographer, amateur or…
Wed, Jul 15th, 2026 – Sun, Jul 19th, 2026
Day 1: 6-9pm; Days 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6-11am
Day 1: 6-9pm; Days 2-4: 6am-5pm; Day 5: 6-11am
Instructor:
Layne Kennedy