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Currently Scheduled Courses
Knitting for the Great Lakes
Instructors:
Brienne Moody
What does the North Shore look like in stitches? In this three-day workshop, we’ll explore how…
Course is full.
Fri, Mar 20th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 22nd, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-1:30pm
Fri, Mar 20th, 2026 – Sun, Mar 22nd, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-4pm; Day 3: 9am-1:30pm
Instructor:
Brienne Moody
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…
Fri, Jun 12th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Alex Yerks
Laminated Canoe Paddles
Instructors:
Josh Tolkan
In this class, students will build one laminated paddle similar to the fancy wooden paddles often…
Thu, Dec 4th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
Day 1: 4pm-7pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Day 1: 4pm-7pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Josh Tolkan
Laminates - Advanced
Instructors:
Scott Graden
Dive into more advanced techniques for laminates that will include layering, shaping and knotting.…
Sat, Mar 21st, 2026 – Sun, Mar 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
Laminates - Basic
Instructors:
Scott Graden
Join chef Scott Graden, owner of New Scenic Café, for an introductory course on the flaky and…
Large Birch Bark Tote
Instructors:
Beth Homa Kraus
Carry around your studies, tools, or groceries in this beautiful and functional large birch bark…
Course is full.
Thu, Dec 11th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 14th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Thu, Dec 11th, 2025 – Sun, Dec 14th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Beth Homa Kraus
Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl
The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty—an inspiring craft form to…
Sat, Mar 7th, 2026 – Mon, Mar 9th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Cooper Ternes
Thu, May 21st, 2026 – Sat, May 23rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe
Mon, May 25th, 2026 – Wed, May 27th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe
Layer Up! The Art and Science of Lamination
Instructors:
Tabitha Blanchard
Lamination can be rewarding and the final result can be beautiful and delicious, but it is an…
Course is full.
Sat, May 23rd, 2026 – Mon, May 25th, 2026
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Sat, May 23rd, 2026 – Mon, May 25th, 2026
Day 1: 4-6pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
Tabitha Blanchard
Learn to Knit: Artist's Point Cowl
Instructors:
Dorothy Broomall
Learn to knit a squishy Artist’s Point Cowl in this beginner-level class taught by Dorothy…
Sat, Feb 14th, 2026 – Sun, Feb 15th, 2026
9am-4pm each day
9am-4pm each day
Instructor:
Dorothy Broomall
Leather Belts: Forge and Stitch
Sure, there are many ways to keep your pants on, but a handmade belt and hand-forged buckle is…
Tue, May 12th, 2026 – Thu, May 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Lichens and Mosses of the North Woods
Instructors:
Joe Walewski
Often overlooked and clearly underappreciated, our lichens and mosses are wonderfully diverse and…
Lidded Containers on the Lathe
Instructors:
Matt Monaco
The lidded container is a classic project on the lathe. A well-made piece is irresistible, inviting…
Mon, Oct 27th, 2025 – Wed, Oct 29th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Matt Monaco
Linocut Printmaking for Families
Instructors:
Graham Webb
What if you like to draw or paint and want to take the next step? Printmaking is perfect for young…
Loop-in-Loop Chain Bracelet
Instructors:
Keith Berge
Loop-in-loop chain making is a technique that dates back to approximately 1000 BCE, with artifacts…
Fri, Jun 12th, 2026 – Sun, Jun 14th, 2026
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Keith Berge
Luminaries and Bowls: 3D Sculptural and Nuno Felting
Instructors:
Elise Kyllo
Become a better wet felter in this class by sculpting two very different items with the same resist.…