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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…
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Thu, Apr 30th, 2026 – Sun, May 3rd, 20269am-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
Grindbygg Timber Frame Construction: Build Your Own
Instructors:
Mike Loeffler
Grindbygg is a distinctive style of timber frame structure traditionally found along the coastal…
Tue, Aug 25th, 2026 – Mon, Aug 31st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mike Loeffler
Hand Sketching for Timber Framing and Woodworking
Instructors:
Fred Sklenar
Despite the ubiquitous nature of AI, we believe the world still needs-- and maybe even prefers-- a…
Hand-Crafted Brooms: An Introduction
Instructors:
Marybeth Garmoe
Experience traditional broom making from start to finish. Students will explore design and…
Hand-Drawn Maps: Documenting Your Journey
Instructors:
Bryan Hansel
In this hands-on, two-day class, students will learn to create hand-drawn journey maps that capture…
Sat, Nov 21st, 2026 – Sun, Nov 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Bryan Hansel
Hand-Forged "Using" Knife
Instructors:
Robert Schulz
Make a custom knife designed for everyday use! We will begin by hand-forging a blade of high-carbon…
Wed, Aug 5th, 2026 – Fri, Aug 7th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Robert Schulz
Hand-Sewn Leather Project Tote
Instructors:
Beth Dow
There are so many possible uses for this bag that the only name that does it justice is…