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Hedeby Bags: The Ancient Art of Sprang

Instructors: Sharon Wichman
Wooden handles found at Hedeby and other Viking-age settlements in northern Europe are all that…
Fri, Aug 7th, 2026 - Mon, Aug 10th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Sharon Wichman

Herbal Foods and Drinks

Instructors: Monarda Thrasher
Food is medicine. This is a simple mantra that can inspire how and what we choose to eat and drink.…
Tue, Sep 22nd, 2026 - Wed, Sep 23rd, 2026
9am-4pm each day
Instructor: Monarda Thrasher

Herbal ID Basics and Creating an Herbal First Aid Kit

Instructors: Gigi Risberg Stafne
Bumps, bites, and bruises…oh my! Whether it's a scraped knee or insect bite, when you have…

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Fri, Jun 12th, 2026 - Sat, Jun 13th, 2026
9am-3pm each day
Instructor: Gigi Risberg Stafne
Fri, Jul 17th, 2026 - Sat, Jul 18th, 2026
9am-3pm each day
Instructor: Gigi Risberg Stafne

Inkle Loom Weaving

Instructors: Traudi Bestler
Inkle looms are a great way to get started with weaving: they require little additional equipment,…
Sat, Jul 11th, 2026 - Mon, Jul 13th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Traudi Bestler

Intermediate North Shore Pebble Jewelry

Instructors: Meredith Middleton
In this course, students will deepen their connection to Lake Superior and expand their…

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Wed, May 6th, 2026 - Sat, May 9th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Meredith Middleton

Introduction to Anishinaabe-Style Beadwork

Instructors: Marcie McIntire
Beadwork uses simple tools but has tremendous scope for creativity and complexity. When looking at…
Sat, May 16th, 2026 - Mon, May 18th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marcie McIntire

Introduction to Artisan Cheesemaking

Instructors: Karalyn Littlefield
Can’t whey-t to experience home cheesemaking? In this class, we will explore the basics of…

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Wed, Jul 29th, 2026 - Fri, Jul 31st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Karalyn Littlefield

Introduction to Nålbinding

Instructors: Melba Granlund
Nålbinding, or needle binding, is an ancient looping technique that has been practiced in six…
Fri, Sep 4th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 6th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Melba Granlund

Introduction to Rosemaling Gudbrandsdal Style

Instructors: Tara Austin
During this class, students will be introduced to the leafy scrolls of Gudbrandsdal style rosemaling…
Sat, Aug 29th, 2026 - Sun, Aug 30th, 2026
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-noon
Instructor: Tara Austin

Introduction to Spinning on the Wheel

Instructors: Tracy Griggs
Don’t know a bobbin from a footman? How about the flyer, treadle, or mother-of-all? This…
Fri, Oct 2nd, 2026 - Mon, Oct 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Tracy Griggs

Invasive Color: Using Invasive Species as Natural Dyes

Instructors: Theresa Hornstein
Many of the plants which we now consider invasive species were brought to this country for a…

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Sat, Jun 27th, 2026 - Mon, Jun 29th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Theresa Hornstein

Jewish Baking

Instructors: Tricia Cornell
The smell of challah baking fills Jewish homes every Friday across the world, marking the start of a…
Sun, Sep 6th, 2026 - Mon, Sep 7th, 2026
9am-5pm
Instructor: Tricia Cornell

Kick Sled Building: Push and Glide

Instructors: Randy Schnobrich
Follow the tracks of generations of northern folks and take advantage of snow-covered roads,…
Fri, Dec 11th, 2026 - Mon, Dec 14th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich

Kitchen Table Pebble Jewelry Workshop

Instructors: Beth Carter Gautsch
This workshop is designed for the hobbyist interested in making pebble jewelry without making a…

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Fri, Oct 23rd, 2026 - Mon, Oct 26th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Beth Carter Gautsch

Kuksa Carving: Traditional Scandinavian Drinking Cup

Instructors: Alex Yerks
The kuksa is an old-style wooden cup made to travel far and wide and be at the ready, whether the…

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Fri, Jun 12th, 2026 - Mon, Jun 15th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Alex Yerks